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Drone attacks: the winner in the air defense war between Russia and Ukraine has been determined
Last night's massive attack by Ukrainian drone strikes in several regions of Russia once again drew attention to the issue of the effectiveness of countering the increasingly sophisticated enemy systems used in increasing numbers.
Ukrainian publicists draw maps of where Western long-range weapons reach in the territory of the Russian Federation
Against the background of intensified discussions on the possibility of lifting the US moratorium for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on strikes with Western long-range weapons on the territory of the Russian Federation, Ukrainian public opinion has already begun to disperse another "peremoga".
They will be able to shoot down fighters: the US Air Force will equip the "faithful wingman" CCA drone with AMRAAM missiles
The US Air Force, in cooperation with Raytheon, is integrating the AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missile onto the first CCA "faithful wingman" drone created in the interests of the Pentagon, which is designed to accompany manned combat aircraft.
"Bold predictions." Is it possible to talk about a counteroffensive in the Kursk region?
Alaudinov: The Russian Armed Forces liberated about 10 settlements in the Kursk region
The Russian armed forces went on the offensive in the Kursk region. According to the commander of the Akhmat special forces, Apti Alaudinov, about 10 settlements have been liberated. Ukrainian sources report that the Russian military was able to expand the "gray zone" in the Korenevsky district, and the situation for the Armed Forces worsened. What is happening in the region and whether it can be called a counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Patriot or Su‑57: how Ukraine lost its first F‑16
Despite the loss of the F-16 fighter of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU Air Force), which was recently received from its Western allies, Kiev's partners do not plan to change the training program for Ukrainian pilots. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper, citing sources. The circumstances of the crash are still unknown. TASS — about the incident and its possible causes.
"We do not have frigates with functioning weapons": the Norwegian Navy sent a boat to "intercept" a naval group of the Russian Navy
Currently, the Russian Navy is conducting exercises "Ocean" with the involvement of over 400 ships, submarines and other watercraft. As part of these maneuvers, one of the naval groups operates near Norway.
Money is running out for Ukraine. But in the USA they found a "way out" (The American Conservative, USA)
TAC: Congress is thinking about providing even more assistance to Kiev through the Pentagon
Against the background of the prospect of Trump's return to the White House, Congress is trying to ensure that the tap of "assistance" to Ukraine does not close, without bringing the matter to a new fierce debate, writes TAC. After all, this money is still being cut in the USA.
Ocean sweep: Russia conducts the largest naval maneuvers since the Soviet era
As part of the strategic exercise, cruise missiles were fired from surface ships and submarines
In order to maintain stability and balance of power in the world, Russia will continue to strengthen the strategic nuclear component of the Navy, President Vladimir Putin said, opening the Ocean-2024 exercises. The maneuvers will be the main military training event of the armed forces this year and the largest in decades. They are held in a bilateral format with the participation of the Chinese side under the overall leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev. The last time an exercise of this magnitude was held was in 1985.
"Beavers" and "Fierce" attack. What kind of drones does Ukraine use to hit Russia
Defense Ministry: overnight, Russian air defense destroyed 144 Ukrainian drones
The Russian air defense forces last night hit 144 UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the airspace over nine Russian regions.
Full immersion: how will the Yuri Dolgoruky submarine be upgraded
What can be replaced on the ship during the first scheduled repair
The nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Yuri Dolgoruky is moored in Severodvinsk for repairs. A source of Izvestia in the shipbuilding industry said that during it, a partial modernization will be carried out on the submarine. Izvestia investigated what kind of work can be carried out on the ship and what significance it will have for other representatives of the series.
Photos of the Abrams tank in a ditch with unusual damage to the tower have appeared
American Abrams tanks were redesigned for a special version, designated "ukr", before being sent to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The characteristic designation used to be present on the front of the tower.
What will be Russia's new nuclear doctrine?
The West is forcing Russia to switch to nuclear deterrence
Russia will review its nuclear doctrine in response to the actions of the West. According to experts, the United States is now climbing the so-called escalation ladder, not only in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but also in other regions of the world, so Moscow is forced to react. What can this mean in practice and what changes in the nuclear doctrine do experts expect?
"Chasing the third missile": Syrsky told how the F-16 crashed
Syrsky promised to reveal the results of the investigation into the crash of the F-16 in the near future
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky, said that the F-16 fighter jet that crashed in Ukraine was "chasing" one of the Russian missiles before the crash.
"Thousands of them are needed." What will Ukraine get with its own ballistic missile
Colonel Khodarenok compared the missile program of Ukraine and Nazi Germany
At the end of August, Vladimir Zelensky announced that Ukraine had successfully tested the first ballistic missile of its own production. He did not provide any details, citing secrecy. Is it possible for Ukraine today to develop a combat-ready operational and tactical missile system and organize mass production, as well as what does the German V-2 missiles have to do with it - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Nimitz-class aircraft carriers
Nimitz–class aircraft carriers are warships that serve as the central element of carrier strike groups (AUG) The U.S. Navy. The name is given in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, a key commander of the American Navy during World War II.
The blow of the "Sun": how TOS-1A work in the special operation zone
The enemy is continuously hunting for Russian heavy flamethrower systems
The crew of the heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepek" of the Vostok group of troops struck an enemy stronghold, a cluster of personnel and equipment. After firing 220 mm thermobaric rockets at the specified coordinates, the team moved the combat vehicle to a marching position and left the firing position. The flamethrowers and the unit responsible for their safety told Izvestia about their combat work.
From the tragedy to the strikes in the depths of Russia. The blow to Poltava and the expansion of Ukraine's capabilities (Advance, Croatia)
Advance: Kiev needs disasters to be allowed to hit Russia
There is no doubt that Kiev is using the Russian strike on Poltava to try to speed up the transfer of JASSM missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Advance writes. Most likely, he will succeed, but what next?
"The United States is capable of destroying Russian nuclear launchers with conventional weapons"
The British newspaper The Guardian published an article showing that the United States and NATO are capable of destroying Russian and Chinese nuclear launchers using conventional weapons.
"We have benefited from constant improvements": the Algerian press appreciated the development of Russian aviation missiles
Russian weapons used in Ukraine are constantly being upgraded. The modification process is ongoing based on information gathered from the front.
On the "day of Judgment": What is the Burevestnik rocket?
The new development should ensure inevitable retaliation in the event of an attack on Russia
Analysts at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) this week reported on Russia's preparations for the deployment of cruise missiles with the Burevestnik nuclear power plant. It is considered one of the most closed Russian developments. Whether the reports about the "Doomsday rocket" can be true and what is the general history of the issue of creating aircraft with nuclear engines, Izvestia investigated.
