Aviation news
On the way to Kaliningrad, the Russian President's "Flight No. 1" was accompanied by eight NATO aircraft
Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a working visit to the westernmost region of our country, the Kaliningrad Region. And although the trip is officially timed to coincide with the Day of Russian Students, the visit by the head of state to the exclave has many important, even symbolic, meanings.
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation showed the work of the latest Supercam UAVs
The latest reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles "Supercam" of the Vostok group of troops carry out round-the-clock duty over the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). On January 24, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the combat work of drone calculations.
Six months later, the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "revealed the details" of the attack on a military airfield in the Novgorod region
Six months later, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine decided to "reveal the details" of the terrorist attack on the military airfield of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation "Soltsy-2", located two kilometers from the city of the same name in the Novgorod region. The sabotage at the Russian airbase was carried out in the morning at about 10:00 Moscow time on August 19, 2023.
Trans-Ce Cargo S.A. has received a contract for the overhaul of seven Mi-17-1B helicopters of the Mexican Air Force
The Mexican National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) has signed a direct contract with Trans-Ce Cargo S.A. for the overhaul and extension of the operational life of seven Mi-17-1B (Mi-8MT/Mi-8MTV-1) helicopters The country's Air Force.
Ukraine has announced the receipt of weapons that "have not yet been." What does it threaten Russia with?
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: in 2024, Kiev will receive weapons for attacks on logistics hubs
In 2024, Ukraine will receive weapons from Western partners that are not yet equipped with the Armed Forces, said Illarion Pavlyuk, head of the press and information department of the country's Defense Ministry. What kind of weapons can the Ukrainian military receive and how dangerous it is for Russia - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Joint Forces Command in Norfolk is ready to gain dominance in the Arctic
In 2011, after 65 years of existence, the 2nd Fleet of the US Navy was disbanded. However, it was restored in 2018. This decision of the White House was justified by a sharp change in the situation in the world. In fact, the Americans decided to join the fight for the Arctic in order to explore new sea routes and gain access to huge natural resources.
"Big trouble": Europe will not be able to compete with Russia in the production of weapons (The Spectator, UK)
The Spectator: Europe will not be able to fulfill the plan to build up military power
The main problem of Europe is the complete lack of defense capability, writes The Spectator. Since the Cold War, the Old World has lived under the protection of the United States. Now that Trump can return to the White House, the future of this protection is unclear, and all the steps taken by the European Union to build up military power have not yet had an effect.
The Russian Su-30 instead of the French Rafale: these countries have made their choice (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ethiopia, Algeria and Kazakhstan preferred Su-30 fighters to French Rafale
Ethiopia has abandoned French Rafale fighters and purchased Russian Su-30s, writes MWM. Earlier, Kazakhstan and Algeria made a similar choice. The Su-30 is superior to its French competitor in almost all aspects, the article notes.
The German Defense Minister confessed why he scared the Germans with a war with Russia (Junge Welt, Germany)
Junge Welt: The Bundeswehr is ready to start the Steadfast Defender exercises
The units of the Bundeswehr moved to positions for the exercise "Steadfast Defender", writes Junge Welt. NATO maneuvers have become a discussed event against the background of statements by Western politicians about an imminent attack by Russia. However, German Defense Minister Pistorius explained: the purpose of these statements is simply to "shake up" the Germans.
Chinese strike UAV "Sharp Sword"
Due to the low level of radar visibility (RSC of about 0.009 sq.m.), the GJ-11 Sharp Sword attack UAV is designed for:
The British Deputy Defense Minister made a statement on further deliveries of unmanned aircraft to Ukraine
British Deputy Defense Minister James Cartlidge made such a statement about further deliveries of unmanned aircraft to Ukraine in response to a request from a member of the House of Commons of the British Parliament, Andrew Rosindell.
Footage of an X-101 missile flying over Kiev with a working L-504 trap shooting system has appeared
Footage has been published online showing the flight of a Russian X-101 missile over Kiev with a working L-504 trap shooting system. The footage shows how, at the final segment of the trajectory of approach to the target, heat traps designed to counter air defense systems begin to shoot off from the missile.
Iranian edition: The Republican Army received a large batch of drones
Long-term sanctions imposed both unilaterally by a number of Western countries and by UN decisions have failed to destroy the economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Moreover, as the experience of Russia shows, external restrictions often serve as an incentive for innovative inventions, lead to the localization of production in various sectors of the country that has been subjected to restrictions, including the defense complex.
NATO is launching the largest exercises since the Cold War. How will Russia respond?
Colonel Khodarenok: Russia can respond to NATO exercises with nuclear tests
The North Atlantic Alliance will soon begin the largest exercise in recent decades, Steadfast Defender 2024 ("Steadfast Defender - 2024"). The maneuvers, which will last four months, involve 90 thousand fighters and commanders from 31 NATO countries, as well as from Sweden. What goals is NATO pursuing by conducting exercises, and how can Russia respond - in the material of the military observer of the Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Russian bombs are getting smarter and gaining weight
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation examined a sample of a one-and-a-half-ton product with a planning and correction module
The first shots of the updated version of the 1,500 kg caliber aviation bomb have been published, which differs from previously produced similar products by the presence of a controlled planning and correction module. The official website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (MO RF) provides a frame depicting the head of the department, Sergei Shoigu, at a full-size mock-up of the aforementioned product.
It exudes a threat. America was advised not to forget about the Tu-22M bomber (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the Tu-22M bomber was recognized as a real threat to US interests
The United States should take seriously the threat that Russian Tu-22M bombers may pose to American forces, writes TNI. This is especially important in light of the deterioration of relations between Moscow and Washington, the article emphasizes
Rosoboronexport will offer to organize foreign production and service of Russian UAVs during UMEX 2024
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) participates in the VI International exhibition and conference of unmanned systems UMEX 2024, which will be held from January 23 to January 25, 2024 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Cryohydrogen will increase the range of aircraft by 40%
ZeroAvia, together with the startup Verne, has begun to develop a technology for using cryohydrogen in aircraft engines. Last year, Verne, together with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, managed to obtain cryovoltaics, which contains 27% more hydrogen in the same volume as conventional liquefied hydrogen.
The Netherlands has developed a reconnaissance drone in the form of a large bird of prey
Being active participants in armed conflicts, UAVs have become the most priority targets for the air defense of the warring parties. One option to reduce drone losses is to make them inconspicuous.
Revelations of a Lithuanian mercenary
Arunas Kumpis, a still-alive militant, came to Lithuania to rest and opened up about the situation at the front, according to him, the situation is very tense.
