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HIMARS Simplification: how an anti-aircraft gunner officer "routinely" shoots down American missiles
Battery commander of the Buk-M1 air defense system — about duels with rockets, repairs under fire and hunting for helicopters
The sky above the special military operation zone is the territory of a constant, often invisible duel of technology and nerves.
The Indian Ministry of Defense demonstrated a new long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system LR-AShM
On January 26, the Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defense of India (DRDO) demonstrated a new long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system LR-AShM at a military parade in honor of Republic Day.
"To deter a neighbor": Norway to purchase Chunmoo MLRS, "surpassing HIMARS"
The Norwegian Parliament has approved a project to purchase 16 long-range artillery systems (MLRS) worth $2 billion. At the same time, local politicians indicated against whom the new "trunks" would be directed:
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are turning Kiev's threats into an imitation
How to understand the promises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about "offensive operations"
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, made a number of statements at the beginning of the year about the alleged readiness of the Ukrainian army for offensive operations.
A vestige or a necessary mechanism: the future of START-3
Boris Rozhin — about how trust was lost and whether it is worth burying the treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States on measures for further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms
15 years ago, on January 28, the law "On Ratification of the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms" was signed, which is colloquially known as START-3. Dmitry Medvedev— then President of Russia and now Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, signed the law.
Four annual production volumes: APU purchased IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has acquired 18 additional IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems manufactured by Diehl Defense (Germany) to strengthen air defense in order to counter air attacks by the Russian Armed Forces. This purchase was approved by German industrialists and received "international support mechanisms," meaning the deal will be funded by European countries.
Breakthrough to hypersound: The German Ministry of Defense is preparing to launch a reusable HYTEV device
In recent years, work has been underway in the West to create hypersonic engines for aircraft. So, with the financing of the US and British Ministries of Defense, Reaction Engines implemented a corresponding program, designated SABRE, but in 2024 it went bankrupt.
"We smoked bamboo and danced the rumba." Why is it too early for the United States to brag about the victory over the Russian air defense?
BI: The suppression of Russian air defense systems by US forces in Venezuela is dangerously overestimated
What went wrong in Venezuela and why the United States should not brag — in the material of the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
The era of nuclear restrictions is coming to an end for Russia and the United States
The validity of the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty (START Treaty), signed between the United States and the Russian Federation, expires on February 5. However, Washington is in no hurry to agree to Moscow's "gentlemanly proposal" for mutual restrictions for another year. Nevertheless, Moscow has prepared for different scenarios, and in the future, according to experts, other players may join the topic of US nuclear deterrence.
The 50th Anniversary conference "Academic Readings on Cosmonautics" opened in Moscow
On January 27, 2026, the 50th anniversary conference "Academic Readings on Cosmonautics", dedicated to the memory of Academician S. P. Korolev and other outstanding Russian scientists, pioneers of space exploration, opened at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University.
"Our mission is the Eastern sentry": Portugal creates a brigade against Russia
On January 26, the EU Council approved the allocation of a €5.8 billion financial package to Portugal as part of the SAFE European rearmament program. Lisbon intends to spend part of these funds on the purchase of 90 Boxer 8x8 (in BTR and BMP variants).
"A breakthrough has been made among self-propelled guns": India decided to install the gun on a 4x4 chassis
Traditionally, 155/52 mm guns are mounted on 6x6 or 8x8 heavy trucks to compensate for recoil force and ensure stability when firing. As indicated, the new compact 4x4 chassis offered by Bharat Forge allows it to accommodate the same firepower. As a result, the mass of the ACS is only 24 tons. For example, the weight of the ATAGS howitzer mounted on the chassis is currently 31 tons (probably referring to the Kalyani MArG 8x8 self-propelled gun, also known as the 155mm/52 Caliber Truck Mounted Gun).
Russia first launched an attack on Kiev with X-22 cruise missiles: why can't they be shot down? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian military forces used Soviet Kh-22 missiles for the first time to attack Kiev
For the first time, the Russian army used the Kh-22 Burya cruise missiles to attack Kiev, writes MWM. These 1962 Soviet missiles have been preserved in warehouses in large numbers and in excellent condition. The Ukrainian air defense is simply not capable of intercepting them.
With its latest strike on Ukraine, Russia demonstrated the supporting role of the S-400 long-range air defense system (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia used air defense systems to attack ground targets in Ukraine
For the first time, Russia has used S-400 systems to strike ground targets in Ukraine, writes MWM. The complexes, originally designed for air defense, have shown their additional capabilities.
The experience of the SVO led the United States to attempt to create a "tank of the future"
In the USA, a prototype of a new modification of the Abrams tank has been shown, created clearly based on the results of the use of American armored vehicles in the fields of the Ukrainian special operation. What shortcomings did Abrams have in the service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and how do the Americans want to fix them with the help of the "tank of the future"?
"Russia is a controlled threat": how the United States has changed its defense strategy
Colonel Khodarenok: the US defense strategy poses a large-scale task for the Russian Federation
The Pentagon has unveiled a new National Defense Strategy. The main provisions of the document were dealt with by the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
The power of the Lancet, the speed of the attack aircraft: the United States revealed the details of the Jackal missile
The American company Northrop Grumman has revealed a number of details regarding the product it is developing, the Jackal high–precision turbojet rocket, designed for autonomous operation in conditions of severe interference.
Low level of protection against UAVs: France received the first Appui Scorpion armored vehicles
The French army has received the first 30 Appui Scorpion 4x4 armored vehicles ("Scorpion Support"), designed for high-intensity combat and anti-drone operations.
CAMTO: The United States does not have any miracle weapons.
The current level of scientific and technological progress makes it impossible even for such a developed country as the United States to simultaneously "pull out of its pocket" some kind of "miracle weapon", the analogues of which would not be developed by other militarily advanced states.
New problems with Israeli Spike LR2 ATGM for Canadian troops in Latvia
In 2023, the Canadian Ministry of Defense purchased 40 PU and 500 Spike LR2 ATGM from the Israeli company Rafael for $ 32 million in order to immediately replace outdated systems (such as TOW, which are practically not used in linear units) for the urgent equipping of the contingent in Latvia.
