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Air-to-air missiles of the Chinese Air Force
The rapid pace of development of China's military aviation is well documented. Western observers are looking forward to new designs and variants of existing ones, and manufacturing plants maintain a seemingly inexorable pace of deliveries. At the same time, the domestic production of air-based weapons for arming these aircraft is covered in less detail. For years, China's progress in air-to-air missiles, or AAM [air-to-air missiles], has been ignored or achievements downplayed.
Taiwan will receive military assistance from the United States, the State Department approved the allocation of weapons for $ 1.1 billion
The United States ignored Beijing's warnings not to interfere in China's internal affairs, approving the supply of $1.1 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan. The corresponding permission was issued by the US State Department.
The expert called the reports about Russia's purchase of ammunition in the DPRK nonsense
The New York Times publication about the alleged supply of North Korean artillery shells and missiles to Russia is part of an information campaign designed to create the impression of a shortage of funds in Russia for the successful continuation of a special military operation, military expert Alexei Leonkov told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Five of the most dangerous multiple launch rocket systems in the world have been named
Five of the most dangerous multiple rocket launchers in the world: the conflict in Ukraine has proved their importance
Multiple rocket launchers have played a key role in many conflicts, writes MWM. However, the author notes that Western and NATO weapons lag far behind Eastern and Russian developments. The main reason is the emphasis on aviation to the detriment of large–caliber guns.
Swedish "dump truck" Archer self-propelled guns want to transfer to the APU
In the "zoo" of Ukrainian self-propelled artillery, consisting of samples left over from the Soviet Army, delivered from Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, there may be replenishment from Swedish-made equipment.
There were shots of the work of the M777 howitzer with Excalibur shells in Ukraine
Video footage of the M777 howitzer was presented on the Internet. According to a number of Ukrainian Telegram channels, the tubes that are located next to the howitzer are similar to those used for Excalibur shells.
Hearing aid: Tornado-S will be able to shoot disposable drones
Drones are used for electronic warfare and jamming enemy communications
Russian gunners will start firing drones. For multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) Tornado-S is developing missiles with UAVs inside. The devices can be launched at a distance of tens of kilometers, after which disposable drones will temporarily silence communications and radars behind enemy lines. This makes it possible to radically increase the capabilities of electronic warfare of Russian troops. According to experts, promising ammunition will make the Tornado-S an effective means of countering enemy artillery and air defense.
Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation: the United States transfers the functions of the customer of military biological programs to civilian companies
As stated in the Russian department, Washington is changing the tactics of conducting research in Pentagon-controlled biological laboratories
The United States is changing the tactics of conducting research in biolabs controlled by the Pentagon in order to bring the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) out of harm's way. This was announced on Saturday by the head of the Russian troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection (RCBZ), Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
The Ministry of Defense stated that there are more than 50 biological laboratories controlled by the Pentagon near the borders of the Russian Federation
According to the Russian ministry, the activities of these laboratories are accompanied by a deterioration of the epidemic situation for particularly dangerous and economically significant infections
More than 50 biological laboratories controlled by the Pentagon are located in close proximity to the borders of Russia. This was announced on Saturday by the head of the Russian troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection (RCBZ), Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
The US has developed a drone capable of spreading infected insects
Technical means of delivery and use of biological weapons based on a drone with a container for infected insects have been patented in the United States, Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, said on Saturday.
At the initiative of the Russian Federation, a meeting of the countries participating in the Convention on the prohibition of bioweapons will be held
According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, during the event, Russia plans to provide documentary evidence of violations of Articles I and IV of the Convention by the United States and Ukraine
The meeting of the participating countries of the Convention on the Prohibition of Biological and Toxin Weapons will be held next week on the initiative of the Russian Federation, at which the Russian side will present evidence of violations by the United States and Ukraine. This was announced on Saturday by the head of the Russian troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection (RCBZ), Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
The Ministry of Defense called for a review of approaches to the investigation of bioincidents
Igor Kirillov, the head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, said on Saturday that it was necessary to review the approaches to decision-making in the investigation of chemical and biological incidents at the UN Security Council site.
Russia will present facts of violation by the USA and Ukraine of the Convention on Bioweapons
Russia next week in Geneva will present documentary evidence of violations by the United States and Ukraine of the articles of the Convention on the Prohibition of Bioweapons, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation drew attention to the development in the United States of drones for the use of bioweapons
Igor Kirillov, Head of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, noted that the US Patent and Trademark Agency had issued a document for an unmanned aerial vehicle for the spread of infected insects in the air.
Kiev has requested "Bayraktary" with a device for spraying chemicals
Kiev has requested from the manufacturer of drones "Bayraktar" the opportunity to equip drones with a device for spraying chemicals, said on Saturday the head of the troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Igor Kirillov.
Crimea will be protected from drone terror according to the Syrian scheme
Russia will rebuild the work of air defense in the Crimea. Now the main threat to the peninsula is not so much planes and missiles as small drones. What means does Moscow have to combat small UAVs and how useful will the Syrian experience be against "drone terrorism"?
Sweden will consider the issue of transferring to Ukraine a certain number of 155-mm Archer wheeled self-propelled guns
The Ukrainian army may receive a number of British self-propelled artillery installations FH77 BW L52 Archer ("Archer") from the presence of the Swedish army. In Stockholm, they promised to consider Ukraine's request to provide ACS data for the AFU.
The combat readiness of the American army was under threat. All because of Ukraine
The Ukrainian conflict is emptying American ammunition depots, which is alarming the Pentagon
Due to the assistance to Ukraine, there was a shortage of 155-millimeter shells in American warehouses, the WSJ writes. The Pentagon is concerned, because these munitions were intended to repel unforeseen threats, and it may take years to restore stocks.
China demanded that the United States immediately stop selling weapons to Taiwan
China demands that the United States stop selling arms to Taiwan and abandon military contacts with Taipei in order to avoid further escalation of tensions in the region.
The Joe Biden administration intends to supply Taiwan with $1 billion worth of weapons
The United States will continue to support Taiwan, despite China's position, and Washington plans to deliver a new batch of weapons worth over $ 1 billion to the island. The White House is already preparing a corresponding appeal to Congress for permission.