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Striking kinetics, directed action, artificial intelligence
Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov promised the appearance of unconventional types of weapons in Russia
The State Armament Program (GPV) will be aimed at creating non-traditional types of weapons, including directed energy weapons, kinetic weapons, as well as control systems using artificial intelligence and robotic complexes.
Tested by fire: how and why the T-55 and T-62 were upgraded
In April 1983, the Soviet Army received upgraded versions of the T-55 and T-62 tanks.
The modification of these combat vehicles was undertaken on the basis of the resolution of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR "On measures to ensure the comprehensive modernization of the T-55 (T-55A) and T-62 tanks", adopted on July 25, 1981. A special program provided for bringing them up to the characteristics of the T-72 and T-64 tanks, as well as foreign analogues.
German edition: Ukraine has requested from Germany the supply of self-propelled artillery PzH-2000
The Ukrainian authorities do not abandon attempts to restore the heavy weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, almost knocked out by the Russian army as part of a special operation on demilitarization and denazification. This also applies to artillery. Since the West is no longer able to supply Soviet-style weapons, Kiev is beginning to demand NATO weapons.
During a special operation in the Donbas, a new Russian armored car "Buran" was spotted
The newest Russian armored car "Buran" was first presented to the public in 2020. However, it is already gaining popularity among the military – both Russian and foreign.
The reincarnation of the Crocodile: why does Russia need a flying cruiser
Dmitry Litovkin — about the modernization of the Mi-24P, which has repeatedly proven itself in combat
40-year-old Mi-24P machines are returning to service. In military circles, they are called "Crocodile" — helicopters built according to an airplane scheme, armored and extremely dangerous because of their striking capabilities.
The Russian army will use self-propelled mortars "Tulip" in a special operation
240-mm self-propelled mortars of the reserve of the Supreme High Command 2C4 "Tulip" enter the battle. And that says a lot.
According to the Ministry of Defense, mortars arrived in Mariupol for the final demilitarization of the Azov National Battalion (an organization banned in Russia), which had settled in Azovstal.
"An expensive and political contract." Why Warsaw needs Abrams tanks
In Poland, they want to buy M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tanks from the USA, and give their T-72 to Ukraine
Poland intends to strengthen the tank fleet of its army with the purchase of 250 upgraded M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 in the USA. The deal will amount to $4.74 billion. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out why the Polish army needed American tanks and how the purchase would affect Ukraine.
The Russian military destroyed more than 400 drones during the special operation
The armed forces of the Russian Federation have destroyed more than 400 drones and up to 1,900 tanks and other armored vehicles since the beginning of the special operation in Ukraine, Major General Igor Konashenkov, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, said on Thursday.
Published a video of the consequences of the duel of the Russian T-80BV with the T-64BV APU
Russian marines, in particular tank units, are involved in a special operation against Ukrainian armed formations. They are armed with T-80BV with 1100-horsepower gas turbine engines with high speed and maneuverability characteristics.
The United States is negotiating with Cyprus on the transfer of Russian-made VIVT to Ukraine
According to the Greek resource Ekathimerini, the US administration has appealed to the government of Cyprus with a request for the possibility of transferring to Ukraine the Russian-made air defense systems available in the country's Armed Forces, including the Tor-M1 air defense system, S-300 air defense systems, T-80U, BMP-3 and Mi-35 attack helicopters.
The APU threw the old T-72 "Ural" into battle, but they pierced his tower in the first battle
The T-72 Ural belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine was lost in the first battle near Kharkov. As it turns out, about a year ago this tank underwent modernization at the Lviv armored plant.
The Business Council of the CSTO ICEC discussed the development of cooperation and integration ties of defense industry enterprises
On April 1 of this year, a meeting of the Business Council under the Interstate Commission on Military-Economic Cooperation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization was held in Yerevan as part of the business program of the 3rd International Defense Technology Exhibition "ArmHighTech-2022", which was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Business Council Alexander Nozdrachev.
"NATO countries will renew their armies at the expense of Ukraine"
What military equipment and why does Eastern Europe promise to transfer to the APU
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that "it is necessary to have time to rearm Ukrainian troops in the coming weeks." How the alliance is going to rearm Ukraine and how realistic it is - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
Young Guards
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — about the first two Naval formations that received elite status
At the end of March, two Marine corps formations — the 155th Separate Brigade and the 126th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade - received the honorary name "guards". Military units of the Navy are marked with this status for the first time since the Great Patriotic War. Why did these brigades receive a high rank?
The work of armored vehicles in Mariupol was shown in the first person
A video of the suppression of nationalist firing points in Mariupol by fire of armored vehicles, tanks and BTR-82A appeared on the Network. The video was shot by action cameras mounted on the armor.
Poland has signed an agreement on the purchase of 250 American M1A2 SEP v.3 Abrams tanks
On April 5, 2022, at the location of the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade named after Tadeusz Kosciuszko of the Polish Army in Warsaw, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak signed an intergovernmental agreement between the United States and Poland in the form of an exchange of letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through the American program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) on the acquisition of 250 main tanks M1A2 SEP v.3 Abrams. On the American side, the agreement was signed by US Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski.
The Czech Republic is actively supplying Ukraine with weapons and is not going to stop
Lidovky (Czech Republic): what weapons are we sending to Ukrainians? All these are proven types, starting with machine guns and ending with anti-aircraft systems
The Czech Republic has allocated more than a billion crowns for weapons for Ukrainians, Lidovsky writes. Pictures have already appeared on social networks, from which it is clear which technique is used in battles. Deliveries are made at the request of NATO.
What weapons did Russia use for the first time in Ukraine
Russia has attracted all types and kinds of armed forces to the military special operation in Ukraine, with the exception of the "nuclear triad". Both time-tested weapons and brand-new ones are used. About what the Russian army is fighting with — in the material of RIA Novosti.
What is Ukraine capable of with the new military assistance of the West
Washington, London and Berlin announced new arms supplies to Ukraine. This time we are talking about tanks, armored vehicles and anti-ship missiles. In this regard, the Federation Council stated the need for Moscow to take a decisive position on the supply of weapons to the conflict zone. How much will Western supplies strengthen the AFU and complicate Russia's special operation?
A blow to the weapon
Military expert Andrey Frolov — on how the Ukrainian military-industrial potential has changed during the Russian operation
On March 31, adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine Alexey Arestovich made a remarkable statement. According to him, "They [Russia] have practically destroyed our military industry, in many ways. And in many ways they finish off the civilian." Let's try to consider how this corresponds to reality.
