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Karl-Gustav grenade launcher: expanding the system's potential
The Swedish arms concern Saab has upgraded the Karl-Gustaf portable anti-tank grenade launcher (Carl-Gustaf). The purpose of the modernization is to expand the range of applications of the system due to new fire control technology and programmable ammunition.
British Brimstone missiles used in Ukraine
According to publications in Russian Telegram channels, at the beginning of May 2022, the use of modern Brimstone guided missiles supplied by Great Britain by the armed forces of Ukraine against Russian troops was first noted in the Zaporozhye direction. Photos have been published of both the engine compartment of this type of rocket and the fallen whole non-functioning rocket.
The Russian Federation is creating a new generation of hypersonic missiles for strikes from the ground, air and sea - Borisov
Russia is creating a new generation of hypersonic missiles for various carriers, the Tu-22M3M missile carrier is already testing a new product, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said in an interview with Interfax.
The use of British high-tech Brimstone missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been recorded in the Donbas
Foreign weapons supplied to Ukraine by Western "sponsors" from the United States and NATO are increasingly reaching the combat zone, despite the opposition of the Russian army. British Brimstone missiles have been spotted on the contact line.
The Danish Navy has tested the SM-2 missile
The Iver Huidfeldt Niels Juel-class frigate of the Royal Danish Navy tested the SM-2 missile for the first time off the coast of Norway. This is reported by Naval News.
The US representative to the UN said about Russia's use of chemical weapons in Syria
The Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said about Russia's use of chemical weapons in Syria and "against its" citizens. This is how she reacted to Moscow's earlier statements to Washington and Kiev about the possible use of chemical weapons "under a false flag."
Nationalists used NATO long-range sniper cartridges in Mariupol
Ukrainian nationalists used long-range NATO cartridges for sniper rifles during the defense of the Ilyich plant in Mariupol.
Russian superminometers "Tulip" can use nuclear mines
Domestic 2C4 tracked mortars can use various types of ammunition. In the May issue of the magazine of the Ministry of Defense "Army Collection", A. Kalistratov's publication "The Handsome Tulip is the most powerful self-propelled mortar in the world" describes in detail what weapons of destruction are included in the ammunition of this unique combat vehicle.
"A plane from an ultra-low altitude can throw a bomb right through the window"
Air Force General Popov spoke about the tactics of the Su-24M at extremely low altitudes
For the first time, the Russian Defense Ministry has published a video showing a Su-24M front-line bomber striking the positions of the AFU at extremely low altitude. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out in which cases this tactic is used and how the aircraft gets away from being hit by enemy air defenses.
Fincantieri handed over the second Al-Zubarah-class corvette to the Qatari Navy
Fincantieri announced the handover ceremony of the Damsah class corvette to the Qatari Navy on April 28 at the company in Mugiano (La Spezia).
Germany is looking for ammunition for the Gepard 1A2 ZSU planned for delivery to Ukraine
Germany faced a problem when planning the transfer of Gepard 1A2 anti-aircraft self-propelled guns to Ukraine, removed from the Bundeswehr armament more than 20 years ago and stored by the manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. As already reported, Berlin simply does not have shells for these anti-aircraft installations.
South Korea acquires SM-6 missiles for its destroyers amid DPRK missile tests
In the near future, the Republic of Korea will acquire SM-6 missiles for the KDX III Batch II destroyers. The SM-6 missile, also known as the RIM-174 extended-range anti-aircraft missile (ERAM), is capable of performing air and missile defense tasks, as well as combating surface targets.
"Large calibers": a list of artillery sent to Ukraine by NATO countries
The other day, representatives of the Kiev regime announced with great enthusiasm that a radical change would soon occur during a special military operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine. According to their assurances, the APU will finally "be able to move from the defensive phase to the offensive." Such bold plans are connected with the fact that, as stated by the Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba, the army of the "independent" has already begun "the transition to NATO weapons and standards."
NATO Map: Three countries that could be the first to attack Russia in World War III
NATO Map: three countries that could be the first to attack Russia in World War III
The threat of World War III is increasing, writes the Daily Express. No matter how the global conflict develops, its result will almost certainly be the complete destruction of humanity. Nevertheless, the author of the article makes a bold attempt to suggest which countries could compete with Russia in a face-to-face confrontation.
"The US is encircling Russia with the help of Kim Jong-un"
Korean scholar Asmolov said that nuclear weapons have ceased to be a "last resort" for the DPRK
The DPRK began to restore the Pungeri nuclear test site, and the country's leader Kim Jong-un said that he would "accelerate the development of a nuclear arsenal." In turn, South Korea purchased anti-missile systems from the United States and tested its own ballistic missile.
Cassis belli of space confrontation: issues of testing of anti-satellite systems
Dmitry Litovkin — on the moratorium on testing of anti-satellite weapons
US Vice President Kamala Harris said at the beginning of last week that the US was introducing a moratorium on testing anti-satellite weapons.
The United States intends to sell various Soviet–style ammunition to Ukraine - DSCA
The US State Department has approved the potential supply of various Soviet-style ammunition to Ukraine as part of the Foreign Military Sales program. The total cost of delivery may amount to $ 165 million.
The UK is increasing military assistance to Ukraine
On April 25, 2022, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace announced in the House of Commons of the British Parliament that the UK had already provided military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 200 million pounds, and that the total amount of this military assistance could increase to 500 million pounds.
The US is preparing provocations against the Russian Armed Forces
The Defense Ministry has information that the United States is preparing provocations in Ukraine to accuse Russia of using weapons of mass destruction — chemical, biological or nuclear, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense forces.
Russian Defense Ministry: The West is preparing a provocation with weapons of mass destruction in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk
The Russian Defense Ministry has information about the preparation of provocations with weapons of mass destruction by the United States on the territory of Ukraine. Their goal is to accuse our Armed Forces of using a prohibited arsenal. "This plan has already been developed and is a reaction to Russia's success in conducting a special military operation," Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces, said on Saturday.