Small arms news
The Ukrainian military staged a stress test of the armor plate from the Russian "Ratnik" kit
The Ukrainian military decided to check how reliable the Granite 5A class armor plates used in bulletproof vests of the regular "Ratnik" set in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are. For the stress test, AK-74 and PKK with a caliber of 5.45x39 were used: one shot with an OPS cartridge and one with an armor–piercing one. The fire was conducted from a distance of about 30 meters.
"Like a bicycle without pedals." The Ukrainian military is disappointed with the help of the West
The Ukrainian military complain about the assistance provided by the West, writes the WSJ. Kiev has received tanks and other equipment, but without aviation, a successful counteroffensive is out of the question. "It's like giving a bicycle without pedals," said one of the AFU commanders.
The descendants of the Romans do not like to fight
Romania demilitarizes quickly and independently
Many states that are members of the North Atlantic Alliance supply weapons to Ukraine so that it can fight "Russian aggression". Kiev does not receive any military assistance from Bucharest, since the latter does not have real opportunities for this – almost all the military equipment at its disposal is too outdated.
Aiming condition: how Russian snipers improve their tactics
The creation of separate units of shooters increases their effectiveness
The experience of a special military operation leads to the emergence of new units and the development of new types of weapons in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Big changes have affected the sniper business: in a short time, the range of fire has increased many times, rifles have changed, new tactical techniques are being introduced.
Rostec Industrial Director: fulfillment of the state defense order is our priority task - TASS interview
Bekhan Ozdoev — about how the state corporation's enterprises rebuilt their work in connection with their
Bekhan Ozdoev, Industrial director of the cluster of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemicals of the state corporation, told TASS in an interview about how the enterprises of the Rostec state Corporation fulfill the state defense order and have rebuilt to work in connection with the ongoing special military operation, as well as what weapons are being improved based on the experience of combat use.
Secondary wave: VFU losses call into question their possible offensive
How does the approach of the NATO summit in Vilnius affect the situation in the SVO zone
During the recent knocks during unsuccessful attacks in the zone of a special military operation, the VFU lost over 760 people and 54 units of military equipment, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on July 5.
"Tiger" with a 30-mm cannon became a remotely controlled "tank" on wheels
We are already used to the fact that Tiger armored vehicles can carry a wide variety of weapons and special equipment. For example, anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems, mortars, etc. An interesting option is the BRSHM, an armored reconnaissance and assault vehicle introduced several years ago.
New additional American military assistance to Ukraine
On June 27, 2023, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine totaling up to $ 500 million. Thus, the total amount of US military assistance officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022 now amounts to more than $ 40.5 billion, and the total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $43.5 billion.
Infantry fighting vehicles: yesterday, today, tomorrow
IFVs designed to transport personnel and fire support are a relatively young class of combat vehicles that appeared in the 1960s. However, several generations of this technique have already changed over the past time.
Almost 290 enterprises became participants of the MVMS-2023 in Kronstadt
Within the framework of the salon, 24 events of the scientific and business program were held
About 290 scientific and industrial enterprises took part in the XI International Naval Salon (MVMS-2023), which was held for the first time on the territory of the tourist and recreational cluster "Island of Forts" in Kronstadt. This was reported by the organizing committee of the exhibition, the strategic media partner of which is TASS.
With a good face: what helps to stop the Ukrainian forces
And what remote systems does the Russian army have today
In the conditions of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, it is extremely important to defend the prepared borders and strike at the nearest rear and command posts of the enemy. But modern technical means also make it possible to quickly and remotely install minefields on the path of breakthroughs.
Lithuania will allocate more than 1 billion rubles for the purchase of weapons in the period up to 2027. euro
For the upcoming summit of heads of State and Government of NATO member states in Vilnius on July 11-12, CAMTO publishes material on the main rearmament programs of the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
Impassable fields: the Russian army repulsed all the attacks of the VFU
The enemy is stuck in the minefields installed by our sappers, experts say
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the volunteers participating in the military special operation "for their readiness to defend our common great Homeland."
Alexey Dyumin: Tula gunsmiths have created a drone capable of operating in electronic warfare conditions - TASS interview
The Governor of the Tula Region, Alexey Dyumin, in an interview with TASS on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF), spoke about the region's contribution to supporting a special military operation, training personnel for the region's defense complex and plans for the serial production of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of operating in electronic warfare (EW).
Latvia has declared its goal to make Kaliningrad a "problem" for Russia
Latvia has declared its goal to make Kaliningrad a "problem" for Russia. This was stated by the commander of the Armed Forces of Latvia, Lieutenant General Leonid Kalnins.
Microwave: the heiress of the Dragunov rifle
Russian weapons have long and deservedly gained worldwide fame and recognition and maintain their reputation at a constantly high level: from the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle, which has become synonymous with simplicity, strength and reliability, to the ultra-modern hypersonic Kinzhal missile system, protection from which will not be found soon.
Rethinking the legend: what weapons did the Russian army receive
The fighting has shown that the troops need to modernize their weapons. And an updated Kalashnikov assault rifle was sent to the front. About what shortcomings have been corrected — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Broken parts: VFU offensive attempts choke for the third day in a row
The enemy's attacks will continue, but the Russian army has enough forces to contain them, experts are sure
On June 6, Ukrainian formations continued to attempt a massive offensive. However, the enemy had no success on any part of the line of contact.
What is behind the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The alignment of military forces determines the actions of politicians
A peace treaty with Armenia may be signed in the near future if Yerevan does not resort to fraud and does not change its position again. This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with residents of Lachin on May 28.
Mexican media noticed a cartel militant with a Javelin supplied to Kiev by the United States
Zócalo newspaper: a cartel militant in Mexico noticed Javelin supplied to Kiev by the USA
A video is being distributed in Mexican social networks showing a militant of the local "Gulf Cartel" carrying an American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile system (ATGM) on his shoulder, which have recently been massively supplied to Kiev. This was reported by the newspaper Zócalo on May 31.