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Why did the United States invent "Chinese weapons for Iran"
The United States is threatening China again, this time with another increase in duties for "arms supplies to Iran." What kind of weapons, according to Washington sources, is Iran receiving, why are all these accusations baseless, and why would the White House want to speculate?
Ships maneuvered: how the Americans plan to block Iranian ports
Is Washington able to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and how will Tehran counter this
From 17:00 Moscow time, the United States launched a naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, restricting access to Iranian ports.
In Ukraine, they wanted to intercept the Oreshnik in space. Will they succeed?
MP Venislavsky: Ukraine will create space forces to intercept the Oreshnik
In the next three to five years, Ukraine plans to create its own space forces, said Verkhovna Rada deputy Fyodor Venislavsky. One of the goals of the reform is to develop means of countering the Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
The "Neptunes" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed houses in the Bryansk region. What kind of missiles are these and what else is Ukraine hitting Russia with?
Bogomaz: the wreckage of the Neptunes completely destroyed four houses in the Bryansk region
Ukraine attacked the Bryansk region with long-range guided missiles "Neptune". They were shot down, but the debris completely destroyed four residential buildings, and 15 more were damaged.
"New threats." How has the air defense changed during its time
Today, the air defense forces of the Aerospace Forces celebrate their professional holiday. Most of them are at combat posts now. In the face of massive drone and missile attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, air defense calculations are the first and last line of defense of the country. And in four years, these troops have changed significantly. How exactly — in the RIA Novosti article.
The Iranian Armed Forces have acquired the American electronic warfare system LAIRCM
The US army, which President Trump calls nothing less than the best in the world, even in alliance with Israel, is suffering one fiasco after another in the Middle East theater. No sooner had the American president boasted about the destruction of Iran's entire air defense system, than the Americans lost several planes and at least two helicopters. Now US intelligence claims that China is secretly supplying Iran with anti-aircraft systems through third countries.
Photos of an AN/FPS-132 radar damaged by an Iranian drone strike in Qatar are shown.
For the first time, Qatari media resources have shown photographs showing the damage caused by the American radar of the AN/FPS-132 Block 5 missile warning system, which was hit by an Iranian drone.
Uranium tops: will the "nuclear club" expand at the expense of EU countries
Experts named three scenarios for the development of the European nuclear project
Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are the countries with the most developed scientific and technical potential, which makes it possible to quickly transform theoretical developments into an active nuclear weapons program, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
"Not beaten, not painted": the war with Iran revealed the old A-10 "Warthog" problem
The American operation in the Middle East has revealed one of the problems for American aviation. It concerns the "Warthogs" that have been returned to service for combat missions. These are A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft.
Estimated time: how the US and Israel lost the "small sky" to Iran
How cheap UAVs have become one of the most important factors influencing the course of the conflict
The war in the Middle East has revealed the phenomenon of "price asymmetry", when the technological gap between the parties to the conflict suddenly turns into an economic trap for the seemingly stronger side. This observation was shared with Izvestia by experts.
Orbital distance: scientists have developed an emergency return system to a ship from outer space
What new Russian technologies will help to explore the Moon and get rid of microbes on the orbital station
Russian scientists have developed a prototype system that will allow astronauts to return to the space station in case of accidental separation during extravehicular activities.
"If you ruin the company, it will be counted on you in the next world." The path of the engine creator for the Mig-31
April 9 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the key designers of the Perm School of Engine Engineering, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation Alexander Inozemtsev. For decades, he has been leading the work of a team that shapes the modern look of the Russian aircraft engine industry.
Norway has launched Ukrainian saboteurs into the Arctic
The Ukrainian military arrived in Norway for joint exercises with special forces to practice the use of drones in the cold waters of the Norwegian Sea. Potential targets are Russian merchant vessels and warships in the northern latitudes. Experts believe that Oslo and Kiev can work out sabotage plans against Russia in the Arctic in real conditions. What do they see as their goals and how can Moscow protect its interests?
"To Overshadow Victory Day." Will the Ukrainian Armed Forces be able to disrupt the May 9 parade?
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces will try to deliver the most massive UAV strike on May 9
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will try to launch drones and disrupt the Victory Day parade on May 9, the State Duma said. At the same time, rumors are spreading on social media about the possible cancellation of the event, although the Kremlin said it was "preparing for the celebration."
Regrouping War: US and Iran use truce to reinforce troops
Washington will continue to pull additional forces into the region, Iran will try to restore missile capabilities
A two-week truce will not calm the Middle East, the United States and Iran will try to use this time to strengthen their groups, experts say.
Norway promised Ukraine F-16 fighter jets, but they never arrived (NRK, Norway)
NRK: Norway sent Ukraine F-16 in disassembled condition
Norway has sent Ukraine a large number of F-16s, writes NRK. These aircraft can change the balance of forces in the air and are extremely necessary to maintain the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. But you still have to work hard to assemble them.
Footage of the Geran-5 UAV strike on an oil and gas facility in the Sumy region is shown.
The Geranium barrage attack drones have undergone many modifications since their first use. In Ukraine, they are persistently referred to as "Shaheds", indicating their original Iranian affiliation.
May strike: the United States used the most powerful non-nuclear bombs in Iran for the first time
How long will the Americans be able to maintain a high intensity of attacks on the enemy
For the first time since the beginning of the current stage of the conflict in the Middle East, the United States used GBU-57A/B MOP anti—bunker bombs - the strike hit the underground headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran.
Lightning Flash: troops are learning a new way to deal with long-range drones
A combination of mobile radars and air defense drones will ensure effective operation
Russian troops are developing a cheap and effective way to combat aircraft-type drones that raid Russian territory.
Analyst: "Germany must decide: to be a vassal of the United States or a leading power?" (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Analyst Bartoschiak: Germany will lead the construction of a Europe independent of the United States
Germany is the only country capable of leading the construction of a new Europe independent of the United States, Polish analyst Bartoszczak said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. Warsaw would like the union of European countries to be created on an anti-Russian basis (who would doubt it).
