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Half-hearted deprivation: six HIMARS jet systems have already been destroyed
How Russian intelligence finds areas of deployment of American MLRS
The Russian armed forces have already destroyed half — six out of twelve — of the American HIMARS MLRS delivered to Ukraine, it follows from the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. On August 1, two installations of this system were hit in Kharkiv, along with 53 Ukrainian nationalists and foreign mercenaries, the department reported.
Airborne troops celebrate 92 years since their formation
Events in Moscow on this day will begin with a festive liturgy in the main church of the Airborne Forces - the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sokolniki
Airborne troops of the Armed Forces of Russia on Tuesday celebrate 92 years since its formation. Celebrations are traditionally held throughout Russia in honor of this day.
Russia challenges US dominance in the World Ocean
On the day of the Russian Navy, President Vladimir Putin approved a new Naval Doctrine. The previous document was valid for seven years and, as experts point out, has lost its relevance. What provisions of the new doctrine are worth paying attention to? How will its adoption affect the development of the fleet and what does Russia's new maritime policy mean for the world?
The new fighter has become a symbol of changes in the combat aviation market
South Korea has joined the list of countries capable of producing modern fighters. Flight tests of its first car of this class, the KF–21 Boramae, have begun. In fact, this is just a good car that cannot be compared with either the Su-57 or the F-35. Nevertheless, we are facing a significant event that will have great consequences, including for Russia.
Serbia and Kosovo were on the verge of a large-scale conflict, according to Belgrade
On the administrative border of Serbia and the autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija, serious problems were miraculously avoided last night, says Petar Petkovic, Director of the Office of Kosovo and Metohija under the Government of Serbia.
"Nobody knows where the Zircon is going. Even the one who launched it"
Captain 1st rank Dandykin told how the hypersonic missile "Zircon" works
President Vladimir Putin on the Day of the Russian Navy announced that hypersonic missiles "Zircon" will soon arrive on surface ships. The next stage is submarines and ground-based launchers. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the specifics of the operation of this hypersonic missile and why its appearance in service is of concern to the West.
Surfacing will show
The Navy requires submarines and carriers of unmanned vehicles
The cooling of East-West relations, the growing volume of economic sanctions, a special military operation in Ukraine, the expansion of NATO and the creation of new military-economic blocs in Asia will inevitably lead to a revision of previously adopted long-term programs in the Russian defense industry.
North Korea: we will not eat enough, but we will arm ourselves
When the army becomes the reason for the existence of the country
The history of the DPRK is very peculiar. This explains to a large extent the uniqueness of the country in its current form.
The main vulnerability of the Russian S-400 is revealed
The myth of the S-400: why the power of the Russian air defense is exaggerated
The S-400 poses a great danger to NATO, warns the author of the Business Insider article. It is capable of detecting all American stealth fighters. The West should not underestimate this SAM, otherwise it may end badly. However, it is not without drawbacks, the author notes.
The conflict in Ukraine will not be the last. What's next
Freezing the conflict would be bad news for Ukraine
Russia's strategic plan is to freeze the conflict in Ukraine, says Velina Chakarova, director of the Austrian Institute of International Politics. In an interview with Bulgarian Radio, she described two scenarios for the development of events and told where else the voltage lines in the world will run.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine called the HIMARS salvo "the main front-line hit of this summer"
The Western press actively quotes the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov. He spoke about the arrival in Ukraine of the next batch of HIMARS MLRS of American production. According to the Ukrainian minister, Ukraine has received the next 4 universal rocket launchers "Haimars".
The fighters of the NM DNR became the owners of the next trophy of the NATO model - the AT-105 Saxon armored personnel carrier
Russian troops and fighters of the Republican People's Militia are increasingly becoming owners of NATO-made trophies obtained during a military special operation. In addition to the M777 howitzers, called "three axes" in the Donbas, the French Caesar self-propelled guns and other NATO-style heavy equipment, another sample of Western weapons was taken as a trophy.
Cult legacy
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — how Kiev relies on the supply of "super-weapons" from foreign partners
During the Second World War, American forces began to land on the God-forsaken atolls of the Pacific Ocean. During the war with Japan, US military personnel built airfields and bases for their advancing forces. The natives watched them with interest.
Polish radio: eight Krab self-propelled howitzers are ready to be transferred to the APU
Poland transfers eight Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was reported on July 30 by Polish Radio. "Eight Krab howitzers within the framework of the contract signed in June with Ukraine are already ready for transfer to the customer. The last formalities are being completed, and the equipment will be delivered to the territory of Ukraine," the message says.
The Politico publication predicts a shift of US attention from Ukraine to Taiwan in the event of an intensification of the PRC's actions
The United States may shift its focus from the events in Ukraine to Taiwan if China contributes to further escalation of the situation. Politico writes about this, referring to one of the high-ranking European diplomats.
The UK is going to transfer warships to Ukraine, but there are questions about their basing
Warships from the Royal Navy of Great Britain may be transferred to Ukraine in the near future. This was stated by the Ambassador of Ukraine in London Vadim Prystaiko.
Germany wants to bypass Russia in the production of weapons. It turns out so-so
Low-quality German weapons fail Ukraine in the same way as Turkey used to
Germany is trying to use the Ukrainian conflict to increase its share of the world market of arms and around him the leaders of Russia and the United States, writes MWM. However, the quality of German equipment raises questions.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry called NASA's statements criticizing China's space program unprofessional
Such accusations "do not take into account the facts at all," the department noted
The Chinese Foreign Ministry considers unprofessional criticism of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) regarding the launch of launch vehicles of the PRC into orbit, since such accusations "do not take into account the facts at all." This was stated on Monday by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.
The US will not "merge" Taiwan. This is not Ukraine
Pacific wick. Will the US and China start a war over Taiwan and what consequences will there be for Ukraine
The situation around Taiwan has escalated due to Nancy Pelosi's plans to visit the island, writes Strana. The author of the article explains whether this can lead to war.
The West sent a signal to Serbia. What does Russia have to do with it
It's gone, there will be no war
After the partition of Yugoslavia in 1999, the West left a lot of "bookmarks" on its territory in the form of unresolved conflicts, writes Haqqin. The escalation on the border of Kosovo and Serbia is a signal to Vucic about the need to abandon "special relations" with Russia, the author of the article claims.
