German HIMARS — Rheinmetall to present GMARS MLRS at Eurosatory 2024
German concern Rheinmetall and Pentagon supplier Lockheed Martin are preparing to present the German equivalent of HIMARS — GMARS, a global mobile artillery missile system, at Eurosatory 2024. GMARS offers accurate and cost-effective fire support over hundreds of kilometers.
The Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 — tank with unmanned turret from KNDS is presented
To the network got a brochure by the German-French concern KNDS, which demonstrates the company’s latest development: the new Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank. The tank is based on the Leopard 2 chassis and has a revolutionary unmanned turret.
MaxxPro — American «armored vehicle» that has withstood UAV and mortar attacks in Ukraine
A video of the battle near Chasovyi Yar in Donetsk region shows a US-made MaxxPro armored vehicle withstanding a series of direct Russian attacks. Despite at least three powerful explosions, the MaxxPro confidently followed its path. The episode reportedly took place in the Chasiv Yar area of Donetsk region of Ukraine, where fighting between Russia…
Sweden will provide Ukraine with ASC 890 (Saab 340) radar reconnaissance aircraft — the first flying radar in the Armed Forces
Sweden will provide Ukraine with a new military package to strengthen its air defense and other defense capabilities. About this reported Minister of Defense Paul Johnson. This is Sweden’s 16th and largest aid package, worth €1.16 billion. In this package, along with other weapons, Sweden will provide ASC 890 airborne surveillance and…
Israeli army uses M113 «Zelda» unmanned armored personnel carriers in Rafah — remotely controlled weapons and 4 tons of payload
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deployed M113 «Zelda» remotely piloted armored personnel carriers in Rafah. Heavy drones have also been spotted recently in Jabaliya, and according to some reports, as early as February. The army has been using unmanned armored personnel carriers in high-risk areas to save lives.
Ukraine may have received the latest NASAMS 3 — AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles compatible with the system were spotted launching
An OSINT researcher noticed in published videos the use of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles in the NASAMS air defense system in Ukraine. The use of these missiles may confirm the supply of a new modern NASAMS 3 air defense system to Ukraine. According to John RidgeThe use of such missiles indicates the provision of third-generation launchers.
1800 km — a new record for Ukrainian drones that attacked the radar in Orsk, Russia
On Sunday, May 26, a drone from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked a long-range radar «Voronezh M» in the city of Orsk in Russia. The distance of 1800 km makes this attack a record for Ukrainian drones. Intelligence is now clarifying the consequences of the attack.
Ukrainian fighter jets receive GBU-39 bombs — high-precision, powerful, inexpensive
The Air Force of Ukraine has adapted American GBU-39 bombs for Soviet fighters. This was reported by The Washington Post citing its own sources. A photo was also posted online showing bombs attached to the wing of the plane, one of which bears the date May 12, 2024.
Drowned in Crimea: Minesweeper «Kovrovets» and MRC «Cyclone», probably hit by ATACMS M48 and M57
On the night of May 19, the Ukrainian Armed Forces sank another ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced the sinking of the minesweeper «Kovrovets» during a strike on Sevastopol. According to official data, this is the 27th Russian warship destroyed by Russia — but there may be one more.
Six Amber-1800 radars heading to Ukraine — «missile detector» with a range of 400 km
Six Amber-1800 radar stations with a range of up to 400 km, as announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Lithuania participates in the German IAAD initiative, which aims to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. Details and terms of the delivery were not disclosed.
NATO’s secret weapon — Ukraine joins the network of combat laboratories of the Alliance
Ukraine has joined the NATO combat laboratory network as a guest partner. The Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet) is a multinational network used by military equipment developers for testing, project verification, training, and development. This was reported by Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The NCIA (NATO Communications and…
Czech Republic hands over first full-fledged F-16 fighter jet trainer to Ukraine — Air Force Commander
Pros message According to Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, one of the tactical aviation brigades received the first F-16 simulator. Ukrainian specialists are already testing the model and preparing it for operation.
Historic record: Ukrainian drones fly 1500 km to a refinery in Bashkortostan
As reported by HromadskeUkrainian SBU drones struck at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat «refinery in Bashkortostan, Russia, on May 9. According to the source, the UAV flew over 1,500 kilometers, the record distance for Ukrainian drones.
Gilat SkyEdge satellite systems manufactured in Ukraine were massively supplied to Russia — Slidstvo.info
According to «Slidstvo.info»Gilat SkyEdge satellite communications systems manufactured in Ukraine were supplied to Russia in the amount of tens of thousands. The plant of the American company Jabil Circuit in Uzhhorod produced systems for the Israeli Gilat Satellite.
New military UAV Razor P100 from Mayman Aerospace (USA) — vertical takeoff, maneuverability, heavy weapons
Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of its new futuristic Razor P100 vertical takeoff and landing UAV during SOF Week 2024, which takes place from May 6-10. The Razor P100, capable of carrying a payload of up to 45 kg, represents a lineup that will include more powerful drones: P500 (up to 220 kg) and a possible 450 kg model.
The US Army will receive Bradley M2A4E1 with better protection instead of «Bradley» sent to Ukraine
The American military showed Bradley M2A4E1, the latest model with active protection, which the army will receive in place of every Bradley sent to Ukraine. The number of modernized «Bradleys» was not disclosed, but it is likely to be dozens of vehicles. Thus, the supply of weapons to defend against Russian invaders will help to upgrade the US…
How Ukrainian Armed Forces drones mine Russian occupiers’ routes from the air
Mine clearance with the help of drones helps the Ukrainian Armed Forces to nullify the efforts of Russian sappers — the road can be mined after they have left. About said Ukrainian military officer and expert on radio communications, electronic warfare and drones, Serhiy «Flash» Beskrestnov.
Ukrainian F-16s will be based in underground bunkers – Ukrainian Air Force spokesman
Ukraine is actively preparing the infrastructure for the deployment of F-16 fighters and a set of security measures for their storage. Ilya Yevlash, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this during a telethon.
UA Drone ID — drone recognition technology («own — foreign») for the DELTA battle management system
UA DroneID technology will enhance the situational awareness system DELTA This will help prevent friendly fire on drones and better analyze their use against enemy targets.
Ukraine will mass-produce combat and cargo ground drones — Mykhailo Fedorov
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov wrote in FacebookThe company has announced that Ukraine will start mass production of ground drones (robotic platforms) for various purposes. According to Fedorov, the Brave1 platform has already tested more than 50 models at the test site.
S-200 SAM: could a 60-year-old weapon shoot down an A-50?
Destruction of an A-50 reconnaissance aircraft by an anti-aircraft missile S-200 complex has drawn the attention of many to this Soviet air defense system, which was considered obsolete and allegedly decommissioned in Ukraine in 2013. The conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian war at the stage of full-scale invasion encourage the Ukrainian Defense…
NACP created a website about foreign equipment used by russia to produce weapons
NACP has launched a single open database of foreign equipment used by Russia to produce its own weapons — a special website directory «Instruments of War» is already available as a separate section of the site at this link.
A crane in the sky or the long-term prospect of Turkish KAAN aircraft for Ukraine
«We will not only buy but also use it. We also know where to use it». These are the words of said Taking into account the fact that the TAI TF KAAN aircraft is to be presented in its finished form only in 2028, this is a rather bold statement. So, what are the prospects […]
Hackers hacked into one of the divisions of the «Kalashnikov» concern and published data on missiles
Hackers from the Head Mare group got into the servers of the Russian military company NGO @High Precision Systems and Technologies”, part of the “Kalashnikov” concern, and posted a lot of documentation online. In particular, it includes descriptions of two types of missiles.
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