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The undefeated Spanish Armada
The former Empire wisely tames its warlike spirit
Spain has a rich military history, though not very victorious. It is enough to recall the Invincible armada, which was defeated not even by the British fleet (it simply did not exist then), but by a "team of pirates" led by Francis Drake.
Poland buys South Korean weapons in large quantities, and the United States benefits the most from this
The conflict in Ukraine has given Moscow-hating Warsaw an incentive to help Kiev and a reason to justify its military ambitions, writes Huanqiu Shibao. Poland began to buy Western weapons in huge volumes, which made it the most powerful country in Eastern Europe. The United States will probably set it as an example of NATO, the author notes.
Ukrainian Telegram channels publish footage of the first 2K12 "Cube" SAM, which the Czech Republic handed over to the APU
Photos of the first 2K12 "Cube" anti-aircraft missile system (SAM), which the Czech Republic handed over for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), are being distributed in Ukrainian Telegram channels.
A hole in the port: Russia has dealt a blow to the maritime infrastructure of the VFU
The object that the militants used to launch drones was hit
On August 25, the forces of the Russian Navy struck an object of the Ukrainian port infrastructure, which was used in the interests of the VFU, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
The former Deputy Minister of Defense of Greece called the rejection of Russian air defense systems a criminal decision
The decision of the Greek government to decommission reliable and effective Russian air defense systems "Tor-M1" and "Osa-AKM" with their possible further transfer to Ukraine is criminal and adventurous.
The head of the Polish Defense Ministry signed agreements with American companies for the development of the air defense program
The Polish authorities seriously intend, at least judging by the statements, to turn their country into the largest military state among the members of the European Union. Warsaw has repeatedly announced and, as far as possible, is implementing plans to increase the size of the national army and large-scale purchases of various types of weapons. Poland is going to buy a thousand modern modified K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea alone in the coming years.
Difficult hope: will the "Fighting Falcons" be able to help Ukraine
What modifications of F-16 fighters will Kiev receive and how will it dispose of them
Several European countries have announced their decision to supply Ukraine with multi-purpose F-16 Fighting Falcon ("Fighting Falcon") fighters.
The expert allowed the supply of up to 200 F-16 fighters to Ukraine
Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, also stressed that the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive is due, among other things, to the fact that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are now receiving everything necessary for successful combat operations.
Russia has approached the creation of the microPVO system
Experts: Russia's air defense needs a short-range defensive triad
A laser cannon was successfully tested in Russia. It is noted that with the help of the installation, it is possible to hit drones of both aircraft and quadrocopter type. What are the features of such developments, how are similar tasks solved in other countries and how can lasers simplify the protection of residential areas from possible enemy attacks?
The Ukrainian S-200 rocket flew to the Kaluga region. Is it easy to shoot it down by air defense?
Colonel Khodarenok: modern air defense systems simply shoot down S-200 APU missiles
On the night of August 25, over the territory of the Kaluga region, the S-200VM missile system (presumably 5B28) was hit in flight by anti-aircraft missile units of the VKS of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Why Kiev uses modified S-200 missiles to attack Russian targets and how Russian air defense systems shoot down such targets - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Causing "Hail", "Hurricanes" and "Tornadoes"
As a designer, Ganichev created Grad and made the Russian Federation a leader in the production of MLRS
August 25 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Russian school of multiple launch rocket systems, designer Alexander Ganichev.
The US State Department approved a plan to supply $500 million worth of military equipment to Taiwan
The US State Department on Wednesday approved the possible sale of equipment for F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan in the amount of $ 500 million.
Taiwan showed the Hsiung Feng 2E cruise missile for the first time
The Taiwanese command has long hidden from outside eyes the Hsiung Feng 2E cruise missile, which Western observers consider as a local modification of the American Tomahawk. However, against the background of the escalating confrontation with mainland China, it was decided to show her work.
"Can revolutionize the world of artillery": a German company is developing a 155-mm ammunition with a ramjet engine
The German company Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is developing a 155-mm artillery shell with a ramjet engine. If successful, the new ammunition can revolutionize the world of artillery due to a much longer range.
"I was sure that the target in the form of a T-72 tank would be hit": a new Javelin ATGM sight is being tested in the USA
On August 23, 2023, infantrymen from the 3rd Grey Wolf Armored Brigade of the US Army participated in exercises in the Arizona desert, during which a new lightweight LW CLU aiming system installed on the Javelin ATGM was tested.
Lithuania sent Ukraine a shipment of weapons worth more than €40 million
Vilnius is handing over to Kiev NASAMS anti-aircraft missile launchers, charges for Carl Gustaf anti-tank systems, sets of marine radars, 5.56 mm cartridges, equipment for neutralizing unmanned aerial vehicles.
Germany handed over to Ukraine a missile for the Patriot air defense system and 40 RQ-35 Heidrun drones
Berlin also sent Kiev 10 drone sensors and 16 Zetros trucks
Germany last week supplied Ukraine with a missile for the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) and 40 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones. This follows from the updated list of military assistance that the German government has provided to Kiev or plans to provide in the future.
Fire Screws: how the "Alligators" stop the Ukrainian counteroffensive
Ka-52 attack helicopters have become one of the most effective combat vehicles in the course of its
The Ukrainian counteroffensive has been going on for several months. But so far, the VFU has not been able to even get close to the main line of Russian defense.
Sea fright: Russian aviation thwarted Ukrainian sabotage
Su-30SM fighters destroyed several boats and amphibious assault boats at the gas platforms
East of Snake Island on August 22, the aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed a high-speed military boat of the American production Willard Sea Force with a landing group of the VFU.
"In anticipation of military intervention": Nigeria received Chinese self-propelled howitzers
Nigeria, whose authorities claim to dominate the Sahel region, actively buys military equipment on the world market. In particular, Russian Mi-35 helicopters are being supplied (the last known shipment took place at the end of July) and Chinese artillery.