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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

At the end of December 2015, the Strategic Support Forces (SSP) were formed as part of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), the definition is also found: "Strategic Support Forces." Two years have passed, but very little is still known about this military formation, Beijing

The Desert Eagle pistol did not gain fame in the army or in special forces, but it is rightfully one of the most famous pistols in the world. It can be safely called a legendary example of small arms, which has gained fame among the masses. Popularization

The Kayaba Ka-1 is a Japanese reconnaissance gyroplane created during the Second World War. This aircraft was used as a close (including naval) reconnaissance aircraft, including for adjusting artillery fire and fighting submarines. The gyroplane manufacturer was

In its official Facebook group, Kalashnikov Israel posted photos of its new product in March 2017. A new sniper rifle of an Israeli company called OFEK-308 was presented to the general public. No details about the new product at this time

30 years ago - on December 17, 1987, the famous Soviet theater, stage and film actor, theater director and comedian Arkady Isaakovich Raikin passed away. Arkady Raikin was a respected artist and master of instant reincarnation on stage. Performer of monologues, feuilletons and sketches

With its long coastline (more than 110 thousand kilometers), Russia cannot exist without a large fleet. The Russian Navy is traditionally considered one of the most powerful in the world, second only to the American fleet and the increasingly powerful Chinese fleet in terms of combat capabilities. Any big

If you make a list of the strangest aircraft that were developed during the Second World War, then the British sky slug General Aircraft GAL 38 Fleet Shadower will definitely take its place in it. A more unusual and highly specialized patrol aircraft was difficult to imagine

The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) is the lead in a series of two Queen Elizabeth-class ships being built for the British Navy. On December 7, 2017, the launch ceremony of the new aircraft carrier HMS Queen

In the spring of 2019, the USA presented their vision for the further development of the "Soldier of the Future" concept. The main emphasis of the US military is going to be on the human-centered concept. The fighter is at the forefront and the maximum relief of his life both in everyday life and on the battlefield

June 1, 2019 marks 88 years since the creation of the military transport aviation (MTA) in our country. It is the first day of summer that is traditionally considered the date of birth of BTA. Today, military transport aviation is organizationally part of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) of Russia. For almost 90 years of its

In 2017, the Norwegian company DSG Technology introduced its proprietary cavitation effect bullets to the general public. The ammunition created by Norwegian engineers made it possible to confidently hit targets both on land and in water. This is very important considering that standard ammunition in

In the Soviet history of our country, there were several cases of hijacking of combat aircraft abroad, and some of the machines were also hijacked by pilots of the Warsaw Pact countries. Each of these incidents had serious consequences for all those involved and became the subject of careful

The love of the German military for assigning the names of animals to armored vehicles, especially representatives of the cat family, did not disappear anywhere after the end of World War II. In 1975, the Bundeswehr adopted a new wheeled combat reconnaissance vehicle, which received the designation SpPz 2

On September 9, 1964, an experimental fighter-interceptor E-155P-1 took off into the sky, which after the completion of the state test program received the MiG-25 index. Supersonic high-altitude twin-engine fighter-interceptor MiG-25, nicknamed Foxbat (flying fox) in the West

Almost from the very beginning of the appearance of firearms, designers in many countries of the world tried to achieve an increase in its rate of fire. The advantages of massive fire quickly became clear to the military in all countries. For a long time, the only way to increase the rate of fire of a weapon was

On May 18, Russia celebrates the Day of the Baltic Fleet, one of the four fleets in the Russian Navy and the oldest among all existing ones. The history of the Baltic Fleet is inextricably linked with the history of our country, the foundation of St. Petersburg, the development of lands around the Gulf of Finland and at the mouth of the Neva, with

At the turn of the 1930-1940s, many boys and girls in the Soviet Union dreamed of aviation and the sky. This was largely due to the achievements of the young Soviet aviation industry and the emergence of new heroes, which the country so needed. For the younger generation, they became idols

The USSR in the second half of the 20th century was distinguished by a developed defense industry and a large number of successful developments in all segments, including in the field of small arms. Some considered the existing line of army small arms to be perfect. It wasn't just about the good

If there was a competition for the most unusual ships in the world, then seismographic vessels of the Ramform Titan type (after the name of the first ship in the series) could take part in it, and, possibly, compete for prizes. A distinctive feature of the four built Ramform Titan ships is

Already at the beginning of the last century, the leading armies of the world began to receive the first samples of self-loading pistols into service. However, in the Russian imperial army, things were not as good as many would like. In service, there was still a reliable, but archaic seven-shot revolver