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The Slovak Ministry of Defense has approved several projects for the purchase of short-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as small arms.

The US is developing military strategies, China prefers soft power

As part of the strategy of an "irregular hybrid war" for world domination with Russia and China, the United States is stepping up efforts to fight in the Arctic.

Russian air defense systems have used an anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) in conjunction with the A-50 "flying radar" to destroy the aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Forces at maximum range. This opinion was expressed by TASS sources close to the military department. The Agency collected information about radar aircraft with long-range radar detection systems (AWACS), long-range air defense systems and the work of the Russian air defense.

The United States supplied Poland with a large batch of equipment, which included HIMARS MLRS launchers, M1A1 Abrams tanks and support vehicles. This was announced by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.

Colonel Khodarenok allowed the transfer of the American Sentinel radar to Ukraine by spring

Ukraine has requested Sentinel radar stations from the United States, the media writes. As Kiev hopes, American radars will help protect defense industry enterprises and cities from missile and air strikes and UAV actions this winter. The details of possible deliveries were dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

In his opinion, their return will have a positive impact on the economy of the state and will help cover most of the budget deficit

Ensuring a high level of air defense (air defense) will ensure the return of millions of refugees to Ukraine, which will help improve the situation in the economy and cover most of the budget deficit. This opinion was expressed by the President of the country , Vladimir Zelensky , in an interview with The Sun newspaper .

Colonel Khodarenok: Ukraine may enter into a dialogue with the Russian Federation in the spring of 2024

Kiev is experiencing a boom in visits by foreign officials against the backdrop of a difficult situation at the front for the AFU. Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin also arrived in the capital of Ukraine, promising a new aid package, which is barely enough for a company of tanks and one plane. What is happening with the US military support, what Ukraine should expect from the winter and why Zelensky refuses to negotiate with Russia, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Built 75 years ago right in a state of war, the Israeli army is a unique global phenomenon – in terms of the number of victories over much stronger opponents, in terms of the recruitment system (universal, almost without exceptions, military duty), as well as in terms of concern for the preservation of personnel in the absence of fear of a tough contact war.

Some military aspects of the confrontation between Israel and Hamas

After the attack by Hamas militants on the settlements of the Jewish state and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) military bases, massive rocket attacks on Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, as an immediate response, the Israeli military began airstrikes on settlements located in the Gaza Strip.

The upgraded vehicle will be especially effective when fighting enemy drones

Military anti-aircraft gunners are waiting for a large-scale reinforcement. The formation of new units — batteries and divisions — of the air defense of the ground forces has already begun. Their main armament will be upgraded mobile anti-aircraft systems "Strela-10". Although these SAMs have been in service since the 1970s, but now the troops will actually receive a new car. The upgraded Strela will receive new missiles and a sighting system. Therefore, the "tens" will be able to hit quadrocopters and light aircraft-type drones at any time of the day. Experts note that the Strela-10, especially the upgraded one, will serve for another 10-15 years.

Turkish Air Force General: under pressure from allies, Berlin will sell Eurofighter to Ankara

Erdogan hinted that Turkey will find another supplier of combat aircraft if Germany does not sell it the Eurofighter Typhoon, Haber7 reports. Readers of the portal called on the president to buy Russian Su-57. "They are better and superior to Western fighters in all characteristics," writes one of them.

Iran has unveiled the new Mehran surface-to-air missile system. This SAM is capable of carrying four missiles. Its claimed range is 320 km.

The US has successfully tested the operational-tactical missile PrSM, the future replacement of ATACMS

Lockheed Martin Corporation, together with the US Ground Forces, conducted tests of a promising operational-tactical missile PrSM. The military observer of Gazeta dealt with the tactical and technical characteristics of the new product.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Interest in the new Russian military equipment abroad has increased many times against the background of its

Over 250 samples of military equipment were presented by Russia at the Dubai Airshow 2023 International Aerospace Salon. This is the largest exposition of our military-industrial complex on a foreign site since the beginning of its development.

Today, on November 17, the international aviation and space exhibition Dubai Airshow 2023 ends its work. Russia has been participating in it since 1993. This time, Russian defense manufacturers showed more than 250 samples of products in a single pavilion with an area of over 750 square meters, at an open exposition and in the skies of Dubai — during demonstration flights. Many products have successfully passed the special operation test, which causes additional interest in them. TASS summed up the results of Russia's participation in the air show.

The Indian government has approved the development of a new anti-aircraft system of the LR-SAM type, that is, a long range. Its creation will be carried out within the framework of the Kusha project. The new SAM should be able to cope with such threats as stealth fighters, conventional aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and high-precision ammunition.

Vitaly Repin, adviser to the Deputy General director of the Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region, clarified that the corresponding software allows you to distinguish a drone from a bird

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types and birds at Russian airports will be detected, identified and, if necessary, neutralized using artificial intelligence technologies.

Sohu: The USA sent 60 old repaired SAMs to Ukraine

The United States supplies Ukraine with beushnoe weapons to get more profit, writes the user Sohu. Another proof was the sending of 60 anti-aircraft missile systems to Kiev, which were repeatedly resold and repaired. Zelensky is furious, but there is nothing he can do, the author notes.

The United States is creating hybrid anti-aircraft missile systems in the interests of Ukraine

The fighting in Ukraine confirmed what was already known: America's military-industrial base was thoroughly atrophied after the collapse of the USSR. Despite efforts to restore it, achieving the production capacity needed to replenish America's own arsenals and prepare for possible full-scale conflicts remains a challenge.

The Dubai Airshow International Aerospace Salon, which takes place this year from November 13 to 19, is among the five most significant profile events. This is the largest thematic exhibition in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East, and it is noteworthy for this alone, since the Middle East market is extremely important for the Russian military and civil aviation industry.