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Latvia to acquire HIMARS and ATACMS missile systems
On October 24, 2023, the US Department of Defense Agency for Military Cooperation (Defense Security Cooperation Agency - DSCA) sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale to Latvia through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) at the request of the Latvian government of HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) land-based missile systems manufactured by Lockheed Corporation Martin.
"It's actually a combat robot." What is good about the latest self-propelled howitzer "Coalition-SV"
The promising Russian self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) "Coalition-SV" has successfully passed state tests, which makes it possible to start its serial production. TASS has collected information about a unique weapon.
The "Nuclear Triad of deterrence": what is known about the Yars and Sineva missiles
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a training launch at the Kura test site
On the evening of October 25, Russian troops launched a training launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch took place from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region at the Kura test site in Kamchatka. Details are in the material of Izvestia.
The Islamic Republic is asking for weapons
Military-technical cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has resumed and will increase over time
Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Iran are expected to begin in three months, Shahriyar Heydari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, told the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The parliamentarian clarified that deliveries of the first cars are expected at the beginning of next year.
Toy troops of the eastern outpost of NATO
The military power of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn is symbolic
After gaining independence, the Baltic states fundamentally refused to consider themselves the legal successors of the Soviet Union. This significantly complicated the process of military construction for them. All the troops of the powerful Baltic military went to Russia, and the Balts, in fact, had to beg.
"Keeping our nuclear powder dry": four questions about Russia's nuclear exercises
Colonel Khodarenok called the training of the Russian nuclear forces an unambiguous message
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a strategic command and staff training on the combat use of strategic nuclear forces. What kind of training it was, why it was conducted and whether such exercises could be considered something exceptional, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The "Israeli model" of relations with the United States will not bring Ukraine to good
In the United States, they are increasingly talking about the development of relations with Ukraine according to the "Israeli model," writes TAC. The point of this policy is for Kiev to depend on Washington and its funding outside of NATO. But experts warn that the "Israeli model" will be a failure for Ukraine.
Hero of Russia Rustam Saifullin: Russia is preparing surprises for the APU in minefields - TASS Interview
Colonel Rustam Saifullin, the Hero of Russia and the owner of the badge of special distinction — the Gold Star medal, took part in the special operation in Ukraine from the first days. It couldn't have been any other way. Rustam Galievich is a military man with 20 years of experience. He went through Chechnya, Syria, Georgia. In Donbass, the commander of the 40th engineer-sapper regiment of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District was wounded twice. And both times heroically, literally bleeding, he continued to lead the crossing of Russian troops through water barriers to the end.
Russia has worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. What weapons were used for this?
The strategic deterrence forces conducted exercises in which they worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. According to the Kremlin, the exercises were led by Vladimir Putin.
Armenia seeks salvation in French weapons
The Paris-Yerevan arms agreement is also important for Russia
The French will reform the Armenian army and equip it with new weapons that have "proven themselves well in Ukraine." Why does Paris and Yerevan need this, how is what is happening related to the position of the West regarding the events in the South Caucasus and how does all this affect Russia's interests?
The "super-long arm" of the Russian Air Defense destroyed two squadrons of the AFU
How does the new SAM system work, which shot down 24 APU aircraft in five days
The Russian military continues to massively destroy enemy aircraft. In five days, the number of downed cars increased to 24. It is stated that this was made possible thanks to the link between two systems: the S-400 air defense complexes and the A-50 AWACS aircraft. What is the peculiarity of this bundle and why has it appeared only now?
Shoot down from the light: Russian troops used the latest shock UAVs
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are modifying their weapons in order to neutralize the effect of Western equipment supplies to the RFU, experts note
The scale of its in Ukraine is such that up to 15 thousand tons of various cargoes are supplied daily for the needs of Russian units participating in it: ammunition, fuel, water, spare parts.
Ukraine was afraid that it would lose the United States because of Israel
If the conflict in the Middle East drags on, Ukraine will face a catastrophic shortage of weapons, writes El Pais. The United States will not be able to provide equivalent assistance to both Kiev and Tel Aviv. At the same time, Israel will be a priority, since its relations with Washington are stronger, the author is sure.
Germany has transferred MANTIS air defense systems to Slovakia to strengthen border security with Ukraine
Germany has transferred MANTIS air defense systems to Slovakia to strengthen the protection of the border with Ukraine.
Could Russia have stolen a "super-duper" missile from the United States?
Colonel Khodarenok: there are inconsistencies in Trump's words about the theft of the Russian "super-rocket"
Russia allegedly stole the blueprints of a "super-duper" missile from the Americans, Donald Trump said at a rally of supporters in New Hampshire. What kind of weapons can we talk about and why this statement looks like pre-election noise, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"Stole the blueprints." Trump explained where Russia's "super-duper" missiles came from
Trump accused Russia of stealing classified drawings of a "super-duper missile" from the United States
Russia stole American blueprints and built its "super-duper missile," former US President Donald Trump said, probably referring to hypersonic weapons. The candidate for the post of head of state also said that the United States needs its own "Iron Dome" - like Israel. Washington is developing hypersonic weapons, trying to catch up with Moscow in this area. What is known about this is in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
The "secret" superweapon was supposed to scare Russia. But something went wrong
Vladimir Zelensky still begged for ATACMS missiles from his Western sponsors, but this will not help Ukraine, writes Farda. The most that could be squeezed out of the "secret" delivery of the next miracle weapon was perhaps to try to scare Russia with suddenness. However, even this did not work out.
Skerry to you: what answer to the alliance is being prepared on Lake Ladoga
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has studied the possibilities for the use of small missile ships in this water area
The military-technical response to the expansion of NATO is being prepared on Lake Ladoga. It can become a launch site for small rocket ships (MRCS). The Ministry of Defense has carried out comprehensive work to study the possibilities of basing ships and performing combat missions in this water area, sources told Izvestia in the military department. According to the results of studies that have been going on for several months, it is recognized that MRCS can operate effectively in Lake Ladoga. Experts note that this is an adequate measure after the expansion of NATO in the northwest: from here, ships can keep Finland at gunpoint.
From "Shaitan-pipes" to "dad of all bombs": thermobaric ammunition of the Russian army
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have successfully used the latest heavy flamethrower system TOS-2 "Tosochka" in the special operation zone, hitting a cluster of enemy infantry with a thermobaric projectile of increased range. About Russian thermobaric and volumetric detonating ammunition - in the material of TASS.
France to supply Armenia with air defense systems
France will supply weapons to Armenia, including air defense systems, Gleb Mishutin writes in an article for the Vedomosti newspaper. The statement about this was made on October 21 by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu. "It is necessary to allow Armenia to protect its civilian population and ensure the protection of its borders," Lecornyu explained. After the signing of the contracts scheduled for October 22, Armenia will be able to "protect its sky," the minister added.