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Is It True that Сombat Yak-130M Can Replace the Su-25 in russia During the russian Army-2024 propaganda forum, the first presentation of the project of the Yakovlev Yak-130M combat aircraft, created on the basis of the Yak-130 subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft ((NATO reporting name: Mitten), took place. The basic feature of the Yak-130M is the integration of the BRLS-130R on-board radar station ath well as the SOLT-130K optical-electronic station (in a suspended container), which should give this aircraft the ability to hit ground targets. It is assumed that the Yak-130M aircraft will also be able…
Nuances in the Operation of the Ukrainian 2S1 Bohdana Self-Propelled Howitzer: Improvements and Ammunition Used Against russians The Ukrainian Defense Forces should already have a significant number of 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers in their arsenal, with production rates increased to at least 10 units per month, or 120 per year. Recently, it became known that Ukrainian military received another 18 units of these howitzers, which Denmark ordered for the Ukrainian army.Regarding the nuances in the operation of this machine, soldiers of the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade, which is equipped with the Bohdana, shared insights in a report by Army TV.”In…
Ukrainian Soldiers Praise the Polish Rak Mortar for Its Effective Strikes Against russians on the Battlefield The Ukrainian Defense Forces have had Polish 120-mm self-propelled Rak mortars in service for at least a year and a half. These weapons were first observed in the hands of soldiers from the 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade in December 2023, following an announcement in April of that year about plans to supply them to Ukrainian forces, with reports indicating the delivery of three company sets of vehicles.Soldiers of the 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade call this self-propelled mortar a unique vehicle. The 120-mm Rak has…
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 35 Anti-Aircraft System on Leopard 1 Chassis, Proposes 10 Units for Ukraine On September 18, 2024, the German defense concern Rheinmetall conducted the Skyranger System Demonstration 2024 event, during which it showcased a prototype of an air defense tank based on the Leopard 1, equipped with a 35-millimeter Skyranger 35 system, according to ZBiAM.Skyranger 35 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on the Leopard 1 chassis, September 2024 / Photo credit: Andrzej KińskiThis event gathered defense officials, military personnel, and industry leaders from 26 countries. The demonstration marked the debut of the Skyranger 35 air defense system on the Leopard…
U.S. is Planning to Send AGM-154 JSOW to Ukraine But It’s Not a Missile Although the AGM-158 JASSM cruise missile has frequently been discussed as a prospective long-range weapon for Ukraine’s F-16 multirole fighters, reports now suggest that the upcoming U.S. aid package, estimated at $375 million, will instead include the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) from RTX. Politico, citing sources familiar with the matter, writes that this package, expected to be finalized and announced on Monday, September 23, will also include artillery ammunition, spare missiles for anti-aircraft systems, and other supplies. However, the inclusion of the AGM-154 JSOW is…
From Drones to Transport: Over 200 Military Developments Are Now Codified Codified military developments offer a strategic advantage by standardizing names and codes for military equipment and spare parts across different countries. This ensures streamlined procurement and supply chains, enabling the state to swiftly contract and deliver essential defense assets to the front lines. A single registry for codified developments aids in analyzing the needs of the Armed Forces, facilitating integration of Ukrainian defense innovations into the Euro-Atlantic space. The Brave1 initiative plays a pivotal role in this process, assisting developers in reaching the codification stage. It also helps them…
Protected Beyond Recognition: Ukrainian Armed Forces Showcase and Describe the Leopard 1 (Photos and Video) Operational Command West showed the training of tank crews from the 5th Separate Tank Brigade, which operates the Leopard 1, in photos and videos. These rather old machines, which Ukraine has been receiving on a regular basis since July 2023, now have such a new set of additional protection that it’s hard to recognize them as Leopard 1 tanks.In particular, dynamic protection has been installed on the tanks, covering the entire frontal projection of the vehicle, including the lower frontal plate, and the sides are…
325 km/h: While Ukraine Breaks New Speed Record For Armed FPV Drone, Let’s Take a Look at the World’s Fastest Ukrainian first-person-view (FPV) drone workshop Wild Hornets has presented another result of their efforts: a drone capable of accelerating up to 325 km/h, or 202 mph, as evidenced by the published footage from the tests. The design and other features of this classified product are unknown, besides the fact it’s powered by multiple rotors and propellers. Apparently, it’s a so-called anti-aircraft FPV drone the likes of which have been increasingly used by Ukrainian Defense Forces to take down russian reconnaissance…
russia Hits Targets with Standard FPV Drones at 40 km Range: How They Achieve It and Ukraine’s Counter Developments The russian occupation forces are likely using drone motherships on the battlefield, which allow FPV drones to be deployed over much greater distances. As reported by communications, electronic warfare, and radio reconnaissance specialist Serhii Beskrestnov “Flash”, russian forces struck the positions of one of Ukraine’s defense units with two standard FPV drones from a distance of 40 km from the front line.A russian FPV drone operator / Open source illustrative photoThe specialist suggests that to “deliver” FPV drones over such a…
The russians Begin Deploying Acoustic Detection System for UAVs and Cruise Missiles, Copying Ukrainian Solution Again russia has begun developing an acoustic detection system for drones and is installing microphones and information transmission systems on mobile communication towers. This system is a copy of the Ukrainian solution that was deployed to counter russian long-range attacks. Notably, the software-hardware solution known as Zvook was publicly demonstrated at the Brave1 platform presentation.The deployment of such a system by the russians was reported by communication, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance specialist Serhii Beskrestnov “Flash”, who also provided a photo of the russian system.According to…