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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

2025-06-01 06:06

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

2025-06-01 06:06

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

2025-06-01 06:06

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

In the mid-50s, the deployment of two belts of the S-25 "Berkut" air defense system began around Moscow. The positions of this multichannel complex were placed with the possibility of overlapping the affected areas. However, the C-25 was unsuitable for mass deployment on the territory of the Soviet Union and allied countries

As already mentioned in the first part of the review, the final tests of the HQ-2 anti-aircraft missile system began in 1967, that is, a year after the official adoption of the PLA air defense forces of the HQ-1 air defense system. The new modification had the same range of destruction of air targets - 32 km and a ceiling - 24,500 m

Igla MANPADS (index GRAU 9K38, NATO codification - SA-18 Grouse) is a Soviet and Russian portable anti-aircraft missile system designed to engage low-flying air targets on collision and catch-up courses, including countermeasures with false heat targets. Complex

In the past, a strategic missile defense complex was created in our country, protecting Moscow and the Central Industrial Region from a possible attack. At the same time, anti-aircraft systems are in service, capable of solving some missile defense tasks and hitting missiles of different classes

The American FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS, along with Igla and Strela MANPADS, undoubtedly belongs to one of the most famous man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems in the world. "Stinger" (from the English Stinger - "sting") has a combined arms index FIM-92 in the American army and, like his "colleagues" from

ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is a real legend among anti-aircraft self-propelled guns (ZSU), and its long military life deserves exceptional respect. This ZSU is an example of a rational attitude towards military equipment, which has already been discontinued, but is still able to carry out the assigned

MANPADS Robotsystem 70 - missile system of the 70th model (RBS-70) - Swedish universal portable anti-aircraft missile system designed to destroy low-flying air targets (aircraft and helicopters) of the enemy. Developed in Sweden by Bofors Defense engineers (today Saab Bofors

In a recent publication, Features of Combat Training for US Air Force and Navy Pilots. Who are American pilots preparing to fight with? "

Blowpipe (Dudka) - British universal portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS), designed to destroy low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It was put into service in 1972. In the UK, this complex was operated until 1985. Unlike MANPADS models

The first portable anti-aircraft missile system, which was adopted by the US Army, was the FIM-43 Redeye (Red Eye) MANPADS. This complex was intended to destroy low-flying air targets, including helicopters, aircraft and drones of the enemy. Complex development

A portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) is an effective weapon that is in the arsenal of a modern infantryman. MANPADS is an anti-aircraft missile system that is designed to be transported and fired by one person. Due to their relatively small size, modern

For various reasons, the Australian armed forces do not have a developed air defense system, which leads to known risks. The command is aware of this problem and is taking the necessary action. As part of a major army modernization program, it is planned to purchase a sufficient number of new

The first combat aircraft, four Vought UO-2 reconnaissance aircraft and six Airco DH.4B light bombers appeared in the Cuban military in 1923. Until the outbreak of World War II, the Cuban Air Force was not a significant force and was equipped with training and patrol aircraft

From hand-held short-range systems to long-range systems. The market for ground-based air defense systems is becoming more vibrant as countries begin to replace outdated systems and add new capabilities to their arsenals. In 2018, the Land Ceptor rocket was tested in Sweden

Over the past several years, the Russian defense industry regularly talks about the promising Sosna anti-aircraft missile system. According to the latest reports received at the end of March, the new air defense system has successfully passed the necessary tests and is now preparing to enter the

Russian weapons and military equipment attract the attention of foreign experts and sometimes become a reason for controversy. A few days ago, the next topic of discussion was the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system. First, the Swedish Defense Research Agency criticized this system

You can hit a flying ballistic missile in different ways. It can be destroyed by a blast wave and shrapnel in the active section of the trajectory, and warheads should be hit on the descent. An interceptor missile can carry a conventional or nuclear charge, including a neutron one, which destroys a warhead. From

After the successful resolution of the "Caribbean Crisis" and the withdrawal of most of the Soviet troops, the Cubans received the bulk of the equipment and weapons of the 10th and 11th Air Defense Forces, and the MiG-21F-13 fighters of the 32nd Air Defense Forces. Cubes received the most modern at that time Soviet

In the event of the outbreak of a hypothetical full-scale armed conflict with the use of all available means and weapons, Moscow and the central industrial region are exposed to special risks. The vast majority of strategically important military and administrative

Although this publication is dedicated to the American 20-mm rapid-fire small-caliber anti-aircraft gun, I want to start it with a confession - a declaration of love for the Military Review. Our relationship, like most lovers, was not always simple. Nevertheless, "VO" became a part of my