Armament
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"Six trump cards" Dear readers, let's try to understand in a first approximation what we heard in the Message from the President and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief about new types of weapons. Yes, of course, we are talking about the very "magnificent six" systems. Vladimir Putin told
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In one of the previous publications, the topic of the US nuclear arsenal and its successful negative growth and negative development was disclosed in sufficient detail. But many probably have a question: how, in fact, the shining city on the hill and the only (and unique) superpower came to life
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Donald Trump loves to communicate with the nation and the world through Twitter. Capacious, short statements in this microblog, about which they often joke that it is very convenient to "send" someone in it, than to explain something to him, have become one of the characteristic features of the government of this bright, original, but strong
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"Terror of the Deep" The first "official drain" in the media about the "ocean multipurpose system" Status-6 "took place on November 9, 2015, when during a meeting with the President on the defense industry, during the protocol part, a printed sheet was" accidentally "shown to the media from
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An unnamed source in the Russian defense industry unofficially told TASS on January 8 that Russia is working on a new version of the already famous SLCM "Caliber" 3M14, called "Caliber-M". The work is carried out within the framework of the current state armament program (GPV-2027), and the new CD will be transferred to
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India is currently developing several advanced missile weapons. One of the most daring projects involves the creation of a cruise missile capable of carrying various warheads - conventional and nuclear. A rocket called Nirbhay came out a few years ago
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The armed forces of different countries need various means of collecting, processing and transmitting information, and not only those suitable for use in the course of combat work. The personnel have the right to receive up-to-date information about events in their country and in the world, and should also usefully
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An ax is a weapon of war and peace: it can cut both wood and heads equally well! Today we will tell you about which axes won fame and were the most popular among warriors of all times and peoples. A battle ax can be very different: one-handed and two-handed, with one or even two blades
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Currently, the development of "humane" weapons is popular. These include various laser devices to temporarily blind the enemy. In contrast to them, the Chinese development of 1995 does not differ in humanity and blinds the enemy forever. In China, the development of laser weapons for blinding
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"Dagger" of mercy Rumors about the "Iskander" on the plane ", in general, circulated, albeit vague. Although, they say that photos of the MiG-31 with suspended models got on the Web, but they were able to" cut "right away. it is excluded that our "potential
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In the first half of the 2000s, the latest guided air-to-surface cruise missile AGM-158 JASSM was adopted by several US Air Force strike aircraft. Almost simultaneously with this, work began on the creation of its improved modifications, incl. specialized. To the present
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Let's change course, and today our story will not be about weapons, but quite the opposite. About what stood on the other side of the war. In the personal history of almost every soldier, be it a private or a general, there are episodes that were really on the verge of death, and in the stories they are most often presented in a humorous key. it
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Any offensive sooner or later becomes defensive. Even if you are an offensive weapon, a breakout group, you will have to consolidate on time lines. Any clash is an elementary short chunks of attack and defense, alternating with each other. This section is about building a defense
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In this article, I would like to consider the term "Moral obsolescence" and its applicability to weapons. Agree, quite often we hear from different people: "Serdyukov: Kalashnikov assault rifle is morally obsolete"; "Medvedev: 85% of funds in the army are obsolete
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The Russian defense industry, fulfilling orders from the military department, continues to develop various weapons systems. According to the latest reports, not so long ago, the main work was completed as part of the creation of a promising guided missile for an operational-tactical missile complex
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Additional food and our own delights In the first part, we considered several options for the IRP. But in addition to the main ration, during the conduct of hostilities, the reconnaissance groups were provided with additional food: When - according to the norms established for the belligerent units, the main food
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Mbombe for Jordan Extended evaluation tests completed, Mbombe 6x6 armored combat vehicle is ready for production. South African Paramount Group and Jordanian KADDB (King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau) signed at IDEX on 23 February 2015 a major contract for
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For a long time I asked myself the question: "Do I have the right to write instructions on the practice of survival in the event of the arrival of the northern animal?" After all, I didn’t survive a nuclear strike, I don’t know much about survival in forests, steppes, seas and other places. By and large, I have only experience of surviving in a war
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Inaction in combat, in a combat situation or in preparation for hostilities is unacceptable, since it makes it easier for the enemy to destroy our soldiers. If you do not act, then the enemy acts. Inaction entails defeat and death. This is a self-evident truth. It would be logical to assume that
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Usually Ireland is associated with beer in pubs, sheep on green hills, with druids at the most … But Ireland can also boast of a martial tradition - moreover, dating back to pagan times. The most famous of these traditions is the now popular cane fight. About the roots of this tradition, its
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Victor Borisovich Panasyuk is the owner of the 7th dan of Goju-Ryu. But with us he shared information about the South Chinese style "Fist of the White Crane", which he has been studying for 10 years, as well as his experience and observations of life and its extreme sides. "Fist of the white crane" in a row
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Gas cartridges have been on everyone's lips since the early 90s. But is it really such an effective means of self-defense? What types of gas cartridges are there and in what situations should they be used? And besides, how to apply? How to choose a gas cartridge for yourself? We have considered these and other questions
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SVES stands alone among all systems. This rare system was studied by intelligence fighters who were supposed to engage in the capture of enemy missile launchers and counter-actions in the event of the capture of our important facilities by enemy special forces. It seems that there is no need to explain that the extreme importance of
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The fate of our country is amazing. At the beginning of the century, liberals and Bolsheviks foaming at the mouth argued that “the country is heading into the abyss,” “the people are starving,” but … the data of the commissions unambiguously showed that the height, weight and muscle mass of recruits are growing from year to year. But on the other hand, everyone received criminal experience
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In a number of articles published here on VO, the issues of knightly defensive weapons were considered in sufficient detail. But as it turned out, the question of the evolution of such an important piece of armor as the cuirass was not considered. That is, the second most important protective part of a military suit after the helmet
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Not everyone knows that humanity produces a lot of waste. In 1987, it produced garbage the size of Mont Blanc, but today it has two such mountains. However, that garbage … There are just a lot of people, and they just start (or rather, already produce!) Waste in a fantastic amount
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The publication on VO of the material about the "Music Box" tank raid by Lieutenant Arnold once again aroused the interest of the site's readership in the use of tanks during the First World War. After all, this was exactly 100 years ago, and we can see with our own eyes (this is not at all what
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Not that in a complaint to the Chinese side, but still. It is clear that business is business, and there are partners and competitors here. But, frankly, the passage of some Chinese media about the downed Su-25 is more than strange. It is clear that there is a lot of unclear in the story of the downed attack aircraft. And the way in the Ministry of Defense
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The weapon in question, it would seem, is the very place in some sci-fi thrillers, and not in the streets of our cities. In its development, the United States undoubtedly has a leading place. Devices that use microwave energy to make a trumpet sound in your head
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This article will focus on an issue that has received very little attention - recommendations for civil defense in the event of a nuclear strike and their effectiveness. I'll start right with the main thesis: everything that is stated in manuals and manuals on civil defense in the event of a nuclear war is useless
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The Russian Ministry of Defense intends to sign a contract this year for the supply of 114 Ka-52 helicopters in a modernized version of the Ka-52M. An enterprise has already been identified, which will be engaged in the production of a new version of the Alligator - the Arsenyevsky aircraft plant "Progress" in Primorye, however
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The following advice comes from a former GRU officer hiding under the nickname Raccoon. Unfortunately, all contacts with him have been lost. The scenario is similar - civil war or war. … One way or another, the scenarios may be different. The bottom line is always the same: you need to survive the first two weeks, and then "it will be seen" (moreover
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About a year ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially announced the development of a promising strategic cruise missile with a nuclear power plant, providing it with practically unlimited flight range. In the future, the rocket, named "Petrel", repeatedly became
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The news that the Syrian rebels were again using their home-made Sham-2 BMP made us remember other examples of heavy military equipment, created almost at home. It is worth noting that the craftsmen who skillfully create replicas of tanks from tractors decorating the backyard, otherwise
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A stick - along with a stone - is one of the first human tools. A stick can be found on almost any street (pipe, thick branch, plank, etc.). But, despite the naturalness and simplicity of this weapon and its use, you can still give a number of recommendations for using a stick in a street fight - as in
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I wish you good health to everyone reading! I am still a private in the Russian army. "Bye" because by the New Year they promised to give a corporal according to the position held. I am a reconnaissance spotter in an artillery brigade in the Central Military District, where they write and talk about the army. I decided to write a little about how I
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Bartitsu from the story of Sherlock Holmes really existed. This is the progenitor of European self-defense, one hundred years ahead of its time and once again confirming the statement "everything new is well forgotten old." They practiced situational trainings, learned to work against
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Research and Production Association "POLUS" (Voronezh) together with military doctors, military scientists and specialists of the military-industrial complex will present a mobile autonomous multifunctional installation for the disposal of medical waste (UUMO) using an innovative screen
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History is an interesting thing, but historical examples quite well allow us to look at quite modern events today. Let it be through the prism of time, but the result is funny. So, the main message is this: we will not soon see the full-fledged combat use of "miracle weapons"
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Yes, I would like to talk about the galley, because this is a more weighty thing than land-based counterparts. In fact, even the ancient Romans or Greeks, who traveled through their flat world, would agree with me that everything is easier on land. And from a trireme or any other vessel, where are you going?