Blade Notches. Swords of Europe from 410 to 1066 AD.

Blade Notches. Swords of Europe from 410 to 1066 AD.

The Sarmatians brought their long, slashing swords to Europe, and they were greatly appreciated by all horse-breeding and horse-riding peoples. The shorter Roman spatha was more comfortable, but required at least some...
What is known about the Iskander-1000?

What is known about the Iskander-1000?

Three ranges and one big name conceal products with different statuses: we figure out where the missile ends and the reconstruction begins.
We can, when needed: domestic tantalum microchips

We can, when needed: domestic tantalum microchips

Slowly but surely, domestic microelectronics is catching up with global leaders. It's too early to pop the celebratory champagne, but there's another reason for optimism: the first Russian...
Five robots instead of part of the defense

Five robots instead of part of the defense

Five small robots aboard the M2A4 weigh little, but take up valuable space: experimental stowage confronts new cargo with protection, landing forces, and safe unloading...
Will Ukraine be able to launch Storm Shadow missiles?

Will Ukraine be able to launch Storm Shadow missiles?

The UK and France have authorized Ukraine to establish licensed production of Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles. The first locally assembled missiles are expected to be delivered to the customer by the end of the year.
Drone vs. drone

Drone vs. drone

An interceptor for two and a half thousand dollars, a target for two hundred thousand – from this arithmetic a new element of close-in air defense has emerged...
Robots are coming to chemical protection

Robots are coming to chemical protection

Russian NBC protection units have begun to develop ground-based robotic systems. This technology is proposed to solve a number of specific tasks in hazardous areas.