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Israel introduces shock combat laser
"Peresvet" clones: pretty cheap and very angry
The Israelis have made a technological breakthrough by creating a combat laser, called in Hebrew "Magen or", translated as "Light Shield" (SSCH). This innovative weapon is a more powerful version of the "Iron Beam" (YL), which can be attributed to the first generation of Israeli light weapons.
A new Chinese wall of fire
Beijing creates jet systems capable of reaching Taiwan
China is considered the birthplace of gunpowder, as well as the birthplace of firearms, including artillery. But after the Second World War, the country was completely dependent on the import of military equipment of all classes.
S-400 systems conducted training in the Arctic
The S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems of the Northern Fleet conducted training in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, the press service of the fleet reported.
"If a war starts, China will defeat Taiwan. The losses will be huge"
Captain of the 1st rank Vasily Dandykin predicted "great losses" to China in the event of a war with Taiwan
The visit of US Congressman Nancy Pelosi to Taipei provoked an aggravation of relations between China and Taiwan. Beijing lifted planes into the sky, sent ships to the island. The probability of an armed conflict between China and Taiwan is now high. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what a war between China and Taiwan might look like.
The SUBMARINE "Dmitry Donskoy" solves combat training tasks during the next sea launch
The source clarified that the cruiser's departure from the White Sea Naval Base took place on August 1
The heavy nuclear-powered strategic missile cruiser "Dmitry Donskoy" of project 941 (code "Shark"), contrary to some media reports about its withdrawal from the Russian Navy, is currently solving problems during the sea. This was reported to TASS by the head of the All-Russian Fleet Support Movement (DPF) Vladimir Maltsev.
Partially nuclear: the shelling of the VFU damaged the Zaporozhye NPP
The radiation accident was avoided only by a miracle, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation noted
On August 5, the armed formations of Ukraine (VFU) carried out artillery strikes on the territory of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and Energodar three times.
The US is preparing a new package of military assistance for Ukraine worth $ 1 billion
The United States does not intend to stop financing the war in Ukraine and will continue to provide military assistance to Zelensky. According to the American press, the White House is already preparing a new aid package for a very round sum - $ 1 billion.
The Pentagon announced a multiple increase in the Chinese nuclear arsenal
The United States is concerned about the topic of China's military buildup, and most of all America is afraid of the increase in China's nuclear potential. As US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl said at a briefing on Friday, Beijing allegedly intends to increase the number of nuclear warheads at times.
Experts: the Persian Gulf countries may acquire Russian S-400 air defense systems in the future
According to the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov, the tactical and technical characteristics make the S-400 the best air defense system existing in the world at the moment
The states that are among the oil monarchies of the Persian Gulf may become potential buyers of the Russian S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system. This opinion was expressed by TASS military observer Viktor Litovkin and the head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis Alexander Mikhailov.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the destruction of a Ukrainian platoon with HIMARS near Kharkov
A Ukrainian platoon of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) "Alder" and American HIMARS in the Kharkiv region was destroyed, said the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Igor Konashenkov.
"The APU has no equipment for a counteroffensive. But they can try"
Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok explained why Ukraine's "counteroffensive" on Kherson is being disrupted
Ukraine lacks weapons and military equipment for a counteroffensive in 2022, including in the Kherson direction. This was reported by the British newspaper The Financial Times. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok assessed the offensive potential of the Ukrainian army.
Teasing the Dragon: What China has proved with rocket fire off Taiwan
And what weapons did the Celestial Empire threaten the island with during unprecedented exercises
For the first time in the history of the People's Republic of China, numerous rocket launches of heavy multiple launch rocket launchers and medium-range ballistic missiles are being conducted from the territory of coastal provinces in the sea around Taiwan. They are designed to demonstrate the increased strike capabilities of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA).
In the West, they told why Washington is afraid of Russia
What could push the West and Russia to a nuclear war?
The only reason why the United States has not yet decided to supply Kiev with heavier weapons is the fear of escalation, writes The Economist. The authors of the article note that it is the risk of a direct clash between Russia and NATO — which will entail an exchange of nuclear strikes — that makes Washington cautious with military support for Ukraine.
The Russian Armed Forces destroyed an arsenal with 45 thousand tons of NATO ammunition in Ukraine
In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops destroyed an arsenal with 45 thousand tons of ammunition supplied to the Ukrainian army by NATO countries, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
"Caliber": Russian Tomahawk with a speed of Mach 3
"Caliber": Russian Tomahawk with a speed of Mach 3
The Kalibr cruise missile is the workhorse of the Russian troops. Although the special operation in Ukraine in 2022 was not the first case of their use, it demonstrated the importance of this missile family for the Russian armed forces, writes 19 Forty Five.
Remnants of the American AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile have been found in Donbas
The Ukrainian Air Force can use American AGM-88 HARM (High-speed Anti-Radar Missile) anti-radar missiles against Russian air defense systems. The remains of one of these missiles were found on the positions of the Allied forces.
Demonstration of forces: Chinese military exercises around Taiwan start
On them, Beijing will show its readiness to challenge the US fleet in the region
The Chinese three-day full-scale live firing exercises starting on August 4 are designated by official Taipei as "unprecedented". They will pass along the entire perimeter of Taiwan, blocking normal sea and air traffic to the republic.
The 42nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment received the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system
In the Novgorod region, the combat crews of the S-400 "Triumph" of the Western Military District, as part of the divisions, conduct anti-aircraft combat training.These trainings are one of the stages of combat training of the calculations of anti-aircraft missile forces, which includes daily theoretical, practical classes and independent training in the main disciplines: technical, tactical, special and missile and rifle training.
"This is Russian roulette." How to crack the "impregnable fortress" near Donetsk
Allied troops continue to push the AFU near Donetsk. They are advancing towards Avdiivka, which has been well fortified for eight years. The soldiers are helped by artillery — howitzers and anti-aircraft guns. What happens in the positions is in the RIA Novosti report.
Russia has adequately responded to the United States. Her weapon has no equal
The Belgorod nuclear submarine, used for the transfer of Poseidon nuclear unmanned underwater vehicles, was officially accepted into the Russian Navy
Russia has announced the transfer of the Belgorod nuclear submarine to the Navy. This is an important step by Moscow in opposing Washington, writes the People's Daily. It is the United States and its nuclear policy that are pushing Russia to strengthen its military potential for deterrence and counteraction.