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The massive use of the laser will revolutionize the battlefield
Britain has tested the DragonFire combat laser, which can "radically change the combat space" in the next 5-10 years. Russia, the USA and China have their own developments in this area. The Russian army used the laser system "Badass" in real combat conditions during its military operations. However, this weapon has both significant limitations and features, which makes it effective only for certain combat missions.
Why did NATO countries create an aviation and missile coalition
Everyone remembers the February summit in Paris, at which a draft resolution was adopted on the supply of long-range weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Then the so-called "missile coalition" of NATO countries was formed. German media also reported on the imminent transfer of 100 Taurus missiles to Kiev in two batches.
Hysteria and fear in Polish airspace
A navigation warning has been in effect in Poland since this February. According to the map, it extends to the regions of eastern Poland bordering Russia and Belarus, and also affects the section of the Baltic Sea east of Gdansk.
Poland's 25 years in NATO: An assessment of the state of aviation and communication with Ukraine. Part 2
To date, a typical portrait of a specialist in the aviation engineering service of the Polish Air Force is a Pole aged 45-50 years with secondary or special education, who does not know English. Obviously, in such conditions, the quality of training of aircraft purchased in the United States for combat missions may leave much to be desired.
Sights and means: Navy pilots will be taught how to fight drones
The training program for naval aviation has added the practice of destroying various types of drones
A program to combat naval and aerial drones is being developed for naval aviation. Pilots will be taught to detect UAVs flying over the sea and destroy them with missiles and aircraft cannon fire, sources told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry.
Biden does not hide: gunsmiths in the United States will fill their pockets with gold at the expense of Ukraine (Proletären, Sweden)
Proletaren: 90% of the funds allocated to Ukraine are deposited in the American military-industrial complex
The funds that the United States allocates to help Ukraine are deposited in the American military-industrial complex, writes Proletaren. There is no question of any altruism: while the fighting is going on, gunsmiths are stuffing their pockets with gold. And Joe Biden doesn't hide it.
A new type of Russian drones has been spotted in the area of the SVO. What is known about the "queen" of drones "Bee"?
In the SVO zone near Artemovsk, a Russian "queen" of drones "Bee" was noticed
In the zone of special military operation (SVO) near Artemovsk (the Ukrainian name of the city is Bakhmut) A new type of Russian drones has been spotted — the "queen" of the Bee drones.
The features of the Estonian THeMIS UGV destroyed for the first time in its zone are revealed
Military expert Leonkov: robotic platforms on their own have different purposes
The Estonian robotic platform THeMIS UGV from Milrem Robotics, which the Russian Armed Forces (AF) destroyed for the first time in the zone of a special military operation (SVO), is a universal complex made on the principle of a tracked track, military expert Alexey Leonkov said. In a conversation with Lenta.<url>" he told us what such platforms can be used for and whether it is difficult to destroy them.
The Russian plant began producing three-ton superbombs in three shifts. What are they capable of?
The mass production of three-ton FAB-3000 bombs began in the Russian Federation in February 2024
Russia has established mass production of three-ton high-explosive aircraft bombs FAB-3000. Their release in a new volume has been launched since February 2024. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
A new flotilla is preparing for the battle of the Dnieper
The reconstruction of the Dnieper Flotilla will give Russia access to the right bank of the river
The Dnieper River Flotilla and a brigade of river boats have been formed in Russia. This was stated by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. At one time, such a flotilla made a great contribution to the victory in the Great Patriotic War. Its reconstruction is called a significant factor for victory in the SVO, since access to the right bank of the Dnieper can bring down the enemy's defenses.
Poland's 25 years in NATO: An assessment of the state of aviation and communication with Ukraine. Part 1
Over the past 25 years, the Polish Army, at least on paper, has been greatly transformed. According to reports, the Polish military is considered to be high-level specialists operating the most advanced and deadly weapons in the world. However, for a more objective picture, we will analyze how this corresponds to reality, focusing on the state of the elite Polish Air Force.
Poland's 25 years in NATO: An assessment of the state of aviation and communication with Ukraine. Part 2
To date, a typical portrait of a specialist in the aviation engineering service of the Polish Air Force is a Pole aged 45-50 years with secondary or special education, who does not know English. Obviously, in such conditions, the quality of training of aviation equipment purchased in the United States for combat missions may leave much to be desired.
MAI is developing a cyborg cockroach with a video camera
In the student design bureau "Signal", which is part of the MAI structure, a cyborg cockroach is being created, which will allow video shooting in places difficult for humans and technology, and it will be possible to control it using electrical impulses from an attached neurostimulator.
Scouts of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation told about the device of the Abrams shot down near Avdiivka
Special forces soldiers got to the Abrams shot down near Avdiivka and shot a video from inside
Russian intelligence officers and special forces soldiers were able to get to the Abrams tank shot down in the village of Berdych near Avdiivka and remove it from the inside. Footage of the combat vehicle was published on March 20 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
"The Russians are waiting there." Polish general named the main pain point of NATO (RMF FM, Poland)
General Skshipchak called the Estonian Narva the weakest place in the NATO defense
If Russian tanks stand on the bridge over Narva, the residents will open the gates to the city for them, General Waldemar Skshipchak said in an interview with RMF FM. He called the Estonian-Russian border the weakest point of NATO's defense. The military told about other painful points of the alliance.
A meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was held in Moscow
On March 20, a meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
The French General Staff announced preparations for participation in violent conflicts (Le Monde, France)
Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces: the army is preparing to participate in the toughest conflicts
The French army is preparing to participate in the toughest conflicts. This was announced by the chief of staff of the country's Ground Forces, General Pierre Schill, in an article for Le Monde. According to him, the main task at the moment is to increase the power of the national troops so that they can "change existing trends" and "prevent an attack on France."
Abrams has lost his trust. Why Western tanks did not meet the expectations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Defense Ministry: Russian soldiers destroyed the fourth Abrams tank
The Russian armed forces have already shot down and burned dozens of German Leopard tanks of various modifications and several British Challenger 2.
The largest aircraft in the world will carry the blades of giant wind turbines
Based in Colorado (USA), Radia has introduced the concept of a giant Windrunner transport aircraft for transporting equally large loads — for example, wind turbine blades. The fact is that for some offshore turbines they reach a length of more than 140 m, which completely eliminates the possibility of delivering them to the installation site by land.
Polar Hook: why is NATO conducting exercises in the Arctic
The Northern Sea Route has become the main goal of the United States in the region, experts say
NATO troops, having landed in Norway, will try to repeat the experience of Russian paratroopers during the Arctic Edge exercises, which started on March 18, experts told Izvestia. About 250 people will take part in the maneuvers, 150 of them from the US division, created recently as part of the strengthening of the American armed forces in the North. According to experts, the training has two goals — practical testing of possible combat options in the Arctic zone and demonstration of the alliance's impact on the Russian Northern Sea Route.