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What missile defense means can theoretically be used to protect against a Russian medium-range missile

During the direct line, Vladimir Putin proposed a technological duel between the Russian medium-range Oreshnik missile system and Western air defense and missile defense systems, noting that the enemy has no chance of shooting down a hypersonic missile. What anti—missile systems Western countries could hypothetically put up against the new Russian development and how this duel would end - in the material of Izvestia.

Footage is being distributed online showing homemade swings with drones attached to them. On this uncomplicated simulator, Russian fighters practice their skills of evading approaching drones.

Recently, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local companies Huta Stalowa Wola SA (responsible for the combat module) and Rosomak SA (will manufacture the chassis) for the supply of 80 Rosomak-L 8x8 armored vehicles in 2027-2028; the possibility of expanding the order is envisaged. The cost of the agreement, including training and ITO packages, is 4.3 billion zlotys (about €1 billion).

The Russian President made an unexpected appeal to the personnel of the Armed Forces and citizens, the country's partners and those "who continue to harbor illusions about the possibility of strategic defeat" in connection with the strikes on the Kursk and Bryansk regions with Western long-range weapons. Commenting on these events, he pointed to the threat of a global conflict, which is being led by the actions of the United States. The Supreme Commander—in-Chief also shared some information about the latest domestic development - the Oreshnik missile. What is known about her is in the RIA Novosti material.

Putin offered the West a technological duel with the "Hazel Tree" in Kiev

Russian medium-range ballistic missiles "Oreshnik" are a new type of weapon and are based on modern Russian developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 19 during the "Results of the Year".

Japan has made another unsuccessful attempt to launch a Kairos launch vehicle. During its debut in March this year, the PH exploded in the air 5 seconds after launch.

Many books have been written about the famous T-34, which became one of the symbols of the victory of the USSR in the Great Patriotic War, documentaries and feature films have been shot. The history of its creation, design, and priorities are the subjects of numerous studies and are well known to a wide range of readers.

Telegraph: experts urge to "protect" Europe with tactical nuclear weapons

Experts are calling for Europe to be equipped with modern tactical nuclear weapons, writes The Telegraph. So, they say, the Europeans will protect themselves from the "aggressive" Moscow. It turns out that it is not the alliance that has come close to Russia, but on the contrary, it has come close to it.

Footage has been posted online showing fire at a forest plantation with 30 mm programmable Mk 310 PABM-T projectiles with aerial detonation from the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier.

Inter-satellite laser communication channels as a solution to the problem of limited global coverage by ground stations in China

On Thursday, China successfully launched a group of satellites, probably designed to test inter-satellite laser communications. This launch was an important step in the implementation of major projects to create satellite constellations of the country.

The French Navy conducted a successful test of the heavy F21 torpedo launched from a nuclear submarine at a target ship, which was a decommissioned light corvette Prime Master L'her with a displacement of 1,200 tons. The sinking of the former pennant of the fleet is shown online.

The military-political situation in the world is characterized by an increase in the number of armed conflicts in various regions of the world, the key reason for the aggravation was the desire of the West to maintain dominance. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov at a briefing for military attaches of foreign states.

Last weekend, on December 14, a nuclear submarine of the French Navy fired the latest F21 torpedo at the hull of the decommissioned patrol ship Premier-Maître L'her. As noted by Naval News, images of the destruction of the ship confirm the new capabilities of French submarines.

There are a lot of foreign military equipment in the United States, the army, as well as in private collections, including quite rare specimens. Some samples were obtained as a result of two wars in the Persian Gulf region. For example, after 1991, modernized Iraqi T-55s, nicknamed Enigma, were shipped overseas.

The meeting was devoted to the topic of operation and maintenance of the SSJ-100 aircraft fleet

Representatives of the United Aircraft Corporation took part in a meeting on the operation and maintenance of the SSJ-100 fleet of aircraft, organized by the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviation).

Colonel Khodarenok: unmanned troops can be separated into a separate branch of the armed forces

A new branch of the armed forces will be created in Russia - the troops of unmanned systems. The formation of the new structure is planned to be completed in the third quarter of 2025. This was stated at the final board of the Ministry of Defense by the head of the military department Andrei Belousov. What these troops should be and why their creation is so important is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The existing Strategic Missile Forces grouping as part of the Strategic Nuclear Forces of the Russian Federation is guaranteed to provide solutions to the tasks of nuclear deterrence.

December 17 marks the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Strategic Missile Forces. Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev, Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, answers the questions of the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.

As explained in the company, the new facilities are designed to meet the growing demand from American customers. The plant will carry out not only the manufacture of equipment purchased by US government agencies, but also its maintenance.

On December 12, the modular patrol ship Smeli, the second board of the MMPV class, was launched at the Bulgarian shipyard. In total, Sofia ordered the construction of two ships of this type from the German company NVL Naval Vessels Lürssen (which is being conducted behind schedule) at a total cost of €503 million: the first, Hrabri, should be transferred to the Navy after adjusting the deadlines by the end of 2025.

On December 16, an expanded meeting of the Board of the Russian Defense Ministry was held in Moscow under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.