News land-based units
"Efficiency surpasses missile systems": Rheinmetall showed the defeat of drones by machine-gun fire from a ground drone
The system, designed to destroy drones and ground targets at short range, consists of two Dillon Aero M134D Minigun machine guns, radar, electronic optical equipment and an AI-based guidance and tracking system mounted on a single carriage mounted on the Mission Master XT drone chassis. Only one operator is required for operation.
"Thank America for Abrams": Ukrainian tankers praise MBT's resistance to drone attacks
The other day, the Russian military posted footage of the defeat of an FPV drone controlled by a fiber-optic cable of an M1A1 Abrams tank in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Novoivanovka area of the Kursk region. The first impact, which hit the engine compartment, immobilized the car, while as a result of the second arrival, a fire broke out on board.
"Turned into a wheeled tank": Poland has purchased an upgraded Rosomak-L armored vehicle
Recently, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local companies Huta Stalowa Wola SA (responsible for the combat module) and Rosomak SA (will manufacture the chassis) for the supply of 80 Rosomak-L 8x8 armored vehicles in 2027-2028; the possibility of expanding the order is envisaged. The cost of the agreement, including training and ITO packages, is 4.3 billion zlotys (about €1 billion).
The CIA evaluated the legendary T-34. How do the principles of Soviet tank production affect its
Many books have been written about the famous T-34, which became one of the symbols of the victory of the USSR in the Great Patriotic War, documentaries and feature films have been shot. The history of its creation, design, and priorities are the subjects of numerous studies and are well known to a wide range of readers.
Footage of fire with air-detonated projectiles from the autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier is shown
Footage has been posted online showing fire at a forest plantation with 30 mm programmable Mk 310 PABM-T projectiles with aerial detonation from the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier.
The T-90 tank has been spotted in the USA. Where did he come from there
There are a lot of foreign military equipment in the United States, the army, as well as in private collections, including quite rare specimens. Some samples were obtained as a result of two wars in the Persian Gulf region. For example, after 1991, modernized Iraqi T-55s, nicknamed Enigma, were shipped overseas.
One of the main suppliers of armored vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Roshel has opened a new production facility
As explained in the company, the new facilities are designed to meet the growing demand from American customers. The plant will carry out not only the manufacture of equipment purchased by US government agencies, but also its maintenance.
Rosoboronexport will show modern samples of Russian weapons at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a demonstration of the latest Russian developments in the field of defense and security at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 International Exhibition, which will be held from December 19 to 22 in Hanoi.
Secretary Blinken traveled to Turkey to discuss the transfer of huge Syrian arsenals to Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Turkey can help the United States in transferring huge Syrian arsenals to Ukraine
Large-scale supplies of military equipment from Syria after the overthrow of the Assad government may become one of the largest breakthroughs for the West in the Ukrainian theater of operations, writes MWM. Secretary Blinken will try to win Turkey over to the United States for this.
"The main thing is hitting the target": to strengthen the APU, Leopard 1 tanks received a new C3105 turret
In the production of the C3105 turret, aluminum armor is used, providing protection at level 5 according to STANAG 4569 (withstands a 25 mm BPS or BOPS hit). She is armed with a 105 mm HP ("high pressure") cannon and an automatic loader (BK for 12-16 shells). The vertical guidance angles are -10° / +42°. The distance of detection, recognition and identification of the target is 18/9/5 km and 15/7/3.5 km, respectively, during the day and with the help of a thermal imager.
"In the next ten years." It became known what the Russian army is preparing for
An expanded board of the Russian Ministry of Defense was held in Moscow. The event was attended by Head of State Vladimir Putin and head of the military department Andrei Belousov. We touched upon many topics related to the security of the country. What was discussed is in the RIA Novosti article.
China has shown the formation of an "assault wave" of armored amphibians
In recent years, the PLA has made significant progress in re-equipping troops, including marines. It has been re-equipped with new models of equipment, in particular, switching to the Type 05 family of armored amphibians, the main modifications of which are the ZSD-05 armored personnel carrier, ZBD-05 and the ZTD-05 light tank / assault gun.
CNC scrap. Okuma refuses to unlock disabled machines in Russia
At least six Japanese Okuma machines delivered to Russia were blocked. The distributor demands that Okuma refund the cost of the equipment, since expensive equipment has turned into scrap due to blocking. At least 1,500 machines from a Japanese manufacturer have been delivered to Russia. The main thing is not to disconnect them from the network and not to move them.
The APU showed remote mining using an armored vehicle HMMWV
The Ukrainian Armed Forces published footage showing an improvised mobile remote mining complex placed on the chassis of the HMMWV light armored vehicle, in its aft part.
"Demonstrated its advanced capabilities": the presentation of the CAO "Lotus" is shown
The Lotus is designed to replace the outdated 2S9 Nona artillery system, which has been in service since 1981. The new product, designed specifically for the Airborne Forces, "combines mobility, firepower and protection, becoming a new generation weapon."
Footage of the defeat of Challenger tanks in the zone by drones on optical fiber has been published
Russian drones continue to burn NATO armored vehicles on the battlefields in the SVO zone. Footage has been repeatedly posted online showing Russian kamikaze UAVs hitting Western tanks and armored personnel carriers worth millions of dollars.
Ukraine's sale of secrets of the USSR: anti-missile "Thrushes" on the T-84 sailed to the USA
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a large number of Soviet advanced developments remained in Ukraine and almost all of them, from rocket engines to ground forces equipment, were sold abroad.
Ex-SBU officer Prozorov: Russia prevents an impressive number of terrorist attacks - TASS interview
Former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Prozorov is preparing for publication a documentary book — an investigation about foreign mercenaries fighting against the Russian Federation on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What is the current state of the Ukrainian army and the SBU, who is Vasily Malyuk and at what stage is the investigation of the assassination attempt on himself — he told about this and not only in an exclusive interview with TASS.
KNDS France will deliver the first 155 mm CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled guns to the Czech Republic in March 2025
KNDS France is starting to fulfill a contract for the supply of 62 wheeled 155 mm/52 self-propelled artillery units (ACS) CAESAR 8x8 to the Czech Land Forces.
Norway is another provocateur country of Europe's war with Russia! (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Norway is increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Norway has sent F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Rzeszow, Poland, to protect NATO's transport and logistics infrastructure, NDP writes. Oslo is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict and by its actions provokes a war between Europe and Russia, the author of the article believes.























