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Antonov said that the United States would like to limit the use of Poseidons and Sarmatians
The Russian Ambassador to the United States noted that Washington "really does not like" the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle and the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.
Erdogan slows down NATO's approach to Russia's northern borders
NATO's expansion to the northeast has an unexpected strong opponent. The Turkish leader strongly opposed the entry of Finland and Sweden into the alliance. Erdogan, who has the second-strongest army of the alliance, unexpectedly attacked the geographically distant Scandinavians with sharp criticism. What caused the Turkish demarche and what price will Ankara ask for permission for the Finns and Swedes to join the alliance?
"Developing hypersonic missiles is a way to waste billions"
An attempt to catch up with Russia in the field of hypersound could turn into a financial disaster for the United States
The Agency for Advanced Research Projects of the US Department of Defense (DARPA) announced the completion of preliminary tests of weapons with a hypersonic ramjet engine (GPVRD). The agency also announced that hypersonic weapons will be developed not only for air carriers, but also for sea and land. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why it was necessary.
Bench tests of the first prototype of the PD-8 engine have been completed
The United Engine Corporation has completed a program of bench tests of the first prototype PD-8 engine. The operability of the engine and its systems, the main parameters laid down in the terms of reference, the correctness of design decisions have been confirmed. This was reported in the press service of Rostec Group.
Bench tests of the first prototype of the PD-8 engine have been completed
As the Rostec State Corporation reported on May 11, 2022, Rostec United Engine Corporation (UEC) JSC successfully completed the program of bench tests of the first prototype of the promising PD-8 engine. The operability of the engine and its systems, the main parameters laid down in the terms of reference, the correctness of design decisions have been confirmed.
Rosoboronexport actively promotes modern Russian weapons and military equipment to the world market
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) actively promotes modern Russian weapons and military equipment to the world market, which were presented during the solemn events dedicated to the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
Ukrainian troops again tried to attack the island of Zmeiny and again lost the Bayraktar UAV
The Ministry of Defense of Russia presents a morning summary of the events that are taking place in the format of a Russian military special operation. The summary was traditionally presented by Major General Igor Konashenkov.
Full air supremacy over Ukraine of the Russian Aerospace Forces has not yet been achieved: data on the remnants of air defense and aviation in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine inherited a rich arsenal of weapons from the USSR – one of the most powerful groups of Soviet troops was stationed on its territory. Despite the fact that for all the years of independence there was a sale of this property abroad, impressive stocks and unpretentiousness of Soviet combat systems during storage allowed many samples of weapons to be returned to service after the start of the confrontation with Russia. In particular, this applies to air defense and aviation.
Development of means of armed struggle
Recall, improve and apply
It seems that the special operation in Ukraine is entering a protracted phase. The Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to implement a strategy of capturing civilians of cities as hostages and, hiding behind them, to slow down the advance of the Russian army.
The Ukrainian army is suffering irreparable losses in battles with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
The armed forces of Russia, the DPR and LPR groups continue to inflict irreparable losses on the Ukrainian army. Judging by the daily reports of the Russian Defense Ministry, the APU's own arsenal is rapidly melting. No matter how much Kiev's Western sponsors try to replenish it with NATO weapons and equipment, they clearly do not add the ability to resist the advancing troops.
How the Su-35S fighter is used in a special military operation in Ukraine
In the reports of the Ministry of Defense concerning the special military operation in Ukraine, the Su-35S fighter is often mentioned. This is a truly magnificent and truly versatile combat vehicle.
The Su-35S has the appearance of a fourth-generation fighter. But the inner content already belongs to the fifth.
Russia staged a "demonstrative spanking" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Odessa
A recent summary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reports on another UAV "Bayraktar TB2" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, shot down near the island of Snake. We are, apparently, facing another attempt by Ukraine to regain control of Zmeiny after the catastrophic losses suffered by the APU in this area in recent days. What exactly happened here?
How Belarus can help the special operation in Ukraine
Belarus sent a group of Special Operations Forces to its southern borders in response to the creation of a 20,000-strong group of troops by Kiev. Minsk has sent another part of its forces to the western borders, near which Poland is conducting exercises. What mission is the Belarusian army currently carrying out and can it, if necessary, join Russia's special operation in Ukraine?
The satellite receiver on the Russian chip "beat" analogues from Boeing, Airbus and Thales
Scientists of the MIPT Applied Nanotechnology Laboratory have developed and tested a new digital receiver board based mainly on Russian components. It will provide communications for small spacecraft. Boeing, Airbus and Thales have similar solutions, but the domestic version differs in that it implements the functions of the whole device in a single chip.
The United States has begun deliveries to Ukraine of Russian helicopters purchased for the Afghan army
The Ukrainian army will soon be replenished with Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters, the supply of rotary-wing aircraft to Kiev was organized by the United States. This was stated by a senior Pentagon official.
"We know everything about Russians." How Western intelligence services help the Ukrainian army
Political, diplomatic and economic pressure on Moscow, the supply of weapons and military equipment — NATO countries continue to defiantly help Ukraine. However, a different kind of support remains behind the scenes: from the very beginning of the conflict, Western intelligence services have been continuously supplying Kiev with intelligence. What exactly — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Lend-lease: Attempt number two
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the prospects of supplying Kiev with weapons from abroad
On May 9, US President Joe Biden signed the lend-lease law in defense of democracy in Ukraine. History repeated itself eight decades later.
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of Su-35S sorties to destroy the military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Russia has published video footage of the combat work of crews of multifunctional supermaneuverable fighters of the 4++ generation Su-35S, who, during flight missions, performed the detection, capture and defeat of air defense facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"The Belarusian army was not created for the offensive"
Ex-commander of the Airborne Forces Shpak explained why Minsk deployed troops on the border with Ukraine
The Army of Belarus has been put on high alert. Minsk claims that this is a response to the NATO exercises "Defender of Europe-2022", which are taking place on the territory of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. Also, the Belarusian Defense Ministry announced the deployment of Special Operations Forces (SSO) on the border with Ukraine. "Newspaper.Ru" found out what the Belarusian SSOs are and what their deployment means.
American scientists have published a bulletin with data on the US nuclear arsenal
B-52H strategic Bomber with AGM-86B aviation ammunition capable of carrying nuclear Warheads