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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

The Naval Salon opened in the northern capital. Maxim Meiksin, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for Industrial Policy and Innovation, told VPK how the guests of the largest industry exhibition will be surprised by shipbuilders and city authorities. - The Naval Salon is a significant event not only for

In July 2017, most of the news related to the export of Russian arms was related to aviation and helicopter technology. However, they were not the most talked about news of this summer month. The greatest resonance was caused by the statement of the President of Turkey that Ankara and Moscow have reached

June 2017 was comparatively rich in news regarding the export of Russian weapons to various countries. The main news concerns the supply of aviation equipment, armored vehicles and air defense systems. Perhaps one of the main news in June was information about a possible delivery to Egypt up to 400-500

What were the cosmonauts doing on the secret space station? What kind of space cannon did our designers invent? How long did the spy satellites last on alert? The developers of Almaz, the most closed military space project in the USSR, told RG about this

In the comments to one of the materials dedicated to Aviadarts, there were very harsh remarks about the fact that all this is window dressing, all prizes are distributed in advance, and in general, this is a senseless and useless matter. Let me disagree. The finals of AI-2017 still to come, just like the forum

On June 10, 1807, the Izhevsk Arms Plant was founded, after 210 years the name of this plant is known all over the world. But then, back in 1807, in Izhevsk, on the banks of the small river Izh, only a modest arms office was founded. At that time, a small ironworks already existed in the city

One of the news from Le Bourget, where the international air show opened on June 19, was the news that Russia won a tender for the supply of combat helicopters for Egypt. It is planned to supply the Ka-52K, a naval version of the Ka-52 strike. characterized by the presence of a shortened folding

The main news regarding the export of Russian arms in May 2017 was about the supply of aviation equipment. In particular, details appeared regarding the export deliveries of Ka-52 helicopters to Egypt, information on the creation of a joint Russian-Indian enterprise for the production of helicopters

A person, no matter what nationality he belongs to, is always proud of his country. He is proud of his ancestors, proud of the victories of his ancestors, proud of the artists and the works created by him, proud of even the unique natural "masterpieces" that can only be found in his country. Man looks at

We often write about what is happening in Ukrainian society. The topic is quite interesting already because exactly the same fate was intended for us in the very recent past. We had our own "pravoseki", and fascists, and separatists, and civil war … Even the state was ruled

In the complex mechanism of searching for advanced ideas, solutions and technologies, international exhibitions have a special role to play, since they allow creating conditions for the introduction of advanced technologies into the production of Russian weapons, as well as identifying priority areas for its development. For example

Less than a month has passed since the moment when we published our version of the development of events in the light of the adoption of the new State Program for the Armament of the Army until 2025. As is often the case, the stakeholders took a wait and see attitude. Someone has to take the first step. And the first is always

The 8th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2017 was held in Minsk three years after the previous review of the achievements of the defense sector of the Belarusian economy. He, as shown by the compact exposition, keeps pace with world trends. Many samples presented are not only

The main news regarding the export of Russian weapons in April 2017 related to aviation and helicopter technology. The Russian Mi-35M helicopter is especially popular on the international arms market. This combat helicopter is very well exported, in many ways there is a direct

Positive news in Russia? “Well, no, it can't be,” the average listener of Echo, a spectator of Rain, or a user of Meduza will say. Often, on our site there are readers for whom any news with a mention of at least some positive in one or another Russian sphere

Until the announcement of a new state armament program for Russia for 2018-2025. just over a month left. In early July, this program will be announced by the Russian government. But already now, some patriotic and liberal publications are talking about cutting military programs, about rejecting the already

We have already written more than once that our space industry, led by "effective managers", continues its rapid deorbiting. And here is a new confirmation of this. New - well forgotten old? Production Association “Yuzhny Machine-Building Plant named after Makarov "concluded with

At the end of 2016, Russia increased its military spending by 5.9%, bringing them to $ 69.2 billion. This allowed the country to enter the top three world leaders in terms of defense spending, pushing Saudi Arabia into fourth place, whose military spending over the past year

According to the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), world sales of military products in 2012-2016 increased by 8.4% compared to the previous five-year period. Humanity continues to arm itself, and the sale of military equipment and equipment continues

How interesting is a person! More precisely, how interesting are the ways of human thought! A person is sure of one thing, but the output of his conclusions turns out to be completely opposite to the intended one. A person rejoices at the construction of a grandiose object. She blames everyone, from construction worker to president