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Specialized Russian institutes are studying captured weapons
As a result of offensive actions and the rapid capture of fortified areas and warehouses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, our servicemen receive a significant amount of captured military equipment and weapons. Among this arsenal, which the retreating enemy throws, there are many foreign models, including quite modern ones. All captured specimens of interest to military engineers are sent for study to specialized Russian institutes.
The fifth element: Su-57 fighters have started operating in Ukraine
These are multifunctional machines of a new generation
The fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft are involved in a special military operation. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced the use of the latest fighter jet on June 18. The new planes made not only single, but also group sorties. On the same day, the armed formations of Ukraine continued intensive shelling of the DPR and LPR. Donetsk was hit by MLRS and heavy artillery for several hours.
"Russia will find where to build its new aircraft carrier fleet"
Rear Admiral Mikhail Chekmasov spoke about the prospects of Russian aircraft carriers
The Admiral Kuznetsov, the only heavy aircraft carrier in the Russian Navy, will return to the fleet after repairs in the first quarter of 2024. About why new aircraft carriers have not appeared in Russia for 30 years and how the domestic military fleet can withstand NATO carrier strike groups (AUG) - in an interview with Gazeta.Ru" said Rear Admiral of the reserve, military expert Mikhail Chekmasov.
How the Soviet reserve helped China's breakthrough in the creation of aircraft carriers
China has launched its third aircraft carrier. This is a truly colossal achievement, especially considering the state this country was in just forty years ago. How did the Chinese Navy manage to make this breakthrough and what role did the ships created in the USSR play in it?
Non - flying composition: which Ukrainian planes shot down the Russian air defense
Kiev's combat aircraft will no longer interfere with the allied forces, military experts say
Russian aerospace forces and air defense are actively clearing the sky over Ukraine. Since the beginning of the month, 19 Kiev planes, three helicopters and 141 drones have been destroyed. Only on June 15, the air defense forces shot down a Su-25 attack aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force and six UAVs. The pilots and operators of the air defense of the Russian Federation have not only fighters and attack aircraft, but also military transport aircraft that delivered foreign weapons. Military experts note that Kiev has few combat aircraft left, and it is unlikely to be able to interfere with the allied forces in any way.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the work of helicopter crews — jammers
The Russian Ministry of Defense published on Thursday, June 16, footage of the combat work of the crews of jamming helicopters during a special operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
Thai Navy intends to purchase UAV "Hermes-900"
Following the results of an international tender for the supply of MALE-class UAVs, the command of the Thai Navy chose Elbit Systems as the preferred candidate for victory.
Poland to purchase 32 AW149 helicopters
Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak said on June 13, 2022, at a meeting of the senior staff of the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Poland, he announced the signing in the near future of a contract for the purchase of 32 Leonardo AW149 multipurpose helicopters.
The US Congress confirmed the refusal to return Turkey to the F-35 fighter program
Washington is trying to clarify on what conditions the Turkish authorities will agree to the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO, which was previously blocked by Ankara due to the support of these countries for the enemies of the head of state Recep Erdogan.
Ukraine has recognized the insufficient effectiveness of Western weapons
Ukraine has recognized the insufficient effectiveness of weapons supplied by the West, reducing the scale of their use. This is reported by the military correspondent of RIA Novosti Andrey Kotz.
What kind of drones do the Russian Navy need
A number of leaks and statements by officials can be interpreted in such a way that Russia has started developing specialized marine drones. For example, in order to equip the only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov with them. What are the features of marine UAVs and which of them are most needed by the Russian Navy?
Weapons, the second most powerful after nuclear weapons, will soon appear in the armed forces of Belarus
Domestic developments of the military-industrial complex are capable of surprising and sobering people who are hatching aggressive plans against Belarus and the Union State, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting on the state and development of microelectronics on June 14.
Rostec invests 37.7 billion rubles in the production of aircraft engines
The Rostec United Engine Corporation, the administration of St. Petersburg and the management company of the special economic zone have concluded a trilateral agreement. Within its framework, the production of aircraft engines will be expanded on the territory of the SEZ of the Northern Capital, including the construction of a production and design building, a development workshop, and a complex for bench tests.
Comprehensive measures: Donetsk shelling can be answered with pinpoint strikes
The Russian Armed Forces are ready to use Iskanders to protect the DPR, military experts say
Additional Iskander missile systems may be used in the fight against Ukrainian artillery hitting Donetsk. The leadership of the DPR turned to the Russian authorities with such a request. On June 14, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov called the barbaric shelling by Ukraine of civilian objects in the Donbass. On the eve of the strikes in Donetsk, five people were killed and more than 30 were injured. The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, immediately requested military assistance from Russia in order to resist the enemy who had "crossed all the lines". Military experts note that Iskanders will be effective against Ukrainian artillery.
Politico pointed out the difficulties with the sale of American drones to Kiev
The sale to Kiev of American reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) MQ-1C Gray Eagle ("Gray Eagle") is accompanied by various difficulties. This is reported by the newspaper Politico with reference to American officials.
The fifth-generation fighter Checkmate will receive an all-angle nozzle
The fifth-generation Checkmate single-engine light tactical fighter being developed in Russia will receive an all-angle nozzle, according to a patent published by Sukhoi.
Shortage of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles in Russia
As the Kommersant newspaper reports in the material of Yuri Litvinenko and Nikita Korolev, "Who is in the forest, who is on the drone. There is a shortage of commercial drones in Russia," prices for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Russia have increased by more than 30% in recent months, and tripled in some categories. This was reported to Kommersant by market participants.
"Where does the disregard for Russian come from?" The head of Rostec on import substitution
The eternal dispute between pessimists and optimists has spread to the sphere of import substitution. Some point to examples of the critical dependence of the Russian economy on imports, not noticing the positive. Others look at the obvious achievements of the industry, avoiding problematic issues. Often, both sides are quite far from the true state of affairs. This is where the polarity of opinions arises: from "everything is gone" to "dizzying successes".
The Allies are in force: after the shelling of Donetsk, the DPR authorities requested the help of the Russian Federation
The Republic needs additional means to counter the artillery strikes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
After the massive shelling of Donetsk on June 13, the DPR authorities turned to Russia for help. This was stated by the head of the republic Denis Pushilin — according to him, additional forces are required in order to resist the enemy who has crossed all the edges.
Israeli F-35s will be able to reach Iran without refueling
Israel has increased the range of its fifth-generation F-35I Adir fighters, as a result of which they will be able to reach Iran without refueling, writes The Drive, referring to the publication of the Israeli press.