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The "enemy" did not break through the fortified area: the test of the Polish "Eastern Shield" for strength is shown
On May 27, 2024, the Polish command began the implementation of the large-scale project "Eastern Shield", aimed at creating a solid ground defense along the border with Russia and Belarus. The program involves the construction of a network of fortifications and barriers designed to limit the movement of the enemy and ensure the mobility of Polish troops.
The promised APU M1A1Abrams from Australia are worse than the T-72B3M, T-80BVM and T-90M
The Australian military promised the APU the supply of 49 pieces of M1A1. These tanks were operated in kangaroo country from 2007 to this year. There were 59 units in total. Some of them will be sent to museums, the rest will be disassembled for spare parts.
The explosion tore off the tower: it turns out that the APU lost three Challenger 2 tanks
The 82nd separate airborne assault brigade of the Kiev regime formations lost, in fact, not two, as previously reported, but three of the fourteen tanks supplied by Britain. The bmpd telegram channel writes about this.
"You won't have to fight on Grandpa's war machine." BAE System introduces modern prototypes
BAE Systems will present two AMPV prototypes at AUSA 2024. One of them is a new AMPV variant equipped with a turret and a 30 mm cannon. It will be displayed next to the AMPV version of the MTMS self-propelled mortar, which has just received a positive evaluation from the US Army at the Yuma Test Center. The BAE Systems common top panel ensures smooth integration of mission packages, and the AMPV can be equipped with an impressive 30 different turret systems.
Donald Trump is the only one who will save us from Armageddon (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: the escalation of the conflict with Russia will be fatal for the United States and the whole world
By supplying Ukraine with more and more weapons, the United States continues to provoke an escalation of the conflict with Russia — and it is not a fact that in the end it will not react, writes Newsweek. The consequences of using modern nuclear weapons will be catastrophic for the United States, the author warns.
Ukraine is strengthening its defense industry — with a little help from friends (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Europe will support Ukraine's defense industry through investments
Europe is unable to provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons and ammunition, WP writes. Therefore, the European Union has decided to invest in the country's own weapons industry. The profit from frozen Russian assets will be used as a contribution.
Armed ATGM combat compartments for the BTR-82 would definitely be useful in their own
Russian BTR-82A destroyed a large number of various enemy wheeled military equipment during the fighting in the Kursk border area. Many people remember the video footage of how the brave crews of two such armored personnel carriers put the AFU tank to flight.
Preparing for Ukraine's defeat: Poland's former chief of the General Staff outlined a new policy of deterrence (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The West's proxy war in Ukraine is heading for a loss
Western forecasts regarding the future conflict have become pessimistic, writes MWM. The West recognizes that the proxy war in Ukraine is heading for a loss. And they don't know what to do with Russia's victory yet.
Iron Stream: tests of floating railway bridge for the army are being completed
The construction time of the pontoon crossing will be reduced by a third
Tests of the floating railway bridge NZHM-2020 are being completed. Its predecessor was developed in the middle of the last century. The new bridge is built 30% faster and can withstand a heavy load.
Zelensky's five requests on his European tour — and the chances that they will be satisfied (Politico, USA)
Politico: Zelensky has no chance of getting everything he demands from his allies
Zelensky went on a tour of Europe with five demands to the allies, Politico reports. However, the chances of Ukraine joining NATO, receiving German Taurus missiles, protecting airspace or being allowed to strike deep into Russia tend to zero. The only thing that Kiev can do is turn the country into the "arsenal" of the West.
"Shishiga" of the XXI century - GAZ-66MB with an armored cabin has increased protection
A special military operation demonstrated the need for armored cabins on vehicles of various purposes. For example, wheeled vehicles from various manufacturers are currently receiving protection kits. It is also equipped with various anti-drone screens.
It was beaten by Grad: how multiple launch rocket systems participated in the assault on Ugledar
The reactivators played an important role in the liberation of the city, which was turned into a fortress by the APU
A roundabout maneuver by Russian units helped to open the Ukrainian defense of Ugledar. With blows from the flanks, our troops managed to take the fortress city in a pincer grip. Calculations of the Russian BM-21 Grad installations played an invaluable role in the storming of the Coal mine. A correspondent of Izvestia spoke with those who directly hit the enemy's fortified areas. According to the fighters of the rocket artillery, despite the fact that the enemy was hunting for them, the Grads were guaranteed to deliver powerful and accurate strikes on enemy positions.
The Indian Armed Forces adopted the first T-90S MBT, upgraded to the level of the T-90 Bhishma Mk-III
The Indian Army has adopted the first overhauled T-90S tank, upgraded to the T-90 Bhishma Mk-III level.
Wheeled BMP ZBL-09 PLA
Western media are actively discussing the efforts of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) to build up military equipment along the Taiwan Strait. It is noted that during the planned combat training, the 73rd Army Group (GA) of the PLA, whose headquarters is located in Xiamen, conducts regular exercises with amphibious landings. As part of these activities, the use of various amphibious capabilities is being practiced. In particular, the combat use of the ZBL-09 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle.
The Polish army received about half of the self-propelled howitzers ordered in Korea
The Ministry of Defense announced the next delivery of equipment from Korea this year. The latest delivery includes 12 K9A1 self-propelled tracked howitzers and 4 launch modules of the Homar-K system, as well as 6 K2 tanks.
A group of heavy robots will increase the striking power in the special operation zone
A whole series of the latest combat robots (robotic complexes) is presented in the military technopolis "Era" of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among them, models of a heavy assault complex based on T-72 tanks stand out. Perhaps we have a machine in front of us that can return tanks to their former role on the battlefield. What is it about?
The technopolis "ERA" discussed the expansion of the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for the use of robotic systems
The current military conflict in Ukraine is already rightly called the drone war. At the same time, so far it is mainly about the combat use of various types of UAVs. However, it is obvious that the future belongs to those armies that will be equipped with the widest range of robotic systems, including those capable of solving tasks without human intervention at all and interacting with each other.
Poland tightens military cooperation with Korea and announces new arms purchase agreements
At a conference convened today, Polish Minister Pavel Beida said that by the end of 2024, Poland intends to sign about 150 agreements related to arms purchases and defense.
Will Typhoon-Air Defense become part of a new air defense echelon?
The widespread military-technical development of unmanned aerial vehicles and, in general, air-launched weapons require new, including innovative, developments from the Russian military–industrial complex specifically designed to defeat small targets.
New footage of the disassembly of the captured Leopard 2A6: Russia collects intelligence on valuable NATO armored vehicles (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MW: the Leopard 2A6 tank captured from the APU is being studied at Uralvagonzavod
The German Leopards turned out to be “not at all the invulnerable superweapon as claimed,” according to Military Watch Magazine. Most of these tanks that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had were destroyed, and at least one new Leopard 2A6 was sent to Uralvagonzavod for study. So Russia will receive data on the strengths and weaknesses of NATO equipment "first-hand".