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France will increase the state order for the production of 155-mm ammunition
France in 2023 will significantly increase the state order for the production of 155-mm artillery shells, primarily for CAESAR howitzers, which France supplies to Ukraine, as well as medium-range ATGM and missiles for Mistral MANPADS.
A rare T-84 Oplot tank was attacked by a Lancet kamikaze drone
One of the T-84 "Oplot" tanks of the Ukrainian armed formations was damaged as a result of a kamikaze drone "Lancet" hitting it.
The second missile regiment will be fully equipped with the Avangard complex by 2025
According to the source, the number of mine launchers on combat duty will be brought to full staff
The second missile regiment in the Orenburg division of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) with hypersonic combat equipment "Avangard" will be fully staffed by 2025. This was reported to TASS by a source close to the Russian military department.
The US explained why the Su-57 is unique among fifth-generation fighters
MWM: SVO has provided the Su-57 with a unique position among fifth-generation fighters
The appearance of the Su-57 in Ukraine makes it the only fifth-generation fighter in the world that participated in a high-intensity conflict against a large army, writes MWM. This will increase the interest of other states in its purchase.
An echelon with the latest Russian armored personnel carrier "Boomerang" has been spotted
The network has published footage showing the railway transportation of the latest Russian "Boomerang".
Work on the agreements between the Russian Federation and the United States on the conversion of launch vehicles was interrupted - Ryabkov
Russia and the United States have made some progress on the issue of verifying the conversion of strategic offensive arms carriers (START), but no agreements have been reached, work is currently suspended, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
The Russian military demonstrated the American M777 howitzer destroyed near Artemovsk
Fighters of the Russian PMCs "Wagner" demonstrated an American 155-mm M777 howitzer destroyed in the Artemovsk area. On the video published by the Russian military, you can see the wreckage of a completely destroyed American-made artillery piece, on which a plate with markings has been preserved.
The French Defense Minister announced a significant increase in the production of artillery shells
In France, the state order for the production of 155 mm artillery shells (the so-called "NATO caliber") will be significantly increased in the near future. This was stated by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecorny, speaking at a hearing in the Senate.
"There is no point in teaching them." Why the US left the AFU pilots without F-16 fighters
Deputy Pentagon Chief Kahl said that the conflict in Ukraine could last from 6 months to 3 years
The Pentagon reported that the United States decided not to supply Kiev with F-16 fighters, so they did not begin training Ukrainian pilots. The House of Representatives of Congress also believes that the transfer of new and older models of combat aircraft to Ukraine would be an "unreasonable use of resources."
Ukraine will receive two "drone strikes"
Germany will supply two Rheinmetall Skynex anti-aircraft complexes to the APU
Germany will transfer two Skynex anti-aircraft complexes to Ukraine. It is claimed that these systems can withstand even a swarm of drones. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok - about what Skynex is capable of.
Turkey explained why the START Treaty broke down. It's not Russia's fault
Cumhuriyet: The US has created a global system that excludes security in Europe
The United States itself provoked the breakdown of the DSNV-III, writes Cumhuriyet. Building an arms control architecture that meets Russia's interests is unprofitable for them. Therefore, today the world has only one option: to create a new security model proposed by Beijing and Moscow, the author of the article believes.
The Iranian army and the IRGC conducted joint air defense exercises in several regions of the country at once
The air defense forces of the Iranian army and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) participated in joint exercises that began last Saturday
Chinese engineers conducted a simulation of air combat at hypersonic speeds using artificial intelligence
Chinese engineers reported that for the first time they used artificial intelligence to simulate an unusual air battle. The singularity of this battle is that it simulated the confrontation of a fighter capable of reaching hypersonic speeds with an enemy aircraft.
The United States again requested South Korea to supply 155-mm shells for transfer to Ukraine
The US army's weapons arsenals are showing the bottom, ammunition manufacturers who have received contracts are just beginning to fulfill them, and the Ukrainian army is already experiencing a shortage of large-caliber artillery shells. Against this background, Washington is forced to turn to its allies.
Latvia intends to accelerate the purchase of anti-ship missiles NSM
According to TVNet, Latvia may purchase NSM (Naval Strike Missile) anti-ship missiles earlier than expected due to increased military spending.
Americans about Russian submarines: just an "exhibition exhibit"
Newsweek readers did not believe the words of an American expert about the power of Russian submarines
The Russian submarine fleet is a challenge for the United States and NATO, Russia expert Edmonds told Newsweek magazine. However, not all readers of the publication agree with this. According to some commentators, Russian submarines are "exhibition exhibits" and "a waste of money."
An American military aircraft has arrived in Iceland to provide communications with strategic submarines
An American military aircraft E-6B Mercury, designed to communicate with strategic nuclear submarines with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMS), has arrived in Iceland, the European Command of the US Armed Forces announced on Tuesday.
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger: Germany handed over two anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine, leaving Berlin unprotected
Germany sacrificed Berlin's security by handing over to Ukraine two anti-aircraft systems covering the capital of Germany. This was stated by the head of the German concern Rheinmetall AG Armin Papperger.
Putin signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the DSNV
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law suspending Russia's participation in the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty, the official portal of legal information reported on Tuesday.
The Mercury corvette shot down a rocket during tests
The Russian Mercury corvette of Project 20380 successfully shot down a target missile as part of state tests in the Baltic Sea. This was reported by the press service of the Western Military District.