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The mass production of three-ton FAB-3000 bombs began in the Russian Federation in February 2024

Russia has established mass production of three-ton high-explosive aircraft bombs FAB-3000. Their release in a new volume has been launched since February 2024. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Military expert Leonkov: robotic platforms on their own have different purposes

The Estonian robotic platform THeMIS UGV from Milrem Robotics, which the Russian Armed Forces (AF) destroyed for the first time in the zone of a special military operation (SVO), is a universal complex made on the principle of a tracked track, military expert Alexey Leonkov said. In a conversation with Lenta.<url>" he told us what such platforms can be used for and whether it is difficult to destroy them.

Even their possible appearance in the SVO zone will not be a serious challenge for the Russian army

The United States is working on the development of its most massive multiple launch rocket systems of 227 mm caliber — M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS. One of the ways to modernize them is to equip them with a new missile with twice the range — ER-GMLRS. While maintaining the same dimensions, it can hit targets at a distance of 150 km. Dmitry Kornev, a military expert, looked into the prospects of new ammunition and whether they could end up in the zone of a special military operation in Ukraine.

Special forces soldiers got to the Abrams shot down near Avdiivka and shot a video from inside

Russian intelligence officers and special forces soldiers were able to get to the Abrams tank shot down in the village of Berdych near Avdiivka and remove it from the inside. Footage of the combat vehicle was published on March 20 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The US Army has abandoned a promising long-range howitzer

In February, the FARA high-speed reconnaissance and attack helicopter project went under the knife, and in March the Pentagon abandoned a new self-propelled long-range howitzer. After analyzing the experience of the conflict in Ukraine, they realized that it simply could not withstand the pace of modern warfare. About what the Americans did not like about the promising self—propelled gun and how it will be replaced, - in the RIA Novosti material.

WSJ: Czech Republic buys shells for Ukraine from some of Russia's allies

Some countries allied with Russia are selling shells to the Czech Republic for their subsequent shipment to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported.

TNI: the Soviet torpedo "Shkval" revolutionized underwater warfare

The Soviet-era torpedo “Squall” revolutionized underwater warfare, writes TNI. Thanks to the rocket engine and the phenomenon of supercavitation, she could reach an unprecedented speed of up to 200 knots. Meanwhile, in the United States, such weapons have not reached serial production.

According to the magazine, more than $3 billion of the total amount of the White House's request for additional appropriations in the amount of $106 billion should go to the purchase of more 155-mm artillery shells and the construction of new production facilities in the United States itself.

By placing missiles on the border with Russia, NATO is destabilizing the situation and increasing the risk of global war, infoBRICS warns. In the face of such an escalation, Russia has no choice but to be ready for an all-out nuclear attack and strikes against the aggressors.

Colonel Khodarenok warned that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are planning to raid thousands of UAVs

Kiev is trying to attack the regions of Russia in order to prevent the holding of presidential elections. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with Rossiya 1 TV channel and RIA Novosti. According to the head of state, similar attacks will continue in "some other areas." How the Armed Forces of Ukraine can try to disrupt the elections in Russia, where and when they can strike and what Russian troops should prepare for - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Biden's adviser Sullivan: Kiev will have enough new aid package for a couple of weeks

Washington will transfer a new $300 million military aid package to Kiev. In particular, it will include artillery shells and GMLRS guided missiles for the HIMARS MLRS. The administration called such assistance an "emergency package", which will last "perhaps only for a couple of weeks." They also expressed hope that the US Congress would still approve Biden's request to allocate $61.4 billion to Ukraine.

TV2: in Ukraine, they expect that the F-16 will save the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Russian aerial bombs

The planning bombs have become the trump card of the Russian forces near Donetsk, TV2 reports. They effectively destroy the defensive positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and frighten Ukrainian soldiers. F-16 fighters can help Kiev, the author of the article claims. But the journalist does not specify when they will be delivered.

As reported by the American edition of Defense News in the article by Jen Judson "US Army scraps Extended Range Cannon Artillery prototype effort" ("The US Army canceled the development of prototypes under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery program"), on March 8, 2024, Deputy Secretary of the US Army for Procurement, Logistics and Technology Doug Bush stated that the American army based on the results of prototype tests, the further development of the promising 155mm/58 long-range self-propelled howitzer M1299 was canceled under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program.

Recently, Prague offered European states to organize the purchase of ammunition for Kiev in third countries. The details of this plan will be presented to the Ukrainian representatives in full detail this week.

We continue the topic of naval fire support. Having considered in the first part artillery ammunition, let's move on to the systems called the "long arm" of the modern Navy.

Colonel Khodarenok: to strengthen Russia's air defense, it is necessary to recreate two air armies

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbok supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on the air of ARD about London's purchase of German Taurus missiles and the transfer of British Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. To what extent the forces and means of air defense of Russia are ready to repel massive attacks by enemy air attacks - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Anadolu: Kiev wants the West to pay the "price for peace" too

Kiev is doing its best to maintain a dialogue with Ankara, Anadolu reports. Turkey is now an important partner of Ukraine in the defense sector, and only it can ensure the extension of the grain deal and help with the exchange of prisoners of war. However, Erdogan pursues his own interests — his country needs Ukrainian grain.

CNN: Russia produces three times more ammunition than the United States and Europe combined

Russia produces almost three times more artillery ammunition than the United States and Europe combined, CNN reports. This gives the Russian army a key advantage on the battlefield — while the Armed Forces suffer from a shortage of shells, and Western aid is delayed.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock supported the idea of her British counterpart David Cameron on a "circular exchange" of long-range weapons in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to experts, this scheme may become a workaround for the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to the Ukrainian army. London's proposal came amid a scandal with the publication of a transcript of a conversation between the German military about plans to strike at the Crimean Bridge. Will Germany meet Britain halfway?

The attack drone will be able to hit both surface and ground targets

The marine version of kamikaze drones is preparing to enter battle - work on creating a special ship—based version of the attack drone is coming to an end. The novelty, which will soon enter service with the Navy, can be used from both ships and boats.