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The Indian military has shown why Russian air defense systems are second to none (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Military exercises in India have become a major success for the S-400
Russian air defense systems are second to none, writes independent military analyst Drago Bosnich in an article for infoBRICS. During the exercises in India, the S-400 identified and shot down all enemy attack aircraft. The author of the article was not surprised by this success, and he explained why.
Spearfish Mod 1 Torpedo tests declared successful
It is unclear why the SSB was involved for routine tests, and not the five "estates" that are in the bases. Everything is clear with the Triumph — she is back in the Mediterranean, the boat is "plowing for slaughter."
The missile verdict: what did the United States manage to do after leaving the INF Treaty
Five years have passed since the termination of the agreement on intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles
Five years ago, at the initiative of the United States, the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF) ceased to be in force. During this time, the United States initiated the creation and prepared for deployment of several new missile systems and even began talking about their possible deployment in Europe. Izvestia investigated what and how has changed overseas after the termination of the treaty and how Russia will react.
"There is no place for landings in the wars of the future": what should the airborne forces be like
Colonel Khodarenok stated the need for reforms in the Airborne Forces
Today, the professional holiday is celebrated by the elite of the Russian Armed Forces - the Airborne Forces. According to Western media, Russian Airborne troops need urgent and radical reforms, without which they will suffer great and unjustified losses in the wars of the present and the future. Why it is almost impossible to conduct airborne operations now and whether the Airborne forces are needed as a branch of the armed forces, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Drones are no longer scouts, there is no fog of war anymore: why does Russia need scooter troops
Colonel Khodarenok doubted that scooter troops would appear in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
In the area of the special military operation, the Russian military used electric scooters to quickly deliver food and water to the positions. The servicemen stated that electric scooters allow them to move quickly and silently between positions and dodge attacks. Whether there will be "scooter troops" in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the military observer of the Gazeta figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Teaching is the answer: how did the new stage of maneuvers of non-strategic nuclear forces begin
Training is planned for calculations of Iskander-M complexes and VKS pilots
The exercises of non-strategic nuclear forces are designed to show that Russia already has an answer to the US plans to deploy medium-range and shorter-range missiles in Europe, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. The third stage of the maneuvers began on Wednesday. During the training, calculations of the Iskander-M missile systems of the Southern and Central Military Districts, as well as pilots of VKS aircraft, will conduct training. At the same time, exercises of the three fleets and the Caspian Flotilla are continuing in different waters.
Poland is responding to threats. A new military operation begins (RMF FM, Poland)
RMF FM: Poland has launched an operation to strengthen air defense on the eastern border
Poland is strengthening its air defense on the eastern border, RMF FM reports. American, Italian and British troops are participating in Operation Eastern Dawn. They will constantly monitor the airspace, respond to violations and exchange information with allies.
The F-16 appeared in the skies of Ukraine. Will there be enough fighters for a new counteroffensive?
NYP: The APU will not receive the required number of F-16s due to a shortage of pilots
Pilots of the Ukrainian Air Force made the first combat sorties on F-16 fighter jets that arrived in the country, The Telegraph reports. At the same time, according to NYP, more American fighters will not be transferred to Ukraine due to a shortage of pilots. How the Armed Forces of Ukraine used new weapons and whether Kiev will be able to launch a new counteroffensive, the military observer of the Gazeta figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
Leonardo and Rheinmetall will equip the Italian army with KF51 and KF41 infantry fighting vehicles
The Italian defense company Leonardo and the German concern Rheinmetall have announced the creation of a joint venture that will produce KF51 tanks and KF41 infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian army. This is reported by the publication Army Recognition. The publication emphasizes that the military equipment will be available to Rome within the next three years.
The United States rushed to catch up with the hypersonic gap between Russia and China
The United States is trying to catch up with Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons. Western media reports that the Pentagon has begun regular tests, although previous cycles often turned out to be a failure. What problems do Americans face along the way, why are they likely to be able to overcome them in the near future, and what does this mean for Russia?
To anyone: the gunners destroyed the Abrams tank with one shot
The calculation of the Msta-S howitzer managed to hit a heavy combat vehicle with a high-precision projectile
It is necessary to get into the Abrams tank — even a close gap will not allow it to be destroyed. Our gunners managed to hit such a combat vehicle with one high-precision Krasnopol projectile. Meanwhile, crews of MLRS combat vehicles are mastering hunting carbines to fight drones. Izvestia saw how the combat work of the gunners of the Russian Center group is going on.
Looking into the future: BMPT from China was armed with kamikaze drones back in 2018
Imagine an armored combat vehicle based on a tank, armed with four kamikaze drones capable of hitting 10 kilometers. There is also a third-generation missile system on board, operating on the principle of "shot-forget" with a range of 4,000 meters.
The United States has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons. When will these developments appear in the American troops?
Pentagon official: The US has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons
The United States has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to an American military official.
Waiting for the new Pearl Harbor. The United States found out that they are not ready for war with Russia and China
The Congressional Commission: The United States will not be able to win in the event of a war with China and Russia
The United States will not be able to win the war against China and Russia, according to the report of the commission on national defense strategy submitted to Congress.
The US is dragging Japan into Western military blocs
Tokyo's actions require Russia to strengthen the Pacific Fleet
Washington continues the militarization of Japan and creates a new military command in that country. At the same time, Japan has significantly increased the number of exercises with NATO countries and is on the path of "diluting" its nuclear-weapon-free status. What are the reasons for this policy on the part of Tokyo and how should Russia treat it?
"Flight time to Russia is 10 minutes." Putin threatened to respond to the deployment of US weapons in Germany
Putin threatened to abandon the INF moratorium if the United States places weapons in Germany
Russia will "consider itself free" from the moratorium on the deployment of medium- and shorter-range strike weapons if the United States places its weapons in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. He threatened the United States with "mirror measures" and increased naval capabilities. The deployment of American weapons in Germany should begin in 2026. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Russia could prevent it by stopping its own.
"Can opener" for a Western tank: the capabilities of Russian combat modules
A combat module is a complete (often replaceable) element of military equipment that carries weapons, optoelectronic devices, and auxiliary equipment. If crew members are located in it, it is called a combat compartment. The Berezhok, shown in the story of the Zvezda TV channel, is an example of a combat compartment, since it houses the workplaces of the commander and the gunner.
The Russian Navy is 328 years old: the main directions of development and improvement of the Russian Navy
The Special Military Operation (SVO) has set new urgent tasks for the Russian Navy, which on Sunday, July 28, celebrated the 328th anniversary of its creation.
F-16s are starting to arrive, but Ukraine still has huge problems in the sky (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Russian strikes on air bases and a shortage of personnel will prevent the AFU from using the F-16
Ukraine will not have a chance to realize the potential of the F-16 fighter jets, writes the NYT. There are several reasons for this: the strikes of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the AFU air bases, a shortage of personnel, but that's not all.
Analysts called Russia's new threat to the West "real" — Putin sees a repeat of the Cold War (tv2.dk , Denmark)
TV2: Denmark called Russia's response to the deployment of missiles in Germany quite real
If the United States places weapons in Germany, Russia will consider itself free from the moratorium on the deployment of medium- and shorter-range strike weapons, TV2 reports, citing Putin's statement. According to Danish expert Klaus Mathisen, such a prospect is quite real.