Russia deploying low-tech counter-UAS solutions as Ukrainian drone tech advances
As Ukraine continues to develop drone technology to bypass Russian soft-kill effectors, Russia is investing in low-cost, low-tech solutions that are proving effective.
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Russian forces capture Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 main battle tank [VIDEO]
On April 21, social media platforms circulated a video showing a Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 main battle tank captured by Russian forces.
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Russian forces target Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM air defence system [VIDEO]
The Russian Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has reported a successful strike on a Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM air defence system, including a radar and launcher.
Russia delivers four new Mi-35M attack helicopters to Belarus
The Ministry of Defence of Belarus announced that its armed forces have received a new consignment of four Mi-35M attack helicopters, produced by the Russian defence industry.
Sanctions severely impact Russia’s arms exports amid escalating production for Ukraine war
International sanctions have significantly impacted Russia's arms exports, leading to a substantial decline and increasing delays in deliveries.
Russia upgrades Kh-101 cruise missile with additional warhead
Russia has successfully upgraded the Kh-101 cruise missile, now featuring a warhead that weighs approximately 800kg, effectively doubling the payload from its previous capacity of around 400kg.
Ukraine’s drone and missile offensive in Black Sea knocks Russian Navy flat aback
The Russian Navy’s reserve of admirals and ships is steadily decreasing as senior military commanders are losing their positions following numerous setbacks for the Black Sea Fleet at the hands of Ukraine’s drone and missile offensive.
Russia conducted another major missile attack on Ukraine
In the early hours of March 22, Russian forces carried out a combined air and missile attack on Ukrainian critical infrastructure facilities.
Sharp decline in Russian arms exports amid Ukraine conflict
As a result of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian arms exports have decreased by more than half, due to both prioritising supplies for their own military needs and a decline in demand from foreign buyers.
Russia working on new space-based anti-satellite capabilities
According to information from the U.S. Congress and administration, Russia is progressing with work on a new nuclear anti-satellite weapon.
Russia producing 250,000 artillery shells per month, NATO intelligence says
NATO intelligence estimates that the Russian defence industry is currently producing 250,000 artillery rounds per month.
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Iskander missile strike destroys Ukrainian PATRIOT launchers [VIDEO]
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation executed a successful strike with Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile, destroying two M901 launchers of the PATRIOT air defence system.