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This deep modernization of the T-62 was not for nothing called the "combine of death". The vehicle, first presented at a military parade in Pyongyang, received anti-tank guided missiles installed in external containers - a module with automatic grenade launchers and light anti-aircraft missiles that are clones of the Igla MANPADS.

The Ukrainian leadership in Kiev and in the frontline areas complains to Western curators about the lack of long-range artillery as almost the main reason for the defeats of the AFU. There is an element of guile here – the transfer of large-caliber guns and the drill of personnel are in full swing. But Ukraine is already asking for at least a thousand howitzers. If she gets them, will they become a serious hindrance to the special operation?

Disguise is not a fashionable whim, but the most important type of combat support

As RIA Novosti recently reported, Russian military equipment participating in a special military operation in Ukraine has received a new type of camouflage, significantly reducing the visibility of vehicles in the infrared and radar range.

The best (and most dangerous) tanks from Russia

The American edition has compiled its own small list of the best tanks made in Russia. The article emphasizes that the Soviet Union produced more battle-tested tanks than anywhere else, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of Russian armored vehicles.

Specialists of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation of the Order of Zhukov have developed a project of an amphibious buggy - a six—wheeled all-terrain vehicle designed to move through difficult terrain, including on water, and conduct battles as part of tactical groups, follows from a document published on the Rospatent website.

The German concern Rheinmetall has restored part of the Marder infantry fighting vehicles promised to Kiev, the equipment is fully ready for shipment to Ukraine. This statement was made by the CEO of the concern Armin Papperger.

The last time a German tank received the name "Panther" was in the 1940s, during World War II, and Rheinmetall-Borsig, the predecessor of the developer and the current novelty, developed weapons for it.

Lithuania intends to arm itself with French 155-mm self-propelled howitzers CAESAR. The agreement on the intentions of the parties is planned to be signed within the framework of the Eurosatory international exhibition of armaments and military equipment of the ground forces starting in Paris. The exhibition will be held from June 13 to 17.

Moscow is jealous, but not much

Washington has recently been exerting the strongest pressure on Delhi, seeking to abandon any cooperation with Moscow, especially military-technical. And it seems to give certain results. For example, India refuses new purchases of Mi-17 and Ka-31 helicopters.

The modern weapons systems that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Ukraine are unlikely to be delivered to Kiev before the winter of 2022-2023. Several German publications write about this at once.

Spain decided to supply the Ukrainian nationalists with Leopard-2A4 tanks. In total, the army of this country currently has more than a hundred vehicles of this modification in storage.

The Thai military relied on industrial facilities in Ukraine, which produced spare parts for previously purchased Oplot-M and BTR-3E tanks. However, nezalezhnaya lost the opportunity to manufacture them after the destruction as a result of the raids of the production and repair center at the Malyshev plant in Kharkiv. In this regard, Thailand is going to switch to its own production of the necessary parts and assemblies and even share the available stocks with the APU.

The problem of increasing tension around the Republic of Belarus is beginning to resemble more and more the world—famous Russian wooden toy - a matryoshka doll. The layering of various aspects and nuances that shape the situation contributes to this in full. 

The Swedish company Hägglunds, part of the British defense concern BAE Systems, is well known for its multi-purpose armored all-terrain vehicle of the same name. The model under the designation BvS, that is, tracked (Bandvagn) with armor protection (Skyddad) has been adopted in the armies of 38 countries, including Great Britain, France or the Netherlands. At least 200 BvS 206S APCs make up the fleet of airborne and mountain infantry brigades of the Bundeswehr.

The Russian T-90M "Breakthrough" tank, which is taking part in the special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, is too advanced to be attributed to third-generation vehicles - like the original T-90. It uses many improvements, including the technology of the fourth-generation T-14 Armata tank, writes 19fortyfive.

Norway handed over 22 self-propelled guns with spare parts and ammunition to Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom.

The Venezuelan army is going through a difficult path of rebirth, which Western sanctions forced it to embark on, closing the possibility for Caracas to purchase spare parts for military equipment. Before the beginning of the open confrontation with the West under Hugo Chavez, the equipment of the country's armed forces was mainly represented by products of European and American origin.

The legendary Soviet medium tank T-62 was a participant in many local wars and conflicts. Moreover, in a number of them, he successfully resisted Western-made machines. Currently, this machine is in service with more than two dozen states, and there are various projects to modernize it and give it new qualities.

The United States will continue to supply M113A2 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, removed from the storage of National Guard reserves and surplus of the US Army. In total, the APU will receive 200 (two hundred) American armored personnel carriers.

The Ukrainian nationalist formations received three rocket launchers created on the platforms of Japanese Mitsubishi L200 cars. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons.