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Rosoboronexport: the delivery of Russian helicopters to Afghanistan by the United States to Ukraine grossly violates international law
The transfer to Ukraine of Russian-made helicopters destined for Afghanistan is a violation of the contracts concluded between the Russian Federation and the United States, the document banning re-export was issued by the Pentagon, said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
Prospects for large-scale modernization of C-130 aircraft discussed in the United States
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the main military transport aircraft used by the aviation of the United States and other NATO countries. Strictly speaking, the C-130 is a whole family, since aircraft are used for various purposes - not only for the delivery of troops, military equipment and cargo, but also for conducting electronic intelligence, staff work, search and rescue operations, refueling other aircraft in the air, determining weather conditions, and so on.
"Attack with other people's missiles." How the Su-57 can destroy targets on the territory of Ukraine
Major General of the Air Force Pavlenko told how the Su-57 is capable of hitting AFU objects
During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) are using fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what tasks these planes can work out in Ukraine.
The military expert said that the "Badass" complexes will change the course of events in Ukraine
Laser systems "Badass", used by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, can change the balance of forces in the air during a special operation to protect Donbass. This was stated by military expert Yuri Knutov.
Supply shooting: the Russian Armed Forces destroyed a large batch of foreign weapons in Ukraine
And Russian fighters and air defense systems shot down two Su-25 attack aircraft in the DPR and the Kherson region during the day
On May 21, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a strike on the Ukrainian special forces training camp near Odessa and military fuel reserves at the Odessa port plant, as well as an air battle over the DPR, in which Russian fighters shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 attack aircraft. On the same day, a large batch of military equipment from the United States was destroyed at a railway station in the Zhytomyr region. Experts believe that the liberation of other cities of the DPR and LPR will accelerate the complete surrender of the garrison from the "Azovstal" in Mariupol, which ended a day earlier
The Ukrainian military began to complain about the "disappearing" reconnaissance drones
Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, which had so annoyed the Allied forces during the offensive, began to "disappear". According to Ukrainian public reports, recently the Ukrainian military have increasingly begun to complain about the impossibility of conducting aerial reconnaissance with the help of UAVs in the areas of the offensive of NM units of the republics of Donbass.
Do not rejoice at the rearmament of Germany. And here's why
Should we rejoice at the rearmament of Germany?
To date, the Bundeswehr remains, in fact, a defensive army, unable to act independently. Now Germany is moving away from a particularly restrained strategy. What to expect from the most important NATO country?
American edition: Russians are afraid of losing the newest Su-57 fighter over Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense still poses a real threat to Russian aviation, as evidenced by reports that fifth-generation Su-57 fighters operate in Ukraine outside its zone of operation. This is written by the American edition of The Drive.
Lockheed Martin has begun developing a new reconnaissance and strike UAV similar to the Russian S-70 Hunter
The United States has begun developing a new reconnaissance and strike drone capable of operating in conjunction with fifth-generation F-35 fighters. The work is being carried out by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
The forces of the Northern Fleet have worked out deployment in the Barents Sea
More than 10 ships and support vessels were involved, including a submarine and a frigate
The Northern Fleet conducted planned exercises in the Barents Sea to exit its bases and deploy fleet forces in the near sea zone.
"The NATO bloc is incapacitated. The USA can be blocked there by the owner of a cornhusker"
Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok told what reforms NATO needs
Finland and Sweden have applied to join the North Atlantic Alliance. They were opposed in Turkey and Croatia. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how effective the NATO management structure is today.
Unmanned aerial vehicles at the HeliRussia 2022 Helicopter Industry Exhibition
The XV International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022 was held from May 19 to 21, 2022 in Moscow at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Over the years of its existence, the exhibition has grown to the status of the largest industry event in Europe and Central Asia, demonstrating the full range of products and services of the helicopter industry.
Rosoboronexport's portfolio of orders for helicopters is $3 billion
The head of the special exporter company, Alexander Mikheev, said that negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 machines
More than 200 helicopters worth over $3 billion are in Rosoboronexport's order portfolio, and negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 vehicles. This was stated to journalists at the Helirasha-2022 exhibition by the head of the special exporting company, Alexander Mikheev.
Ukraine is honing Russia's military might
The special military operation has become a giant testing ground for the latest Russian weapons. Another example of this was the reports about the beginning of the use of Su-57 fighters in Ukraine. What kind of weapon was first used during the special operation and what results did it show?
How the Su-27 saved Russian aviation
45 years ago, on May 20, 1977, the first flight of a prototype of a 4th generation heavy fighter with the code T-10 took place in the USSR. Now we know it as the Su-27. The development of this machine was the beginning of an era in Soviet (Russian) combat aviation. But the significance of this truly outstanding aircraft is not limited to this.
Erdogan blocked the expansion of NATO. The reason is named
And Erdogan is against: why would Turkey block NATO expansion
Turkish President Recep Erdogan did not support the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, reports "European Truth". The author understands the reasons that led Ankara to such a decision.
Not friendly artillery: the first American M777 howitzers were destroyed in Ukraine
In Mariupol, militants continue to surrender, blocked on the territory of the Azovstal plant
In the area of the settlement of Podgornoye, several 155-mm M777 howitzers of American production were destroyed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on May 18. The coordinates of their positions were established with the help of drones and artillery reconnaissance, and then missile strikes were launched.
The program of the South Korean aircraft carrier CVX is under threat after the election of a new president of South Korea
The web resource "Naval News" published an interesting material by Daehan Lee "Prospect: CVX And K-SSN In South Korea's New Administration" ("Perspective: CVX and K-SSN under the new South Korean administration"), in which it is reported that after the election of the new president of South Korea, Yun Sokel, his administration, apparently, will review the ambitious design and construction program initiated by the previous leadership for the CVX light aircraft carrier for the South Korean Navy.
Rosoboronexport will present upgraded versions of Russian military helicopters at HeliRussia-2022
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will present new and upgraded versions of Russian helicopters at the 15th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022, which will be held from May 19 to 21 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow.
The "vulnerable" places of the Ka-52 helicopter are trying to "look for" in the French press
Ka-52 attack helicopters take an active part in the special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine; in military chronicles they are much more common than Mi-24/35 and Mi-28 machines performing similar tasks at the front. As part of one of RT's reports covering the combat situation, "Russian television mistakenly showed the weaknesses of the Ka-52, calling into question the protection from small arms," Air&Cosmos claims.