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"History repeats itself": defeated Western armored vehicles — back in Moscow (Le Figaro, France)
The exhibition of captured armored vehicles, opened on the eve of Victory Day in Moscow, confirms the official narrative of the Kremlin, writes Le Figaro. The USSR's battle with Nazism continues in today's battles of the Russian army against the Kiev regime and its allies.
A concise argument: what can be seen at the parade on May 9th
For the second year in a row, the equipment involved in the area of its is not attracted to participate in the solemn ceremony
Judging by the dress rehearsal, the Victory Day Parade on May 9 will be relatively modest. Participants in a special military operation will also pass through Red Square, but in general, the units involved in the conflict zone did not distract from combat work.
A new modification of the American Bradley infantry fighting vehicle
According to the American web resource "The War Zone", the US Army has introduced a new version of its M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, designated M2A4E1 and differing from the M2A4 variant mainly by installing the Iron Fist Light active protection complex of the Israeli company Elbit Systems. It was also reported that the M2A4E1 modification received an improved thermal imaging gunner's sight with a high-definition image and a climate control unit for the landing compartment.
An exhibition of captured weapons and equipment was opened on Poklonnaya Gora
An exhibition of captured weapons and military equipment was opened in Victory Park in Moscow
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has opened an exhibition of captured weapons and military equipment seized by Russian servicemen during a special military operation in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora in Moscow, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
The exhibition of captured equipment in Moscow angers the West
[b]Experts pointed out the military and ideological significance of the exhibition of captured equipment on Poklonnaya Gora[b]
The exhibition of captured equipment, which opened on May 1 in Moscow, haunted the Western press throughout the past week. Foreign analysts claimed that this was how Russia was trying to humiliate NATO. Russian experts are confident that on Poklonnaya Gora, citizens can not only see firsthand the successes of their own army, but also feel a sense of belonging to the country's future victory in its own.
"American Abrams bows to Russia"
What can be seen at the exhibition of captured equipment on Poklonnaya Gora in Moscow
The Ukrainian version of the Russian "Terminator" for $ 5 billion — with an intercom camera, buried by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Mariupol area. Soviet—era infantry fighting vehicles, transferred to Kiev by the Czech Republic, and captured by Russian forces in March 2022 in the Zaporozhye direction.
Made at Rostec: micro-gas turbine plant
Without micro-gas turbine units, it is impossible to operate MLRS, air defense, Iskander missiles, Msta-S self-propelled guns, Armata tanks and many other advanced weapons. Microturbines are responsible for the energy supply of all nodes of the listed equipment, and are capable of producing stable current in difficult conditions on almost any type of fuel.
Footage of the combat use of the Russian Armed Forces "turtle tanks" under the Sentinel Yar has been published
The objective control footage captures the storming of the AFU positions by a tank, which is sheathed in metal sheets and protected from drone attacks by an electronic warfare system. Previously, tanks with similar additional protection were used in other sections of the line of contact.
Qatar will re-consider the French proposal for the purchase of BBM VBCI, now in the VBCI MkII version
Qatar has requested from the French company KNDS France (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) a final proposal for the supply of 120 VBCI MkII infantry fighting vehicles (Vehicles Blinde de Combat d'Infanterie) with an 8x8 wheel arrangement.
The Russian military in the SVO zone began to receive BMP-3 with DZ 4S24, but without anti-drone protection
The Russian military-industrial sector demonstrates the highest efficiency in the face of unprecedented Western sanctions and the sharply increased needs of the Russian Armed Forces for all types of weapons, ammunition, military equipment and equipment after the start of the special operation. Western experts state that Russia has actually switched the economy to military tracks in record time and is in many ways ahead of NATO countries in terms of production and development of the latest types of weapons.
A new package of American military assistance to Ukraine after a long break
Almost immediately after the approval by the US Senate of the package of laws on financing foreign aid previously adopted by the House of Representatives of Congress, including the law on allocating $ 61 billion to help Ukraine, US President Joe Biden signed them on April 24, 2024 and subsequently announced the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of up to $ 1 billion. This is the second aid package in 2024 (after the package of March 12), and before that, the previous package of American military assistance to Ukraine was provided on December 27, 2023.
One precise hit. Russia has found the Achilles heel of the vaunted Western tanks (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: All modern tanks are defenseless against a drone strike
The American Abrams tanks supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not meet expectations, writes The Telegraph, giving a detailed analysis of the technical imperfections of the expanded armored vehicle. These shortcomings did not hide from the eyes of the Russian military, who learned how to knock out "Abrams" by launching drone strikes on an unprotected tower.
Recaptured: what Western weapons were captured in the special operation
Visitors to the exhibition, which will last a month, will be able to get acquainted with the Leopard main battle tank and the Marder infantry fighting vehicle (BMP) of German production, the Bradley BMP of the USA, the Swedish CV90 BMP, the French AMX-10RC "wheeled tank" and other samples — in total more than 30 vehicles from 12 countries. Small arms, equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, documents and ideological literature will also be presented.
The armor is strong, and our tanks are fast. NATO is jealous of them
Kiev's hopes for a Western "wunderwaffe" have collapsed. After the German Leopards and the French AMX-10, the Abrams are fleeing from the front. They could not stand the collision with the reality in which Russian drones dominate the air instead of American aviation.
River work: The Dnieper flotilla will be strengthened by aviation
Transport and combat transport helicopters will be added to the new association
Transport aircraft will appear as part of the Dnieper flotilla. It will be used in amphibious operations, as well as for the transfer of goods. According to experts, this indicates that the war zone will shift beyond the Dnieper and cover reservoirs on the way to Odessa. What kind of aircraft can give the Dnieper flotilla and what they are capable of — in the material of Izvestia.
Out of the battle: what trophy equipment will be shown on Poklonnaya Gora
Weapons and military equipment captured during a special military operation will be presented at a thematic exhibition in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora. Some samples have already been delivered to the Victory Museum. In total, visitors to the park and exhibition will be shown more than 30 tanks, armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles manufactured in 12 countries. Among them will be quite modern German Leopards and handicrafts of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, where circular video surveillance is provided... cameras from intercoms. What other surprises await the guests of the exposition are in the material of Izvestia.
Robots are rushing to the front line: How do machines participate in combat
New scientific and technical developments were shown to the Minister of Defense at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center in Kubinka near Moscow. Among them are ground—based uninhabited vehicles (NPA) on wheeled, tracked chassis, armed and unarmed, in open and closed versions. They are designed for the transportation of materiel, sanitary evacuation or are platforms for various payloads — weapons, engineering equipment.
"Surgical precision." The Western general appreciated Russia's successes on the battlefield (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
General Marco Bertolini: new arms supplies to Ukraine will change little
There are no weapons that would provide a decisive advantage on the battlefield, Italian General Marco Bertolini said in an interview with FQ. Previously, there was a lot of talk about Western tanks transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but they did not prove themselves. The Russian army is advancing and making progress, the military stressed.
The latest Serbian M-84AS2 tanks were involved in the Vihor 2024 exercises
Serbia has recently completed major military maneuvers in which various types of domestic and foreign equipment were used. Among other things, the latest Serbian M-84AS2 tanks were involved in the exercises Vihor 2024 ("Whirlwind-2024").
Russia has captured Ukraine's most combat-ready tank: new footage and the fate of the 2A6 (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia will receive valuable intelligence from the captured Leopard 2A6 tank
By capturing the valuable German Leopard 2A6, Russia will be able to obtain important intelligence about this machine, writes MWM. However, Moscow uses captured equipment not only for studying. This car will play a significant role in the upcoming Victory Day parade, the article claims.