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Politico: the delivery of air defense systems to Kiev is an advertising campaign for American weapons

Ukraine demands more and more powerful weapons from the United States, but Biden fears the collapse of NATO, writes Politico. Kiev's bet on new Western weapons does not justify itself. The Russian army has adapted to the Javelins and Haimars. The "Patriots" will not save either, the authors write.

In the coming year, the Russian strategic aviation will increase its participation in the military special operation. The commander of long-range aviation, Sergei Kobylash, announced powerful strikes against the AFU with high-precision weapons. Experts warn that additional protection of strategic aviation airfields will be required, up to the creation of a false runway network with dummy missile carriers. What goals in Ukraine will be a priority for Russian "strategists"?

The UK may supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles

The British Ministry of Defense is considering the possibility of transferring air-launched cruise missiles of the Storm Shadow/SCALP type to the armed forces of Ukraine. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok explains how these missiles are superior to American ATACMS and what is required to protect against them.

It is reported that on December 29, 2022, the next batch of Su-34M (Su-34NVO) front-line bombers built at the V.P. Chkalov Novosibirsk Aviation Plant (NAZ) was transferred to the Russian Aerospace Forces of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation). According to another report, this batch includes three Su-34M bombers.

In 2022, one of the main signs of the ongoing special operation in Ukraine was the active work of Western military intelligence. It is customary to highlight the satellite intelligence of the United States and NATO, but no less, and perhaps even more important role is played by special reconnaissance aircraft. What kind of devices does NATO use in the air to help the Armed Forces, how do they work and what can Russia oppose them?

Pavel Popov, Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, tells Krasnaya Zvezda about how innovative activities are carried out in the Russian Defense Ministry and what results it has allowed to achieve in the past year.

In two days, more than 20 Ukrainian artillery pieces, self-propelled guns and MLRS were destroyed in the special operation zone

The armed forces of the Russian Federation have intensified counter-battery fighting in the zone of military special operation. During the day, more than 10 MLRS, self-propelled guns and artillery systems were destroyed, including 777 howitzers manufactured in the United States, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on December 28.

PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation" on December 28, 2022 reported that the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant named after Yuri Gagarin PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation" (PJSC "UAC", part of Rostec State Corporation) manufactured and handed over to the Ministry of Defense of Russia the next batch of serial fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft as part of the supply program of the current year.

Asia Times: Russia destroys Ukrainian drones with its electronic warfare

Russia has eliminated up to 90 percent of several thousand Ukrainian drones that were in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine before the start of the special operation, Asia Times writes. Such results were achieved thanks to the effectiveness of electronic warfare.

The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Orlan" was able to capture footage of how units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) tried to shoot it down with the help of a personal anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) "Igla". The corresponding footage was published by the Telegram channel "Military officers of the Russian Spring".

Diamond Online: Japan will spend billions of yen on useless weapons

Tokyo has allocated a trillion yen for the purchase of drones, which it intends to introduce into the self-defense forces, writes Diamond Online. However, specific Japanese laws limit the possibilities of using drones extremely. It will be a waste of money on dead weight, the author is sure.

Irkut Corporation of the United Aircraft Corporation received approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the main changes to the standard design of the MS-21 aircraft related to the installation of the Russian PD-14 engine and a wing made of composite materials of domestic production.

It is reported that tomorrow, December 30, the Federal Air Transport Agency will issue a certificate on the certification of the first Russian unmanned heavy-class helicopter with the name BAS-200. At the same time, despite the fact that the drone was developed for commercial operation (in particular, by the Russian Post), it is not yet possible to deliver goods with its help.

In one day, 13 Ukrainian long-range guns and self-propelled guns were put out of action in the SVO zone

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has tasks set for the near future. This was announced on December 27 by the head of the military department, Sergei Shoigu. Next year, he stressed, the course for the progressive development and improvement of the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be continued.

TASS on the results of the defense industry in 2022

The Special Military Operation (SVO), which began on February 24, had a significant impact on the entire military-industrial complex (MIC) of Russia this year. Responding to the needs of the army, the industry adjusted the pace and range of manufactured products in a short time.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be used to deliver cargo to warships in motion. This was once again confirmed by the demonstration of the capabilities of naval aviation of the US Navy.

The American command confirmed the directive, which concerns the ban on the operation of F-35B aircraft of several aviation units in connection with the incident that occurred on December 15 in Texas. Then the fifth-generation fighter, when trying to make a vertical landing, first hovered over the runway, then landed on it and, after rolling a few meters, "pecked" with its nose. For several seconds, the plane circled the airfield. As a result, realizing that it was not possible to stabilize the car, the pilot ejected.

Yeni Çağ: The US is delaying the Ukrainian crisis for several years

Washington uses Kiev as a means of fighting Moscow, writes Yeni Çağ. The prolongation of the conflict will transform it into a full-scale confrontation between the West and Russia, which will last several years. And neither Putin, nor Zelensky, nor Biden are ready to back down.

The head of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Mikhail Fedorov, announced plans to develop new air-to-air drones that will allegedly be able to shoot down kamikaze drones used by Russia.

The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has handed over to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation the first upgraded Mi-26T2 heavy helicopter with new avionics (avionics) and a "glass cabin". Modern equipment and new electronics have reduced the number of crew and made it possible to fly at any time of the day.