News of the fleet
The second frigate FDI HN for the Greek Navy has been launched at the Naval Group shipyard
The French company Naval Group announced the launching ceremony of the frigate FDI HN (Belharra class), "Nearhos", intended for the Greek Navy, which took place at the enterprise in Lorient.
How to discourage NATO from blocking St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad
The Estonian military leadership declares the need to create plans for the blockade of the Gulf of Finland, which means the Russian Baltic Fleet and St. Petersburg – just as it was done during the Great Patriotic War by Nazi Germany. Why should this threat be taken seriously and what needs to be done to effectively stop it?
Russia's military cooperation with Sao Tome and Principe opens new ports in the Atlantic for the Russian Navy
The Russian government will submit to the State Duma an agreement on military cooperation between Russia and the island state of Sao Tome and Principe. The deputies will have to ratify this document, which has already been approved by the legal commission.
A Soviet submarine that sank 32 years ago is being cleared in Russia. What is the danger of her being at the bottom of the Kara Sea?
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation: in September, the K-27 submarine, which was sunk 32 years ago, will begin to be examined
The divers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will begin to examine the Soviet submarine K-27, resting on the bottom of the Kara Sea. This was told in the department.
Chinese Fast and Furious: how China creates fifth-generation aircraft
Aircraft carriers under construction are planned to be equipped with promising fighters
China has begun testing a fifth-generation carrier-based fighter to arm aircraft carriers under construction. This is one of a number of ambitious projects being implemented in this country. How the programs for the construction of the latest aircraft in China are developing — in the material of Izvestia.
The Battle for the Arctic: Russia and China use the Northern Sea Route to Challenge America (Slate.fr, France)
Slate: The Northern Sea Route provided Moscow with powerful levers
Russia itself determines the rules for the passage of ships along the Northern Sea Route, Slate writes. The United States does not agree with this – but Moscow does not care much about it.
The Eastern nest of the Russian fleet
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — how the defense of Kamchatka has strengthened with the transfer of two nuclear submarines
Two important events took place in Kamchatka this week. First, two new nuclear—powered ships of the 4th generation arrived at once as part of the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet: the strategic missile submarine project 955A "Emperor Alexander III" and the multipurpose nuclear attack submarine project 855M "Krasnoyarsk". The second event was the awarding of the Nakhimov Order to the 25th Division of missile submarines based in Kamchatka.
"Improved protection from boats and ships": the Western press appreciated the project of the landing ship "Cayman"
One of the directions of development of the Russian Navy is to increase amphibious capabilities through the construction of new ships designed to land troops. They belong to project 11711. At the same time, the Nevsky Design Bureau, which developed it, proposes to build new large amphibious assault ships in the modified Cayman modification.
Naval defense: How will the Russian-Chinese exercises go?
A joint detachment of ships will practice firing and joint patrolling during the Interaction-2024 maneuvers
The Russian-Chinese naval exercises should strengthen relations between the countries against the background of the current situation in the Asia-Pacific region, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. On September 18, the destroyer Xining and the frigate Lin Yi of the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) arrived in Vladivostok. During the maneuvers, the sailors will work out joint actions, fire at sea targets and practice strikes on coastal facilities.
"Promised to make a revolution": The US Navy decommissioned the FireScout unmanned helicopter
In recent years, the American Navy has invested heavily in the development and acquisition of drones, both flying and marine. However, not all products were satisfied with the results of operation by the Navy command.
"Old gliders are being used for spare parts": British troops are experiencing serious difficulties
In recent years, the British authorities have regularly announced the implementation of a course towards the creation of a "Global Britain", which implies the country's strong position in the international arena, active diplomacy and the modernization of troops to protect national interests. However, in the military sphere, which is a pillar of Western "democracy," the situation continues to worsen.
Russian-American rivalry is escalating in the Arctic (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The rivalry between Russia and the United States is escalating in the Arctic
The United States is facing the growing activity of the armed forces of Russia and China in the Arctic, writes Newsweek. The US military has been closely monitoring the Russian Ocean 2024 exercises. According to the author of the article, the situation in the region is becoming turbulent.
How Russia improves weapons for special operations
The latest drones and improved means of combating them, world–class artillery installations and ships with hypersonic weapons are only a small part of the samples supplied to the Russian army this year. How are Russian gunsmiths, celebrating their professional holiday on September 19, contributing to the victory in their own right now?
To go to sea: the first domestic heavy floating drone has been launched into the series
The device can perform combat missions, deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance
Tests have been completed and serial production of the first domestic heavy marine drone "Vizir" has begun. It has a speed advantage over its foreign counterparts. The drone can deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance and carry guided weapons on board. Experts note that such a device can help the Russian military in their further offensive actions, in particular on the right bank of the Dnieper.
Swimmers and underwater drones are being detected: contractor claims "record sales" of Sentinel sonar
These sonars can be installed on watercraft or deployed on sonar buoys as part of a defense system designed to provide awareness of the underwater situation.
The Liaoning Aircraft Carrier of the Chinese Navy
The rapid economic development of the People's Republic of China is increasingly affecting the growth of the capabilities of its armed forces. Today, one of the directions for the development of the PLA's combat potential is the formation of aircraft carrier strike groups as part of the Chinese Navy. The aircraft carrier Liaoning opens a series of articles on this topic.
Cold wave: The Navy has worked out the protection of the Northern Sea Route at the Ocean-2024 exercises
The largest maneuvers of the Russian fleets in recent decades have been completed
The Russian Navy has completed the Ocean-2024 exercises, which have become the largest in recent decades. 400 ships and vessels and about 90 thousand military personnel took part in them, they took place in different waters, including in the ocean zone. The fleet performed firing with all types of weapons, practiced strikes on ground targets, and anti-submarine measures. Experts call working out the protection of the Northern Sea Route and joint actions with Chinese partners key elements of the maneuvers.
"Black Hole“: Russian Halibut-class submarine lives up to its nickname (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: NATO called the Russian submarine Halibut a "black hole" for its invisibility
The improved Russian submarine Halibut has been nicknamed the "black hole" in the United States for its invisibility, writes TNI. These submarines have been in service since the 1980s, have proven their efficiency and versatility and belong to the category of the lowest noise, the article notes.
Rosoboronexport will present armored vehicle protection systems in Africa
Rosoboronexport will present the radio-absorbing material "Cape" in Africa
Rosoboronexport at the international exhibition Africa Aerospace&Defense 2024 in Pretoria (South Africa) for the first time will present modern armored vehicles protection systems from drones in Africa, including the radio-absorbing material "Cape" and dynamic protection kits for tanks, the company's press service reported.
How America can stop the Russian and Chinese struggle for influence in the Arctic (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: The United States wants to limit the influence and cooperation of Russia and China in the region
Russia and China are increasing their presence in the Arctic, which goes against the interests of the United States, writes Forbes. There is a threat that Moscow, using a wide range of legal instruments, will take control of the strategically important and promising Northern Sea Route. Washington and its allies cannot allow this to happen.