Air defense 2024, November

The Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system has long attracted the attention of the military and specialists around the world, and news of the emergence of export contracts heightens interest and contributes to the start of new disputes at various levels. In such a situation, the foreign press cannot stand aside, and

Familiar to everyone who follows the news of the defense industry and the export of weapons, the word Mistral personifies not only a family of universal amphibious assault ships, but also a portable anti-aircraft missile system of French production. MANPADS Mistral is designed to destroy low-flying helicopters and aircraft

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

According to The Military Balance 2018, taking into account the combat-ready reserve and paramilitary formations in the PRC, there are about 3 million people under arms. It is very difficult to cover such a mass of troops only with anti-aircraft missiles, and therefore obsolete anti-aircraft machine gun are still in the ranks and in warehouses

In the mid-1970s, relations between Moscow and Beijing deteriorated so much that the parties began to seriously consider the possibility of using nuclear weapons against each other. At the same time, the Soviet Union had an overwhelming superiority over China in the number of nuclear warheads and their delivery vehicles

By the early 1980s, it became clear that the J-7 lightweight single-engine delta fighter could not compete with the American and Soviet 4th generation fighters. In terms of maneuverability, thrust-to-weight ratio, radar and armament characteristics, the Chinese versions of the MiG-21 hopelessly lagged behind

There is currently significant activity in the Asia-Pacific region regarding anti-aircraft guns and surface-to-air missiles, as the military seeks to upgrade legacy ground-based air defense systems or add new capabilities

The American company Raytheon and the Polish WZU-2 have developed their own version of the modernization of self-propelled anti-aircraft missile systems 2k12 "Kub", reports Lenta.ru with reference to Jane's Defense Weekly. In the future, the Czech Republic can offer its own version of the "Cubes" modernization

At present, China has caught up with Russia in terms of the number of deployed medium and long-range anti-aircraft missile systems. At the same time, the process of replacing outdated air defense systems with liquid-propellant missiles with new anti-aircraft systems with solid-propellant missiles is very active. Until the early 1990s, the most

A number of foreign countries are armed with several ground-based anti-aircraft missile systems built using guided air-to-air missiles. This approach to the design of air defense systems has some advantages, and therefore enjoys limited popularity. In the foreseeable

At the Kapustin Yar training ground, live firing of an anti-aircraft missile brigade equipped with a modern anti-aircraft missile system "BUK-M2" will take place. This was reported to RIA Info-RM by the press secretary of the commander of the North Caucasus Military District, Lieutenant Colonel A. Bobrun. This is the first and

The program for the development of the medium-range anti-aircraft missile system MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defense System), jointly implemented by the United States, Germany and Italy, has successfully passed the stage of protecting the working project. The project was found to meet all the requirements

In Armenia, they react ambiguously to reports about the sale or the probable sale by Russia of the C-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Azerbaijan. If the Armenian authorities or experts close to the authorities are silent or do not see anything "dangerous" in this deal, then independent experts will ring - sale

The original ZSU "Otomatic" was created in the early 90s in Italy. She is armed with a 76 mm automatic cannon. The choice of such a large caliber is due to the task of hitting helicopters before they launch anti-tank missiles. The chassis is based on the Palmyria 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Combat weight "Otomatika"

Currently, the most valuable part of the PLA Air Force's fighter fleet, which can be effectively used to gain air superiority and perform air defense missions in the PLA Air Force, are the Su-35SK, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKK aircraft, as well as unlicensed J-11 modifications. Supplied by Russia in

In the early 90s of the XX century, the PLA Air Force's fighter fleet looked very archaic. It was based on the J-6 fighters (a copy of the MiG-19) and J-7 (a copy of the MiG-21), and there were also about 150 J-8 air defense interceptors. After the normalization of relations between our countries, China has become one of the largest buyers

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force told how the defense of Moscow and the Central Federal District will change Colonel General Alexander Zelin promised on Saturday that soon the Russian capital and the center of the country would be defended by "a significant number" of S-400 and S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems. He also stated that the Russian aircraft of the fifth

The 2nd Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is 75 years old

The S-400 anti-aircraft missile system was created on the basis of the existing Russian S-300 complexes, however, it has significantly greater tactical and technical capabilities in comparison with these systems - both in zone, and in efficiency, and in the variety of targets hit. Conducted by the developers of the complex

In the 90s of the last century, the leadership of the PRC set a course for a radical modernization of the armed forces. First of all, this affected the air defense and air forces, which, along with the strategic forces of nuclear deterrence, play the greatest role in ensuring the defense of the state and most fully

The capital of Russia is the only city on the planet that is reliably protected by a missile defense system. It is called A-135. Its heart is the Don-2N radar station, which is located thirty kilometers northeast of Moscow, near the village of Sofrino. Similar to Egyptian