Coastal missile system "Zircon" and its potential
Work continues on the coastal version of the Zircon hypersonic missile system. The construction of the first prototype has been completed and it will pass the necessary tests in the foreseeable future....
Italian self-propelled guns M109L for Ukraine
Italy is sending Ukraine a new package of military aid. It includes a significant number of different artillery systems, incl. several dozen self-propelled guns M109L, long removed from service ....
Project SAO 2S42 "Lotos": two prototypes for state tests
The construction of the second experimental self-propelled gun 2S42 "Lotos" has begun. The presence of two prototypes in the foreseeable future will allow for comprehensive testing and testing of all the capabilities of the new technology....
Self-propelled gun "Sprut-SDM1" gets a new projectile
The upgraded self-propelled anti-tank gun 2S25M "Octopus-SDM1" received a new ammunition. To combat manpower and other unprotected targets, she will be able to use a high-explosive fragmentation projectile ...
French MLRS LRU for Ukraine
France is going to transfer LRU multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine. The delivery of only three combat vehicles is envisaged, which sharply limits the possible potential of such assistance ....
Saab ARTHUR counter-battery radars in Ukraine
Foreign anti-battery radar ARTHUR appeared in Ukraine. The supply of such equipment was not previously reported, and it became known only after the destruction of one of the stations....
Missiles for MLRS/HIMARS and their capabilities
Foreign partners are transferring a large number of rockets for M270 and M142 multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine. These missiles are actively used in different sectors of the front, but their results ...
New batch of TOS-1A "Solntsepek" for the army
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" showed themselves well in operation and in combat. The other day, another batch of such equipment was handed over to the armed forces ....
Automatic mortar 2B9M "Vasilek" in the Special Operation
Mortar 2B9 "Vasilek" entered service more than half a century ago and still remains an effective weapon. Its high characteristics and potential are being demonstrated right now during the Special Operation....
Ukraine orders German self-propelled guns RCH-155
Ukraine wants to receive German ACS RCH-155. The German government has issued the necessary permits, but the supply of finished equipment will be able to begin only in a few years ....
Why HIMARS is not a MLRS
Over the past months, a variety of opinions have been voiced about the HIMARS system. But no one paid attention to the main thing ...
Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems: New Records and Development Potential
The development of multiple launch rocket systems in recent years has led to a significant increase in firing range. Complexes of the latest models are capable of attacking targets from a distance of hundreds of kilometers ....
Help for money. French howitzers TRF1 for Ukraine
Ukraine will receive a new batch of foreign artillery. This time she will be sent an unknown number of decommissioned French TRF1 self-propelled guns....
Successful design and solid age: the potential of the D-30 howitzer
In 1960, the D-30 towed howitzer was adopted by the Soviet Army. This weapon turned out to be very successful, thanks to which it is still in service with dozens of countries ....
Military Watch Magazine: MLRS "Polonaise" for the Russian army
Rumors are circulating in the foreign press about Russia's possible purchase of foreign weapons. So, the Military Watch Magazine in this context considered the Belarusian-Chinese MLRS "Polonaise" ....
"Tornado-S" will receive a new projectile from the UAV
A new ammunition is being developed for the Tornado-S MLRS. Its payload will be an unmanned aerial vehicle with electronic warfare equipment.
MLRS "Cheburashka": a serious weapon with a funny name
The DPR is armed with weapons of its own design and production. One of the most interesting samples of this kind is the Cheburashka multiple launch rocket system ....
Limited: Vulcano guided missiles from Germany for Ukraine
Germany is going to transfer Vulcano guided artillery shells to Ukraine. At the same time, the announced plans show that the provision of assistance is not the main goal of such a supply ....
Expectations and reality. M982 Excalibur guided projectiles for Ukraine
There are again reports of a possible transfer of M982 Excalibur guided artillery shells to Ukraine. Similar news has appeared before, but reliable information about the supply of such weapons...
Boeing-Nammo Ramjet 155 rocket launcher being tested
Boeing and Nammo continue to develop the promising long-range artillery projectile Ramjet 155. This year, the project has reached real firing....
"Planshet-M-IR" - a new word for Russian artillery
A new artillery system from Rostec is being tested...
Tornado-G: alternative guide package design
Multiple launch rocket systems have become a real hallmark of the special military operation in Ukraine. Hence the particular interest in alternative developments designed to increase the accuracy of this ...
Self-propelled guns 2S23 "Nona-SVK" in the Special Operation
The Ministry of Defense showed the combat work of self-propelled guns 2S23 "Nona-SVK" in the zone of the Special Operation. Such equipment works together with other artillery systems and inflicts fire on the enemy ...
American and Ukrainian experience: the real potential of the M777 howitzer
Not so long ago, the Kyiv regime had high hopes for the American M777 howitzers. However, in the future, this weapon did not live up to expectations and showed not only strengths, but also weaknesses....