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Russian air defense systems: the first experience of real combat use
The events of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine were actually the first large-scale combat test in real combat conditions of most modern weapons of both Soviet and Russian and Western production.
Sky in rockets: why the head of Almaz-Antey became a Hero of Russia
Izvestia — about the most effective developments of the concern's enterprises over the past half century
The "Golden Star" of the Hero of Russia was received on July 21 by the CEO of the Almaz-Antey air Defense concern, Yan Novikov. The award is recognition of the fact that the weapons systems created by the enterprise proved themselves perfectly during a special military operation in Ukraine. This is the second case when the head of a military-industrial enterprise receives one of the highest awards of the state.
Where will Erdogan's "balance technique" lead in Russian-Turkish relations
Wang Qingsun: Where will Erdogan's "balance technique" lead in Russian-Turkish relations?
Behind the frequent exchanges and contacts between the Russian and Turkish leaders is the embodiment of a pluralistic and balanced policy that Turkey is trying to pursue. It became especially noticeable in many areas after the outbreak of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
In Ukraine, the British-supplied Starstreak air defense systems based on the Stormer armored personnel carrier were shown
The Ukrainian army has received British Starstreak anti-aircraft missile systems based on the Stormer armored personnel carrier, although in small quantities. It is not reported when the complexes arrived in Ukraine, but the first photos of the transferred equipment appeared on Ukrainian Internet resources.
"NASAMS will not be able to protect Kiev, but it is a threat to our aviation"
Military expert Shurygin told how Ukraine will use NASAMS anti-aircraft systems
As part of the aid package, Washington announced the transfer of two batteries of NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. The air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which suffered serious losses during the special operation, will be replenished with 24 launchers, each of which has six anti-aircraft guided missiles. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the specifics of the operation of these systems.
Knock out with a volley: Ukraine loses American HIMARS jet systems
What tactics have the Russian Armed Forces developed to combat these weapons
From July 5 to 20, the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine destroyed four launchers and one transport-loading vehicle of HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems.
The termite fleet goes to sea
Unmanned vehicles are becoming the main weapon of naval operations
The Ukrainian crisis has become an example of the mass use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), not only over land, but also over the sea. For the first time in the history of armed conflicts, drone drones claim a major role in naval operations.
It's time to cover: Siberia will be protected by the modernized Favorit complexes
Air defense systems will protect strategic facilities from drones and hypersonic weapons
By the end of 2022, the eastern regions of Russia will be covered with an impenetrable anti-aircraft dome. The Ministry of Defense has adjusted the deployment schedule of the latest air defense systems.
"We don't expect a stab in the back from Kazakhstan, but we need to be safe"
The former deputy head of the Air Force, General Bizhev, explained why the S-300PM "Favorite" is needed in Siberia
By the end of 2022, the upgraded S-300PM2 Favorit complexes will be delivered to the air defense of Siberia. They will replace the S-300PT. "Newspaper.Ru" together with military experts, I figured out what these complexes will do in Siberia and why the latest S-400 and S-500 are not supplied there
Shoigu instructed the Zapad group to actively fight against Ukrainian drones and shelling
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the Zapad group involved in the special operation in Ukraine, instructed to strictly stop the shelling of liberated settlements by the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
How to close the sky for American missiles
"Power plants, water substations, factories, distribution networks, transformer substations may be under the blows of American missiles." This is how LDNR representatives describe possible targets of new missiles for American HIMARS systems, which should soon be in Ukraine. Strikes can also be carried out on Russian territory. What can be opposed to this?
Turkey accused the United States of a policy of "double standards" due to India's withdrawal from sanctions for the purchase of S-400 air defense systems
The United States puts an end to the issue of imposing possible sanctions against India for the purchase of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft systems. According to the Turkish press, the US Congress adopted an amendment exempting New Delhi from sanctions.
Haber7: The US decided not to impose sanctions against India for the purchase of the S-400 air defense system
The House of Representatives of the US Congress approved an amendment exempting India from sanctions for the acquisition of Russian C-400 air defense systems, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Turkish edition Haber7.
In Chechnya, they announced the need to deploy air defense systems in the mountains
On July 18, the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov made a proposal to deploy air defense systems in the mountains of Chechnya. He wrote about this in his Telegram channel.
"Deliveries of the American Patriot complex to Ukraine are real"
Colonel Khodarenok told about the features of anti-aircraft weapons that the West transfers to the APU
The United States and NATO countries are increasing the supply of anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine. In particular, these are NASAMS and Skyguard Aspide complexes. Why in the future it is impossible to exclude the supply of other types of equipment - in the author's material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The senator declared the inaccessibility of the Crimean bridge for Ukrainian missiles
There is no threat to the Crimean bridge from Ukraine, it is well protected by Russian anti-missile complexes, the distance to the bridge also plays a role, Senator from the peninsula Olga Kovitidi told RIA Novosti.
The "Magister" is needed by the Russian air defense in order not to shoot down its own"
Lieutenant General Anatoly Khrulev told how the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will use the Magister-SV system
The Russian army will soon be armed with new complexes of automated control of fire means of military air defense "Magister-SV". "Newspaper.Ru" together with military experts, I understood the specifics of the operation of this complex.
House with officers: the meeting on the supply of aircraft was interrupted by "Calibers"
The Russian Defense Ministry reported on the goals and results of the missile strike on Vinnytsia
The Russian armed forces on a regular basis began to destroy the decision-making centers of the VFU of Ukraine. On July 15, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that a day earlier, Kalibr missiles had been struck at the House of Officers in Vinnytsia, when a meeting of the command of the Ukrainian air forces with foreign arms suppliers was held there.
Ukraine will receive two NASAMS SAM batteries
In the near future, two NASAMS SAM batteries will be transferred to Ukraine. This was stated by the representative of the command of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuri Ignat.
Salvo stuffing: will the delivery of HIMARS systems to Ukraine affect the course of its
What are the real capabilities of American MLRS and why are the rumors about their invulnerability false
The receipt by the armed formations of Ukraine of twelve American HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and the beginning of their use did not go unnoticed.
