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GB-6 cluster aviation bomb of the PLA Air Force
The GB-6 cluster aviation bomb (KAB) (the Cloud Arrows-6 R&D cipher) was developed by the designers of the NORINKO Corporation – formerly known as "TL".
Amphibious assault ship with anti-aircraft frigate power: new Qatar Navy pennant Al Fulk
On November 29, the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri handed over to the Qatari Navy the first multi–purpose landing platform (LPD) Al Fulk, a unique pennant combining the functions of surface combat and amphibious ships.
All funds are spent on expensive American fighters: the results of the "modernization" of the Argentine troops
The main purchase of the new administration was the F-16A/B MLU fighter, designed to replace the already decommissioned Mirage III. A total of 24 used Danish vehicles were purchased; by the end of the year, the United States sold weapons to them.
"The range of fire increases twice": the developer listed howitzers of the Armed Forces capable of using Vulcano shells
During the presentation of Vulcano ammunition, the Italian concern Leonardo listed the types of artillery that have already been certified for the use of the new projectile. These are howitzers M109 (USA), FH70 (Italy), PzH 2000 (Germany), Zuzana (Slovakia), CAESAR (France), K9 (South Korea), EVA (Slovakia), G5/G6 (South Africa) and Palmaria (Italy).
Symmetric measures
Belarus has given a detailed comment on the deployment of Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles (MRBMS) in the country. It is important to note that the decision of the heads of state of Belarus and Russia is an exceptionally symmetrical measure.
Who will win: the NATO Javelin ATGM or the Russian Kornet? (The National Interest, USA)
Analyst Weichert: the Russian ATGM Kornet is gaining the upper hand over Javelin
The Russian ATGM "Kornet" is a real killer of tanks, writes TNI. Western military equipment is poorly protected from being hit by a Cornet. So, with the help of this ATGM, as many as 20 Abrams out of 31 transferred to Ukraine were destroyed. Each of his shots causes irreparable damage to the APU.
Make it in 20 minutes: how artillery destroys the enemy in the South Donets direction
The crew of the Msta-S self-propelled gun told how to fight drones, get away from enemy fire and overcome fear
For the South Donets direction, the battles for Ugledar changed a lot: after its liberation, the enemy "sagged" and began to defend less fiercely. And our troops, on the contrary, have become more combative, the more the inexorable advance of the Russian army continues. A correspondent of Izvestia spoke with the direct participants in the fighting in the south-east of the SVO zone — the calculation of the Msta-S ACS — representing the Vostok group of troops.
Frigate Tushil – Russian contribution to the creation of the Indian Naval Shield
India continues to be one of Russia's most important partners in the field of military-technical cooperation (MTC).
The 59th Interdepartmental Military Scientific Conference was held at the Mikhailovsky Artillery Academy
The 59th Interdepartmental Military Scientific Conference "Main directions of development of missile forces and artillery" was held at the Mikhailovsky Military Artillery Academy. The theory and practice of their combat use (based on the experience of the SVO)".
Taking into account his combat experience
Ensuring the needs of the army is an unconditional priority of the Rostec State Corporation
2024 for the military–industrial complex of our country turned out to be, perhaps, one of the most tense due to the situation at the front and the tasks set for the defense industry by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
"Turning a truck into a mobile air defense system in three weeks": France unveils the V3P anti-aircraft system
The French army presented new defense industry products designed to combat drones at the Larzak training ground, in particular, the V3P ultra-short-range mobile air defense system equipped with Mistral 3 anti-aircraft missiles and mounted on a new cargo chassis.
"Several new states will emerge." What fate awaits Syria?
Colonel Khodarenok: several states may arise on the territory of Syria
The fall of Syria, the overthrow of its President Bashar al-Assad and the possible future of the country are now among the most discussed topics. What will happen in the near future with this Middle Eastern state, whether Syria can be divided into several countries and why Assad lost power - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
With the sharpness of the Lancet: what innovations are used in counter-battery warfare
Reconnaissance and strike units will enhance the capabilities of the Russian artillery
New reconnaissance and strike units equipped with Lancet barrage ammunition have been formed in artillery regiments and brigades of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. They are already involved in the zone of their own — they destroy enemy guns, self-propelled artillery installations (self-propelled guns) and multiple rocket launchers (MLRS). Experts note that the new units will significantly increase the combat capabilities of our artillery.
Russia hopes that the United States has heard the signal sent by the Hazel test about its readiness to defend its interests - Lavrov
Russia does not think about the possibility of a nuclear war with the United States, and hopes that the signal of readiness to protect legitimate interests sent by the Hazel test has been heard in Washington, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
"It remains a mysterious weapon": the US press studied footage of the launch of the Russian hypersonic Zircon missile
The other day, a Russian group in the Mediterranean Sea conducted a training shooting, the footage of which was posted by the Ministry of Defense. In particular, they depict the ship launch of the hypersonic missile "Zircon", which is capable of flying 1000 km at a speed of Mach 9.
"It will strike deep into the territory of Russia and China": the Western press talks about the combat power of the new JASSM-XR missile
In September 2024, the American company Lockheed Martin introduced its new product – AGM-158 JASSM-XR (eXtreme Range – "extreme range"), which is the latest modification in the family of long-range missiles JASSM.
The achieved speed is not called: The United States conducted a key test of the MACH-TB hypersonic missile demonstrator
On December 5, 2024, the Pentagon announced the success of the key flight test of the "multifunctional test bed for hypersonic technologies" (MACH-TB), which took place in November.
"To replace the railgun." Where the US Navy will deploy hypersonic weapons
Zumwalt destroyers will become the first naval carriers of hypersonic missiles of the USA
The Pentagon has decided on the first naval carriers of hypersonic weapons — these are the stealth destroyers of the Zumwalt project. The lead ship is already undergoing modernization at the shipyard in Mississippi. It is claimed that hypersound will give these extremely expensive and technically complex pennants unsurpassed combat capabilities for striking over huge distances.
Russia will supply Belarus with Oreshnik missiles with a range of 4,000 kilometers under the agreement on the joint use of nuclear weapons (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia will supply Belarus with Oreshnik missiles and train them in their use
In the second half of 2025, the Russian "Hazel" will be deployed in Belarus, writes MWM. Specialists will be trained in the use of weapons placed on their territory. In the event of a large-scale conflict, the country will gain control over missile control.
Surpass the distance of a thousand kilometers: Japan showed footage of the first tests of a new advanced Type 12 anti-ship missile
The Japanese Defense Ministry has released footage showing the test launch of an improved version of the Type 12 SSM (Upgraded) land-based anti-ship missile, which is currently under development.