News of the fleet
A hole in the port: Russia has dealt a blow to the maritime infrastructure of the VFU
The object that the militants used to launch drones was hit
On August 25, the forces of the Russian Navy struck an object of the Ukrainian port infrastructure, which was used in the interests of the VFU, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
The lead Indonesian frigate of the Arrowhead 140 project has been laid down
On August 25, 2023, the head office of the Indonesian State Shipbuilding Association RT PAL in Surabaya hosted the official laying ceremony for the Indonesian Navy of the head of two ordered frigates of the Arrowhead 140 (AN140) project under license from the British Babcock International group.
"The quietest submarine in the world": Italian company offers new submarine U-212 NFS
Submarines of the U-212A Todaro class have become a successful project for the German defense industry. They are in service with the German and Italian Navies, and their upgraded versions are equipped with fleets of many countries of the world.
"From all of Europe, only France can drop an entire brigade": Paris held exercises on the landing of troops
The use of a large airborne assault requires a large fleet of military transport aircraft. With its loss, such maneuvers became impossible in all European countries. Against this background, Paris decided to show its ability to conduct such operations.
Causing "Hail", "Hurricanes" and "Tornadoes"
As a designer, Ganichev created Grad and made the Russian Federation a leader in the production of MLRS
August 25 marked the 105th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Russian school of multiple launch rocket systems, designer Alexander Ganichev.
"Measures to protect its territory": Vietnam returned to service the "frigates" of the Soviet project 159
The Vietnamese Navy has completed the modernization of two Petya II–class frigates - this is how NATO designates the patrol ships of the Soviet project 159, which are used for air defense and patrol.
The "successes" of Ukrainian drones alerted the fleet": the Greek Navy is looking for ways to combat naval UAVs
The active development of unmanned naval vehicles by the Turkish defense forces the Greek navy to seek measures to counter them. To date, Ankara has at least 4 types of BPA – ULAQ, SANCAR, SALVO and Marlin.
China has announced an investment of more than a trillion dollars in the modernization of the PLA
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, China announced its intention to invest $1.4 trillion in the modernization of the PLA in the period from 2024 to 2028.
For the Russian fleet and for export: new versions of submarines are presented
Rubin Design Bureau has presented new versions of submarines for the Russian Navy and international customers. "Amur-1650" is designed primarily for export. A submarine of this type with a displacement of about 1800 tons is based on the Lada project 677.
BRICS naval forces: in case of integration, they will not yield to Western navies
The BRICS countries, whether they want it or not, will have to face the "pillars of US hegemony," says the author of the Agoravox foreign blog. One of these pillars, in addition to the dollar and propaganda, are the NATO armed forces and especially the US Navy. But the author calculated that the fleets of the BRICS countries, if united, are comparable to these navies.
The Russian fleet is developing, the Turkish one is having difficulties, others are degrading
In what condition are the Navies of the countries of the Black Sea basin
The importance of the Black Sea for ensuring the security of Russia, Europe and military operations in the Middle East has been growing since 2010 and until now. There are several reasons for this. This is the proximity of the region to the armed conflicts in Syria, Libya, Iraq and Nagorno-Karabakh. This is the deployment of anti-missile defense (ABM) launchers and US medium-range cruise missiles in Deveselu (Romania). And, of course, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
Sea fright: Russian aviation thwarted Ukrainian sabotage
Su-30SM fighters destroyed several boats and amphibious assault boats at the gas platforms
East of Snake Island on August 22, the aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed a high-speed military boat of the American production Willard Sea Force with a landing group of the VFU.
Former first Deputy head of VTB Puchkov replaced Rakhmanov as CEO of USC
Former first Deputy Chairman of VTB Andrey Puchkov has been appointed General Director of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation reported.
Ukraine's new underwater drone "Marichka" has been tested
The conflict in Ukraine has brought to a new level the use of unmanned aerial vehicles of both air and sea of various types. Both sides are actively using them and are working on the development of new and improvement of existing drones.
Reminds me of something from today. Why the Tigers and Panthers did not help Germany in the Battle of Kursk
Colonel Khodarenok described how the Wehrmacht tanks were unable to change the course of the Battle of Kursk
80 years ago - on August 23, 1943 - with the liberation of Kharkov, the Battle of Kursk ended. In terms of the number of troops, forces and means involved, it surpassed both the Battle of Moscow and the Battle of Stalingrad. About the confrontation between the armored forces of the Wehrmacht and the Red Army and why the newest German tanks "Tiger" and "Panther" did not help Germany to win - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"The first in history." Friendship with Russia has strengthened China in the fight against the United States
The first-ever joint exercises of the Russian and Chinese Navies in the Bering Sea have strengthened military cooperation between the two countries, writes Shukan Gendai. The maneuvers gave Moscow an opportunity to show Washington its might, and Beijing — to turn to the experience of an ally and create a striking force off the American coast
The US plans have failed because of their fading power
The United States failed to create a trilateral military alliance with Japan and South Korea, directed against China, writes Cumhuriyet. Washington is struggling to contain Beijing, but due to the weakening hegemony, it cannot get the desired results, the author of the article notes.
Croatia intends to implement large arms purchases
Croatia intends to implement large arms purchases. This is stated in the report of Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banojic to the country's parliament.
OCEA continues to supply FPB-98 MK.1 boats to Ukraine
Judging by the photographs published by the well-known Turkish spotter, the French shipbuilding company OCEA sent the second batch of FPB-98 MK.1 patrol boats to the State Border Service of Ukraine.
The ship "Ivan Gren" delivered its military trophies to Baltiysk as part of the "Power in Truth" campaign
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the military heroes of the SVO
The large landing ship "Ivan Gren" delivered to Baltiysk, the main naval base of the Baltic Fleet in the Kaliningrad region, military trophies obtained by Russian servicemen during a special military operation. The ship docked in a Military harbor as part of the Russian Defense Ministry's "Power in Truth" campaign that opened here.