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Frigates and large landing ships instead of aircraft carriers and nuclear destroyers

Frigates and large landing ships instead of aircraft carriers and nuclear destroyers

2025-06-01 06:06

April 23 of this year may well qualify for the title of "Day that gave a wave of hope." For not every day several ships are laid down at the same time. It is clear that Putin's visit to Severnaya Verf gives such weight to the event, and yes, the hope that everything will not stop after

Coastal missile system "Ball": ground shield for coastal areas

Coastal missile system "Ball": ground shield for coastal areas

2025-06-01 06:06

The anti-ship complex ensures control of territorial waters and protection of coastal areas at a long distance So, for the transformation of Russia into an economically developed and

Night sniper

Night sniper

2025-06-01 06:06

“Let people know what happened in this war. The truth. The way it is … "(One of the few survivors of the 131st Maikop brigade) PREPARATION OF THE YOUNG MAN. Eve of the new year, 1995. Columns of Russian troops crossed the Chechen administrative border, and the forward units occupied

The Makarov pistol is one of the best pistols of the 20th century

The Makarov pistol is one of the best pistols of the 20th century

2025-06-01 06:06

The Makarov pistol is rightfully called "Kalashnikov" among pistols. This automatic 9mm pistol was designed in 1948 by Nikolai Makarov. Due to the simplicity of its device, the reliability of the proposed design and ease of use, the PM remained in production for more than half a century

Foreign Volunteer Legions and SS Corps on the Eastern Front

Foreign Volunteer Legions and SS Corps on the Eastern Front

2025-06-01 06:06

By the beginning of the Russian campaign, three volunteer regiments of foreign citizens had been created in the ranks of the SS, and with the outbreak of hostilities, the number of foreign units began to grow steadily. The participation of foreign legions in the war against the USSR was supposed to show, according to Himmler's plan, a pan-European

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Export of Russian arms. May 2018

Export of Russian arms. May 2018

In May, the main news regarding the export of Russian arms was information about India's interest in the Russian S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems. According to the RBC media holding, whose journalists refer to their own sources, Russia is ready to supply India with S-400 complexes worth 6

Export of Russian arms. July 2018

Export of Russian arms. July 2018

July 2018 brought new contracts to the Russian defense industry. For example, there was information about the conclusion of a contract between Russia and Qatar on the supply of ATGM "Kornet-E", grenade launchers and small arms. India is close to buying 48 Mi-17V-5 multipurpose helicopters, and Laos gets the first

Export of Russian arms. June 2018

Export of Russian arms. June 2018

Summer is a time of vacations, serenity and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. It is football that has become the main topic of recent weeks, and the entry of the Russian national team into the quarterfinals of the championship is the biggest sensation of the tournament so far. Stanislav Cherchesov's charges knocked out with

A hole in the Russian defense budget spotted in America

A hole in the Russian defense budget spotted in America

Over the past few years, Russia has increased its defense budget, and through this has carried out the required modernization of the armed forces. Now, defense spending is planned to be reduced in accordance with new needs and requirements. All these processes naturally attract attention

Export of Russian arms. March 2018

Export of Russian arms. March 2018

In March 2018, there was no news that would relate to the concluded contracts or export deliveries of Russian weapons to various countries of the world. At the same time, news directly related to the export of Russian weapons was present. In particular, the amount of Russian exports was officially announced

Export of Russian arms. April 2018

Export of Russian arms. April 2018

In April, the main news regarding the export of Russian arms and military equipment was related to India. One of the most discussed topics was the possible refusal of Delhi to participate in a joint program with Moscow to create a fifth generation fighter FGFA. Along with this, Indian delegations

State defense order: first quarter of 2018 and plans for the year

State defense order: first quarter of 2018 and plans for the year

On April 18, the National Defense Management Center hosted a Unified Day for the Acceptance of Military Products. As part of this event, held under the leadership of Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, the military department summed up the results of the past first quarter. According to earlier

Export of Russian arms. February 2018

Export of Russian arms. February 2018

The main contract in February was the signing of an agreement with Indonesia for the supply of 11 Russian multifunctional Su-35 fighters. The deal is valued at $ 1.14 billion, of which $ 570 million will be covered by the supply of Indonesian commodities. also in

State armaments program: Siluanov defeated Shoigu

State armaments program: Siluanov defeated Shoigu

For several years now we have been talking and writing about new Russian weapons systems, about new ships, about modernizing tanks, about all kinds of PAKs … Almost every day in various publications you can read about something that other countries do not have. Any speech by the President or the Minister of Defense concerns

National peculiarities of trade in multifunctional fighters

National peculiarities of trade in multifunctional fighters

The announcement of the "baptism of fire" F-35 Lightning II (in the Israeli version of "Adir" (mighty)) of the Air Force of the Jewish state inspired the expert and journalistic community. Everyone expected the details of this, probably the first combat use, this most popularized and accompanied by many

Su-57 and "Armata" against economics and expediency

Su-57 and "Armata" against economics and expediency

In recent years, the Russian defense industry has developed several fundamentally new models of military equipment for the ground forces and aerospace forces. They are undergoing the necessary tests and should soon appear in the army. However, not so long ago it became known that in the higher echelons

"New ship in the old hull", what's going on?

"New ship in the old hull", what's going on?

The capabilities of the Ministry of Defense and the shipbuilding industry do not yet allow to quickly and in large quantities build the necessary ships that meet modern requirements. The way out of this situation is the modernization of existing ships and submarines, providing for the installation of a new

Black Sea shipyard: production decline

Black Sea shipyard: production decline

The 1980s were the peak of the industrial power of the Soviet shipbuilding giant, the Black Sea Shipyard. The highest point of his performance, successes and achievements. The enterprise had a lot of merit to the Fatherland too: the ships built in Nikolaev on the stocks of the ChSZ numbered in the hundreds

Black Sea shipyard: modernity

Black Sea shipyard: modernity

Early 1990s for the Black Sea plant was marked by great changes. And these changes were by no means for the better. This was far from the first crisis period that the company experienced. The first time this happened during the Civil War and immediately after it. Then, busted and

Excellent students - according to "Kalashnikov"

Excellent students - according to "Kalashnikov"

The Russian Defense Ministry has held a single day of acceptance of military products and infrastructure of the Armed Forces. The numbers have been named, the addresses of arms and military equipment deliveries are indicated, which creates a complete picture of equipping our Armed Forces with modern models. Over the past year, more than 3,500 promising units have been delivered to the army and navy

Ukrainian new - well forgotten Soviet old

Ukrainian new - well forgotten Soviet old

The boundless patience with which we have been observing the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ukrainian defense industry for almost five years now is not that ending, but the laughter is gradually ending. We are observing, of course, not out of idle curiosity. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still the closest army fighting with Russia on paper, and with the Russians - in

Export of Russian arms. January 2018

Export of Russian arms. January 2018

The most significant event in January was the discussed contract for the purchase of 6 Su-30SME multifunctional fighters by Myanmar. It is reported that an additional impetus to this deal was given by the visit of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to Myanmar. Also in January, India approved the purchase in Russia of a consignment of 240

Results of the special operation in Syria and the state armament program until 2027

Results of the special operation in Syria and the state armament program until 2027

On January 30, 2018, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin visited the National Center for Defense Management, where he took part in a military-practical conference to summarize the experience and summarize the results of the military operation in Syria. As part of the conference, the President called on the audience to frankly and

What to do with imports allegedly replaced in the army?

What to do with imports allegedly replaced in the army?

I would like to talk about tomorrow's day of our army. And not only the army, but the army issue - it seems to be very burning. When I have every household appliance in my apartment, from a TV to a coffee grinder, talks about how much the sanctions helped us to become more independent from the outside world and what

Truth and fiction about the Ukrainian cruise missile "Neptune"

Truth and fiction about the Ukrainian cruise missile "Neptune"

Recently Kiev conducted another missile test. This time, the new Ukrainian cruise missile "Neptune". At the same time, the opinion of the "experts" was divided. Kiev "experts" write that the new missile can fly almost de Moscow, while the Russian basically agree that this is all a bluff. How