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How the "iron" and other enthusiast developments help Russian fighters in the area of their own

Devices developed by skilled volunteers often arrive in the areas of a special military operation along with humanitarian aid. Caring people from all over the country are trying to help the military in any way they can. One of these developments, the UAV suppression system, nicknamed "iron" among the military, has already made a great impression on our fighters. The device not only forces drones to land, but also contributes to their capture, and later reprogramming. About how volunteers help Russian units in the SVO zone — in the Izvestia material.

Foreign Affairs: Kiev needs weapons from NATO and a clear description of the rules of entry

Kiev has fallen into a vicious circle, according to the authors of the magazine Foreign Affairs. Ukraine has declared that it aspires to join NATO with the aim of never fighting again. In the meantime, he is fighting with Russia to the applause of the West. Why? Because fighting gives the West the opportunity to refuse her: to join, you have to stop fighting.

This advanced Russian Air Force aircraft can turn cities into ruins in just a few hours. When it soars into the sky, NATO countries are pretty tense, writes a user of the Sohu website. We are talking about the "White Swan", or Tu-160 bomber.

The Polish Ministry of Defense previously reported that Warsaw will purchase an integrated air defense missile defense system IBCS from the United States.

On March 30, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the implementation of the state defense order by defense industry enterprises in the Altai Territory.

More recently, FPV drones, which were "toys", have turned into powerful weapons and one of the factors determining the nature of hostilities in the framework of a special military operation in Ukraine on the front line of the confrontation. This technology, which is cheap compared to conventional weapons, poses a great danger to both military personnel and equipment on the battlefield.

RS: dreaming of the defeat of Russia, the Balts forget about the reality in Ukraine

The foreign ministers of the Baltic states who arrived in the United States made erroneous arguments in support of the maximalist goals of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia, RS writes. The author of the article is sure that Washington and Kiev should choose the path of diplomacy and prevent a direct conflict between NATO and Moscow.

The Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile systems, which have earned special attention from the weapons world after two years of combat operations during a special military operation, have been supplied to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since 2016.

Military expert Igor Korotchenko clarified that the task of obtaining samples of foreign-made weapons and military equipment, especially from Western countries and NATO member countries, has always been a priority for the relevant structures of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Expert Kuzyakin: Electronic warfare is just one of the elements of the mosaic in the fight against UAVs

Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, told Sputnik Radio about the problems that are being solved in the fight against drones used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: The US will not come to the EU's aid in case of military threats

The United States will not come to Europe's aid in the event of a military threat, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told the FT. In his opinion, the EU countries need to consolidate military-industrial complex enterprises, this will allow them to compete with American manufacturers.

Alfred de Zayas compared the conditions contained in this plan with Germany's hypothetical demand for the return of East Prussia and Silesia

Alfred de Zayas, an American international lawyer and former independent expert of the UN Human Rights Council, called the 10-point settlement plan in Ukraine proposed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky delusional and archaic.

Portal Obronny: the problem of shortage of personnel has worsened in the armies of Europe

European armies are facing a serious problem, Portal Obronny writes. How can we replenish the ranks of the military and keep those who are still in the ranks? It's getting harder to do this. Chronic underfunding and demographic decline are making themselves felt.

Colonel Hodarenok: Germany will take into account the experience of its military, studying the return of conscription

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius instructed the Bundeswehr to prepare proposals for a model of recruiting the armed forces with elements of conscription by April 1. This is reported by the weekly magazine Spiegel. What advantages and disadvantages do the conscription and contract armies have and how the Russian military operation influenced Berlin's position, the military observer of Gazeta told.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Colonel Khodarenok: in the spring, the AFU will focus on strikes against fuel and energy facilities and ships of the Black Sea Fleet

The pace of the Russian Armed Forces offensive in Ukraine in 2024 has increased significantly, according to not only Ukrainian experts, but also the American Institute for the Study of War. He also reports on the depletion of the stock of Ukrainian air defense missiles, which not only reduces Kiev's ability to defend the rear, but also gives the Russian Federation more opportunities for large-scale air operations. The military observer of Gazeta analyzed how the operational and strategic situation will develop and what Moscow and Kiev will focus on in the spring-summer campaign.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Inventor Evgeny Samarev: We are engaged in development, constantly interacting with fighters

"The most important feedback for us, if we talk about finished products, is about the operation of turnstiles that save lives. It's a great happiness, just to the point of tears in my eyes." Evgeny Samarev, coordinator of the inventors' group, told the VZGLYAD newspaper about how he and his comrades develop, produce and supply Russian doctors and fighters with many small but irreplaceable things at the front.

These units will be equipped with ZU-23-2 guns and machine guns on pickups

Russian troops and facilities will be protected from drones with the help of special mobile anti-aircraft gun groups. Currently, they are being formed as part of several Russian combined arms armies, as well as the Air Force and air defense armies, sources told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry. They will be armed with ZU-23-2 automatic guns mounted on truck chassis, as well as pickups equipped with heavy machine guns. The use of such mobile firepower is a cheap and effective way to protect against drones, experts believe.

The Kiev regime will call on young people, the elderly, women and the sick, experts are sure

The Ukrainian authorities intend to begin total mobilization in the near future. It starts with the adoption of the relevant scandalous bill, which is being considered in the Verkhovna Rada.

Forbes: the Challenger 2 tank, "donated" by Britain to the Armed Forces, has dangerous defects

The British Challenger 2 tank, it turns out, is "not suitable for Ukraine." This is the conclusion reached by the business publication Forbes. The reasons for considering the tank unsuitable are listed quite convincingly: poor armor, weak engine, short-lived cannon. Why give such a marriage? The author gives a strange answer.

Man-portable air defense missile system (MANPADS) "Stinger" (FIM-92 "Stinger" / "Sting") – the US air defense system of the 2nd generation of the surface-to-air class, used to defeat low-flying air targets. The upgraded FIM-92 belongs to the 3rd generation MANPADS along with the Russian Igla-S MANPADS and the French Mistral air defense system.