Structure and personnel news
"The paratroopers don't need a parachute anymore. This is now an extra item"
The ex-commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel-General Georgy Shpak, spoke about the reform of the Airborne Troops
In Russia today marks the Day of Airborne Troops (airborne). Now they are in the stage of reform. "Newspaper.Ru" together with experts, I figured out what the airborne forces would look like in the future.
Airborne troops of Russia: a view from the outside
The airborne troops of Russia cause pride among our citizens and envy among our "partners". The proposed article was published in early February 2022, before the start of a special military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, it was written under the impression of the actions of the CSTO peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan and accurately conveys the state and capabilities of the Russian Airborne Forces.
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.
Guys of steel. How the fighters of the legendary "Alpha" are trained
Most of the exploits are classified, and the names are unknown. Department "A" of the FSB Special Purpose Center celebrates its 48th birthday on Friday. Alexey Filatov, a veteran of the unit, lieutenant colonel of the Federal Security Service, president of the Union "Officers of the Alpha Group", told RIA Novosti in an interview about how the Russian "Alpha" differs from the Soviet one, how to get there and what a modern commando should be like.
In Sweden, about half of military pilots threaten to resign due to unsatisfactory conditions of service
The Swedish army faced serious problems. Already in the near future, the troops of this Scandinavian country may lose about half of the military pilots.
The largest championship of working professions in the history of Rostec has started in Moscow
The championship of workers and engineering professions "Time of the first" has started in the capital. For the first time, the competitions united both active masters of their craft and the younger generation on one site, becoming the largest in the history of Rostec corporate championships. More than 700 employees of the State Corporation and more than 1,000 schoolchildren of the capital take part in the event.
Employees of three American Boeing factories producing military aircraft have announced a strike
Representatives of the labor collectives of three factories of the American company Boeing announced that a large-scale strike will begin on August 1. We are talking about factories located in the states of Illinois and Missouri. The information is noteworthy due to the fact that these enterprises are actively producing military products – aircraft and drones of various modifications for both the US Air Force and "partner countries".
The Israel Defense Forces: Transformation and its operational consequences. Part II
We continue to publish an article by Avi Yager, a researcher at the International Institute for Combating Terrorism of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC, Herzliya, Israel) on the reform of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In , the first part focused on the reasons for the reforms. Now we will go further…
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.
Peaceful men in Ukraine were trapped
Peaceful men in Ukraine were trapped
Foreign Policy criticizes the mobilization in Ukraine — especially the ban on the departure of men. The author believes that Ukrainian men who have stopped being released from the country are "trapped", and this is a violation of their rights, which human rights organizations need to pay attention to.
"We are preparing a strategic offensive": Ukrainian general explained the mobilization of retired "Afghans"
Ukrainian General Malomuzh explained the mobilization of pensioners by preparing a counteroffensive
The ex-head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Army General Mykola Malomuzh, said that Kiev decided to announce the mobilization of military pensioners to form "powerful reserves" for the offensive. It is planned to call several tens of thousands of "storekeepers".
The US Army has reduced the expected number due to a record shortage of recruits
The Pentagon said that in 2022, the army will lack 10,000 soldiers. The prospects for 2023 for the American armed forces are even sadder.
"In three months, the Americans will train Ukrainians not pilots, but suicide bombers"
Air Force General Popov told why training AFU pilots to fly on the F-16 does not make sense
The US Congress is ready to allocate $ 100 million to retrain Ukrainian military pilots. The subsequent delivery of F-16 and F-15 combat aircraft to Kiev is also being considered. "Newspaper.Ru" together with military experts, I figured out how realistic and effective this training is.
The law on the military innovative technopolis "Era" was signed by the President
The President of the Russian Federation signed the law of 14.07.2022 No. 253-FZ "About the Military Innovative Technopolis Era; the document was published on the official portal of legal information on Thursday and will enter into force 90 days later.
"Letters of reprimand and censure": the US Navy has imposed penalties against more than 20 sailors for a fire on the ship Bonhomme Richard
In the United States, the story continues with the clarification of the circumstances of the fire on the large landing ship USS Bonhomme Richard, which occurred in 2020, the search and punishment of those responsible (or designated as such) in the incident. So, the US Navy recently announced the punishment of more than 20 navy personnel for involvement in the fire or its severe consequences.
Russian space will have to change a lot
Dmitry Rogozin spent a little more than four years as the head of Roscosmos. Looking back now, it is clear that he managed to do a lot. In 2018, when he came to the position of head of the state corporation, the situation in the industry was not the best.
Why are personnel changes made in the government
As a result of a serious personnel reshuffle, the curator of the "defense industry" in the rank of Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov moved to the post of head of Roscosmos, and his place was taken by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. The new deputy head of government made a policy statement – it was decided to move from an absolutely market-based industrial policy to a policy of protecting technological sovereignty. How will this happen?
In the ranks, but without shoulder straps
Civilian participants of the special operation will receive the status of combat veterans
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted in the third and final reading a law on granting the status of "Combat Veteran" to civilians participating in Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. The initiator of the preparation and submission of the law for consideration in mid-June was the United Russia party.
Biden considers the CIA the best intelligence service in the world
Three quarters of a century of struggle with Russia
75 years ago, the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States was formed, the "knights" of which left many bloody traces in the history of different peoples of the planet.
Ramzan Kadyrov forms a new regiment
National units are a long tradition of the Russian Army
With regard to the special military operation in Ukraine, the President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov demonstrates a clear patriotic position. And personally oversees the activities of the national Chechen units of the Rosgvardiya operating in Ukraine.
