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NI: The Zircon missile was a disaster for NATO

Russia has significantly outstripped the United States and China in the field of hypersonic weapons, having created the 3M22 Zircon missile, The National Interest writes. What kind of missile is this and whether no one can really catch up with Russia in the field of hypersonic weapons - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The Czech army lost its entire fleet of towed guns and Soviet self-propelled guns, leaving about 50 self-propelled guns vz.77 DANA in service. In order to replenish the artillery, the country's Defense Ministry held a tender for the supply of a new type of self-propelled guns.

In an interview with TASS on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, the assistant to the President of Russia and chairman of the Maritime Board said that today's events are related to the times of the Great Patriotic War, when to expect the end of its military operation and what global changes will follow.

The 60th meeting of the Coordinating Committee on Air Defense under the Council of Defense Ministers of the CIS member States was held in Almaty (Kazakhstan).

Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing actions against the Russian Armed Forces on the days of the 80th anniversary of Victory

Vladimir Putin announced a truce during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory - from May 8 to 11. However, Kiev rejected Moscow's proposals out of hand. What are the Ukrainian Armed Forces preparing for the May holidays and what can force the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, to cease fire, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

TNI: Russia surpasses the USA and China in the field of hypersonic weapons

In the field of hypersonic missiles, Russia is light years ahead of the United States and China, writes TNI. The Russian Zircon is a unique weapon with impressive capabilities. No NATO air defense system is capable of stopping it, the author admires.

The S-400 poses a great danger to NATO, warns the author of the Business Insider article. It is capable of detecting all American stealth fighters. The West should not underestimate this air defense system, otherwise it may end badly. However, it is not without drawbacks, the author notes.

In the event of a military confrontation with the Kremlin, the A-10 will not even be able to get close to the Russian motorized rifle brigade. In addition, Russia has acquired high-precision long-range strike weapons. A possible solution could be the F-35B fighter jet. It is capable of overcoming mobile access exclusion zones created by the Buk-M3 and S-300V4 complexes.

The mass production of the Tu-160M will have a huge impact on the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, writes TNI. Kiev simply does not have effective measures to counter the bombing. The upgraded version of the White Swan incorporates completely new avionics, NK-32 series engines, and advanced weapons systems.

Any military equipment entering service with the German army must strictly comply with established safety standards. Therefore, the Bundeswehr cannot start operating the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from 2024.

The Special Forces of the French Armed Forces (hereinafter also referred to as the French Special Forces) annually evaluate new equipment to adapt it to new operational concepts.

The Sun: the exercises showed that Britain is unable to defend itself from an air attack

Virtual exercises have shown that in the event of a war with Russia, Britain will lose its air force in the first hours of the conflict and will remain defenseless, writes The Sun. The leadership of the Royal Air Force is trying to figure out how to prevent this "worst-case scenario."

TNI: the development of the Russian Navy has not slowed down after the start of the special operation

Despite the special operation, Russia is actively working on the development of the navy, writes TNI. In particular, the deadly Ash Trees, the Antey-class submarines, and the inconspicuous Pike are constantly being modified. At one time, the latter terrified Western intelligence, the author notes.

Iran and China are armed with Russian S-400 air defense systems, and this is of concern to the United States. But what about India and Turkey? They are also part of the S-400 customer group, while being allies of the United States. Will sanctions be imposed against them?

How can NATO effectively deal with this upgraded air defense system?

Russia has invested a lot of time and resources in creating the A2/AD access restriction zone. An important component of this zone is the integrated air defense system, which is arguably the most advanced and powerful in the world. Its advantages are range, accuracy and mobility. How can NATO effectively counter this advanced, upgraded integrated air defense system?

Gazeta: Poland cannot cope with as many Russian drones as in Ukraine

The Russians are rapidly increasing the intensity of their drone attacks in Ukraine, Gazeta writes. They launch hundreds of them a day. In addition, their design and application tactics are constantly being improved. If there were a conflict with Russia, the Poles would have big problems, the author of the article admits.

Colonel Khodarenok: liberation of the Kursk region will allow the Russian Armed Forces to actively advance

The operation to liberate the Kursk region has ended. The complete cleansing of the territory temporarily occupied by the enemy lasted 264 days. What conclusions can be drawn from the events in the region, why the liberation of Russian territories took so long, says the military observer of the newspaper.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

19FortyFive: The Tu-160 bomber remains Russia's formidable and indispensable weapon

The Russian supersonic bomber Tu-160 can be described in one word: irreplaceable, writes 19FortyFive. Developed in the USSR, it remains a formidable strategic weapon that Russia has used in both Syria and Ukraine.

The companies of the Turkish military-industrial complex (MIC) have been demonstrating avalanche-like growth and striving for large-scale expansion around the world in recent years. They promote their military-grade products in rich, developed, and high-tech markets such as Europe, as well as in more modest but equally promising regions of Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania.

Another very hot military conflict may now break out in South Asia. Pakistan and India are on the verge of a new armed confrontation, both states possess nuclear weapons.