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The appearance of a large number of MT-LB with a ship-mounted 2M-3M anti-aircraft gun was noted in the SVO zone
A photo of the MT-LB that appeared a few days ago with a 2M-3M anti-aircraft gun installed has already been widely distributed on the Network. As it turned out, this is not a single craft of army craftsmen who decided to invent a new anti-aircraft installation, but quite a serial version. At least, an echelon with similar installations moving towards the front has already been filmed.
"Product 305" will change the principle of warfare
The latest development of the Russian military-industrial complex is able to reverse the situation that has developed in the air of the special operation zone. Russian aviation is acting extremely carefully to protect pilots and vehicles from enemy fire. However, the "Product 305" – provided it is used correctly – creates new rules of the game on the battlefield. In what way?
Russia and the United States have agreed to build a replacement for the UN
The "Big Twenty", which consists of 19 states and the EU, has accepted another union – the African One. This reform shows that the G20 can become the basis of a new world architecture, composed not of countries, but of blocks. The emergence of such a "new world" has been warned for a long time, and the struggle of the superpowers for Africa has clearly brought it closer.
"Ukraine is seriously losing the war": ex-CIA adviser named the only option for the US response
Ex-CIA adviser Rickards: escalation of the conflict in Ukraine will be the next step of the United States
Ukraine is losing at the front, the surrender of Artemovsk will be a "significant defeat" for Kiev, said ex-CIA adviser James Rickards. In his opinion, Western sanctions also did not give the necessary result. Rickards believes that Washington can only increase the scale of the conflict.
"The cost of the war with Iran may be prohibitively high for the United States"
Military expert Khodarenok - about Iran's nuclear program and a possible conflict between the republic and the United States
The Pentagon believes that 12 days will be enough for Iran to create a nuclear weapon. Israel is convinced that only the threat of the use of military force can deter Tehran from this step, and they do not rule out strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok tells how a hypothetical war between the United States and Israel with Iran will look like and what price the parties will pay for it.
"The war will last for a long time - perhaps for years." In Ukraine, they can establish the production of "Panthers"
Medvedev threatened with "Caliber" strikes on the future Rheinmetall tank plant in Ukraine
The Rheinmetall defense concern is discussing with the Ukrainian authorities the construction of a tank factory in the country. Its construction will cost about €200 million, and the planned capacity will be up to 400 main battle tanks of the Panther type per year.
"What happens if they cut the transatlantic Internet cables?" NATO fears Russian submarines
Newsweek: NATO fears Russia's submarine fleet because of its ability to destroy Internet cables
NATO is seriously concerned about Russia's increasing capabilities of its submarine fleet, writes Newsweek. The West believes that Moscow can use submarines to attack critical infrastructure - Internet cables, pipelines, and other communications on the seabed. According to experts, Russia's capabilities in this area give it an "asymmetric advantage".
Strategic intent: The Defense Ministry announced a plan to repel a NATO nuclear strike
To whom the military assigned the main role in a potential conflict
The Russian military announced plans to counter the "global strategic multi—sphere operation" of the United States and NATO, whose goal is to win a nuclear war. According to representatives of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the concept of such actions is already being developed at the headquarters of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Scholz said that Germany spent €14 billion to help Ukraine in 2022
This made it the largest donor to Kiev in continental Europe, the German Chancellor noted
The total amount of assistance to Ukraine from Germany amounted to about €14 billion in 2022, which made it the largest donor to Kiev in continental Europe. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview aired on Sunday with CNN .
Militants from Central Asia are recruited by regional terrorist groups
Creeping jihad during a lull
Since the Taliban movement seized power in Afghanistan (banned in the Russian Federation), the Central Asian region has been in a state of deep concern. The Governments of the States bordering Afghanistan share concerns about the spread of extremism. But most of them are serious about the Taliban's intentions to ensure stability in the country.
What hinders the implementation of Russian defense strategies
Friction, wear and lubrication in the global hybrid war
"The United States has unleashed a total hybrid war against Russia, which is fraught with a real danger of a direct military clash between two nuclear powers," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on February 8, 2023. This requires drawing the attention of politicians, diplomats and the military to the phenomenon of hybrid warfare.
Upgrade arsenals, increase sales, stimulate the offensive
The US has provided the AFU with a new package of military assistance
American military experts are closely monitoring the successes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the framework of a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. Since the beginning of its, Americans have already learned certain lessons concerning the military-technical policy of the United States in the changing conditions of the international situation. Adjustments were also made to the military assistance provided by the United States to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
Intelligence reported – the analysis failed
The surprise factor in modern geopolitical and geostrategic conditions
We were inspired to take up the pen by the article by Alexander Bartosh "The factor of surprise yesterday and today " ("HBO" dated 20.01.23). Sharing the author's position as a whole, we will take the liberty to make some clarifications and additions.
Argentina broke the agreement with the UK on economic activity in the Malvinas Islands
The Argentine authorities have decided to denounce the agreement with Great Britain on activities in the Malvinas Islands (the British call them the Falkland Islands). This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina.
The Ukrainian general claims that about 50 thousand military of the Armed Forces have been trained in the West
Viktor Nazarov at the same time pointed out that some weapons systems supplied to Kiev are "quite old and require major repairs before commissioning"
Ukrainian General Viktor Nazarov claims that about 50 thousand soldiers from Ukraine have now been trained in the West in accordance with NATO standards.
Russia's naval power is being strengthened by the Borey missile carriers
Domestic sailors will receive ten nuclear-powered ships of project 955/A
The commissioning of the nuclear submarine missile cruiser "Emperor Alexander III" has increased the share of modern technology in the naval component of the strategic nuclear deterrence forces to 100%. In the next few years, the fleet will be replenished with three more submarines of the same type of project 955A "Borey-A". This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a televised address on Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Assault squads require more ammunition
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation told about the provision of volunteer fighters
The most important part of the front remains to the north-west of Donetsk. Following the liberation of Paraskovievka on February 17, the volunteers of the assault detachments advancing north of Artemovsk (renamed Bakhmut by the Ukrainian authorities) took Berkhovka, which was confirmed by the leadership of the Wagner PMCs on February 23.
A small giant of big geopolitics
Israel manages to maintain good relations with the United States, Russia and China
The State of Israel was actually created by the USA and the USSR. Jewish veterans of the just-ended World War II from these countries formed the basis of his army during the first Arab-Israeli war, which began immediately after the declaration of independence of Israel in May 1948. At the same time, the former metropolis of both sides, Great Britain, in fact, supported the Arabs in this war ("The Fate of Palestine", "HBO", from 01.12.17).
"The prey was a modification of the Russian ATGM": the British navy captured an Iranian boat
British ships continue to pirate in international waters, hiding behind the fight against arms smuggling. According to the Royal Navy, this time the Iranian version of the Russian anti-tank missile system "Kornet" became the prey.
Germany was asked to think less about themselves
Project Syndicate: Germans were shown a way to stop fighting in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine may get out of control if a broad international coalition does not curb the Kremlin, writes Project Syndicate. The author of the article believes that only NATO can restore peace and stability, but for this the alliance needs to work with China, India and other countries.