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2025-06-01 06:06

It is no secret that for many Soviet officers it was very prestigious to own a captured pistol. Most often, German short-barreled weapons could be at the disposal of the infantry commanders of the platoon-battalion level and the military personnel of the reconnaissance units. That is, those who

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A rare photo - two identical Russian warships of non-Soviet construction together. But that should stop being rare. Photo: defenceimagery.mod.uk Having decided on the principles that should underlie the sane shipbuilding policy of Russia, you need to subject them at least

2025-06-01 06:06

The High-Precision Complexes holding (part of the Rostec state corporation) was formed in 2009. Judging by the brand's popularity in Russia and abroad, the consolidation of the scientific and technical potential of specialized enterprises was successful. Not every integrated structure can boast

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About spilled blood - as a general to a general In February 2021, shortly before the next anniversary of the armed conflict on Damansky Island, a very lengthy and, to put it mildly, somewhat strange material was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta. It was a big interview with a retired major general

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In the minds of the majority of Europeans, and even the citizens of Russia, the expanses of Southern Siberia, Altai, Mongolia, Northern and Central China have always been an area of settlement for the peoples of the Mongoloid race, but this is far from the case. Already in 3000 BC, Southern Siberia was inhabited by the clans of the Indo-European

General appearance of NIS pr. 123. Graphics from CDB "Lazurit" Within the framework of the national project "Science" it is planned to build and commission two new multifunctional research vessels (NIS). Not so long ago, within the framework of this program, the Ministry of Education and Science chose to implement

The proposed appearance of the tanker pr. 03182/23310 This year the Black Sea Fleet may receive a new auxiliary vessel - the small sea tanker "Vice-Admiral Paromov", built on pr. 03182. A few days ago, the tanker left Nizhny Novgorod, where it was being built, and went to Sevastopol for

The expected appearance of the Bell 360 Invictus helicopter Since 2018, at the initiative of the US Army, the FARA program (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, "Advanced reconnaissance and attack aircraft") is being carried out. In 2019, work began on preliminary projects; at this stage, five

RPG-7 grenade launcher. A mechanical sight and a PG-7VL shot are used. Photo of the RFV Ministry of Defense 1961. The RPG-7 anti-tank rocket launcher with the PG-7V cumulative round entered service with the Soviet Army. In the future, this system began to develop and improve, due to which it

The Be-200 is discharging water. Photo by UAC Amphibious aircraft occupy an important place in the international aviation market. The main part of this niche falls on light equipment, but there is also a demand for heavy amphibians with a take-off weight of more than 30-35 tons. Currently, for contracts for such machines

Experienced Mi-8AMTSh-VN. Photo "Russian Helicopters" After several years of waiting, the Russian Helicopters holding began ground and flight tests of the promising Mi-8AMTSh-VN attack transport helicopter. In the near future, the experienced technician will pass all the necessary checks and enter service in

Armored vehicles on trial. Photo TsNDI OVT ZSUV In recent years, Ukraine has been trying to develop its military industry and create new types of weapons and equipment. Regularly reports on new developments of one kind or another, their outstanding prospects and early rearmament. However on

Su-24 and Su-30SM of the Black Sea Fleet Several years ago, the aerospace forces began widespread introduction of the specialized aviation computing subsystem SVP-24 "Hephaestus". Soon, all its advantages were shown during the Syrian operation. Now airplanes receive such equipment

General view of the UDC pr. 23990. Graphics of the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau Several years ago, the Russian Navy could receive its first universal amphibious assault ships of joint Russian-French construction. However, the deal fell through, and our country had to independently develop this direction. Designing successfully

The first official image of the B-21 Raider bomber from the United States Air Force For this purpose, the promising bomber Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is being developed in the United States, in Russia, Tupolev is engaged in the PAK DA project, and in China

Guided bombs GBU-39 SDB. The Golden Horde program will make them more effective. Photo by US Air Force Currently, the US Air Force, represented by the Research Laboratory (AFRL), is engaged in several promising programs in the field of unmanned technologies and guided weapons. One of them

AFRL Skyborg UAV Concept Over the past few years, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with the support of commercial organizations, has been implementing the Skyborg program. Its goal is to create a promising multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle capable of complementing

Replica of the Pioneer submarine. Photo Wikimedia Commons During the Civil War in the United States, both sides of the conflict tried to create new types of weapons and equipment, and did not ignore the submarine fleet. In the shortest time, several submarines of various kinds were created, and they especially distinguished themselves in this matter

BMP-2 of one of the Houthi units. Photo Lostarmour.info The most interesting participant in the civil war in Yemen is the paramilitary organization Ansar Allah, whose members are also known as the Houthis. This organization is a real army, but in terms of material

Expected appearance of future FFG (X). After the not very successful LCS program, the US Navy decided to launch a new project, the goal of which is again to create warships for coastal and sea zones. Recently, within the framework of the new FFG (X) program, the competition stage has ended, and

Possible appearance of the future aircraft carrier PANG. Graphics Navalnews.com Since 2018, the French military and shipbuilders are working on the design and construction of a promising aircraft carrier. In the distant future, he will have to replace the only existing ship of this class, Charles de Gaulle

The first serial F-15EX at the stage of assembly The US Air Force and Boeing have successfully brought another sample of aircraft to serial production. An agreement was signed for the construction of promising Boeing F-15EX fighter-bombers. Construction work on the first batch of eight aircraft has already

The lead ship USS Skipjack (SSN-585) during launch. In the background, probably, another submarine of this series In the fifties, the American military shipbuilding worked out the best options for the appearance of promising nuclear submarines. With the help of experimental and serial ships

The First World War will forever remain in the memory of mankind. It will remain not only because of the monstrous number of victims for those times, but also due to the rethinking of the art of war and the emergence of many new types of weapons. For example, the widespread use of machine guns as a cover for dangerous

In the late 80s, domestic weapons design bureaus began a kind of arms race. The main emphasis in this race was placed on submachine guns, although the engineers did not forget about the submachine guns. In addition, the engineers had a reason: more and more often the special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense spoke negatively about