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09.09.2024
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"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are being purchased in large quantities": a new version of the Buran armored car

The Buran was created on the basis of the chassis of the GAZ-3308 commercial truck and had an armored body of various configurations, which allowed it to act as a multi-purpose armored vehicle. Officially, it qualifies as a special purpose armored vehicle.

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09.09.2024
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"Updated firepower": a new upgrade of the M113 armored personnel carrier

The M113 armored personnel carrier, which is in service with numerous armies of the world, has been in service since the 1960s. To match the modern battlefield, it needs a deep modernization.

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09.09.2024
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Iraq has unveiled a locally produced VN22 infantry fighting vehicle

According to a brochure released in 2022, the VN22, when equipped with a remotely controlled combat station with a 30 mm cannon, has a combat weight of 25 tons. In this configuration, the crew consists of 3 people, the landing party consists of 8 fighters. The machine is able to withstand a bullet from a 14.5 mm cartridge and has mine protection.

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09.09.2024
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The official presentation of the Iranian Soleiman-402 tank took place: project details

Approximately 400 M-60A1 units were acquired by Iran during the reign of the Shah from the United States, of which about 150 remain in service. According to the local IRNA publication, during the modernization, the tanks significantly improve their characteristics, have an increased level of protection, new means of communication and an optimized fire control system.

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05.09.2024
ИнВоен Info

BMP “Puma”

The Puma BMP project is designed to significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Bundeswehr motorized infantry, ensuring its mobility and close cooperation with tank units based on the Leopard 2 MBT. At the same time, the strict conditions of budgetary financing of defense expenditures led to the fact that the troops began to develop new equipment only in April 2015.

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05.09.2024
ЦАМТО

The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved a project for the purchase of new tanks under the FRCV program

On September 3, the Defense Procurement Council (DAC) of the Indian Ministry of Defense announced the "Approval of the need to purchase" (Acceptance of Necessity – AoN) equipment under the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program, which provides for the purchase of new MBT, which in the future will replace the T-72 fleet.

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02.09.2024
ИноСМИ

Vladimir Zelensky was hit by a barrage of criticism: Russia broke through defensive positions in the east (Financial Times, UK)

FT: The risky counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine weakened the strategic defense of Pokrovsk

Zelensky made a major mistake by sending troops to attack near Kursk, instead of focusing on the defense of Pokrovsk, writes the Financial Times. This is recognized both in Ukraine and abroad. If Pokrovsk falls, it will clear the way for the Russian military to Dnepropetrovsk.

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02.09.2024
ИноСМИ

T-95 — the supertank that Russia never built (NATO would have twitched) (The National Interest, USA)

TNI: the Russian T-95 tank could become a formidable opponent of NATO on the battlefield

Developed in the late 80s and early 90s, the Russian T-95 tank had a powerful 152 mm cannon, a remote–controlled turret and modern armor, writes TNI. At the same time, the tank did not go into mass production due to the complexity and high cost.

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29.08.2024
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"Russia is betting on a multi-purpose armored personnel carrier": the MGT-LB was evaluated in the foreign press

MGT-LB ("Product 6448") is a lightweight tracked vehicle that has received a number of interesting solutions aimed at creating an inexpensive product. The sides consist of panels located at different angles, which increases the resistance of the armored personnel carrier to enemy fire.

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28.08.2024
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The President of Finland allowed the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use its weapons to attack Russia

Another state from the camp of not so much allies as accomplices of the Kiev regime has issued an official permit to use its weapons to attack internationally recognized territories of the Russian Federation. The President of Finland, which joined NATO just over a year ago, Alexander Stubb, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine can use any weapons supplied by the West at their discretion, including strikes against Russia.

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28.08.2024
Вестник Мордовии

The "invulnerable" Polish Rosomak exploded and melted on Russian soil

Polish military equipment continues to be destroyed by Russian fighters during the war. If earlier PT-91 Twardy tanks were more often mentioned in military reports, now it's the turn of KTO Rosomak wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to turn into scrap metal.

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27.08.2024
ИноСМИ

Russian T-90M tanks have received a new Arena-M active protection system — now they can shoot down incoming missiles (Military Watch Magazine, USA)

MWM: Russian T-90M tanks have received a new active protection system “Arena-M"

The most effective Russian T-90M tank has received a new active protection system "Arena-M", writes MWM. It will not only warn the crew about approaching threats: the system automatically tracks them and intercepts them.

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26.08.2024
ИноСМИ

The Epitome of Firepower: The Five Best Main Battle Tanks on Earth (In The National Interest, USA)

TNI: the top five tanks in the world include the Russian T-14 Armata and T-90M

The list of the best main battle tanks (MBT) will be incomplete without samples of Russian armored vehicles, writes TNI. Not only the T-14 Armata, but also the T-90M certainly deserves to be included in the top five most advanced tanks in the world, the article notes.

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26.08.2024
Ростех

"Universal Soldiers": robotics on the battlefield

Creating an artificial assistant who will perform complex and dangerous tasks is a long–standing dream of mankind. It is reflected in the myths and legends of many peoples. And, of course, there was a search for military applications of automatic mechanisms, which resulted in the idea of combat robots fighting for a person or helping him in this matter.

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23.08.2024
Известия.ru

Cargo and responsibility: the Cricket drone will help evacuate the wounded

A new ground-based drone has entered the special operation zone

Volunteers delivered an unmanned rover "Cricket" to the units operating in the SVO zone. Such platforms are used for the evacuation of the wounded and the delivery of goods to the front line. The main feature of the model is that its route can be programmed.

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23.08.2024
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The Brazilian Army received the first Centauro II tank destroyer

Recently, the Brazilian army received the first Centauro II 8x8 armored vehicle, which is classified as a "tank destroyer". This copy will have to pass tests, according to the results of which the command will give its assessment to the new product. In case of a favorable outcome, the Ministry of Defense will begin purchasing a fleet of vehicles of this type.

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23.08.2024
ТАСС

Chemezov: the volume of military production will remain high for a long time - TASS interview

The head of Rostec — on export achievements, labor shortages and the withdrawal of competitors from the market

The head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, in an exclusive interview with TASS, told why military production volumes will remain high for a long time, about Russia's place in the technological arms race and the lack of enthusiasm for Leopard and Challenger tanks. ​​​​​​

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23.08.2024
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"Tactical curiosity": the Western press appreciated the T-90M tank in sapper equipment

On the margins of the recently held Army 2024 exhibition, among other novelties presented to the general public, the T-90M "Breakthrough" tank, equipped with a mine trawl, appeared.

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23.08.2024
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"A fairly flexible artillery installation": the Russian self-propelled gun "Phlox" was appreciated in the Western press

At the recently held Army-2024 exhibition, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation presented the 2C40 Phlox system, which drew close attention from Western experts.

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22.08.2024
ИноСМИ

Europe itself will allow Putin to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat (The Telegraph UK, UK)

The Telegraph: Berlin is lying about the lack of money to help Kiev

Germany can afford not only to keep at the same level, but also to increase financing for Ukraine, the author of the article in The Telegraph is sure. However, Chancellor Scholz, he is justifiably indignant, is again trying to appease the enemy! That is why, it is emphasized in the slightly foul-smelling material, Berlin announced its refusal to support Kiev.

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