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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

The summer breeze tickled the grass on the airfield's airfield. In 10 minutes, the plane climbed to an altitude of 6,000 meters, where the temperature overboard dropped below –20 °, and the atmospheric pressure became twice as low as at the surface of the Earth. In such conditions, he had to fly hundreds of kilometers, so that then

On December 26, 2014, the outlines of a familiar ship flashed in the Bosphorus. High “Atlantic” nose, octagonal superstructure prism, dashingly littered foremast, emphasizing the swift silhouette of the Aegis destroyer … An old acquaintance, USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), has returned to the Black Sea. Missile

Sincerely striving for an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people for ever renounce war as the nation's sovereign right, and the threat or use of military force as a means of settling international disputes.- Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan

A kind word and a revolver can accomplish more than a kind word alone. - Johnny Carson The inner weapons bay is the most questionable. A distinctive feature of all fifth generation fighters and other aircraft (LA), claiming the title of "stealth"

Lockheed built the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, the fastest SR-71 Blackbird aircraft, the F-117 stealth bomber and the Raptor fighter jet. Of the less scandalous creations of this company: the world's most popular transport aircraft Hercules, the Orion naval aviation aircraft and the super-heavy transport

By the time the magnificent four Iowas were decommissioned (1990-92), the era of capital ships had long been gathering dust on the shelves of archives and the stands of naval museums. The last artillery battle between the armored monsters took place on October 25, 1944, when the Japanese "Fuso" came under

Nobody calls to defeat enemies with one blow, guided by the legend of David and Goliath. But, on the other hand, one must observe at least some facets of decency! Admiral Mark Mitscher won the main battle of his life, sinking the Yamato with almost three hundred aircraft. However, to blame the American

If the enemy appears in large numbers, capture first what is dear to him. If you capture him, he will obey you. Sun Tzu, "The Art of War" The beginning of a military conflict determines the question: is there an air base nearby? If the answer is "yes", boldly start a war. If the answer is different, follow

Black smoke spread, the passengers shouted (not all, but only those who remained alive) In fact, the story is sad, full of tragic moments and examples of desperate heroism. The story of how the crew of the Soviet oil tanker, risking their own lives, saved 438 people from the burning

Sun shining through leaves and fog. Strange sounds and rustles. The soft steps of the partisans on the moss-strewn ground. And a thunderous roll over the green of the jungle! Down the hillside, just above the crowns, 16 silvery lightning bolts swept through. The Thunderchief squadron followed its usual course for Hanoi … One of the most

Corvette is a class of warships designed for patrol and patrol service in the coastal zone. The main tasks of corvettes are considered to be patrolling and anti-submarine defense of the coast. This, however, does not exclude their direct participation in military conflicts. The heirs of the second missile boats

September 13, 1931, Kalshot Sleeps, UK. The sun is in cold water, fountains of splashes and the roar of aircraft engines! The gazes of thousands of onlookers are fixed on tiny dots rushing with terrifying speed over the mirror-like surface of the bay. Ahead are the favorites of the air race - "Supermarines" model

Life is illogical in many ways. The construction of the smallest boat is presented as an important event on the path of the revival of the Navy. But, talking about new tugs and longboats, our media completely ignore what, in principle, a modern fleet is impossible without - the Holy of Holies is naval aviation! Andreevsky flag on

The ability to penetrate the depths of the sea and imperceptibly wedge into enemy defenses. Choose the best place and time to attack. Survive without significant defense spending by exploiting the uncertainty and ambiguity of the aquatic environment. The unique properties of submarines make it possible to provide

The Americans nevertheless managed to put into operation their last remaining AUG in the North Atlantic, which threatened our merchant fleet with its obsolete weapons with considerable losses. At this time, the flagship of the Northern Fleet battleship "Invincible" (captured modernized "Zamvolt")

If Russia does not support us from the air, we will have to retreat from Brooklyn to Long Island. Emergency report by I. Strelkov, November 2016 Every joke has its share of a joke. The recent announcement that Russia surpassed the United States in the production of military aircraft in the outgoing year clearly indicated who

For the Navy! - shouting in vests! For the Navy! Empty in flasks! For the Navy! Andreevsky raise the flag! For the Navy! We wish you the best! All discussions about the future of the Navy are at the level of hypotheses and assumptions. Lack of objective information affects: official press releases say one thing, in fact another is done, and

A very interesting, legendary, high-spirited aircraft with very high controllability, especially in the transverse channel. For example, he turns "barrels" per second at a speed of 700-800 km / h. - deputy. Chief of the flight service of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, Reserve Colonel Sergei Bogdan, pilots of the 4477th squadron

This article is a tribute to the controversy about the need to arm the ends of cruisers and battleships of the first half of the 20th century. How dangerous was the damage to the bow of the ships? What are the consequences of multiple shrapnel holes in the stem area? Extensive flooding and

Tell me, Ilyich, what should we do with ourselves, With hearts ready to break to smithereens? We were in battles. Ready for battle again! .. And he frowned and suddenly said: Study! Studying the enemy is one of the axioms of the art of war. For half a century of cold confrontation, the military of the USSR and the USA spent a lot of energy