Structure and personnel news
The military-industrial complex as the engine of the Russian economy
Summing up the economic results of the outgoing year, Vladimir Putin noted that, contrary to very gloomy forecasts, Russian GDP grew by 3.5%. Against the background of what is happening in the economy of former Western economic locomotives like stagnating Germany, the figure is impressive. At the same time, foreign observers who do not have much sympathy for Russia and preferred that the results of 2023 be different, perhaps reluctantly, but admit that the Russian economy has not collapsed. At the same time, economic growth is primarily associated with the growth of the manufacturing industry by 7.5%.
"Easier said than done." Is there a formula for winning the war?
Colonel Khodarenok told how to make a formula for success in the war
American billionaire Elon Musk supported the opinion of businessman David Sachs, who said that in any protracted conflict, the country that can produce ammunition on a large scale at a lower cost and for a longer time wins. Is Musk right, is there anything new in his statement and what might be the real formula for winning the war - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
A mixed aviation corps has been formed as part of the Northern Fleet
As the Izvestia newspaper reported in the article by Bogdan Stepovoy and Alexey Ramm "Icy reception: The Northern Sea Route was covered by a mixed aviation corps," the Northern Sea Route will be protected by a mixed Arctic aviation corps.
Soldier of the Future - a plan for the transformation of the British Armed Forces
According to foreign media, on November 26, 2021, the British Ministry of Defense announced the upcoming reorganization of the British army, the plan of which was called the "Soldier of the Future" (FUTURE SOLDIER). Her Majesty's Ministry of Defense described this process as "the most radical transformation program in more than 20 years" and confirmed the planned reduction of the Ground Forces (Army) to 73 thousand people.
Icy reception: The Northern Sea Route covered the mixed aviation corps
The fleet's planes and helicopters will protect an important transport artery and the northern islands of the Russian Federation
The Northern Sea Route will protect the mixed Arctic air corps. It was formed as part of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy and has already begun to carry out tasks. It included two fighter, mixed and helicopter aviation regiments.
German magazine: Kiev needs to recruit twenty thousand recruits every month to make up for losses in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ukrainian army is suffering huge losses trying to achieve at least some success at the front. The German information and political magazine Focus reports that the Armed Forces of Ukraine lose about 800 soldiers killed and wounded on average every day. Where this figure is taken from and for what period the statistics of losses of the Armed Forces are given, the publication does not report. Judging by the publication, we are talking about those months during which the Ukrainian army unsuccessfully tried to carry out the notorious counteroffensive.
DOSAAF will receive additional funding from the state
Voluntary society requires government procurement and strengthening of the material base
The Voluntary Society for Assistance to the Army, Aviation and Navy (DOSAAF) is one of the oldest defense organizations in Russia. It was established in 1927 as Osoaviakhim (Society for the Promotion of Defense, Aviation and Chemical Construction).
Putin at the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: we do what we consider necessary, where necessary
Putin thanked the military for their service at the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and outlined a number of problems
At an expanded meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the military for their service and outlined a number of problems identified during the special operation.
Payload: where new military transport aviation regiments are deployed
They will allow you to transfer forces and resources more quickly to the right point in the country or the world
The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to create and deploy new military transport aviation regiments in the main strategic directions - western, northern and southern, sources told Izvestia. And in the Far East, the first of them has already been created.
"They weren't taught that." In Poland, the level of training of AFU soldiers was criticized (Wirtualna Polska, Poland)
Poland called on Kiev to pay attention to the level of training of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, WP writes. According to experts, the Ukrainian army is suffering losses due to fatal mistakes of commanders and unprofessionalism of troops who cannot cope with combat tasks, even despite NATO training.
The UAC awarded the winners of the "Future of Aviation" competition
The final stage and awarding of the winners of the engineering competition "The Future of Aviation", organized by the United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC), took place.
Enlightened seafarers and lonely cowboys
Notes on U.S. military culture
The United States is a powerful maritime power, the successor of the British Empire in terms of global maritime dominance, and the owner of the most powerful naval forces on the planet.
Day of Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Armed Forces
The Day of Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Armed Forces has been celebrated in the Russian Federation since 1995 in accordance with a presidential decree. In 2006, the Day of the Strategic Missile Forces, by order of the head of state, became a memorable date. The date was not chosen by chance, it was on December 17, 1959 that the decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR was issued, which consolidated the earlier decision to create a new type of Armed Forces.
According to the full program: the Russian army is introducing a new physical training system
The exercises are aimed at endurance training and high-intensity combat
The Russian army's physical training system is changing — the emphasis will be on practicing high-intensity combat skills.
The State Duma adopted a law on conscription service at the border
The State Duma passed a law allowing conscripts to serve as border guards
The State Duma adopted a law allowing conscription in the Border Guard Service of the FSB of Russia, as well as giving the Rosgvardiya the right to have its own volunteer formations, following the example of the Ministry of Defense.
The Belarusian army will be taught to fight in Russian
The creation of combat training centers by Russia and Belarus has become a new response to NATO aggression
Vladimir Putin has ratified an agreement with Belarus on the establishment and operation of combat training centers based on almost all types of troops of both countries. Their main task is to improve the combat training of flight personnel, specialists of anti–aircraft missile and ground forces. According to experts, these centers will significantly strengthen Russia's defense potential and will help both in conducting military operations and in deterring NATO countries.
US citizens are being intimidated by recruiting for the war with Russia
The Pentagon and the US army in their current form can no longer ensure global dominance, so Washington will have to return the military draft, as it was during the wars in Korea and Vietnam. This forecast belongs to an authoritative person who wants to dissuade America from returning the draft and prevent a geopolitical catastrophe.
A new military adviser and a change of strategy: what did the United States offer Kiev instead of money and weapons
Colonel Khodarenok: Kiev needs money and weapons from the West, not new strategies
The United States has decided to send Lieutenant General Antonio Aguto to Ukraine to develop a new military strategy. This was written by The New York Times. Who is Aguto, what can he offer Kiev and how much Ukraine needs regular military advisers - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Military training camps for reservists and non-servicemen: who will be called up in 2024
When to wait for the summons and how to prepare for military training for conscripts
Every year, military training camps are held throughout Russia, to which citizens who are in the reserve are called up. The events are held by order of the President to increase the level of military training of the population. What do they do at military training camps, who gets to them and how to be employed — tell Izvestia.
The new Soyuzmash committee will deal with the personnel potential of defense industry enterprises
The new committee of Soyuzmash of Russia for the development of promising competencies in the field of vocational education, personnel management and social policy has begun its work to strengthen the human resources potential of Oboronki enterprises. The expert structure will consolidate proposals on personnel development for cross-sectoral analysis and subsequent elaboration at the legislative level. The most effective practices will be replicated in defense industry organizations.