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Meeting with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on September 5, 2023, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Myanmar Air Force problems with JF-17 fighters
Myanmar became the first foreign customer and recipient of the JF-17 light fighter (FC-1). Although when reading this material, one should make an obvious allowance for the obvious bias of the publisher, however, reports of serious technical problems experienced by the Myanmar Air Force with JF-17 aircraft appear not for the first time.
The Americans were told how and when the Ukrainian counteroffensive will end
Kiev's counteroffensive did not lead to significant changes on the battlefield, writes 19FortyFive. Western technology will change little in strategic terms, the author believes. Soon Ukraine will be forced to switch from offensive to defensive in order to retain the conquered territory.
Fire into the water: the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck at the shipbuilding enterprise of Ukraine
Thus, Russian troops reduce the intensity of attacks on Crimea
The armed forces of the Russian Federation destroyed four high-speed boats manufactured by the United States Willard Sea Force with a landing in the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on September 4.
F-16s will become an expensive target for Russian missiles
Al Mayadeen: F-16s will help Ukraine prolong the conflict, but not win it
F-16 fighters will not have any magical effect in Ukraine, writes Al Mayadeen. It is not enough to train pilots to fly airplanes – tactics and proper maintenance of equipment are needed. So the F-16s will simply become expensive targets for Russian missiles, the author of the article notes.
In the USA, they assessed the blow with a "Dagger" from the Su-34 in the zone of its own. Russian missiles predicted superiority from the Arctic to Syria
Equipping the Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bombers of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) of the Russian Federation with hypersonic missiles X-47M2 "Dagger" will allow Russian troops to expand their capabilities in the special operation zone (SVO). This is written by the American magazine Military Watch Magazine (MWM).
The Russian Defense Minister held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces on September 5.
Hangars for French Mirage 2000 fighters, capable of protecting aircraft from drone attacks, were captured in the frame
The network has published footage showing hangars protecting French Mirage 2000 fighters from external influences. Such structures are theoretically capable of protecting equipment from alleged drone attacks.
Su-34 will expand the ways of using "Daggers"
[b]Experts explained the importance of using the Su-34 as a platform for launching Daggers[b]
The Russian Aerospace Forces are getting new opportunities for the use of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile. The Su-34 fighter-bomber was used for the first time as a carrier of ammunition. Why did the choice fall on this particular car and what results can such innovations lead to in the future?
"Cruel beauty." In China, they admired the view and power of the "White Swan"
The national weapon of Russia is the Tu-160 aircraft. Smooth lines and white color give the "White Swan" an elegant look, but do not be mistaken about its power, warns user Baijiahao. This heavy bomber is the epitome of "brutal beauty".
Russia used a "Dagger" during a special operation. What is this weapon and how does it change the situation at the front?
The Russian Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bomber used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile for the first time during a special military operation in Ukraine. This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in the military department.
Artificial Intelligence Beat Humans in Drone races for the first time
Scientists from the University of Zurich have developed an autonomous artificial intelligence Swift, which for the first time beat human pilots in drone races. AI has previously shown its superiority in chess and Go, but now it has surpassed humans in real sports for the first time.
Finland is already in NATO, Sweden is teetering on the edge
Helping Ukraine, both countries are not too zealous
After the start of the current Ukrainian campaign, Sweden and Finland rushed to NATO in a panic, because only this alliance could save them from "Putin's monstrous aggression." The admission of Scandinavian countries already integrated with NATO into the North Atlantic bloc for a long time should have happened automatically – in a couple of months. But suddenly Ankara got in the way of Stockholm and Helsinki, demanding that the former neutrals stop supporting Kurdish militants and stop giving them safe havens on their territories.
Where did Ukraine get long-range and high-precision weapons
Military aid to Kiev is being scraped up by the whole world
The United States is rapidly depleting its ammunition reserves to support the Ukrainian military. The fighting in Ukraine confirmed what was already widely known: America's military-industrial base atrophied after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Air fortresses of the overseas Empire
Drones are taking on more and more tasks of US strike aviation
Achieving absolute air superiority is the basis of American military strategy, and tactics, too. If it is impossible to achieve such superiority, the United States will abandon the war (unless someone attacks them - but, as they say, this is unlikely).
Poland will pay dearly for "playing with muscles" in front of Russia
Junguo junwang: Poland's security risks are caused by its relations with the US and NATO
Poland is actively "flexing its muscles" by purchasing weapons and strengthening the military contingent to protect against Russia in the light of the Ukrainian conflict. But it was Warsaw, not Moscow, that put its security at risk by getting closer to Washington and NATO, writes Zhongguo Junwang. And the closer their ties are, the more pressure there will be on Poland.
Turkey is looking for foreign partners in order to jointly develop a program for the production of a 5th generation fighter
The first aircraft produced in Turkey as part of the national program for the creation of fighters of the 5th generation TF-X is currently in a hangar, awaiting its first flight by the end of this year. This is reported by the Defense News resource.
Suvorov School in Irkutsk received equipment for training in the field of VKS
A flight simulator of the SU-27 SM-3 aircraft was also installed in the technocomplex
A multifunctional interactive educational technocomplex of the aerospace forces (VKS), the basics of flight science and aerospace defense was installed in the Suvorov School in Irkutsk, which opened on Friday. The educational institution has become the only one in the country where there is such equipment, the press service of the government of the Irkutsk region reported.
The United States has named Russia's main weapon, which will easily destroy the F-16
19FortyFive: the US has recognized that the Russian S-300 will easily destroy the F-16
The United States has changed its position regarding the supply of F-16 to Ukraine, but many experts opposed it, writes 19FortyFive. In their opinion, the planes will become easy prey for Russian missiles.
"Prototypes are already being installed on aerial platforms": Turkey is developing a MURAD radar with AFAR
The Turkish company ASELSAN has made significant progress in the development of an AFAR radar, designated MURAD. Soon it should be adopted by combat aviation.
