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Russian Su-30SM fighters use X-31 Krypton guided missiles to destroy enemy ground targets
Russian Su-30SM fighters participating in a special military operation in Ukraine use supersonic guided missiles X-31 to destroy enemy equipment. This was reported in the power structures of the Crimea.
Chinese Press: China is preparing to start testing an aircraft of "decisive strategic and historical importance"
In the near future, China is expected to test a promising military aircraft, which, as ex-governor of Shaanxi Province Ge Heping said at a meeting with the staff of the CFTE flight test center in Xi'an, will have "decisive strategic and even historical significance" for the country. The Chinese edition of the Global Times reported on the preparation of the above-mentioned event the day before.
The first self-built Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has completed the fourth stage of sea trials
The future flagship of one of the fleets of the Indian Navy, the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, has completed the next stage of sea trials, already the fourth in a row. This is reported by the Indian press with reference to the command of the Indian Navy.
"Kiev is laughing at Russian Krypton missiles. It's not funny"
Air Force General Istrin told what the use of X-31 missiles by the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine can talk about
Su-30SM fighters use supersonic X-31 missiles, known in the West as "Krypton", during a special operation in Ukraine. This was reported by TASS with reference to a source in the power structures of the Crimea. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out for what purposes the Russian army uses "Krypton".
Stumbling Island
Why did the Russian military leave the Serpentine bridgehead
Four months of tough defense. And here is a "step of goodwill": the Russian military left the Black Sea island of Zmeiny.
Digitalization and robotization of the Turkish Armed Forces
Following the current trends in the development of military affairs, the leadership of the Armed Forces of Turkey is making active efforts to digitalize the troops.
In the USA, the Russian MiG-35 was called a complete failure
The MiG-35 generation 4++ fighter (Fulcrum-F), which was supposed to provide the Russian Aerospace Forces with the necessary power, and the country with the opportunity to earn money on its export, turned out to be a complete failure. So the plane was named by the columnist of the American publication 19FortyFive Brent Eastwood.
"Goal #1". Who is looking for ways to destroy the Crimean Bridge
Stern: two Bundeswehr soldiers who were going to blow up the Crimean Bridge were arrested in Germany
Two German soldiers planned to blow up the Crimean Bridge. According to the German media, the Bundeswehr soldiers wanted to prevent the supply of the Russian army.
"Spare parts instead of fighters." Why does Kiev need Slovak MiG-29s
Russian Air Force General Fedorov told how fighters from Slovakia will help Ukraine
Slovakia declares its readiness to transfer MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The country's air Force has a small fleet of such aircraft, but is ready to sacrifice them as part of assistance to Kiev. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out - what is the value of Slovak fighters for the AFU and whether delivery is possible in principle.
Shock lockdown: VFU fired at a hydroelectric power station on the Dnieper
The destruction of the HPP in Novaya Kakhovka could end in a man-made disaster
On July 8, armed formations of Ukraine launched a missile attack on a hydroelectric power station in Novaya Kakhovka. Russian air defenses managed to repel the attack, preventing the destruction of both the HPP itself and the infrastructure of the North Crimean Canal.
The foreign press reported on the delivery of the "Lithuanian" Bayraktar-TB2 UAV to Ukraine
The Lithuanian and Polish press are spreading reports that a "Lithuanian" Bayraktar-TB2 reconnaissance and strike drone has been delivered to Ukraine. The peculiarity of this delivery is that, allegedly, the funds for it were collected by ordinary Lithuanians.
The United States has transferred fifth-generation F-35 fighters to Estonia
The United States has deployed fifth-generation F-35 fighters closer to the Russian border, and a group of American aircraft has arrived in Estonia. This was reported by the press service of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces.
Myanmar has confirmed the receipt of two multi-purpose Su-30SME fighters
Russia has supplied Myanmar with the first two multi-purpose Su-30SME fighters. The aircraft are stationed at the air base in Naypyidaw. This is reported by the local press, citing sources in the country's military department.
Turks showed the "elephant trail" of Bayraktar Akıncı heavy attack drones
The new Turkish Bayraktar Akıncı attack drone is serially supplied to the Turkish army, and even exported, the developer company Baykar Makina in January this year announced the conclusion of the first contract for the supply of drones abroad.
With what weapons does Poland intend to "stop Russia"
On Thursday, the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland inspected military units located near the so-called Suwalki corridor. This was another sign of military preparations being actively conducted primarily by the Polish army – and not only against Russia, but also against Ukraine. How exactly will the Polish army be strengthened – and will it be able to turn out to be a really dangerous military force?
Planetary scientists have proposed exploring the canyons of Mars with the help of gliders
Planetary scientists and engineers from the University of Arizona presented a project of a glider that can fly for a long time in the atmosphere of Mars, studying the canyons. It is assumed that two such devices with inflatable deployable wings can be launched from a balloon or airship. The article was published in the journal Aerospace.
Strike control: where will the Allied troops go after the capture of Lisichansk
Now the priorities of the forces of the Russian Federation and the People's republics have changed, military experts say
Over the past two weeks, 670 square kilometers of the territory of the LPR have been liberated, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, said on Tuesday, July 5. According to him, the special military operation will continue until the tasks set by the Supreme Commander are fully completed.
The US will use balloons in the fight against Russian hypersound
The newest weapon of the American army against China and Russia — inflatable balloons
The US is developing a plan to combat Russian and Chinese hypersound. According to Politico, it is based on balloons that will complement the work of satellites and will track the movements of hypersonic missiles.
The Indian Defense Ministry is puzzled by the choice of aircraft for Naval aviation: there are no plans to buy Russian carrier-based fighters
The Indian Navy is deciding which of the potential suppliers of fighters for naval aviation to give preference to – the United States or France. We are talking about the supply of more than two dozen aircraft, senior representatives of the Indian Navy said, according to the Indian press.
"Stupor" for the army. Why does the Russian Armed Forces need a "gun against drones"
At the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, they told how the Stupor UAV control system works
During a special operation in Ukraine, the Russian military actively uses portable electromagnetic systems "Stupor", which are able to effectively attack drones from a short distance, depriving them of communication with the operator and disabling them. "Newspaper.Ru" together with experts, I understood the specifics of the tactics of the "anti-drone war".