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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.
Finland will provide Ukraine with additional military assistance
On May 26, the command of the Finnish Armed Forces announced the intention of the country's authorities to provide additional military assistance to Ukraine.
Presentation of the AK-12 assault rifle of the 2023 model
As the Kalashnikov magazine reported, on May 26, 2023, an official presentation of the 5.45mm AK-12 assault rifle of the 2023 model was held at the Kalashnikov Concern shooting center in the Patriot park near Moscow. The new AK-12 has been modified in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, formulated on the basis of the experience of using the machine gun during a special military operation in Ukraine.
"More effective than guns." The Russian military figured out how to hack the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The infantrymen received weapons for storming the fortifications — a jet flamethrower "Borodach". According to the military, this will deprive the Armed Forces of the main trump card — the ability to act defensively. About how the situation at the front will change now — in the material of RIA Novosti.
LobaevArms is developing an FPV drone with a sniper rifle
LobaevArms is developing an FPV drone with a high-precision sniper rifle
LobaevArms company is developing a counter-sniper FPV drone armed with a high-precision sniper rifle, the founder of the company Vladislav Lobaev said on the air of the program "Military Acceptance" on the Zvezda TV channel.
Rosoboronexport offers partner countries a wide range of security tools
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing an exposition of Russian military, dual-use and civilian products on the sidelines of the XI International Meeting of High Representatives in Charge of Security Issues.