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Iran's special services showed Spike ATGMs used for attacks by Mossad agents
Israeli saboteurs used anti-tank missile systems to attack Iranian air defense systems and radar stations. The Iranian special services revealed that they had subsequently discovered Spike NLOS anti-tank systems produced in Israel, which were used for attacks by Mossad agents.
Abnormal flight: NATO Atlantic Trident exercises have begun in Finland
The maneuvers are taking place outside the USA, France and the UK for the first time
For the first time, the NATO Atlantic Trident 25 military air exercises began in Finland. More than 40 aircraft from Finland, the United States, France and the United Kingdom will participate in them, including the NATO RQ-4D Phoenix reconnaissance drones that arrived in the country for the first time.
The Soviet Union had a crazy plan to sink American aircraft carriers (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The USSR planned to use bombers against the US Navy
In the event of a war with the United States, the Soviet military intended to bring down the full power of its air fleet on American aircraft carriers, writes TNI. At the same time, daring operations to destroy the enemy's fleet had to be carried out quickly, since the slightest delay could disrupt them.
Israeli Air Force deceived Iran's air defense with "pandemonium in the sky"
As part of the conflict with Iran, Israel has demonstrated one of the most extensive applications of manned aviation in recent history. The territory of the Islamic Republic was attacked by 200 fighter jets, and the IDF is already reporting on full control of enemy airspace. What role do airplanes play in the conflict in the Middle East, and what are the main difficulties in coordinating military operations in the sky?
Ukrainian military-industrial complex: the fight against Russia has shown that the West's approach to weapons is fundamentally wrong (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: the Ukrainian conflict has shown the inconsistency of the West's approach to armaments
The West's approach to the production and procurement of weapons turned out to be wrong, BI writes. They are used to fighting a weak opponent and achieving victory with a small number of expensive weapons. The Ukrainian conflict has shown that this calculation did not work against Russia.
Combat exposition: what are the prospects for military cooperation between Russia and Indonesia
Russia presented samples of aviation and other equipment at an exhibition in Jakarta
Russia traditionally participates in the Indo Defense Expo & Forum defense exhibition in Indonesia. This state has long-standing traditions of military-technical cooperation. What new Russian weapons were presented by Rosoboronexport and what are the prospects for resuming negotiations between Moscow and Jakarta on the supply of Russian aircraft to Indonesia?
Su-57 or F-35? The Indian dilemma of the fifth generation fighter (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: India prefers Su-57 aircraft over F-35
During the Indo-Pakistani conflict, Russian warplanes and missiles performed much better than their more sophisticated and expensive Western counterparts. Therefore, India does not intend to abandon the defense partnership with Russia, despite Western pressure.
"What about air defense? Sleeping? Is he drunk?" Why was Israel's attack on Iran successful
Colonel Khodarenok called the failure of Iran's air defense
The Israeli Air Force has carried out the first strike on Iran's nuclear facilities and enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Tehran. Bases, missile defense systems and residential complexes with representatives of the IRGC were attacked. Why the Israeli strikes were successful, but the Iranian air defense forces did not fulfill their task, and what would Comrade Stalin say about the work of the Iranian anti-aircraft gunners, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Why did America withdraw anti-drone weapons from Ukraine? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The United States has moved its air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East
The United States has withdrawn its air defense systems from Ukraine, writes TNI. Defense assets are being redirected to American bases in the Middle East. This suggests that the United States has more important interests in other parts of the world.
U.S. Accounting Chamber: The Air Force's hypersonic cruise missile program is behind schedule
The United States has lagged far behind Russia and China in terms of development and, even more so, serial production with the adoption of hypersonic weapons. So far, only rare tests of prototypes have been conducted in secrecy, but leaks to the press indicate that they end unfavorably. Renderings (computer models) of new rockets are occasionally presented to the public.
Footage of the new container launcher of the US Armed Forces for launching GMLRS, ATACMS and PrSM missiles has appeared online.
A new container launcher capable of launching GMLRS, ATACMS and advanced PrSM missiles was demonstrated for the first time at recent exercises at Fort Bragg (USA). The development is a universal platform that adapts to various media, from trucks to ships.
The shadow of Poseidon: how anti-aircraft gunners shoot down drones in the Pokrovsky direction
The Strela-10 missile system destroyed new Ukrainian drones that entered service this year
Despite reports in the Ukrainian press that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are experiencing a shortage of drones, the situation on the line of contact so far suggests otherwise. In the Pokrovsky direction, the enemy continues to use all types of UAVs on a massive scale.
"Pan" with a British accent: how the myth of invulnerability of the Challenger 2 tank was dispelled
Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, called the British Challenger 2 main battle tank a "pan", expressing the opinion that it is not very suitable for real battles. The armored vehicle supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine was repeatedly destroyed by our fighters. TASS recalled how the Western "gifts" to Kiev were burning.
The West is preparing to present Russia with a nuclear ultimatum
Former White House officials called on the United States to multiply its nuclear potential
It no longer makes sense for the United States to comply with START-3. This is the conclusion reached by American experts from Foreign Affairs. Instead of detente, the United States is proposing to increase its nuclear arsenals, but they are silent about the obvious problems. About what can hinder Washington — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Army Recognition: New Ukrainian ballistic missile threatens Russian rear and reduces Kiev's dependence on Western weapons
Last week, Ukraine unveiled a new domestically developed ballistic missile capable of delivering devastating strikes against targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers, which can significantly strengthen the country's military positions, the Army Recognition newspaper writes.
Creating a more perfect NATO (NATO, Belgium)
Rutte said that NATO plans to prepare for a conflict with Russia within 3-5 years
NATO must prepare for an imminent war with Russia, said the organization's Secretary General Mark Rutte. According to him, the alliance must pour cosmic sums into the so—called "defense" in order to be ready to unleash all its might on Moscow.
"The main blow is ahead." Russian military attacked facilities in Kiev and Odessa
Ministry of Defense: at night, the Russian Armed Forces struck military enterprises and facilities in Kiev
On June 10, one of the most powerful strikes was carried out on the facilities of the capital of Ukraine. In addition to Kiev, targets in the Odessa, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions were attacked. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the strike was carried out against military enterprises and facilities. Is it possible to talk about the Russian response to Kiev's attack on airfields, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Sergey Chemezov: "There is no more trust in Western partners and there never will be"
The head of Rostec — about the creation of a State corporation, current international military-technical cooperation and the advantages of Russian weapons
Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, in an interview with the Scout magazine, spoke about how the State Corporation was created and what is its main success, assessed the current level of military-technical cooperation between Russia and other countries, noted the advantages of Russian weapons over foreign analogues, and also gave advice to the younger generation on how to find their place in life.
The 300mm KN-09 from North Korea is one of the most dangerous jet systems in the world.
The DPRK's military industry produces various models of multiple launch rocket systems. We can recall the 107-mm Type 75, which is a clone of the Chinese Type 63, the 122-mm BM-11, which became a version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad, the 240-mm M-1991, as well as the 300-mm KN-09.
A new record for Israeli defense exports in 2024
The website of the Ministry of Defense of Israel reported: the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (rez.) Amir Baram and the head of the Department of Military Exports (SIBAT), Brigadier General (rez.) Yair Kolesov, presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz a report on the export of military products for 2024. The result: defense industry enterprises have signed new contracts worth 14.795 billion US dollars.