Latest news on "Missile and artillery"

Some modern models of anti-tank missiles have a so-called "top attack" mode: they are capable of hitting armored vehicles at the level of its tower, that is, in the most vulnerable place. With the proliferation of active protection complexes in the armies, it became necessary that ATGMs could counteract this countermeasure.

Russia has begun to apply a new strategy with regard to the Iskander-M tactical missile system (OTRK), increasing the production of missiles. Now it can massively apply it in Ukraine, writes the American magazine Military Watch Magazine (MWM).

And in which theaters of military operations they can be useful

Russia plans to increase the number of multipurpose nuclear submarines of the Yasen family from nine to 12 units, according to media reports. In particular, three more nuclear submarines will be laid at Sevmash in Severodvinsk in the near future.

A film about the fateful role of the Soviet tank was released in India

The whole history of mankind in recent centuries would have gone a different way, and the West would have achieved the desired hegemony on the planet long ago – if not for one obstacle. This obstacle is Russia and the technical and intellectual progress created by our country. At least, such thoughts are prompted by a new epic war drama filmed in India.

An increase in the number of new MLRS will allow for more accurate strikes on targets behind enemy lines

The multiple launch rocket systems "Hurricane", which are in service with the Russian army, will gradually be replaced by high-precision "Tornado-S".

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has approved several projects for the purchase of short-range and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as small arms.

Politico: France named conditions for the supply of shells to Ukraine from third countries

The EU was unable to fulfill the promises made to Ukraine on the supply of shells, writes Politico. Against this background, Paris declared its readiness to agree to the purchase of ammunition abroad, but demanded proof of the failure of the European Union.

The unsuccessful counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine blunted the desire of the West to supply weapons

Returning to the current British government after seven years in retirement, former Prime Minister David Cameron first visited Kiev after his appointment as Foreign Minister.

The US is developing military strategies, China prefers soft power

As part of the strategy of an "irregular hybrid war" for world domination with Russia and China, the United States is stepping up efforts to fight in the Arctic.

In his recent speech, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called on the shipyards to promote the rearmament of the fleet with new missiles capable of effectively hitting aircraft carriers and ship groups attached to them.

Colonel Hodarenok: Czech President thickens the situation, calling the Russian Federation a threat to the EU

Czech President Petr Pavel, following the results of the presidential summit of the Visegrad Group countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland), said that NATO perceives Russia as the number one threat in Europe. According to him, now the EU armies are preparing for a high-intensity conflict. The details of the statement of the head of the Czech state were dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Against the background of global changes in the sphere of international and regional security, many experts note a tendency to update the tools currently used to solve problems of protecting the national interests of the state. In their opinion, along with military force, other forms, methods and means are becoming increasingly important.

"Infernal threshing machines" - 57-mm AZP-57 guns are successfully used during a special military operation. These guns have fragmentation shells that effectively hit the enemy's manpower. Armor-piercing ammunition has also been developed.

Russian air defense systems have used an anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) in conjunction with the A-50 "flying radar" to destroy the aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Forces at maximum range. This opinion was expressed by TASS sources close to the military department. The Agency collected information about radar aircraft with long-range radar detection systems (AWACS), long-range air defense systems and the work of the Russian air defense.

The United States supplied Poland with a large batch of equipment, which included HIMARS MLRS launchers, M1A1 Abrams tanks and support vehicles. This was announced by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.

Colonel Khodarenok allowed the transfer of the American Sentinel radar to Ukraine by spring

Ukraine has requested Sentinel radar stations from the United States, the media writes. As Kiev hopes, American radars will help protect defense industry enterprises and cities from missile and air strikes and UAV actions this winter. The details of possible deliveries were dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Until recently, the main advantage of the AFU artillery was its range of action. Using NATO intelligence, it carried out strikes from long distances, remaining, in turn, virtually inaccessible to Russian artillery.

On November 14, US Air Force Secretary of State Frank Kendall announced that the development of a new generation of intercontinental range ballistic missiles (ICBMs) under the LGM-35A Sentinel program is going “with great difficulty,” stressing that this program was one of the most ambitious and complex that has ever been undertaken.

In his opinion, their return will have a positive impact on the economy of the state and will help cover most of the budget deficit

Ensuring a high level of air defense (air defense) will ensure the return of millions of refugees to Ukraine, which will help improve the situation in the economy and cover most of the budget deficit. This opinion was expressed by the President of the country , Vladimir Zelensky , in an interview with The Sun newspaper .

The project of the new American ICBM faced delays

The American program for updating the arsenal of mine intercontinental ballistic missiles seems to have stalled. US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said that the development of the promising LGM-35A Sentinel faced difficulties. And there is a risk of not meeting the agreed deadlines. About the problematic project — in the material of RIA Novosti.