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Czechs don't like to fight
They are much better at selling weapons
The development of the Armed Forces and the military-industrial complex of the Czechoslovak Republic, and then independent Slovakia, was described in the article "Bratislava is not going to fight with anyone" ("HBO", 10.11.23). According to its scenario, the independent Czech Republic developed.
The game and the soldiers: how will the escalation of the dispute between Venezuela and Guyana end
The armies of the two countries are in different weight categories, but the beginning of the war is not predetermined, experts say
Venezuela has begun transferring military personnel to areas bordering Guyana. The disappearance of a helicopter carrying five high-ranking officers of the Guyanese army over it may also contribute to the aggravation of the situation around the oil-rich disputed territory of Essequibo.
Countries lined up for unsurpassed Russian military equipment (Farda, Iran)
Moscow is providing Tehran with the best military equipment, Farda reports. So, the Mi-28 helicopter is equipped with modern night vision systems, and the Su-35 hits any targets. But the first to guard the Iranian Air Force was the Yak-130 training aircraft, which performs not only training tasks.
"In one of the partner countries." How did information about the supply of shells to Baku for the Armed Forces of Ukraine appear
Baku denied reports about the supply of shells to Kiev by an Azerbaijani company
The Azerbaijani Palladium company denied information about the production of ammunition for the Armed Forces. The Azerbaijan Media Development Agency also issued a rebuttal.
Raise the degree: drones with flamethrowers will enter the troops
They will also be armed with thermobaric ammunition for the destruction of enemy fortified areas
In the interests of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, a new line of drones equipped with suspended thermobaric and incendiary ammunition and flamethrowers is being developed, sources told Izvestia in the Russian Defense Ministry.
"We have passed the sands of Sinai...". How the Israel Defense Forces were built
Built 75 years ago right in a state of war, the Israeli army is a unique global phenomenon – in terms of the number of victories over much stronger opponents, in terms of the recruitment system (universal, almost without exceptions, military duty), as well as in terms of concern for the preservation of personnel in the absence of fear of a tough contact war.
Even American fighters appreciated the AK-47 during the Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, the AK-47 was appreciated even by American fighters — their own M16 caused complaints, writes the Warfare History Network. Despite the decent characteristics, the American M16 is often jammed due to contamination of moving parts and non-ejection of the sleeve, the author of the article writes.
Faster, more precisely, further: how has the Russian artillery changed in 2023
This year, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received new models of artillery weapons, improved high-precision projectiles, and the domestic military-industrial complex accelerates the production of artillery systems and ammunition. On the occasion of the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, celebrated annually on November 19, TASS tells about the changes in the Russian "gods of war" for 2023
Shared attention: how Russia surprised the guests of the Dubai airshow
Interest in the new Russian military equipment abroad has increased many times against the background of its
Over 250 samples of military equipment were presented by Russia at the Dubai Airshow 2023 International Aerospace Salon. This is the largest exposition of our military-industrial complex on a foreign site since the beginning of its development.
Dubai Airshow 2023: premieres and novelties of Rostec
The Dubai Airshow International Aerospace Salon, which takes place this year from November 13 to 19, is among the five most significant profile events. This is the largest thematic exhibition in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East, and it is noteworthy for this alone, since the Middle East market is extremely important for the Russian military and civil aviation industry.
"The grenade launcher does not have breakdowns": a Swedish company creates a plant for the production of the Carl-Gustaf M4 RPG in India
New Delhi has approved the first investment project in the country's history in the defense sector, fully funded by foreign capital: the Swedish company Saab invests 100% of funds in the creation of a plant for the production of the latest generation Carl-Gustaf M4 RPG.
The international air Show will start working in Dubai
250 samples of modern weapons and military equipment will be presented from Russia
The Dubai Airshow International Airshow will begin work on Monday at the Al Maktoum Airfield in Dubai. In the exhibition part of the air show, which will last until November 17, 20 national pavilions will be present, more than 1.4 thousand manufacturers will present their products, which will show more than 180 aircraft.
Vladimir Artyakov: "Reliability has always been a distinctive feature of Russia"
Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy General Director of Rostec State Corporation, told in an exclusive interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta about what novelties will be shown at the Dubai Airshow-2023 exhibition, and why, even under Western sanctions, Russian equipment is in stable demand in the world.
Shadow of "Neptune": Ukrainian missile shot down on approach to Crimea
And the Russian army is conducting massive shelling of supply routes of enemy units in Avdiivka
On November 9, the armed formations of Ukraine launched several strikes on the territory of Crimea and the Kherson region. A Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile was shot down off the coast of the peninsula on Thursday evening.
The evolution of sniper shooting
Once upon a time, sniper shooting was a much less challenging task than it is today. The reason lies in the expansion of the characteristics of sniper rifles and auxiliary optics to previously unattainable levels.
The share of the Middle East and North Africa countries in Rosoboronexport's order portfolio is 50%
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a demonstration of modern Russian military products for the Air Force, air defense forces and electronic warfare at the Dubai Airshow 2023, which will be held from November 13 to 17 in Dubai (UAE).
The Apennines as a NATO workshop
Italy occupies a prominent place in the global arms and military equipment market
The standard definition of the military-industrial complex (MIC) from the textbook of military economics: "A set of research, testing organizations and manufacturing enterprises that carry out the development, production, storage, arming of military and special equipment, ammunition, ammunition, etc. mainly for state law enforcement agencies, as well as for export."
Pragmatic alliance of non-squeamish partners
How is Israel's military-technical cooperation with Latin American countries being built
Latin American countries were among the first to recognize Israel's right to exist. Three of the 11 countries that were part of the UN Special Committee on Palestine were Latin American: Guatemala, Peru and Uruguay. The remoteness of the region from the Arab-Israeli conflict zone has become one of the key factors in the development of military-technical cooperation. It was Latin American countries that were the first buyers of Israeli weapons in the 1960s.
They will be discovered, blinded, searched and shot
The XXVII International exhibition "Interpoltech-2023" was held in Moscow
In the middle of October this year, the XXVII International exhibition of state security equipment "Interpoltech-2023" was held in Moscow. The exhibition "Interpolitech" positions itself as a brand with a 27-year history, "the leader of innovations in the field of interdepartmental information interaction, implementation of state programs and federal projects in the field of improving the efficiency of the functioning of the national security system."
Kalashnikov Concern has fulfilled a three-year contract for the supply of AK-12 assault rifles
JSC Concern Kalashnikov has fulfilled a three-year contract for the supply of AK-12 assault rifles to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. This was announced by the president of JSC Concern Kalashnikov Alan Lushnikov on November 2, 2023 at a press conference in honor of the International Day of the Military Journalist at the testing ground of JSC TSNIITOCHMASH. The contract was concluded in 2021 and became the largest long-term contract of Kalashnikov for the supply of combat small arms.