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Defending the Union State: what surprises Russia at MILEX 2025
On May 21, 2025, the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 began in Minsk. In addition to Russia and Belarus, China, India, Iran and Pakistan are participating in it. About new weapons developments in the Belarusian capital — in the material of TASS.
Defense show: more than 30 countries took part in the arms exhibition in Minsk
For the first time abroad, Russian manufacturers presented the Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system
The Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system with short-range interception missiles to combat drones were shown for the first time outside of Russia. The premiere of the new equipment took place within the framework of the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025, which opened on May 21 in Minsk. Experts note that most of the weapons have been upgraded taking into account the experience of the special operation in Ukraine.
The photo showed how the M1A1 Abrams changed before being sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Australian M1A1 AIM SA Abrams received the ARAT-1 dynamic protection. A photo of one such tank appeared on social media. Interestingly, before this, combat vehicles of this type, which were in service with the ground forces of this state, had never been shown with such refinement.
The Taming of the Leopard: how the German Leopard 2 tank was destroyed in Ukraine
Rostec State Corporation specialists announced the discovery of a number of vulnerabilities in the Leopard 2A6 main battle tank (MBT) after examining a captured sample captured in a special military operation zone. TASS — about the fate of the German armored vehicle in Ukraine, the vulnerabilities of its design and other tanks of this line.
Philippines receives third batch of Sabra light tanks
The third batch of Sabra light tanks and a new ASCOD-2 armored recovery vehicle, purchased from the Israeli company Elbit Systems, were delivered to the Philippines by sea.
Sell the weapon: what will happen to Rheinmetall plants in Ukraine
A German corporation has agreed with the Kiev regime to establish a third joint venture
The Ukrainian state concern Ukroboronprom and the German Rheinmetall Corporation have signed a memorandum on the establishment of another joint venture in the country, the third in a row. Izvestia investigated what these "joint projects" are, whether their chances of being implemented and starting work are high, and how this can happen in a special operation.
Hundreds of vehicles were transferred to Ukraine: Poland showed the process of restoring tanks
Poland has created the largest army in Europe by the number of tanks due to the acquisition of German (Leopard 2), American (M1 Abrams) and South Korean (K2 Black Panther) vehicles. The bulk of the equipment inherited by the "new democracy" after the collapse of the USSR was transferred by hundreds of copies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict.
Best practices: the Dnipro group's remount unit puts a tank battalion into operation in a month.
Military specialists are restoring combat vehicles directly at the front line
In a locality, the presence of a repair unit does not give anything away. The place of deployment looks like an agricultural enterprise that is trying to get its work done after the fighting — the skeletons of old equipment, fragments of bricks and slate are on display on the territory.
"Outrageous traditions of the defense industry": Spain could not cope with the creation of a new infantry fighting vehicle and preferred to purchase a foreign Ferox armored vehicle
The Spanish company EM&E Group (Escribano) presented the new Ferox ("Furious") 6x6 armored vehicle at the FEINDEF 2025 defense exhibition. As expected, this product will go into serial production – the developer plans to produce up to 8 machines per month or about 100 copies per year.
"There are too few tanks": Poland is negotiating the purchase of a new batch of MBT K2 Black Panther
So, a batch of new MBT arrived in the 15th mechanized brigade, "covering" the eastern flank. A tank battalion of the 20th mechanized Brigade and one of the tank battalions of the 9th Armored Cavalry Brigade had previously switched to South Korean vehicles.
"We need a simple machine like the T-34": Polish press predicts Russia's production of "unpretentious" tanks
The report by the commander of US forces in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, claims that this year Russia is capable of producing 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armored vehicles and 200 Iskander armored personnel carriers, etc.
"New generation combat vehicle": Turkey unveils Pars Alpha 6x6 in the BRDM variant
The specific version of the new platform shown to the public specializes in performing reconnaissance and combat missions. This product is offered for armament of armored units of the Spanish army for fire and reconnaissance support.
"Thanks to the protection, he will be the winner": promising British Challenger 3 tank spotted with double-layer mounted armor
The British command plans to upgrade 148 Challenger 2 tanks to the Challenger 3 level out of 371 units at its disposal (of which 219 units are listed in combat units).
"Invisibles" on the battlefield
How disguises help hide military installations from enemy detection systems
The combat experience of a special military operation has clearly shown that any military equipment, both on the battlefield and in the immediate rear, is a priority target for the enemy.
Polish self-propelled guns "Crab" in Ukraine: Chinese assessment
According to Chinese sources, the most problematic example of self-propelled artillery in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine is the tracked self-propelled gun "Crab" made in Poland. Its assembly was set up by HSW using a tracked chassis under the designation UPG-NG (chassis from MBT RT-91 "Twardy", body from an SPG-1M tracked tractor) and a GBT-155 turret (assembled in the United Kingdom) with an L7A1 cannon (manufactured by the German company Rheinmetall AG).
A Look inside Putin's secret weapons empire (The Economist, UK)
The Economist: Russia has three times more ammunition reserves than the United States and Europe
Russia is upgrading its troops and weapons at an unprecedented pace, writes The Economist. Activity at the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex has increased significantly and does not plan to decrease, the publication tracked. Russia will become an example for all developed economies of the world, the author argues.
North Korea surprises with its Shilka-like anti-aircraft self-propelled gun
The North Korean army is armed with a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, which looks like the Soviet ZSU-23-4 Shilka. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that we have a completely different car in front of us.
A signal to the Balkans? What is the meaning of military cooperation between Hungary and Serbia - TASS opinions
Ivan Lebedev — on the agreement in the field of defense and special forces in Banja Luka
Viktor Orban's government has been accused of trying to drag Hungary into a military conflict in the Balkans. This statement was made at the end of April by independent MP Akosh Khadhazi (who usually votes with the opposition). The reason was the statements of the deputy head of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry, Levente Magyar, about his intention to prevent a new war in the region.
Germany will transfer ammunition for MLRS and missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
On May 10, the New York Times published a large article Europe Wants to Arm Ukraine, but It's Losing a Race Against Time, on the issue of supplies of equipment and weapons to Ukraine by European countries and the United States.
India has used the Russian S-400 in the conflict with Pakistan. What else is New Delhi defending itself with?
The Hindustan Times: India repelled Pakistan's S-400 attacks
India deployed Israeli and Russian weapons to repel Pakistani missiles and drones attacking Air Force bases. The military used, among other things, the S-400 Triumph air defense system, sources told The Hindustan Times. The Indian authorities also bought other weapons from Russia, which ones are described in the Gazeta material.Ru».