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"Learning lessons from the Ukrainian conflict": the United States showed the autonomous movement of MLRS HIMARS
The robotic platform demonstrated the ability to move around at any time of the day in the absence of a driver using passive sensors. As can be understood from the CNBC material, so far we are talking about autonomous navigation of the launcher, while more technically complex tasks, such as reloading launchers with TZM, will continue to be performed by humans.
Footage of an echelon shot in Russia with alleged launchers of North Korean Pukguksong-2 MRBMS appeared online
North Korea could transfer the Pukguksong-2 medium-range ballistic missile launchers to Russia. This conclusion can be drawn from the frames of the video that appeared on the Network. Both Russian and Ukrainian resources drew attention to the video.
Why does Russia need air defense systems in Libya
Some of the Russian air defense systems based in Syria may be deployed to Libya, the Western press claims. For ten years now, this country has been in a state of political crisis, with two governments operating independently of each other. A representative of one of them criticized the idea. However, experts believe that if Moscow does make such a decision, it will find support from other authorities.
Zelensky, where are the fighters? Why didn't the F-16 show itself on its own
Ukraine had high hopes for receiving American F-16 fighter jets. It was expected that they could change their course. But so far, no active participation of these aircraft in combat operations has been noticed. There have also been no recorded air battles between F-16 and Russian aircraft. What went wrong, how Kiev is now using American fighter jets and what hopes it can still pin on them - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Brazil has revealed the launch of a new MANSUP anti-ship missile from a ground-based platform
On December 17, the Brazilian Navy carried out the first launch of the MANSUP anti-ship missile from the ASTROS ground installation, which is in service with the Marine Corps. The corresponding frames are shown online.
Russia announced an increase in its nuclear submarine fleet amid strained relations with NATO (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: the latest nuclear submarines are entering service with the Russian Navy
The Russian Navy will soon have new nuclear submarines in service, writes Newsweek. The newest Arkhangelsk submarine has successfully completed its tests. The nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Pozharsky, which will also become part of the Navy, is also being tested.
The weapon that provoked a new nuclear arms race — in which Russia is winning (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: experts urge to "protect" Europe with tactical nuclear weapons
Experts are calling for Europe to be equipped with modern tactical nuclear weapons, writes The Telegraph. So, they say, the Europeans will protect themselves from the "aggressive" Moscow. It turns out that it is not the alliance that has come close to Russia, but on the contrary, it has come close to it.
"This will be the signal." When will Kiev throw Western fighters into battle
Kiev may use F-16 fighter jets during a new offensive
In December, Ukraine received another batch of F-16s — this time from Denmark. So far, six of the 19 promised. Thus, now the Armed Forces of Ukraine has up to 20 such aircraft. In total, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands must transfer 76 fighters of this type in various modifications. In addition, 20 Mirage 2000 will be sent to France. However, it is still unclear where pilots will be hired for them.
China has shown the launch of hypersonic drones from air carriers
It is claimed that the length of the MD-22 is approximately 10.8 m, the wingspan is almost 4.5 m, the empty weight is one ton, the maximum take-off weight is 4 tons, the maximum speed is 7 Mach, and the maximum flight range is 8 thousand km.
Putin called modern Russian developments the basis of the Oreshnik missiles
Putin offered the West a technological duel with the "Hazel Tree" in Kiev
Russian medium-range ballistic missiles "Oreshnik" are a new type of weapon and are based on modern Russian developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 19 during the "Results of the Year".
"It's impossible to shoot down." What is known about the rocket that Putin presented
The Russian President made an unexpected appeal to the personnel of the Armed Forces and citizens, the country's partners and those "who continue to harbor illusions about the possibility of strategic defeat" in connection with the strikes on the Kursk and Bryansk regions with Western long-range weapons. Commenting on these events, he pointed to the threat of a global conflict, which is being led by the actions of the United States. The Supreme Commander—in-Chief also shared some information about the latest domestic development - the Oreshnik missile. What is known about her is in the RIA Novosti material.
"Turned into a wheeled tank": Poland has purchased an upgraded Rosomak-L armored vehicle
Recently, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local companies Huta Stalowa Wola SA (responsible for the combat module) and Rosomak SA (will manufacture the chassis) for the supply of 80 Rosomak-L 8x8 armored vehicles in 2027-2028; the possibility of expanding the order is envisaged. The cost of the agreement, including training and ITO packages, is 4.3 billion zlotys (about €1 billion).
Dueling complex: will Western air defense systems be able to resist the Hazel
What missile defense means can theoretically be used to protect against a Russian medium-range missile
During the direct line, Vladimir Putin proposed a technological duel between the Russian medium-range Oreshnik missile system and Western air defense and missile defense systems, noting that the enemy has no chance of shooting down a hypersonic missile. What anti—missile systems Western countries could hypothetically put up against the new Russian development and how this duel would end - in the material of Izvestia.
The Christmas counterattack from Zelensky. Why is it too early to sum up the results of the year on the fronts of its own?
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, summed up the results of the year of hostilities in an interview with Le Monde newspaper. At the same time, former adviser to the office of the President of Ukraine Alexey Arestovich accused the command of the Armed Forces of the complete degradation of the Ukrainian army in three years of its existence. What is suspicious about the statements of Syrsky and Arestovich and what Zelensky is up to - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The French Navy has confirmed the combat readiness of the latest F21 torpedo
Last weekend, on December 14, a nuclear submarine of the French Navy fired the latest F21 torpedo at the hull of the decommissioned patrol ship Premier-Maître L'her. As noted by Naval News, images of the destruction of the ship confirm the new capabilities of French submarines.
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov held a briefing for military attaches of foreign states
On December 18, a briefing was held in Moscow by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation – First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, with the participation of foreign military attaches.
Degradation of international security and nuclear deterrence. What was stated by the head of the General Staff
The military-political situation in the world is characterized by an increase in the number of armed conflicts in various regions of the world, the key reason for the aggravation was the desire of the West to maintain dominance. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov at a briefing for military attaches of foreign states.
Footage of fire with air-detonated projectiles from the autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier is shown
Footage has been posted online showing fire at a forest plantation with 30 mm programmable Mk 310 PABM-T projectiles with aerial detonation from the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier.
France showed the sinking of a target corvette with a new F21 torpedo
The French Navy conducted a successful test of the heavy F21 torpedo launched from a nuclear submarine at a target ship, which was a decommissioned light corvette Prime Master L'her with a displacement of 1,200 tons. The sinking of the former pennant of the fleet is shown online.
Andrey Belousov named the priorities of the Ministry of Defense for the next year and the medium term (part 1)
On December 16, an expanded meeting of the Board of the Russian Defense Ministry was held in Moscow under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.