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Along with the American Javelin third-generation anti-tank complexes, NLAW rocket-propelled grenade launchers may begin to arrive in the Ukrainian army.

Currently, the characteristics and combat capabilities of these weapons are being discussed on social networks in comparison with already known RPGs or ATGMs, as well as their advantages and disadvantages

The Russian Defense Ministry said that the planned large-scale joint exercises with Belarus do not contradict the Vienna Document of 2011 on confidence- and security-building measures.

The French CAESAR howitzer made a record shot and hit the target at a distance of 46 km

The French self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) CAESAR made a record shot. A howitzer on a wheeled chassis hit two targets at a distance of more than 46 kilometers, which is a record for this self-propelled gun. The car used an Excalibur projectile. This is reported by Army Recognition with reference to the company Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

Izvestia: Russia's first Buk-M3 air defense system brigade deployed in the Southern Military District

In the Southern Military District (SE), the first brigade of anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) "Buk-M3", which is part of the 8th Combined Arms Army, has been deployed in the Russian Armed Forces, Izvestia reports, citing sources in the Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of a training battle at a training ground near Voronezh. Engineering and sapper units of the Western Military District worked out the assault of the settlement with the use of their special equipment.

Russia will face a powerful response if it places nuclear missiles near American territory, said US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Two divisions of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft complexes of the Russian Aerospace Forces will be transferred to Belarus as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State. Also, 12 Su-35 fighters and a division of the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon complexes will go to the neighbors, RIA Novosti writes with reference to the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin.

Defense News: Russian S-400 Triumph air defense systems should not be underestimated and overestimated

The capabilities of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems purchased by India from Russia "cannot be underestimated, as well as overestimated," aerospace expert Douglas Barry told the American edition of Defense News.

The US Permanent Mission to the UN has taken the initiative to hold a meeting of the UN Security Council on the latest launches of ballistic missiles by North Korea, media reports with links to diplomats in the world organization.

Russia, Iran and China will hold joint naval exercises. This was reported on Tuesday, January 18, by the press service of the Pacific Fleet.

The Brazilian Army Command plans to analyze the national and international markets as part of a project to purchase 155 mm self-propelled howitzers on a wheeled chassis (VBCOAP 155 mm SR).

Izvestia: Arctic tests of the Kinzhal hypersonic complex have been completed

Arctic tests of the Russian hypersonic complex "Dagger" have ended. Missile testing, which took place in the northern latitudes, was recognized as successful. This is reported by Izvestia with reference to sources in the military department.

The presence of hypersonic Zircon missiles in Russia makes it unnecessary to deploy military infrastructure, in particular, in Latin America, believes the head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov.

As part of the inspection of the reaction forces of the Union State, which will take place in two stages and will end on February 20, 12 Su-35 aircraft, two divisions of S-400 air defense systems and a division of Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile and gun systems will be relocated to the territory of Belarus from Russia, Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said.

According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, defensive equipment will not pose a threat to Russia

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that London will supply Ukraine with light anti-tank defense systems, writes Glavred. According to the official, they are not strategic weapons and do not pose a threat to Russia.

A video of the destruction of the Mi-17 military transport helicopter of the Afghan Air Force in Wardak province has appeared on the Network. The description of the video says that it was filmed in March 2021. The moment of hitting an anti-tank guided missile launched by the militia of field commander Abdul Ghani Alipura is captured.

The Japanese Defense Ministry believes that North Korea on Monday launched short-range solid-fuel ballistic missiles, which it has already tested before.

Transport and logistics giant FedEx (USA) appealed to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the beginning of the year with a request to install anti-missile lasers on the company's transport aircraft.

The first four ships that do not require a crew appeared in the US Navy. January 16, portal thedrive.com He reported that the Office of Strategic Capabilities (SCO) of the US Department of Defense has officially closed the Ghost Fleet Overlord program.

An American giant two-body aircraft designed for aerial launches of reusable hypersonic gliders made its third successful test flight on Sunday, the developer company Stratolaunch Systems said.