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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.
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.
The indicator of equipping the troops of the Southern Military District with the latest types of weapons reached 71 percent.
The commander of the troops of the Southern Military District, Army General Alexander Dvornikov, spoke at a briefing about equipping the district's troops with modern types of weapons and equipment.
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.
Calculations of the S-400 "Triumph" of the Air Defense destroyed a conditional air intruder
In the Khabarovsk Territory, servicemen of the Air Force and Air Defense Association of the Eastern Military District conducted an air defense training on the new S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMS), the press service of the Air Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
"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.
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.
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 frigate Admiral Essen conducted exercises in the Black Sea to protect ships in the Crimea
The frigate (patrol ship) "Admiral Essen" conducted exercises in the Black Sea to cover the base point of ships in the Crimea from a strike by a group of aircraft of a conditional enemy, the press service of the Black Sea Fleet reports.
A Russian physicist spoke about a weapon capable of defeating the Turkish Bayraktar drone
Deputy Director of the Moscow Radio Engineering Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Igor Esakov said "Газете.ги "what weapons are capable of defeating the Turkish Bayraktar combat unmanned drones. According to him, a microwave cannon can effectively neutralize the electronics of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Belarus strengthens air defense along its borders
The composition of the air defense forces on duty in Belarus has been strengthened in response to the situation that is developing around the air borders of the countries.This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus.
