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Military expert Knutov told about the tactical rifle "Stalingrad" that entered service with the Russian Federation

Military expert, director of the Museum of the Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov on Wednesday, August 3, told Izvestia about the TSVL-8 Stalingrad tactical rifle, which entered service with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

In a special military operation, airborne units are active and highly competent. Paratroopers, of course, fly and jump with parachutes. But the main theater of their military operations is the earth. And on land they are in no way inferior to the classic motorized infantry.

The airborne troops of Russia cause pride among our citizens and envy among our "partners". The proposed article was published in early February 2022, before the start of a special military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, it was written under the impression of the actions of the CSTO peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan and accurately conveys the state and capabilities of the Russian Airborne Forces.

Events in Moscow on this day will begin with a festive liturgy in the main church of the Airborne Forces - the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sokolniki

Airborne troops of the Armed Forces of Russia on Tuesday celebrate 92 years since its formation. Celebrations are traditionally held throughout Russia in honor of this day.

When the army becomes the reason for the existence of the country

The history of the DPRK is very peculiar. This explains to a large extent the uniqueness of the country in its current form.

A video with a robot dog trying to shoot from a real weapon mounted on his back is rapidly gaining popularity on Twitter. The robot purposefully approaches the targets, aims and tries to hit them — fortunately, so far unsuccessfully. The recoil of the weapon is too strong for such a weak chassis, and the robot does not really know how to adjust its actions.

It turned out that Ukraine still has naval forces - at least, this follows from the statements of the Russian Defense Ministry that one of the Ukrainian ships was destroyed in the port of Odessa. Moreover, Ukraine has plans to create a river flotilla on the Dnieper. What are we talking about, what danger can this flotilla pose in the conditions of a special operation and how could it be destroyed?

Ex-GRU employee told how the longest-range rifle in the world SVLK-14S "Twilight" works

The world's longest-range sniper rifle SVLK-14S "Twilight" was used by the Russian military during a special operation in Ukraine. Her record for a range of 4210 meters has not been beaten by anyone yet. At the same time, American cartridges are used for the rifle. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the peculiarities of the work of "Twilight".

A full-scale hybrid war has been unleashed against Belarus, which is offensive in nature. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on July 12 at the Palace of Independence at a ceremony honoring graduates of military universities and senior officers. The Belarusian leader also regretfully pointed out that the policy of the West is bringing the world closer to the abyss of a big war in which there will be no winner.

The ex-commander of the Airborne Forces, General Georgy Shpak, called the advantages of the combat robot "Arbalet-DM"

During the special operation in Ukraine, the Russian army and Rosgvardiya use a robotic machine-gun combat module with remote control "Arbalet-DM". This system is installed on Tiger-M armored vehicles, but can also be used on other vehicles. "Newspaper.Ru" together with experts, I understood the specifics of the work of the "machine gun robot".

After Euromaidan, Ukraine began to turn into a springboard for confrontation with Russia. NATO countries actively pumped up the independent with weapons, trained the Ukrainian military under the pretext of cooperation in the defense sphere, and prepared Kiev for a big war. Funds were allocated from their own budgets, sparing no money. The amounts grew from year to year.

Ukraine received a shipment of American weapons worth $ 400 million — analysts doubted how long it would last

Washington will be able to continue to supply Kiev with weapons, but the US has already reached the limit on some systems, the Washington Times writes. Experts note that military assistance to Kiev may stop for other reasons: a disrupted supply system, reduced support for such a strategy in American society and corruption in Ukraine.

The active use of artillery by both sides of the conflict in Ukraine has led to a significant increase in the distance between the opposing forces. In these conditions, an extended "gray zone" is formed in front of the front lines, on the territory of which fighting is conducted by small groups, the main tactics of which are lightning raids and anti-sabotage raids.

The Austrian Armed Forces have received a new 8.6 mm medium sniper rifle. It complements the range of precision small arms of the Austrian army. The new rifle has a larger caliber and a more powerful sight than the famous SSG 69 sniper rifle. Since 2020, the 8.6 mm rifle has been supplied to the troops.

At the end of May, the Supreme Court of Russia adopted resolution No. 11, according to which the rights of citizens to self-defense, including the protection of their own homes, were expanded. But, of course, not everyone is ready to take up a weapon capable of killing or seriously injuring a person, even in self-defense.

Source: "Pantsir-SM" with a double supply of missiles will enter the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation this year

At the forum "Engineers of the Future" in Tula, a presentation of a new version of the Russian anti-aircraft complex "Pantsir-SM" was held. It is distinguished from previous modifications by an increased number of missiles. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the features of the new version of the "Shell".

There was information about the use of another new type of weapon by the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine. We are talking about mortars for almost silent firing. These are 2B25 "Gall" mortars. They are used primarily by special forces and help to effectively fight the enemy's DRG.

As reported by the German newspaper "Welt am Sonntag" with reference to "Ukrainian government circles", the government of Ukraine at its own expense acquired Dynamit Nobel Defense (DND, the military division of Dynamit Nobel AG group) from the German company another "almost 2,900" disposable RGW90 HH Matador hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers of new production, and they have already been delivered to Ukraine.

The Pentagon has revealed the contents of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, which will receive four more HIMARS MLRS, 18 patrol boats and 36 thousand artillery shells.

35 years ago, the BMP-3 was adopted. Due to its firepower and level of protection, this armored vehicle remains the main combat unit of infantry support. The BMP-3 feels equally confident on the ground and in the water, it is used in the desert, in the jungle and in permafrost conditions. The Kurganmashzavod of the holding "High-Precision Complexes" of the Rostec State Corporation is engaged in the production and modernization of the machine.