Latest news on "Air defense"
Invulnerable: the Soviet MiG-25 humiliated Israel's air defense 50 years ago
50 years ago, the Soviet MiG-25 overcame Israel's air defense and declared itself to the world.
Military Watch magazine recalled how in November 1971 the new Soviet MiG-25 demonstrated its invulnerability.
Poland has established the production of launchers for the Patriot
Poland is taking active steps to create its own air defense system Wisła. On November 8, the press service of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa announced the transfer of the first pair of M903 launchers manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola for the Patriot system.
A new anti-aircraft missile system will appear in Russia
A new S-550 anti-aircraft missile system will appear in Russia, and work is underway to create it. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Defense about the recent series of military meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, RIA Novosti reports.
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu announced the development of a new S-550 complex
Russian specialists are developing a new S-550 anti-aircraft missile system, RIA Novosti reports, citing a statement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
At Putin's meetings in Sochi, the delivery dates of S-500 - Shoigu air defense systems were discussed
Long-term contracts for the supply of S-400 air defense systems to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the start of deliveries of new-generation S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMS) were considered in Sochi at meetings held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in an interview with the host of the Moscow program. The Kremlin. Putin" to Pavel Zarubin (Rossiya-1 TV channel, VGTRK).
Ankara has taken a swing at the Turkish equivalent of the S-400
Turkey has successfully tested its Siper long-range surface-to-air missile.
This was announced by a senior official of the country's Defense Ministry, the Daily Sabah newspaper writes.
In 2021, the Ground Forces will receive more than 2,500 new basic samples of the VVST
In the Ground Forces, systematic comprehensive re-equipment with modern models of the military-industrial complex continues as part of the implementation of the state armament program for 2018-2027.
The Russian base in Kyrgyzstan has been reinforced with upgraded aircraft and a new radar
The combat capabilities of the Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan are constantly increasing, it is reinforced with upgraded Su-25SM aircraft and a new radar station, Alexander Lapin, commander of the Central Military District (CVO), told reporters.
Crimean air defense systems will strengthen the S-350 "Vityaz"
The air defense of the southern borders of Russia - primarily the Crimean peninsula - will be strengthened by the new S-350 Vityaz anti-aircraft systems.
The military of the Central Military District uses the experience of fighting drones gained in Syria
The training of servicemen of the Central Military District (CVO) is conducted taking into account the experience gained in Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh, including in the fight against drones (UAVs), Commander of the CVO troops Alexander Lapin told reporters.
By 2030, it is planned to completely update the attack warning system in the Russian Federation
The composition of the country's fundamentally new anti-missile screen, which is being worked on in Russia, will include not only radars that report the beginning of an attack.
"Chrysanthemum-S" was called a nightmare for helicopters and drones
The Chinese media admired the versatility and power of the Chrysanthemum-S ATGM.
According to Sohu, when covering the Victory Parades in Moscow, "not so much attention was paid to the inconspicuous anti-tank 9P157-2 Chrysanthemum-S". The publication decided to correct this injustice and devoted a thorough article to the ATGM. Her translation is published on the Inosmi portal.
Calculations of the S-300 of the Russian military base in Tajikistan repelled a simulated missile strike
Calculations of the S-300 of the Russian military base in Tajikistan repelled a simulated missile strike during the exercise, the Central Military District (CVO) reports.
Moscow and Minsk have agreed to extend the operation of the military communications hub in Baranovichi for 25 years
Russia and Belarus signed a protocol on extending the operation of the military communications center of the missile attack warning system (SPRN) in Baranovichi for 25 years, the corresponding document was posted on the legal information portal on Monday.
The Israelis launched a giant balloon radar
The Israeli Air Force launched the Sky Dew early warning balloon — one of the largest in the world. According to The Drive, it will notify about threats flying at low altitude. For example, about cruise missiles or armed drones.
The Ministry of Defense has tested new means of protection against medium- and short-range missiles
At the latest exercises at the Kapustin Yar training ground, improved ammunition for the S-300V4 anti-aircraft system was tested.
Russia tested the upgraded S-300V4 system by intercepting hypersonic targets
The Russian Defense Ministry has tested an improved version of the S-300V4, equipped with new missiles. Among other things, they worked out the interception of hypersonic blocks.
"Shilki" covered British tanks and German infantry fighting vehicles at exercises in Jordan
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" anti-aircraft self-propelled guns during the maneuvers of the ground forces of the Jordanian army covered the units involved in training battles armed with Al-Hussein tanks and Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles.
Israel lifted the "airship" into the sky
Israel is expanding its missile defense capabilities. Yesterday, November 4, the portal military.com He reported that the Israeli Defense Ministry announced the deployment of the High Availability Aerostat System, designed to detect missiles.
The National Interest (USA): buyers line up for the Russian S-400
Russia did not specify which ten countries showed interest in the air defense system. But at least one close partner of Moscow may put the S-400 into service in the near future.
