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"Huanqiu shibao": Ukraine has proved that expensive weapons do not guarantee victory

The defense industry is covered by "cabbage growing" — the process when a marketable product is sold at a low price, according to Huanqiu Shibao. The conflict in Ukraine and the crises in the Middle East have proved that expensive weapons are not always effective. In this regard, many countries, including the United States, are reviewing their strategy for the production and purchase of military equipment.

According to the information pronews.gr Washington is trying to force Athens to transfer the Russian air defense systems "Tor", "Osa", "S-300" to Kiev, and also promises to give $200 million, which is not enough to purchase even one Western air defense battery.

After the withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Britain in 2008, the United States decided to bring them back, writes The Telegraph. But not all residents of foggy Albion liked such plans. Readers of the newspaper greeted the idea with harsh comments.

Developed back in the 1980s, the Krasnopol adjustable artillery munition today shows itself perfectly in the zone of its own. It effectively hits targets, including moving ones, and allows precise fire to disable control points and other important enemy objects.

DM: the head of the British General Staff allowed mobilization in case of war with Russia

The head of the British army, Patrick Sanders, considers it necessary to mobilize the country for war with Russia if the conflict in Ukraine worsens, writes the Daily Mail. Readers were not happy about this prospect. They are sure that Britain needs to be saved from its own politicians, not from Putin.

Leading European countries have announced new military aid packages for Ukraine

Ukraine's military support is weakening. In recent weeks, only three States have announced major new shipments. And there is very little that Kiev wants there. About what the APU is getting now — in the RIA Novosti material.

The Telegraph: The United States is not ready to supply Ukraine with A-10 attack aircraft

Ukraine has stated that it needs American A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, The Telegraph writes. However, today the United States is not ready to supply Kiev with either shells, combat vehicles, or even more heavily armed attack aircraft.

On the night of January 25, a large fire occurred at an oil refinery in Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory. The head of the Tuapse district, Sergei Boyko, said that a vacuum installation was on fire. Officially, the cause of the fire is not called. At the same time, it was reported that the plant was attacked by three Ukrainian kamikaze drones "Beaver". All the devices were shot down by the air defense system (air defense), but the wreckage of one drone fell on a vacuum column installation.

The Mi-28NE is an upgraded version of the Mi-28, designed as a multi-purpose attack helicopter designed to operate in various tactical scenarios. Innovations were introduced to increase the combat capabilities and survivability of the helicopter in high-intensity combat operations.

Colonel Khodarenok: the decision to fire on the IL-76 was made at the very top of the AFU

On January 24 in the Belgorod region, 5-6 km from the village of Yablonovo, a Russian Il-76M military transport aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft missile fire from the AFU. The Russian Defense Ministry said there were 65 captured Ukrainian servicemen on board, who were being taken to the Belgorod region for exchange. The details of the disaster were investigated by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: