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Gloire_bb

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I wonder how VT4 compares to latest Russian tanks (T90 "Breakthrough" variant?) and whether a VT4 variant might be adopted by Russia going forward, if it is significantly better than what Russia has?
Sorta the same in the larger scheme of things.
I.e. if the goal is to have as much of “tanks" as possible - it both makes sense and not. On one hand - it isn't like Russia makes small amount of them and can't produce more(all those tanks in all active combat zones around the world came from somewhere); currently, it's simply cheaper to get tanks through upgrades and repair. On another - more not less.

Going forward, per Ukraine experience, both are conceptually outdated. Chinese MBTs, in their current form, overall appear to be in a worse position than their Russian relatives(frankly speaking, all East Asian MBTs now need emergency changes), but within a few years can be easily fixed to be OK.
 

gelgoog

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I wonder how VT4 compares to latest Russian tanks (T90 "Breakthrough" variant?) and whether a VT4 variant might be adopted by Russia going forward, if it is significantly better than what Russia has?
Sorta the same in the larger scheme of things.
I.e. if the goal is to have as much of “tanks" as possible - it both makes sense and not. On one hand - it isn't like Russia makes small amount of them and can't produce more(all those tanks in all active combat zones around the world came from somewhere); currently, it's simply cheaper to get tanks through upgrades and repair. On another - more not less.

Going forward, per Ukraine experience, both are conceptually outdated. Chinese MBTs, in their current form, overall appear to be in a worse position than their Russian relatives(frankly speaking, all East Asian MBTs now need emergency changes), but within a few years can be easily fixed to be OK.
Yeah both tanks, VT4 and T90M, should be roughly similar in performance. I do think the T90M might be better armored and the VT4 might have better sensors and electronics like the fire control system. The VT4 might have better accuracy with regular rounds but the T90M can use the Refleks missile.

It is just that it would be hard for the Russians to add a tank that's so different to their lineup. They don't have the parts manufacturing and supplies. Most of their tanks use lots of similar components. All the maximally upgraded T-90M and T-72B3M use basically the same engine for example. All the latest maximally upgraded tanks (T-90M, T-72B3M, T-80BVM) also use basically the same gun (some 2A46M variant) and ammo.
 

Soldier30

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Footage of the production and testing of the Russian airborne electronic warfare complex L-370 "Vitebsk", designed to protect aircraft and helicopters from missiles. The developer of the complex is the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Research Institute Ekran, it is produced by the KRET company, journalist Alexey Egorov interviewed the developers. The Russian airborne defense complex L-370 "Vitebsk" is produced in two versions, the L-370 version is used for helicopters, and the "Vitebsk-25" version is used for aircraft. The electronic warfare system is effective, but it does not provide 100 percent protection; in the cockpit you can often hear the phrase “Attack from the right, attack from the left,” this means that the electronic warfare system detected the missile launch and rejected it. Judging by the videos published by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the complex quite often saved the lives of pilots. The Vitebsk electronic warfare system is also installed on the Il-96-300 aircraft on which the Russian President flies.
In the video you can see tests of the L-370 electronic warfare system installed on a Mi-8 helicopter; as you can see in the video, the complex successfully rejects Igla MANPADS missiles; a total of 20 of them were fired. The sets of the L-370 "Vitebsk" complex are placed in suspended containers on the suspension units of the Su-25SM3 aircraft and on the Ka-52, Mi-26, Mi-8 and Mi-35M helicopters. It is worth noting that it is not often found on Su-25 aircraft.
The basis of the Vitebsk electronic warfare is the L-370-3S active jamming station; according to the developer, the station is much faster than the electronic warfare on other aircraft: the Sorptsiya electronic warfare on the Su-27, Omul on the Su-25 and Gardenia on MiG-29. Electronic warfare L-370 "Vitebsk" is capable of assessing the intensity of radar radiation and suppressing this signal in a wide frequency range. The complex also includes a missile protection system with a thermal homing head. In the photo you can see the composition of the complex placed on the Su-25Sm3 aircraft and the Ka-52 helicopter. The system automatically detects a missile launch and activates the use of passive jamming, thermal decoys and chaffs, as well as active protection in the infrared and radio bands. The operation of electronic warfare leads to disruption of the missile homing systems and provokes them to fly to false targets. The system can operate automatically without operator participation, only providing information about the attack angle and the nature of the threat. They plan to equip the Il-76, Il-78, An-72, An-124 aircraft, as well as the promising Il-112V, with the complex.

 

Soldier30

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The Russian army will begin testing the modified Zubilo unmanned armored vehicle in April. Reportedly, the unmanned armored vehicle was modified based on the wishes of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among the key improvements, weight reduction and increased cross-country ability probably increased autonomy, since this parameter did not suit the military. The Remdiesel unmanned armored vehicle was first presented in 2023 and is designed to support assault groups, transport ammunition, transport cargo and the wounded, as well as recharge radio stations and drones. The armored unmanned platform "Zibilo" was created on the chassis of a serial KamAZ truck; it got its name from the shape of the hull. For the first time it was shown with a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun as a weapon, but whether this will be its standard weapon is still unknown. The armored vehicle can quickly begin to be mass-produced, since it is created from available serial components. The Zubilo armored car is equipped with a 350 hp engine. has a curb weight of 13,300 kg and a load capacity of 2,700 kg, a maximum highway speed of 100 km/h, and a climbing angle of at least 30°.

 

Laviduce

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Russia has plans to use nuclear weapons in case of a Chinese invasion.

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It is no secret that the neocon/neolib (far-right) establishment in Washington is still trying to drive a wedge in between Russia and China.
On a side note, the National Interest (NI) is a fairly jingoistic, pro-imperialist rag that often publishes US propaganda and misinformation.
 

Soldier30

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Naval exercises between Russia, Iran and China “Maritime Security Belt 2024” have begun in the Gulf of Oman. The main purpose of the exercise is to practice ensuring the safety of maritime economic activity in the region. The ships will conduct joint maneuvering and firing at surface and air targets. In addition, the crews will conduct exercises to free a ship captured by pirates. On the Russian side, the missile cruiser Varyag of Project 1164 Atlant and the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov of Project 1155M, which received Caliber missiles after modernization, are participating in the exercises. More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from Russia, Iran and China are also involved in the exercises. Naval helicopters are also widely used.

 
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