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The Chinese showed the result of studying the Russian special operation
The military and technical innovations shown during the large-scale parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II continue to be discussed all over the world. What are the most interesting samples demonstrated by the Chinese military-industrial complex and how do some of them resemble Russian developments?
Ground-based drones are reclaiming niches on the battlefield
The autonomy of unmanned wheeled and tracked platforms is somewhat lower than that of their flying and floating counterparts due to technological aspects and software deficiencies. But there is no doubt that as AI develops, the autonomy of ground-based platforms will grow, as will their role in combat operations.
"The main exam is war." Why should China send military equipment from the parade to its territory?
Colonel Khodarenok suggested that China check the weapons shown at the parade
Western countries supply and intend to continue to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine with weapons, military and special equipment, essentially using Ukraine as a testing ground for weapons. Military observer of "Gazeta.Retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok suggests that China take an example from NATO countries and test its latest weapons, shown at the Victory Day Parade, in real combat conditions. Why China should have time to test its weapons on ITS own is in our material.
Chinese ceremony: what is interesting about the military parade in Beijing
During the rehearsals, the latest hypersonic missiles, air defense systems and unmanned underwater vehicles were seen
The HQ-29 mobile anti-aircraft system that destroys satellites, hypersonic DF-17, the most powerful DF-41 intercontinental missiles, as well as secret underwater drones — the participation of all these types of weapons was announced at the parade in Beijing on September 3.
The parade in Beijing opened with flag bearers and a red flag with a hammer and sickle
A military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War is taking place in Beijing. The Chinese leader stressed that this victory would not have been possible without the help provided by the Soviet Union. Recall that the Soviet army conducted the Manchurian operation, and ended the Second World War with an amphibious operation in the Kuril Islands.
Vietnam demonstrated new weapons systems of national design at the parade
At the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of independence in Hanoi on September 2, the Armed Forces of Vietnam presented a number of new models of military equipment of national development.
Expert Stepanov: the ICBM "East Wind" shown in China has become a marker of change
According to a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security, the Western military-industrial complex has virtually no response to such challenges
A key element of the parade in Beijing on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance of the Chinese People against Japanese Aggression and the world anti-fascist war was the demonstration of all the capabilities of the Chinese nuclear triad.
The expert appreciated China's success in creating military drones
Military analyst Knutov: At the parade in Beijing, China demonstrated its unmanned power
The issue of Taiwan is becoming more acute. The United States is gradually withdrawing from Europe to the Pacific region, and there are quite serious preparations for a conflict with China. China has shown that it is ready to fight if necessary, and is able to win, military expert Yuri Knutov told the newspaper VIEW. Earlier, China showed a new line of drones of various types at the parade.
"The radius of defeat is the entire globe": what was shown at the Victory Day parade in Beijing
A nuclear missile capable of hitting anywhere on Earth was shown at a parade in Beijing
In Beijing, a large-scale military parade was held in Tiananmen Square in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war of resistance of the Chinese people to the Japanese invaders and in World War II. What state-of-the-art equipment was shown at the parade, why the Chinese parade battalion is considered the largest in the world and what Donald Trump thinks about it - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Test pilot Alexander Garnaev: I'm not ashamed of a single day I've lived!
On September 1 of this year, Alexander Yuryevich Garnaev, Hero of the Russian Federation, Honored Test Pilot of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Economic Sciences, turned 65. Over the period of more than 40 years of flight, he has mastered more than 70 types of serial, experimental, and upgraded aircraft - domestic and foreign, with a total flight time of about 12,000 flight hours.
Difficulties of transportation: how are unmanned boats used on the Dnieper
Surface drones successfully deliver cargo without putting the lives of fighters at risk
The Russian army is expanding the use of unmanned boats. Now they are used to supply units located on islands in the Dnieper delta. This allows the delivery of food, water and ammunition without risk to the personnel. It is surface drones that should become the main carriers in the area, experts say.
Ulan uniform: buggies based on the Niva began to arrive in the army
The fighters note the maintainability, reliability and convenience of the new equipment
The supply of Ulan buggies, manufactured on the basis of Niva, began to the troops. This is the first Russian large-scale conveyor of the leading edge. It is specially equipped for use in a combat zone. The Izvestia correspondent visited the front line and learned about the first impressions of the car from the soldiers of the 110th brigade of the 51st Guards Army of the Southern Military District.
Five of the world's most dangerous bombers: from the invisible B-2 to the H-6N with ballistic missiles (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
Military Watch magazine compared the bombers of Russia, the USA and China
Military Watch Magazine compared the characteristics of the most dangerous bombers. Today, only three countries in the world have this class of combat aircraft.
Russia is increasingly using A-50U "flying radars" to track down the remaining Ukrainian fighters (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia uses A-50 aircraft more often to detect Ukrainian fighter jets
Russia has become more likely to use A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft, which are "flying radars," writes MWM. They help neutralize enemy aircraft, and are also superior to their Western counterparts.
Deadly and long-range missiles from the DPRK - KN-24 are only superficially similar to ATACMS
North Korea has established large-scale production of modern missile systems. In addition to the KN-23 Iskanders-like missiles, which for some reason cause a very nervous reaction in Ukraine, samples that look very similar to American ATACMS have also been launched.
The development of attack drones. Conclusion
INVO Info continues the topic of attack drones. After reviewing European and Middle Eastern models, the publication moved on to products from American developers.
JSC KB Radar presents a wide range of electronic warfare equipment
JSC KB Radar, the management company of the Radar Systems Holding (Belarus), is developing electronic warfare systems that provide effective solutions to the problems of electronic suppression and radio monitoring in modern conditions.
Russian Su-27 fighter jet, the F-15 killer (19FortyFive, USA)
This Soviet aircraft entered service as a fighter to gain air superiority. It was developed as Moscow's response to the American F-15. But it didn't stop there, the author of the article notes.
Rostec has opened a new production facility at the Kazan Helicopter Plant
The created building will increase labor productivity by introducing automated lines, updating the technical park and improving working conditions
Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has opened a new machining facility at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ). It is planned to manufacture a wide range of parts for the holding's plants and fulfill commercial orders on its premises. In addition, it opens up additional job creation opportunities for KVZ.
Perm nuclear-powered submarine at sea
As reported, on August 23, 2025, the nuclear submarine K-572 Perm (serial number 165), completed by the Northern Machine-Building Enterprise Production Association (NSR, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), sailed from Severodvinsk for factory sea trials for the first time. the ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").























