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"The answer will come very soon." What will stop the APU drone attacks on Russia?
Colonel Khodarenok: the response to drone attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be swift and devastating
Last night, Russian air defense systems destroyed more than a hundred Ukrainian aircraft-type drones. More than 30 of them were shot down over the territory of the Moscow region. Airports in the capital and other regions were periodically shut down. What does this massive attack mean and what can stop Kiev, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
A new Russian nuclear missile has caused a stir in the West. What is known about her?
MWM: Russian R-37M nuclear missile will be able to shoot down squadrons
American intelligence has announced a new Russian air—to-air missile with a nuclear warhead, which the Russian Aerospace Forces have allegedly begun to adopt. The report of the intelligence directorate of the US Armed Forces says that we may be talking about a new version of the long-range missile R-37M.
The first "success" of the Kiev regime's F-16 (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: F-16s used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are completely inferior to Russian fighters
The F-16 aircraft used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are completely inferior to Russian fighters, infoBRICS writes. In addition, there is little Ukrainian pilots can do to escape from Russian long-range missiles or S-400 air defense systems, especially if they work in tandem with fighter jets.
Alexander Mikheev: Rosoboronexport discusses projects worth $30 billion with 20 countries - TASS interview
The XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 will start in Minsk on May 21. Ahead of the meeting, Alexander Mikheev, head of Rosoboronexport, told TASS in an interview which Russian samples were presented at the exhibition and which products might be of interest to Belarusian partners in the first place, as well as what expectations the special exporting company has with the new Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system.
Modernization of the partially sunken destroyer earlier: the ship of the Iranian Navy will receive new air defense systems
Sahand is the first destroyer of the Iranian Navy, which was built, as officially stated, solely by its own forces. It belongs to a very limited number of ships that have received a second life.
They will be responsible for the front line of defense: India urgently purchased Russian RVV-SD missiles
After the air battles with Pakistan that took place in early May, the Indian command summed up the results and decided to increase the combat potential of its aircraft, following the proven path – through emergency purchases.
Defending the Union State: what surprises Russia at MILEX 2025
On May 21, 2025, the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 began in Minsk. In addition to Russia and Belarus, China, India, Iran and Pakistan are participating in it. About new weapons developments in the Belarusian capital — in the material of TASS.
Su-35S, Su-57M1, KS-172... Russian Aerospace Forces in a new era of air supremacy (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: The Russian Su-57M fighter will be improved
The new Russian Su-57M1 fighter is considered to be an improved version of the Su-57, infoBRICS writes. However, the changes are so significant that it can be considered a combat vehicle of the next, sixth generation.
"An ideal target for anti-aircraft missile systems." What's wrong with the Chinese "aerial aircraft carrier"
Colonel Khodarenok: Chinese "aerial aircraft carrier" can be easily shot down by a missile
The Chinese aviation industry has developed and is preparing for testing a promising Jiutian (High Sky) heavy-class unmanned aerial vehicle, which is a carrier for hundreds of small-class UAVs. Whether the "aerial aircraft carrier" has analogues and what problems it may face in real combat conditions is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Defense show: more than 30 countries took part in the arms exhibition in Minsk
For the first time abroad, Russian manufacturers presented the Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system
The Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system with short-range interception missiles to combat drones were shown for the first time outside of Russia. The premiere of the new equipment took place within the framework of the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025, which opened on May 21 in Minsk. Experts note that most of the weapons have been upgraded taking into account the experience of the special operation in Ukraine.
"Russia's technological breakthrough": the Western press praised the equipment of the MiG-31 interceptor with the KS-172 missile
One of the most advanced developments of the Russian defense industry is the KC-172 air-to-air missile, which differs significantly from its analogues, including American ones, in range. According to the Western press, it is successfully undergoing integration with the MiG-31 combat aircraft.
The Reaper is coming to land: the era of Reaper drones is coming to an end
BI: The era of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone has passed
The era of the American MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and attack drones is coming to an end. These UAVs are vulnerable even to outdated air defense systems, writes Business Insider. Why the reign of the "Reapers" has come to an end, which drones will replace them and what does Russia's special military operation in Ukraine have to do with it - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Exceeds the speed of the MiG-31 interceptor: Britain unveils the Sceptre ultra-long-range artillery shell
The Western defense industry strives to achieve unsurpassed range and precision of artillery fire, considering progress in this direction as one of the main ways to achieve dominance on the battlefield.
Sell the weapon: what will happen to Rheinmetall plants in Ukraine
A German corporation has agreed with the Kiev regime to establish a third joint venture
The Ukrainian state concern Ukroboronprom and the German Rheinmetall Corporation have signed a memorandum on the establishment of another joint venture in the country, the third in a row. Izvestia investigated what these "joint projects" are, whether their chances of being implemented and starting work are high, and how this can happen in a special operation.
Rosoboronexport will participate in the LIMA exhibition in Malaysia for the first time in six years
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the International Exhibition of Aerospace and Naval Equipment LIMA 2025, which will be held from May 20 to 24 in Malaysia.
The Houthis almost shot down the F-35 — and Washington panicked (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Houthis almost shot down the F-35 stealth fighter with a primitive air defense system
The Yemeni Houthis, who cannot boast of having advanced military technology, almost managed to shoot down an F-35 fighter jet with a primitive air defense system, writes TNI. In this regard, the author of the article is interested in: How will America conduct air operations against a more advanced enemy?
New Russian small cruise missile “Banderol" alarmed Ukraine (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: new Russian rocket “Banderol" caused alarm in Ukraine
Ukrainian military intelligence claims that Russia has created a new cruise missile called the S8000 Parcel, writes 19FortyFive. This weapon, according to the GUR, has unique capabilities. Russian sources did not report on the creation of such a missile.
Protect ships from drones: France equips fleet with RapidFire artillery system
In the context of the massive use of UAVs in combat, the French Navy decided to equip ships with a 40-mm RapidFire artillery system, allegedly capable of effectively combating this threat.
"Geranium" as a means of forcing peace. What does the record UAV attack in Kiev mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: the intensity of the strikes on Kiev depends on the negotiating position
Russian forces carried out a record drone attack on the capital of Ukraine and the region. At least 273 Geranium-type drones were involved. Whether Kiev's information about repelling the attack should be trusted and why Russia used the UAVs is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Almaz-Antey promises to create infrastructure for UAV control for 650 million
Almaz-Antey Concern, the only supplier of air navigation equipment for the State Corporation for Air Traffic Management, received a government order for 650 million rubles. to create infrastructure in eight Russian regions to connect them to a unified system for monitoring airspace and controlling drones.