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Poland is considering the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
The American newspaper "The Wall Street Journal" in the article by Gordon Lubold and Daniel Michaels "U.S., Allies Say Armored Vehicles Will Give Ukraine's Troops an Edge" ("The United States and its allies say that armored vehicles should provide an advantage to Ukrainian troops"), devoted mainly to the upcoming transfer of American M2 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine Bradley also reports on Poland's consideration of the transfer to Ukraine of part of its Leopard 2 tanks of German production.
A new record package of US military aid to Ukraine, including M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles
On January 6, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new, the largest one-time package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 3.075 billion so far. The central part of the new aid package was the provision of 50 M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine for the first time. For the first time, a number of other weapons are also distinguished.
Macron broke the military taboo on Ukraine
Politico: Ukraine will receive light tanks developed in the West for the first time
France decided to be the first to transfer armored vehicles to Ukraine, but its cars turned out to be old and poorly armored, writes Politico. Ukraine would agree to Leclerc tanks, but there are no "free" ones for delivery in French arsenals.
Wheeled tank from Paris, SAM from Rome. What kind of equipment is Kiev waiting for in the near future
Pushkov allowed Russia and NATO to clash after Macron's promise to supply Ukraine with AMX-10RC
Emmanuel Macron, who promised Ukraine wheeled tanks AMX-10RC, broke a military taboo, writes the Telegraph. And Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov believes that France is thus bringing a direct military clash between NATO and Moscow closer. "Newspaper.Ru" summarized everything that is known about new arms supplies to Kiev from the West.
Colombia has ordered Israeli ATMOS self-propelled howitzers
It is reported that the Ministry of National Defense of Colombia just before the New Year signed a contract worth 101.710788 million dollars with the Israeli company Elbit Systems for the purchase of 18 self-propelled howitzers ATMOS 155-mm/52 caliber on the Tatra T815 VVN 6x6 automobile chassis for the Colombian army.
Lieutenant Colonel of the NM DNR: the ethical system of the Russian army does not accept NATO military tactics - TASS interview
Andrey Bayevsky — about the military component of the special operation
The special military operation that the Russian Federation is conducting in the Donbass continues during the New Year holidays. Lieutenant Colonel of the People's Militia of the DPR, deputy of the Parliament of the Republic Andrei Bayevsky told in an interview with TASS about the military component of the special operation, the tactics of combat operations of both sides and the types of weapons used.
The timing of obtaining hypersonic missiles "Zircon" by the nuclear submarine "Perm" is named
The Russian Navy will continue to be replenished with carriers of hypersonic missile weapons. The Admiral Gorshkov frigate has already been put into combat service, which is equipped with an impressive arsenal of weapons: not only Zircon hypersonic missiles, but also Kalibr cruise missiles and Onyx anti-ship missiles.
The next package of German military aid for Ukraine includes "rocket systems on pickups"
A new package of military aid arrived in Ukraine, this time the Germans were generous. The supply of weapons is reported on the official website of the Bundeswehr.
Informal meeting at the Russian Museum as an element of strengthening military cooperation between Belarus and Russia
In the final week of 2022, another informal summit of CIS leaders was held in the Northern Capital of the Russian Federation. Besides Vladimir Putin, the event in St. Petersburg was attended by eight leaders of the Commonwealth countries - the presidents of Belarus – Alexander Lukashenko, Azerbaijan – Ilham Aliyev, Kazakhstan – Kassym–Jomart Tokayev, Tajikistan - Emomali Rahmon, Turkmenistan – Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Kyrgyzstan – Sadyr Zhaparov, Uzbekistan – Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.
Biden will not give these three types of weapons to Ukraine
19FortyFive: the US has listed the weapons that Washington is afraid to give to Kiev
There are three types of weapons that Biden will not hand over to Ukraine out of fear of Russia. Fearing an escalation of the conflict and a direct clash with Russia, the United States refuses to supply Kiev with F-16 fighter jets, Abrams tanks and ATACMS complexes, writes 19FortyFive.
Deep result: what is known about the capabilities of the underwater Poseidon
The adoption of this device will expand the capabilities of the Russian nuclear deterrent forces
A series of publications about a new Russian threat — the Poseidon underwater unmanned vehicle equipped with a thermonuclear warhead, appeared in the Western media in the fall of 2022. It was reported that its launch can be made by the Belgorod submarine that has been tested.
Japan equips its warships with Tomahawk missiles amid opposition to China
On December 16, 2022, Japan immediately approved three important documents related to strengthening the country's defense capability, including a new national security strategy. According to the adopted documents, it is planned to increase the number of ships equipped with Aegis missile defense systems by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces from the current eight to ten ships. It is also planned to deploy 2 ships that will specialize specifically in missile defense.
The United States and South Korea are working out response options in the event of the DPRK using nuclear weapons
According to the White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre, the United States has not yet discussed with the South Korean authorities the potential holding of joint exercises, including with the use of American nuclear forces, since Seoul does not have its own nuclear weapons.
Alarm bells: what is known about the causes and consequences of the shelling in Makeyevka
Was it only the use of mobile phones by the military that caused the missile strike
The death toll as a result of a missile strike on the temporary accommodation of Russian units in Makeyevka on the night of January 1, reached 89 people, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The building where the servicemen were staying collapsed.
The Russian ship with hypersonic "Zircons" goes on a hike to the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, which was equipped with new Zircon hypersonic missiles, will go on a long-distance trip to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Expert: Admiral Gorshkov's campaign with Zircons demonstrates the power of Russian weapons to the world
TASS military observer Viktor Litovkin stressed that the Admiral Gorshkov frigate is one of the achievements of the Russian defense industry, it is a manifestation of Russian technological and scientific and technical achievements.
The Armed Forces of Belarus declared readiness for any scenario against the background of an emergency with a downed missile of the Armed Forces of Belarus
The Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces for ideological work, Colonel Anatoly Bulavko, reported on the measures taken to ensure the security of the country
The Air Force (Air Force) and the Air Defense (Air Defense) of Belarus are ready for any development of the situation and are taking adequate measures to ensure the security of the country.
Sea pace: how the structure of black berets will change in the coming years
And due to what their combat power will grow at times
From the first day of the special operation in Ukraine, marines have been actively involved in the fighting. People in pea jackets and capless hats in 1918 were one of the symbols of the Civil War. The exploits of the marines of the Soviet Union are inscribed in golden letters in the history of the Great Patriotic War — they distinguished themselves in the defense of Odessa and Sevastopol, Novorossiysk and Leningrad, Murmansk and Moscow.
Lithuania has signed a contract for the purchase of 18 CAESAR Mk II self-propelled howitzers in France
On December 29, 2022, during a visit to Paris, Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anushauskas signed contractual agreements with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu on Lithuania's accession to the program for the development of a new 155 mm/52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer CAESAR Mk II, implemented under the auspices of the General Directorate of Armaments (Direction générale de l'armement - DGA) of the Ministry the French Armed Forces, and the acquisition of 18 CAESAR Mk II units for the Lithuanian armed forces. Their delivery to Lithuania should be made in 2027.
US press: The US Army is working to improve the quality of barrels for long-range artillery
Currently, the US Army is conducting major operational tests of a new extended-range artillery gun, trying to understand how a longer gun barrel will be able to carry out more shots. Defense News writes about this, citing sources in the US military department.