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Experts told why there is no protection from the Vortex missile system

During a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian army uses, among other things, high-precision and long-range weapons. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has published footage of the use of the anti-tank missile system (ATGM) "Whirlwind" from the Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter. The specifics of the operation of this missile system are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

On March 24, 2022, in Falera in the suburbs of Athens (Greece), in the presence of Greek Minister of National Defense Nicolas Panayiotopoulos and French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly, agreements were signed on the acquisition by Greece in France of three frigates of the new French type FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention, the option for Greece is designated FDI HN), with the option of another for one frigate, and six additional Dassault Rafale F4 series fighters. The total value of the contractual agreements is 4 billion euros, of which about 3 billion euros are frigates.

On March 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense held a briefing on the results of a month of a special military operation in Ukraine.

Today, Western and Ukrainian media are replicating infographics that reveal data on which specific countries are engaged in the supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.

Traffic News (Japan): The Russian Sukhoi fighter is a high-tech aircraft that has amazed the whole world, and in particular Japan

At one time, Russia produced many masterpieces in the field of military aviation. One of them is considered to be a high-tech Sukhoi fighter, writes Yahoo News Japan. Japan even practically acquired it, but there were nuances.

Director of ISP RAS - on the immutability of the pre-sanctions strategy and "thin spots" in Russian technologies

Partners of the Institute of System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences Samsung, Huawei, Bentley Systems have confirmed their plans for long-term cooperation, said in an interview with "Gazeta.Ru" Director of ISP RAS, academician Harutyun Avetisyan.

Missile troops and aviation destroy strategic reserves of fuel, ammunition and military-industrial complex of Ukraine

The Russian Armed Forces have begun the second stage of a special operation in Ukraine. High-precision strikes of missile systems and aviation hit strategically important military and military-industrial facilities: fuel depots, ammunition, military-industrial complex enterprises where equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is repaired. On March 26, the Russian Defense Ministry told about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the recorded crimes of militants.

The special operation in Ukraine has been going on for a month. The army and pilots, the landing on Gostomel, the battles of the militia and special forces in Mariupol are heard. The role of the Navy remains behind the scenes – and completely in vain. What battles was the Russian squadron preparing for in the Mediterranean and how does it affect the ongoing operation right now?

Carriers warned of problems with the repair of AN-24 and AN-26 engines due to the closure of the plant in Rostov-on-Don. This may lead to the suspension of flights on these aircraft. They are used for transportation in at least ten regions

The best Western weapons in the battles in Ukraine are failing. According to experts, almost all the latest guided weapons systems, as well as Turkish drones, have shown low efficiency.

Washington is forcing Egypt to abandon the supply of Russian Su-35 fighters. If Cairo does not cancel the contract with the Russian Federation, the United States may impose economic sanctions against it.

The Verge (USA): DJI drones, Ukraine, Russia - what we know about AeroScope technology

Ukraine actually demanded that the Chinese company DJI act against Russia, The Verge reports. The Chinese side categorically refused. Moreover, she stated that she was not going to leave the Russian market. The expert considers this a serious blow to Kiev.

Russian Su-34s have drawn a special operation symbol in the sky of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense has published a video of the destruction of ammunition depots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by Su-34 fighter-bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

Military expert Andrey Frolov - on the likelihood of Turkey transferring Russian S-400 anti-aircraft systems to Kiev

In recent days, the American media have been actively promoting the idea that Turkey's transfer of the S-400 air defense system to Ukraine could solve several issues for Ankara at once: strengthen positions in NATO and relations with the United States, remove the irritant in relations with Washington and again gain access to Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters. How possible is this scenario?

Air Force General Popov told how the Su-75 fighter will be arranged

The newest Russian Su-75 Checkmate fighter can be equipped with an engine with an all-angle rotary jet nozzle, according to the text of the patent published by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out how such a nozzle increases the combat capabilities of the aircraft.

The special operation hit the external aviation relations of Ukraine

At the international arms exhibition World Defense Show 2022, which took place from March 6 to 9 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), the Ukrainian export company "Spetstechnoexport" (part of the state concern "Ukroboronprom") presented at its stand a short catalog of military products offered for export of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, as well as technical services that defense companies can provide to their foreign customers.

Russia and Ukraine are increasingly using new types of weapons

MiG-31K interceptor fighters for the first time carried out the practical application of aeroballistic hypersonic missiles "Dagger" on real targets. The Ministry of Defense reports the destruction of a well-protected, buried ammunition storage and a fuel and lubricants warehouse. Both objects are located on the territory of Western Ukraine.

The beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine has forced institutional investors and governments of many countries to rethink their approach to supporting the defense industry. This area has been off-limits for investors concerned about environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), in recent years many have sought to get rid of the assets of arms companies in their portfolios, and now this situation has worsened. Sofia Karadima writes about this in a material for the Army Technology web resource.

It seems that the United States is "ripe” to expand the fleet of aircraft carriers. March 22, portal scramble.nl He announced that exercises are planned for the next month using the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) in the format of a light aircraft carrier.

Experts told how the Russian drones "Outpost" and "Orion" differ

The Russian Defense Ministry showed footage of the use of two drones during a special military operation in Ukraine - the strike-reconnaissance "Outpost", created on the basis of the Israeli IAI Searcher apparatus, and the Orion strike. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what their similarities and differences are.