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CEO of KTRV Obnosov: Russia is developing mini-rockets for various carriers
The Tactical Missile Armament Corporation is developing mini-missiles for aircraft and ships, which the carrier will be able to take significantly more than standard ones, said the company's CEO Viktor Obnosov.
Putin congratulated Tactical Missile Armament Corporation on its 20th anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, January 24, congratulated the staff and veterans of Tactical Missile Armament Corporation JSC on the 20th anniversary of the corporation's establishment. The telegram with the text of congratulations is published on the Kremlin's website.
Successful acquisition: which captured self-propelled guns were especially appreciated in Vietnam
During the complete defeat of the pro-American South Vietnamese regime in the spring of 1975, a large number of various modern weapons and military equipment became the trophies of the DRV army soldiers.
For example, only 105-mm towed M101 howitzers were captured more than 1,000 pieces, as well as 250 155-mm M114 and a large amount of ammunition for them.
The ex-head of the Department of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation said about the risk of military incidents between Russia and NATO
At the same time, General Ivashov sees no signs of a possible major military conflict in Europe
The danger of military incidents has increased due to the growing tension in relations between Russia and NATO - against the background of the beginning of Russian manners in the Baltic and the plans of the North Atlantic Alliance to send additional ships and aircraft to Eastern Europe, a military expert, retired Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov, told Interfax on Monday.
The THAAD complex intercepted a ballistic missile
The THAAD anti-missile system intercepted a ballistic missile during a Houthi attack in Abu Dhabi. According to Defense News, this is the first known use of the American complex in a combat operation.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2021 received more than 5 thousand new weapons
In 2021, the Armed Forces received more than 5,000 new and upgraded weapons, military and special equipment. Among them are the S-400, S-350 air defense systems, Bastion missile systems, more than 100 aircraft and helicopters. This was announced on Thursday at the Single Day of Acceptance of Military products by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Japan welcomes the extension of the Strategic Partnership Agreement and the Russian-American dialogue on strategic stability - statement
The Japanese side welcomes the extension by Russia and the United States of the Treaty on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (START-3), and also advocates that the parties continue the dialogue on strategic stability, Japan and the United States said in a joint statement.
The United States allowed the Baltic States to supply Ukraine with Javelin and Stinger complexes
The US administration has allowed the Baltic states to supply Ukraine with American-made anti-tank and portable anti-aircraft missile systems.
The Turkish military received a new air defense system
Daily Sabah: the upgraded HISAR O+ anti-aircraft system was handed over to the Turkish military
Turkish air defense units have received an upgraded HISAR O+ short-range anti-aircraft system. The new Turkish-designed air defense system can intercept targets at a range of up to 25 kilometers, Daily Sabah reports.
Serial deliveries of hypersonic missiles "Zircon" will begin in 2022
Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia: serial deliveries of Zircon missiles will begin in 2022
In Russia, the state tests of the hypersonic cruise missile of the sea-based "Zircon" are being completed. Serial deliveries of the rocket will begin in 2022. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia Alexey Krivoruchko, reports TASS.
American flying battery will get a new gun
The AC-130 direct support aircraft will receive a new 105 mm caliber cannon
A group of American engineers has created a new cannon for a flying battery of direct support of the ground forces AC-130. Aircraft of the Air Force (Air Force) The United States will receive a new 105-millimeter howitzer, The Drive reports.
Qatar's Armed Forces can purchase the European SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile system
Qatar's armed forces have received an updated proposal on the possible delivery of the SAMP/T medium-range anti-aircraft missile system manufactured by the Eurosam consortium.
The Lieutenant General appreciated the dispatch of S-400 divisions to Belarus for exercises
Belarus is part of the CIS joint air defense system, the S-400 Triumph is being sent to exercises in order to increase the combat capabilities of the Union State. On Friday, January 21, the former deputy commander-in-chief of the Air Force for the joint air defense system of the CIS countries, Reserve Lieutenant General Aytech Bizhev, told Izvestia.
Su-30SM2 will serve in the Navy
The first samples of Su-30SM2 fighters were transferred to the Russian Navy. On January 20, the TASS news agency reported that, as part of a single day of military acceptance, Rostec State Corporation handed over samples of modernized aircraft to the armed forces.
The US has listed the missile and bomb "arsenal of democracy" for Ukraine
Popular Mechanics: the "arsenal of democracy" for Ukraine from the USA may include ATGM and MLRS
The composition of the "arsenal of democracy", which can be sent by the United States to Ukraine as part of military assistance in the amount of $ 200 million, includes a portable anti-tank missile system (ATGM) AGM-148 Javelin and a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), writes Popular Mechanics.
The French Jaguar has entered service
The French army began to arm itself with new reconnaissance vehicles. January 21, portal opex360.com He reported that the first 20 units of the Jaguar EBRC 6×6 were delivered to the troops.
The Germans set up a leg for a NATO partner
Germany blocked the transfer of German-made artillery from Estonia to Ukraine.
This is reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to German and Estonian officials. According to the article of the American edition, unlike the United States, Great Britain, Poland and other allies, Berlin decided to ban the export of deadly weapons directly to Ukraine.
Estonia buys Israeli Spike-SR anti-tank missile systems
On January 19, 2022, the State Defense Investment Center of the Estonian Ministry of Defense (Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus - RKIK) announced the conclusion of a contract worth more than 40 million euros with the Israeli-German consortium EuroSpike GmbH (a joint venture of the Israeli company Rafael and the German Diehl BGT Defense GmbH & Co. KG and Rheinmetall Defense Electronics) for the purchase of a batch of Spike-SR portable anti-tank missile systems for the Estonian Defense Forces and Kaitseliit.
Roscosmos is developing a project for a cosmodrome train - Rogozin
Roscosmos is working on the possibility of launching light space rockets from railway platforms, the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin said.
In Russia, the production of MLRS is being modernized
Technodinamika Holding is modernizing the production of Grad MLRS
The production of the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) "Grad" is being modernized. The "Special Design Bureau" and the scientific and production association (NPO) "Alloy" named after A.N. Ganichev (part of the holding "Technodinamika") will ensure the release of the system on modern equipment, taking into account new technological processes. This is reported by Rostec State Corporation.
