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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

Already at the initial stages of the First World War, all parties to the conflict had to face a number of new problems. One of them was wire barriers, which were notable for the ease of production of the installation, but at the same time seriously impeded the passage of enemy troops. For a successful offensive to the troops

The beginning of the use of cars in Russia dates back to 1900, and in 1910 the Russian-Baltic Carriage Works in Riga began to produce cars - at the same time, the company received a number of parts and special grades of steel from Germany. The productivity of the plant was extremely insignificant - until 1914

The adaptation of weapons and military equipment for use in the civilian sphere is always of certain interest from one point of view or another. However, some systems, such as artillery, have limited potential in the context of such rework. One of the most interesting projects

The first attempts to create promising armored vehicles, undertaken during the First World War, led to very interesting, albeit useless, results. Without the required experience, designers from different countries offered a variety of ideas and solutions. A curious variant of the armored combat

During World War II, American troops on the island of Luzon captured eight vehicles of quite interesting configuration. These were Soukou Sagyou armored engineering vehicles armed with two flamethrowers and a 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun. Was not registered by the Americans

The mass protests, which turned into full-fledged riots in the American town of Ferguson, became a testing ground for testing the latest special means to disperse the protests, including long-range acoustic cannons (LRAD). Riots in this American city broke out after

During the war in Afghanistan (1979-1989), the mujahideen constantly attacked Soviet transport convoys with civilian and military supplies. For obvious reasons, the greatest losses were incurred by tankers, without which all actions of a limited contingent would simply be paralyzed. Taking into account

Lacking experience in creating modern military equipment with high performance, many countries are forced to buy foreign products. If you have your own production or the possibility of its deployment, it becomes possible to acquire a license for the construction of equipment of foreign development

The development of bridge-crossing facilities of the engineering troops of the Armed Forces of Russia was based on the rich military-historical experience of the Russian army. Elements of military engineering art already existed in the army of Kievan Rus. In the campaigns, paths were laid, bridge crossings were arranged. Appeared

According to the press service of the Western Military District, at the beginning of next year, a separate brigade of radiation, chemical and biological protection of the Western Military District, stationed in the Kursk region, will receive new special equipment. In the first months of 2016, this connection should go to the newest

The main task of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to maintain law and order, regardless of the existing conditions. This structure must carry out the tasks assigned to it at any time and in any situation. In particular, the internal troops must maintain their combat effectiveness in conditions of radiation

Today, the American SUV of the Second World War is easily recognizable in any photographs of the war and post-war years; it is a frequent guest on the movie screen, not only in documentary chronicles, but also in almost all films about this war. During his lifetime, the car became a real classic and

The very first attacks of German tank formations on Poland and France demonstrated that the era of protracted trench wars was in the past, now lightning offensive operations dominated the battlefield and were not inferior to them in terms of counter-attack speed. Tracked base of tanks and other combat vehicles for

Part two. Historical Tank trawl - a type of mine trawl, attachments of a tank, an armored tractor or a specialized vehicle, which is designed to overcome or clear anti-tank minefields

It happens that a person who, in childhood, is attached to some kind of toy, then retains this attachment for the rest of his life. The Australian engineer and inventor Louis Brennan apparently had a spinning top with such a toy. Not the one that comes and bites the barrel, but the one that spins, keeping

The TV, oddly enough, is sometimes capable of, if not pushing on a clever thought, then at least pulling something out of the nooks of memory. I switched it on once, and there they were showing the sappers and their dog. More than a hundred explosive devices on the account of this labrador with a smart face. How many lives do not even count

The airborne troops need different equipment, while special requirements are imposed on such vehicles. Equipment for this type of troops should be able to drop parachute while maintaining the required characteristics. One of the most original projects of light transport

Now the Belgian company Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN) is widely known as a manufacturer of small arms. In the past, this company was also engaged in the production of various equipment, including motorcycles. In the mid-thirties, the development of promising heavy motorcycles began with

At the end of 1914, the French engineer Louis Boirot developed an original engineering vehicle designed to overcome enemy wire obstacles. The project was based on the principle of a caterpillar propeller, but it was used in a very unusual way. The result of the design work was

Already at the very beginning of the First World War, it became clear that one of the main features of this conflict would be the widest use of various obstacles that impede the passage of enemy infantry. As a result, the countries participating in the war had to start creating means to overcome the existing