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Russian processors do not give up: "Baikal" and "Elbrus" are moving to "plan B"
Britain to isolate the Russian Federation from IT technologies, but it won't work out
Another wave of anti—Russian sanctions from the UK has covered domestic processor developers - the list published on May 4 includes the company MCST JSC, which produces Elbrus processors, as well as Baikal Electronics JSC, which produces Baikal processors.
Germany could not deliver the promised Gepard 1A2 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine
Ukraine was left without self-propelled anti-aircraft guns Gepard 1A2, removed from the Bundeswehr more than 20 years ago. According to Welt, Berlin has not been able to ensure the supply of anti-aircraft guns to the Ukrainian army.
Naval Group withdrew from the tender for the supply of the Project-75(I) NPL to the Indian Navy
According to Indian media, the French company Naval Group announced on May 3 that it would not be able to participate in the tender for the supply of the Indian Navy of the NPL in the framework of the "Project 75I" (P-75I) due to the requirement specified in the request for proposals related to the air-independent power plant (AIP).
Finland intends to provide Ukraine with additional military assistance
According to the Finnish Defense Ministry in a press release published on May 5, Finland will send additional military assistance to Ukraine. The military department stated that the exact composition of the aid, the method and schedule of delivery will remain secret in order to ensure the safe delivery of goods to their destination.
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.
America's "arsenal of democracy" is rapidly emptying because of Ukraine
Because of Ukraine, America's arsenal of democracy is emptying
Will the US be able to arm its friends? The Economist journalist asks this question. He recalls that Franklin Roosevelt in December 1940 called America "the great arsenal of democracy." Today, its industry hardly meets domestic demand.
Czech company Aero Vodochody offers the Philippine Air Force TCB L-39NG
Czech company Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. during the ADAS Defense and Security exhibition (April 27-29, Manila) presented its new L-39NG jet training aircraft to the Philippine Air Force.
The "Iron Lady" from a same-sex family will lead Finland to NATO
Sanna Marin – Finnish Iron Lady
For many years, Finland was considered a master at reconciling Russia and the West, the French newspaper Figaro reminds. But, following the general conjuncture, the country is moving to NATO and may join as early as June, at the bloc's summit. Historians will record a paradox: a woman will lead a quiet neutral country to the military bloc. Who is she?
"They can hardly use Western technology." How NATO instructors train the Ukrainian military
General Zolotarev told how Americans train soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The United States and other NATO countries have begun training the Ukrainian military. According to the press secretary of the US Department of Defense John Kirby, the trainings are held in Germany. In addition, according to media reports, training is carried out in Poland, Slovakia and other Eastern European countries. What is taught to the servicemen of the Ukrainian army - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"The transportation of troops was in question": the French press about the loss of access to Russian and Ukrainian transport aviation
The French command, when forming an air logistics strategy, relied on cargo airlines operating AN-124 and a single AN-225 aircraft, thereby abandoning the services of the American Air Force. However, after the start of the special operation by Moscow, the possibility of transporting troops by air turned out to be a big question.
APU installs French Mistral MANPADS received from Norway on SUVs
The Ukrainian military has found use of the French Mistral MANPADS supplied by Norway, they will now be installed on SUVs to get a highly mobile short-range anti-aircraft system. Photos of the new "bandermobiles" with the installed anti-aircraft complex have already appeared in Ukrainian public.
"Will not miss a single target": Damocles guidance unit on Malaysian Su-30MKM fighters
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) began using the Russian Su-30MKM multirole fighter in 2007. At that time, it was recognized as the most advanced fighter in Southeast Asia.
New American military assistance to Ukraine
On May 6, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the approval by the US President of the next package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 150 million. The total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now reaches $ 3.8 billion, and since March 2021 - about $ 4.5 billion.
US press: Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, forcing it to buy the "most effective" weapons
The United States will determine for itself what weapons Taiwan needs to "effectively confront" mainland China. According to the New York Times, Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, indicating which weapons should be purchased from the Americans, of course.
Britain announced new arms supplies to Ukraine
Britain intends to increase military assistance to Ukraine and in the near future will allocate additional funding to the Kiev regime from its own reserves. As stated in London, the UK is making every effort to "put an end to this conflict." This is the logic of the British government, which considers "pumping Ukraine with weapons" the fastest way to "achieve peace."
Slovakia is ready to supply Soviet tanks to Ukraine, but in exchange for German ones
Slovakia is ready to supply Ukraine with Soviet T-72 tanks from the presence of the Slovak army, but only in exchange for Western vehicles. As the country's Defense Minister Yaroslav Nagy said the day before, Bratislava would like to receive German Leopard 2 tanks.
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.
Portugal intends to supply American howitzers from the Second World War to Ukraine
The Ukrainian army will soon be replenished with the next American howitzers of 155 mm caliber, but not M777, which are supplied by the USA and Canada, but M114 of the Second World War. Portugal will supply howitzers.
The Winter World War Games will be held in Switzerland in 2025
As reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Summer Games were postponed to 2027
MOSCOW, May 7. /tass/. The fifth Winter World War Games, held by the International Council of Military Sports (CISM), will be held in Switzerland in 2025, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Saturday.
Polish T-72M1R delivered to Ukraine lost their secret electronics
The Polish command decided not to take risks, and dismantled the secret equipment from the modernized T-72M1R sent to Ukraine.