Hot on the heels of Kalashnikov Concern’s brand new 5.56x45mm-chambered AK-19, Russia’s leading small arms company have introduced a new and improved AK-12. The new rifle includes a number of… Continue reading "Kalashnikov Unveils Product Improved AK-12"
(Title Photo: Sergei Bobylev and TASS) The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces laid out the plans for the Russian military’s participation in the Army-2020 expo in a recent press… Continue reading "Russia to Demonstrate Medium and Short Range AA Systems Against Cruise Missiles and UAVs at Army-2020"
After conventional methods failed Russian troops deployed an unusual and rather spectacular tactic to deal with an oil well fire that had been raging since 30 May at a remote… Continue reading "How Do Russians Put Out An Oil Fire? With An Anti-Tank Gun, Of Course!"
The Armata platform was battle-tested in Syria recently and serial production of the finalized vehicles is set to begin in 2021. The statement comes from Russian Minister of Industry and… Continue reading "Serial Production of T-14 Armata Tanks to Begin in 2021"
On 13 April, the press service of the Russian Western Military District announced the delivery of the first T-90M main battle tanks to the Russian Ground Forces. The tanks were… Continue reading "Russian Army Receives First T-90M Tanks"
NATO had planned for March 2020 to be a huge test for the entire of the alliance’s defensive capabilities. The concept of rapid deployment of troops on the Eastern Flank… Continue reading "NATO Scales Back Defender Europe 2020 as Russia Continues Exercises"
Russian and Belarusian airborne forces participated in a joint tactical exercise in Western Russia starting on 18th February through to the 20th. The exercise was held at the Strugi Krasnyye… Continue reading "Paratroopers from Belarus and Russia Complete Joint Military Exercise"
The Russian Navy has announced a new development requirement for a new amphibious assault vehicle for its Naval Infantry units. The platform is required to be operational by 2025, which… Continue reading "New Russian Amphibious Assault Vehicle Requirement"
The Russian Ministry of Defense have announced a wide range of new and upgraded armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) entering front-line service in 2020. Although exact numbers have yet to be… Continue reading "Armour Upgrades for Russia"
The Russian Federation’s Foundation for Advanced Studies (Fond Perspektivnykh Issledovaniy – FPI) revealed a new version of the Marker unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). It boasts a different track configuration and… Continue reading "Russia Reveals Updated Marker Unmanned Ground Vehicle"