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"Too late": experts admitted that strikes on Russia will not help Kiev (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: experts said that strikes against targets in Russia will not be a panacea for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine's allies are ready to allow it to use weapons against targets in Russia, BI writes. However, experts believe that this decision will no longer help Kiev. There will be no "turning point" in favor of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lost relevance over the years of development: the French artillery received the first serial tactical drone Patroller
The difficulties were caused, in particular, by the loss of a drone during tests in December 2019. Subsequently, it was claimed that this accident was caused by a malfunction in the American-made flight control computer. In addition, difficulties were associated with the need to integrate UAVs into civil air traffic.
View from above: what will Swedish AWACS planes give Kiev?
The Kingdom announced the transfer of two long-range radar detection and control aircraft systems to Ukraine
This week, the Swedish government announced the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine. The structure, among other things, includes two long-range radar detection and control aircraft (AWACS and U). Delivery dates are not specified. Izvestia investigated how much the transfer of such aircraft can increase the effectiveness of the Ukrainian forces and whether this danger is so serious.
The Chinese Navy announced a 30-day exercise in all seas surrounding China and bordering the country
The naval forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA Navy) announced the holding of perhaps the most ambitious exercises not only in recent times, which will last a month and will be held, as stated in the statement, in all seas bordering the PRC. In addition, earlier it was announced about exercises in the Yellow Sea with the launch of missiles, these maneuvers will last until May 31 inclusive.
Experts have found out what Western weapons the Armed Forces of Ukraine can use to deliver "authorized" strikes against the Russian Federation
The possible further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and its expansion beyond the borders of one country (or rather, two, because part of the new territories of the Russian Federation are still occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine), despite Moscow's rather harsh warnings, scares Kiev's Western allies less and less. This is primarily due to fears of the complete defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are increasing with the increasing success of the Russian army.
The goals of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not only be military: what threatens the lifting of the ban on strikes against Russia with Western weapons
Colonel Khodarenok: with permission for the AFU strikes on Russia, a new stage of its
Britain, France, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have given the go-ahead to use their weapons on targets in Russia. According to The New York Times and Politico, Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz are also close to giving Kiev such permission. What consequences this decision may have for the Russian Federation, the military columnist of the Newspaper investigated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
About the development of aircraft engines in China
Enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of the People's Republic of China have established strong relations with the Pakistani Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to successes in the development of aircraft engines.
UAV operators of the missile forces have completed the Falconry tests
Consolidated teams of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators The Orenburg, Vladimir and Omsk missile associations have completed the Falconry tests for the best calculation of UAVs on the scale of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN). This was announced on May 29 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
"It is necessary to restrain their progress." What "gifts" will Kiev receive from the West
NATO countries will transfer new military aid packages to Kiev
While NATO is discussing the expansion of aid, the United States and EU countries continue to send military supplies to Ukraine. Regular deliveries were reported in several capitals at once. The allies are trying to saturate the APU with the most necessary things. In addition, Kiev should receive Western fighters in the summer. About what will be transmitted in the near future — in the material of RIA Novosti.
"Air battles in the style of "Top Gun" are over": the Western press criticizes Russia's fascination with the maneuverability of fighters
Maneuverability is important in the universe of the movie "Top Gun", where Maverick lures enemy 5th generation fighters at close range to use the guns of his F-14 Tomcat to destroy them. In the real world, it may happen that the case will develop in a completely different scenario.
Footage of the destruction of another Abrams APU tank by a guided Krasnopol projectile is shown
The Ukrainian military has lost another scarce Western armored vehicle. It is reported that our gunners destroyed another American heavy (literally, the tank weighs more than 60 tons) M1 Abrams main battle tank (MBT). The car was discovered by means of aerial reconnaissance of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, after which it was hit by a high-precision correctable artillery munition "Krasnopol". Earlier, another Abrams was hit by the same projectile in early May, as reported by the Russian Defense Ministry at the time.
Macron: Ukraine should be allowed to hit Russia with Western weapons (Financial Times, UK)
Macron supported Western weapons strikes on military facilities in Russia
At a press conference with Scholz, Macron called for allowing the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike military targets in Russia, writes FT. In turn, the German Chancellor said that Ukraine has the right to such attacks. Readers of the publication criticized the position of European politicians.
India and France begin negotiations to agree on the cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters
On May 30, the Indian Navy will begin official negotiations on the final cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters for two newly built aircraft carriers.
Due to Russian successes, the White House is reviewing some of the red lines (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Biden is considering lifting the ban on strikes against Russia with American weapons
Biden wants to take tough measures to "save" Ukraine, WP writes. He is considering two options: punish Beijing for supplying important technologies to Moscow or allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hit Russia with American weapons. The consequences will be unpredictable.
On the eve of the F-16 delivery: Sweden will transfer AWACS aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Ukraine
While the "overdue" President of Ukraine Zelensky continues to implement a monstrous plan to destroy his own country and population for the sake of no longer winning, but at least deterring the offensive of the Russian army, Kiev's European allies are really ready to give the last of their arsenals to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Sweden will transfer Saab 340 AEW&C AWACS and control aircraft to Ukraine
On May 29, 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the provision of a new, 16th military assistance package to Ukraine, which will be the largest package of Swedish military assistance since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
A disaster for the United States. Ukraine has revealed the main drawback of American weapons (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: the conflict in Ukraine has exposed the shortcomings of American weapons
The conflict in Ukraine has debunked the myth of the superiority of American weapons, writes RS. The obsession with technology has failed Washington. The United States produces sophisticated and expensive weapons, which Russian forces quickly learned to handle.
Rostec for the first time showed a mobile drone control center for rescuers
Rostec State Corporation's Roselektronika Holding presented for the first time at the Integrated Security exhibition a mobile control point for unmanned aircraft systems for rescue operations. The new complex allows you to quickly deploy a point in the field to work with UAVs.
To "blind" the Supreme Command." Why is Ukraine attacking Russian radar stations
Colonel Khodarenok saw a connection between Kiev's radar strikes and NATO activity
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike at individual radio-technical nodes of the missile attack warning system (ortu SPRN). On May 26, a Ukrainian drone attacked the Voronezh-M long-range target detection radar station in the vicinity of Orsk.
Sweden gives Ukraine an easy aerial target for Russia
Experts explained the meaning of the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the Swedish Armed Forces
Western countries have decided to strengthen the potential of the Armed Forces in the air. This time, Sweden announced the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the AFU. The development can be called exclusive: there are only 12 such machines in the world. According to Western analysts, paired with the F-16, AWACS aircraft are able to significantly strengthen the Ukrainian air defense, as well as more accurately identify targets in Russia. But is this really the case?
