Confidential Ukrainian assessments obtained by The Washington Post show how accuracy rates of some Western weapons fell after Russian jamming disrupted guidance systems.

Surface combatants of the Russian Navy (Voyenno-Morskoy Flot, VMF) will be fitted with the Paket-NK anti-submarine warfare (ASW) system

According to Lobaev co-cofounder Vladislav Lobaev, “we are intensely researching this topic. I think that, with a certain degree of government funding, we are in a position to produce sniper rounds traveling at 2000 meters per second within a year. That is already hypersonic speed.”

Two explanations for these different approaches:

The weapon is called the Carl Gustaf, and it and the round inside can share information with one another. Here's how it all works.

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As tensions between the two states rise once more, here's how their weapons systems compare

The supply of the superstructure for the Derzky lead corvette of project 20386 is delayed because of untimely financing, FlotProm online publication said quoting Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard which has to produce the superstructure for Severnaya verf Shipyard.

This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew)Just like the Chinese, Russia has also been developing an anti satellite weapon to use

Detailed pictures of AK, PKP Cheng, RPK, RPG and so much more. Almost all Russian weapons are covered here.

vitalykuzmin.net Russia demonstrates S-400 combat capabilities to foreign military attaches from 52 countries - News - Russian Aviation - RUAVIATION.COM Russian Aviaton » Wednesday April 28, 2021 16:01 MSK © Russian Ministry of Defence Russian military specialists demonstrated the combat capabilities of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems and Pantsyr-S surface-to-air missile/gun launchers to military attaches from 52 countries in live-firings at the Ashuluk proving ground in the southern Astrakhan Region, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. On April 28, about 80 representatives of the military diplomatic corps from 52 countries of the CIS, Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America accredited in Russia visited the Ashuluk proving ground of the Aerospace Force’s Combat Training and Combat Employment Center in the Astrakhan Region, the ministry said. "The officers of foreign states were shown the combat capabilities of S-400 ‘Triumf’ long-range surface-to-air missile systems and also Pantsyr-S anti-aircraft missile/gun launchers for detecting and eliminating practice aerial targets," the ministry said in a statement. During a tactical episode that consisted of three stages, the foreign military attaches viewed the specifics of organizing air defense to repel a notional enemy’s missile and air strikes, the statement says. ##### Russia receiving new requests for S-400 air defence systems deliveries S-400 Triumph (SA-21 Growler): Details

During the ARMY-2017 arms exhibition, the Ratnik-3 “future soldier” concept was demonstrated again. This time Russian companies’ officials who develop the project revealed more details concerning Ratnik-3. The helmet of Ratnik-3 will be equipped with an advanced aiming system. It will automatically calculate the distance to the target as well as all the variables like … Read More …

Russian weapons manufacturer the Kalashnikov Group has revealed it has developed a set of fully-automated combat robots. The announcement rekindles the debate over how autonomous should we let our weapons get and should machine's be allowed to make life or death decisions.

While America's ambitious attempts to build Iron Man-style powered armor are making little progress, Russia is already fielding modest but effective unpowered military exoskeletons.

2B25 82 mm silenced mortar - roe.ru Army 2018: Russian MoD receives new 2B25 82 mm silenced mortars Dmitry Fediushko, Moscow - Jane's International Defence Review 24 August 2018 The Russian armed forces are receiving the new 2B25 82 mm silenced mortars developed by the Burevestnik institute of Rostec`s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) corporation, a military source told Jane’s at the Army 2018 defence show being held in Kubinka near Moscow from 21-26 August. “The Ministry of Defence [MoD] is acquiring new towed and man-portable mortars for the land troops. In particular, the special forces are slated for receiving several dozen 2B25 silenced mortars,” the source said. “The 2B25’s noise level does not exceed that of a Kalashnikov AKMB assault rifle fitted with the PBS-1 silencer. The mortar produces almost no muzzle flash or smoke.” The 2B25 weighs approximately 13 kg and can be transported in a single backpack by the operator. The mortar’s baseline ammunition comprises four 3VO35 82 mm high-explosive fragmentation (HE-Frag) mortar shells that are carried in another backpack by the loader. The 2B25 has a maximum rate of fire of 15 rounds per minute and a combat readiness time of no more than 30 seconds. Its elevation angle varies between 45° and 85°. “Owing to the use of steel balls as fragments, the effectiveness of the 3VO35 is almost equal to that of the 3VO26 HE-Frag 82 mm mortar shell, which is used by the 2B24 towed mortar,” the source said. The 3V035 round weighs 3.3 kg, including a 1.9 kg warhead, and has a muzzle velocity of 122 m/s. In the baseline configuration, the 2B25 is fitted with the MPM-44M panoramic mortar sight. Burevestnik is also developing new silenced mortars with an extended firing range. “Two variants are being considered: an extended-range 60 mm mortar with a range of up to 4 km and a combat weight of approximately 18 kg, and a lighter 60 mm mortar with a 2.5-3 km range and a weight of no more than 12 kg,” the source said. Source: janes.com 82 mm 2B25 silent mortar: Details

The Times of London reported that the UK sent a team of Starstreak missile operators to a secret location near Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces.

The United States has accused Russia of breaching the worldwide ban on chemical weapons by using the choking agent chloropicrin towards Ukrainian troopers and

vitalykuzmin.net Experts name S-500 air defense system as possible ‘antidote’ to hypersonic weapons - Military & Defense - TASS Russia is currently working on systems of countering hypersonic weapons, which other countries still do not have, Putin told reporters on Thursday © Gavriil Grigorov/TASS MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Russian military experts named the S-500 surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile system and a modernized interceptor missile as a possible ‘antidote’ against an enemy’s hypersonic weapons mentioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his annual press conference. Russia is currently working on systems of countering hypersonic weapons, which other countries still do not have, Putin told reporters on Thursday. "We are working, among other things, on the ‘antidote’ against future hypersonic weapons in other countries, in the world’s other leading armies. I am confident that we will do that and we are on the right way," he said. According to Victor Murakhovsky, the editor-in-chief of the Russian magazine Arsenal of the Fatherland, "the S-500 system can become that ‘antidote.’" "Possibly, the modernization of Moscow’s missile shield was also meant. It has been made known that its interceptor missiles have been seriously modernized," the expert added. In turn, the director for the development of the Foundation for Assistance to 21st Century Technologies, Ivan Konovalov, said Russia was way ahead of the United States in hypersonic technologies. However, the US will do its best to catch up with Russia as soon as possible, so a proper defense against hypersonic weapons would be necessary for maintaining balance. "The classical military way of thinking is that an attack weapon should always be supported by a defensive weapon, because the potential adversary will also develop this sphere. Therefore, in the classical paradigm, an attack technology must always be complemented with a defensive technology, and vice versa," he told TASS. Russian S-500 missile system could destroy the F-35 Lightning II fighters, US says Development of Next Generation S-500 Air Defense System Nears Completion Russia to wrap up work on breakthrough S-500 air defense missile system in 2021 The newest S-500 air defense system began state tests Egypt believes that the era of S-500 domination has come Russian military deploying S-500 air defense system, claims it will render “stealth jets” obsolete S-400 and S-500 systems will be able to shoot down US hypersonic missiles Russian Armed Forces may get first advanced S-500 missile systems in 2021 Russia unveils the capabilities of its 'anti-space weapon' - the S-500 missile system Russian S-500 missile system prepares for an early start of deliveries to the army The government announced the imminent start of operation of the S-500 The secret of Russian anti-aircraft missiles against stealth airplanes revealed - Раскрыт секрет российских зенитных ракет против "стелс"-самолётов S-500 Prometheus 55R6M Triumfator-M: Details

As the heir to the substantial Soviet missile arsenal, Russia boasts the widest inventory of ballistic and cruise missiles in the world. Russia remains a major power in the development of missiles of all kinds, and Russian strategic rocket forces constitute a significant element of Moscow’s military strategy. Russian missiles perform a wide variety of...

Russia has announced that a third station equipped with its Rezonans-N radar, a technology capable of detecting stealth aircraft and hypersonic targets, will be combat-ready in the Arctic region by June.

The PKP Pecheneg (Russian: ПКП Печенег) is a modernized version of the PKM machine gun designed by TsNIITochMash to be more accurate with the use of a non-interchangeable air-cooled barrel while firing the same 7.62×54mmR round of the PKM. Named after a tribe of Turkic nomads who previously inhabited the steppes, as well as Moldavia and Wallachia, the Pecheneg is capable of mounting telescopic sights to further improve its accuracy over range. Unlike the PKM, the weapon's barrel is not detachabl

vitalykuzmin.net Russia receiving new requests for S-400 air defence systems deliveries - News - Russian Aviation - RUAVIATION.COM Russian Aviaton » Monday April 12, 2021 19:38 MSK © Russian Ministry of Defence Russia continues to receive fresh orders for the deliveries of S-400 Triumph air defence systems from foreign countries, Valeria Reshetnikova, the press officer of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), said on Monday. This reported by Sputnik. "We acknowledge a continuing interest of other potential buyers in S-400, Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation is receiving respective requests. Today, only this system is able to provide the guaranteed destruction of both cruise and ballistic missiles as well as unmanned aerial vehicles of different classes," Reshetnikova said, commenting on S-400 delivery time to India. According to her, Russia and India continue their work on the contract concerning S-400 supplies in accordance with the plan. The sides will announce its delivery time soon. In March, FSMTC chief Dmitry Shugaev said that Russia has started negotiations with as many as five countries on S-400 deliveries. S-400 Triumph (SA-21 Growler): Details

wikipedia.org The expert compared the American Javelin ATGM and the Russian Kornet | News | Izvestia | 09/24/2020: Translated by google 24 September 2020, Photo: commons.wikimedia.org Director of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis, Alexander Mikhailov, in an interview with Izvestia on September 24, compared the combat capabilities of the American anti-tank missile system Javelin and its Russian counterpart Kornet. The day before, on September 23, the Javelin ATGM did not work during the United Efforts 2020 strategic exercise in the Nikolaev region of Ukraine, which was attended by the country's President Vladimir Zelensky. Javelin is a complex of the third generation, and the Russian analogue is of the second, said Alexander Mikhailov. However, the "Cornet" compensates for this with its universal design and unpretentiousness, the military political scientist emphasized. "The main difference between the Kornet is in the laser-guided missile guidance system, which the military themselves consider to be more practical," said the director of the Bureau of Political-Military Analysis. The American complex has the ability to "fire and forget", that is, the missile independently finds the target and hits it. At the same time, Kornet operates at a distance of up to 10 kilometers, which is approximately 2-3 times higher than the effective capabilities of the Javelin ATGM, the expert said. "Cornet" also hits both armored vehicles and low-flying targets. Another advantage of Russian weapons is the price. Javelin costs more than $ 1 million, while Kornet costs many times less for customers, Mikhailov concluded. In June, the Ukrainian embassy in the United States announced that Kiev would receive military equipment from Washington: walkie-talkies, ammunition, Javelin anti-tank missiles worth more than $ 60 million to counter "Russian aggression." In addition, on June 17 it became known that the United States is going to supply Ukraine with about 16 Mark VI patrol boats, weapons and military equipment. The total amount of the contract is about $ 600 million . The supplies of other military goods in accordance with the agreements between the parties are envisaged in 2021-2022, RNS reports . On June 12, the US Department of Defense announced its intention to provide Ukraine with military assistance in the current fiscal year in the amount of $ 250 million for reforms. Kornet E / EM Anti-Tank Missile: Details Javelin Weapon System: Details

Russian special forces operator armed with new machine gun RPK-16 (Lazarev Tactical) - Cropped Russian Army Begins Testing RPK-16 Light Machine Gun -The Firearm Blog: A year ago we reported that the Russian Federation's army had adopted the 5.45x39mm RPK-16. Reports now suggest the new light machine gun has begun operational testing with Russian forces. An announcement from the Russian Ministry of Defense also announced that the RPK-16 had begun testing at the Moscow Higher All-Arms Command School whose personnel will “conduct of fire and tactical training sessions, servicemen are to assess the technical and accuracy characteristics, as well as the ease of use and maintenance of these weapons.” The RPK-16 was first demonstrated to the Russian Army during Army 2016, and in February 2018, it was announced that a procurement contract had been signed. The new 5.45x39mm is scheduled to enter serial production, alongside the new AK-12 and AK-15, later this year. Russian special forces operator armed with new machine gun RPK-16 (Lazarev Tactical) The Russian Ministry of Defense said that “If necessary, at the end of the operation, recommendations will be proposed, which will be sent to the manufacturer to refine the light machine gun.” With Krasnaya Zvezda noting that “a decision will be made on the future fate of the RPK-16” after the testing. Developed by Kalashnikov Concern, the RPK-16 feeds from ether 45 round magazines or 95 round drums, it can of course also feed from standard 30 round AK-74 magazines. Unlike the RPK-74M, the RPK-16 has a quick change barrel system with barrel catch on the right side of the rifle. The new light machine gun weighs in at 4.5kg making it substantially lighter than the PK GPMG, the PKP Pecheneg and the RPK light machine gun. The new weapon has a 700 rounds per minute rate of fire and can be fitted with a suppressor and has modern optic and accessory mounts in line with the new modernized AK-12 & AK-15s soon to enter Russian service. It also has an adjustable folding stock and a redesigned selector lever which can be operated without the user removing their hand from the pistol grip. New Russian light machine gun born from iconic Kalashnikov heads for tests — RT Russia News RPK-16 light machine gun: Details

Earlier this week news began to filter onto English language defence new sites from Russian media sources that the Russian Military may be considering a move away from 5.45x39 back to 7.62x39. This is not the case.

The AK-12 and AK-15 will replace older weapons in the Russian Armed Forces.

Russian S-500 missile system could destroy the F-35 Lightning II fighters, US says By Boyko Nikolov On Dec 4, 2020 WASHINGTON, (BM) – American journalists concluded that the Russian Prometheus air defense system could destroy the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II fighters created in the USA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. These planes have become the most costly for the United States, but they still have shortcomings regularly. The Russian anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) S-500 “Prometheus” is the killer of the American fifth-generation fighter F-35 Lightning II, according to a publication on the website of The National Interest. The S-400 Triumph air defense system entered service in 2007, but even then, Russian specialists began to work on its possible replacement, the author said. As highlighted in the magazine, the S-500 “Prometheus” is capable of detecting and simultaneously attacking up to ten ballistic missile warheads. S-500 could do it even if the missile flying at a speed of more than four miles per second [more than 6.4 km/s], as well as hitting low-orbit satellites and several types of spacecraft in tight space. The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th generation fighter-bomber built in the USA. It was designed with signature reduction technology and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. In addition to the United States, Australia, Britain, Denmark, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and Turkey participate in the project for its production. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program turned out to be the most expensive in the history of weapons production: the American side spent almost $1.5 trillion on it. Developers have exceeded their projected initial costs by hundreds of billions of dollars. But, despite this, Pentagon commissioned the fighter only seven years after the expected date. Moreover, subsequently, experts have repeatedly pointed out the malfunctions of this technique. As for the Russian S-500 Prometheus, it belongs to a new generation of surface-to-air air defense systems. It is a versatile long-range and high-altitude intercept complex with an increased missile defense potential. S-500 could eliminate ballistic and aerodynamic targets – aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. In July this year, the German magazine Focus wrote that thanks to the new S-500 complex, Russia was 15-20 years ahead of the United States and other Western countries in air defense matters. The journalists stressed that even the latest 5th generation fighters using stealth technologies could become easy prey for Prometheus. The publication drew attention to the fact that these complexes were initially going to be in service in 2025, but later it became clear that this could happen in the current one. “The S-500 complex can destroy almost all existing and noteworthy targets in tight space and atmosphere. Therefore it is capable of solving strategic issues in the field of missile defense,” the publication quoted military specialist Igor Korotchenko as saying. As the journalists pointed out in the material, the S-500 air defense system has become an “omnivorous” system, significantly ahead of the Western air defense systems [air defense]. Besides, last year, Chinese experts spoke of Prometheus as the most advanced complex globally, which can shoot down even meteorites. The commander-in-chief of the Aerospace Forces, Sergei Surovikin, previously said in an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda that the S-500 is capable of destroying hypersonic weapons in near-earth space. He clarified that the “Prometheus” technical characteristics make it possible to refer it to the first generation of anti-space defense systems. “The characteristics laid down in the S-500 air defense system make it possible to destroy, in addition to aerodynamic and ballistic targets, hypersonic weapons of all modifications, including in near space,” the commander-in-chief stressed. This mobile complex can hit all types of targets ranging up to 480-600 km and at altitudes up to 200 km. As Russian President Vladimir Putin noted, “Prometheus” is capable of “working on targets at ultra-high altitudes, including near space.” In addition to ballistic missiles and their warheads, Russia can also use the S-500 to intercept 5th generation stealth fighters, strategic bombers, and early warning and control aircraft. Dogfight! American THAAD vs. the Russian S-400/S-500 air defense missile systems Russian air defense systems S-400 and S-500 are advertised in the press and are in demand in many countries. However, are they effective? Experts wanted to answer this question. The American THAAD air defense system was taken as an object for comparison. So, the first parameter was the maximum range. At the S-500 it is 400 kilometers. A similar indicator for Ted and S-400 is at the level of 250 km. The next component is the detection range of enemy objects. The THAAD has a thousand kilometers. S-500 and S-400 are more modest distances – 800 and 600 km. After all, the sooner the target is discovered, the more time is left for a decision. The situation is different with subtle goals. THAAD can recognize them at a distance of 700 km. The S-500 and S-400 have a more modest indicator: 420 and 400 kilometers. The western model has superiority and maximum flight altitude. The THAAD has 200 kilometers. At the S-500 it is 2 times less. In turn, the S-400 is able to boast a modest 30 km. However, the S-500 with 7200 m/s is the leader in terms of interception speed. Next come the THAAD (5400 m/s) and the S-400 (4800 m/s). In terms of ballistic missiles, the THAAD is again ahead with a distance of 250 km. The S-500 and S-400 range is 180 and 40 kilometers. From this we can conclude that the THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense systems are not inferior to Russian-made. In some respects, superiority is even observed. Some experts argue that such a comparison is impossible, as it is two different in functionality and purpose missile systems This comparison is not correct, since we are talking about systems with different specializations, Russian and Amercian military experts said. The American THAAD system (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is a mobile land-based missile defense system designed for high-altitude atmospheric destruction of medium-range ballistic missiles. At the same time, the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is designed primarily for hitting aerodynamic targets (aircraft, helicopters, drones, cruise missiles), its ability to combat ballistic targets is limited in range and height. At the same time, of course, the Russian system is more universal. THAAD’s capabilities in the fight against maneuverable targets and aircraft are minimal, while using such a missile defense system would be tantamount to hammering nails, especially considering the cost of US missile defense. The THAAD mobile ground-based missile defense system, designed for high-altitude transatmospheric interception of medium-range missiles while creating a zonal missile defense system in a theater of operations, has been developed in the United States since 1992. The system developer is Lockheed Martin Corporation. The cost of R&D to create an anti-ballistic missile system is estimated at about $ 15 billion. The second important difference between THAAD and S-400 is the way to hit the target. An American rocket hits the target with kinetic impact, that is, it hits the rocket itself. Its warhead is a highly maneuverable interceptor. It is a technically sophisticated device that searches for, captures, and hits a target using only the kinetic energy of a high-speed impact. One of the main features of this interceptor is the gyrostabilized multispectral infrared homing head (IR-GOS). In addition to the IR-GOS, the THAAD single-stage missile interceptor is equipped with a command-inertial control system, an electric power source, a computer, and its own propulsion system for maneuvering and orientation. At the same time, anti-aircraft missiles of the Russian S-400 Triumph air defense system hit air targets due to a cloud of fragments that form after the warhead of a missile is detonated in the immediate vicinity of the target. It is also worth noting that the S-400 can fire at 360 degrees, while THAAD has a limited firing range. For example, Russian 9M96E and 9M96E2 anti-aircraft missiles, optimized to combat modern high-precision weapons, cruise missiles and ballistic targets, including inconspicuous ones, use a “cold” vertical launch. Immediately before starting its marching engine, rockets are thrown out of the container to a height of more than 30 meters. After rising to this height, an anti-aircraft missile, using a gas-dynamic system, inclines toward a given target. An important difference between the two complexes is also their radar. The American system has better vision. The detection range of the AN / TPY-2 radar is 1000 kilometers versus 600 kilometers for the S-400 complex. The multifunctional AN / TPY-2 radar operates in the X-band and consists of 25,344 active PPM. This is a radar with an active phased array (AFAR). AFAR consists of active radiating elements, each of which consists of a radiating element and an active device [transceiver module – PPM]. A very high resolution and vigilance of the American radar is achieved by a huge amount of PPM and a sophisticated signal processing algorithm. At the same time, the American radar costs a pretty penny, the cost of an innovative radar can exceed $ 500 million. Price may play a role. The cost of the S-400 division with 8 launchers is about $ 500 million. So in December 2017, the details of the contract for the supply of S-400 Triumph air defense systems to Turkey became known. Ankara should receive 4 S-400 divisions for a total of about $ 2.5 billion. At the same time, the Pentagon’s Defense Cooperation and Security Directorate announced that the deal with Saudi Arabia for the supply of THAAD missile defense systems amounted to about $ 15 billion. Under the contract, the kingdom will receive from the United States 44 launchers, 16 command posts, 7 radars, as well as 360 interceptor missiles for this complex. Development of Next Generation S-500 Air Defense System Nears Completion Russia to wrap up work on breakthrough S-500 air defense missile system in 2021 The newest S-500 air defense system began state tests Egypt believes that the era of S-500 domination has come Russian military deploying S-500 air defense system, claims it will render “stealth jets” obsolete S-400 and S-500 systems will be able to shoot down US hypersonic missiles Russian Armed Forces may get first advanced S-500 missile systems in 2021 Russia unveils the capabilities of its 'anti-space weapon' - the S-500 missile system Russian S-500 missile system prepares for an early start of deliveries to the army The government announced the imminent start of operation of the S-500 The secret of Russian anti-aircraft missiles against stealth airplanes revealed - Раскрыт секрет российских зенитных ракет против "стелс"-самолётов Tests of the Russian S-500 Prometey air defence system in Syria are already complete Developer Hints at Start Date for Mass Production of Russia’s S-500 Missile System S-500 Prometheus 55R6M Triumfator-M: Details

All Russian T-80BVM tanks used in Ukraine are now equipped with counter drone systems

burevestnik.com Advanced silent mortars start arriving for Russian Army MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Russian Army has started to receive the most advanced 2B25 ‘Gull’ silent mortars, a source in the defense industry told TASS on Tuesday. "The deliveries of 2B25 silent mortars to the troops have begun. In particular, special-purpose units received several dozen such mortars recently. During its operation, the Gull proved its worth as an easy-to-operate and reliable weapon, which is actually stealthy," the source said. The 2B25 mortar is capable of silently destroying a target at a distance of over 1 km, the source added. The deliveries of 2B25 mortars to the Russian Army will be continued, the source said, without giving any other details. Russia will further carry out its work to improve silent mortars, the source noted. "Currently, specialists are studying the possibility of developing a silent mortar of a smaller caliber, presumably, a 60mm gun capable of striking targets at a distance of up to 3.5-4 km." The 82mm 2B25 ‘Gull’ mortar has been developed by the Burevestnik Central Research and Development Institute (part of the Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec). The mortar’s stated characteristics suggest that it is capable of striking targets at a distance of up to 1,200 m and at a rate of fire of 15 rounds per minute. The 2B25 is currently the sole silent mortar on the world arms market. Телеканал Звезда Published on Dec 25, 2015 Russian armed forces to receive new 2B25 82 mm silenced mortars 82 mm 2B25 silent mortar: Details