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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

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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

In the next five years, Russia will have a new "weapon of retaliation" - the "Barguzin" combat railroad missile systems. Appearing out of nowhere, these rocket trains will be capable of delivering a devastating retaliatory strike against the territory of any enemy Last week in Kubinka (Moscow region)

Recently, more and more questions have arisen regarding the operation of the Treaty between the USSR and the United States on the elimination of their intermediate and shorter-range missiles (INF) of December 8, 1987. From time to time, both in Russia and in the United States there are statements about the possibility of getting out of it. Of course, this primarily concerns

Against the background of the latest events taking place on the international arena, words about the beginning of a new Cold War are being heard more and more often. Moreover, some analysts are trying to predict the start of a full-scale conflict that risks becoming the Third World War. In this regard, the public and specialists

The word "Iskander" strikes awe on impressionable Europeans. Behind this word, they imagine a "terrible Russian club" that can fall on them at any moment. We are talking about the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system (OTRK). It was put into service in 2006 and since

Several decades ago in the Soviet Union, work began on the topic of mobile ground-based missile systems (PGRK), designed to arm strategic missile forces. It was believed that such systems, going out on patrol routes, can remain safe and sound

In the early sixties, an attempt was made in the United States to create a combat railway missile system (BZHRK), armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles LGM-30A Minuteman. The Mobile Minuteman project ended with a cycle of tests, during which positive and

Recently, we often hear about medium-range missiles, especially from our "partners". What is their concern? After all, America is accustomed to dictating its "democratic" principles to everyone. Here we recall the words of our president that we have something to answer and answer

One of the main achievements of the Soviet defense industry is deservedly considered the combat railway missile system (BZHRK) "Molodets". A special train could run along the country's railway network and, having received an order, launch several intercontinental ballistic missiles

On the eve of the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery, which our country has already celebrated 70 times, at the Kapustin Yar training ground, which is located at the junction of the Volgograd, Astrakhan and Orenburg regions, the Kolomna Machine Building Design Bureau solemnly handed over to the 92nd separate missile brigade of the 2nd Guards Combined Arms

Late October and early November were marked by several tests of three types of Russian ICBMs. From October 29 to November 5, naval submarines and strategic missile forces made three launches of the R-30 Bulava, R-29RMU2 Sineva and RT-2PM2 Topol-M missiles

The unique missile system has incorporated the advanced achievements of world science and industry, but to an even greater extent - the enthusiasm and patriotism of the manufacturers

Thirty years ago, the Utkin brothers created combat railway missile systems (BZHRK) - "cosmodromes on wheels", which, with their elusiveness and combat power, terrified the United States. The Americans did their best to destroy them. However, the Russians did not surrender, and after a few years into the open

Rockets make their way to the surface and are carried away towards the stars. Among the thousands of flickering dots, they need one. Polaris. Alpha Ursa Major. Farewell star of humanity, to which are tied salvo points and warhead astro-correction systems. Ours start exactly like a candle, launching

On November 7, 2014, the United States successfully tested the Aegis Ashore missile defense (ABM) system. Such a system will be deployed in Romania already in 2015. During the tests, it was possible to shoot down all 3 targets - a short-range ballistic missile and 2 low-flying cruise missiles

Rice. While on the Internet and in the corridors of the State Department (which is similar in terms of the level of thinking) useless disputes about bilateral violations by the United States and Russia of the INF Treaty do not subside, which, without any documentary evidence (with the exception of American "targets")

Currently, the domestic defense industry is implementing several new projects aimed at updating the strategic missile forces. In the foreseeable future, the Strategic Missile Forces should receive several new missile systems. First of all, these are intercontinental missiles

The modern Iskander-M and the MGM-31C Pershing II mobile missile system that has risen from the ashes. At first glance, they have nothing in common: the latest OTRK with a conventional warhead and a medium-range strategic missile created during the Cold War era. But this is only at first glance … Both "toys"

The middle of the last century was an extremely difficult and difficult period in the history of the Middle East. The formation of the State of Israel seriously changed the political and military situation in the region, and also created the preconditions for wars and confrontations that continue to this day. The essence of all these conflicts

Recently, the story of Russia's accusations of violating the terms of an international treaty was continued. As follows from the latest news, over the next few weeks, representatives from Moscow and Washington will discuss the current situation and its controversial sides. Possibly future consultations with

One of the main international topics of recent times is Russia's accusations of violating the terms of the treaty on the elimination of intermediate and short-range missiles (INF). We will remind, not so long ago, the US State Department published a report on compliance with the terms of various international agreements. The document stated