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Russian Military News, Reports, Data, etc.
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Preparation of Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, the first stage of Russian missile exercises 2024. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the first stage of the exercise has started in the Southern Military District in order to increase the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces. The use of the Iskander and Kinzhal complexes is being practiced. As part of this stage of the exercises, missile formations are practicing the task of obtaining special ammunition for the Iskander missile system, equipping missiles with them and covertly moving into the designated launch area. The video shows the loading of the 9K728 cruise missile of the Iskander-K complex and the 9M723 ballistic missile of the Iskander-M complex. At the same time, the Russian Air Force will practice equipping missiles with special warheads, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and sorties to patrol areas.
A Russian serviceman appreciated the American FN Minimi machine gun of the Ukrainian army. Previously, the machine gun belonged to the Ukrainian Azov unit and was captured near Avdiivka. The machine gun was tested at the training ground. The FN Minimi machine gun was created by the Belgian company FN in 1974. The Minimi prototype was created chambered for 7.62x51, but then the caliber was changed in favor of 5.56x45. In 1982, the FN Minimi machine gun was adopted by the United States under the designation M249. The Minimi Para called M249 Para was also adopted. The M249 is currently manufactured in the United States by a subsidiary of FN Manufacturing. FN Minimi machine guns are popular and used by 45 countries, including under other indexes, some of the countries are shown on the screen. The machine gun has been modernized several times and has various modifications, including those chambered for 7.62 cartridge. Despite its popularity, the FN Minimi machine gun has problems that have not been completely eliminated. The problem of machine gun failures when fed from magazines, rapid failure of the barrel, with a large number of shots fired continuously from a cold barrel. The rate of fire of the machine gun, depending on the modification, is from 750 to 1000 rounds per minute. The maximum firing range is up to 3600 meters, a 100 or 200-round cartridge belt is used, and a 30-round magazine can also be used. The weight of the machine gun is from 5 to 8.5 kg. Details in the video.
Supposedly the SM2 have Irbis. Indicated by the presence of L-band array in wingtip.R-37m on Su-30sm2, looking for more engagement range :
Do they have the radar to use it proficiently, do it have the IRBIS N035 or not ?
Unlike Bars, Irbis doesnt have Integrated IFF array in its antenna. It instead a separate device in wingtip. Which well you see the speculations around.
It should make life more complicated for any future F-16 crew an extra platform capable of carrying R-37M around
Russian special forces received the Frog ground drone, but it is not known who is producing it. The wheeled robotic complex “Frog” was modified by military personnel, after which its operating range began to reach 3 kilometers; according to test results, the drone was considered successful. The “Frog” drone can transport grenades, shells and mines, as well as be equipped with explosives, the drone’s carrying capacity is up to 30 kg. Most likely the drone will be used as a ground-based kamikaze drone. The drone is controlled like a regular FPV drone, the operator uses goggles and a joystick. Installing an electric motor made the drone almost silent; each wheel is equipped with an electric motor. Due to its small dimensions, the drone is difficult to notice from the air; it has a low height and can drive under armored vehicles. The drone has a power reserve of about an hour, a speed of up to 20 km/h, the price is still unknown, but the drone is reportedly being mass-produced.
Against the backdrop of the latest news about the S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, this can also be said about the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system; we are publishing data on the effectiveness of these systems in defeating ballistic missiles. Let's start with the fact that 100% air defense is not yet in the world; it is wrong to judge the effectiveness of air defense systems by the effectiveness of intercepting ballistic missiles. The main function of the S-300, S-400 and Patriot air defense systems is to defeat aerodynamic targets flying horizontally, such as airplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles and large UAVs. It is worth noting that in order to intercept cruise missiles, the air defense system must have a radar to detect low-flying targets; in practice, this is not always the case. The defeat of ballistic missiles is a secondary function of these and air defense systems of this class developed in other countries. A ballistic missile is a difficult target; the Russian Iskander ballistic missile reaches speeds of up to 7,300 km/h in the final phase of its flight, and the American ATACMS missile reaches 3,700 km/h. The difficulty of defeating ballistic missiles is that the missiles develop high speed and approach the target from above, air defense crews do not always have time to detect them, and there is little time left to hit the target. It is also worth noting that the radars of modern air defense systems do not work all the time, since they have their own resource. There is little data on hitting ballistic targets, but it is known. The probability of intercepting a ballistic missile from the Patriot PAC-3 air defense system is from 60 to 80%, provided that there is no interference and the target is not maneuvering. The S-300 air defense system is capable of hitting a ballistic missile with a probability of 50 to 65%. The S-400 air defense system is capable of hitting a ballistic missile with a probability of no higher than 80%, also in ideal conditions. Thus, it is incorrect to judge the effectiveness of current air defense systems based on their capabilities.
ballistic missile is a difficult target; the Russian Iskander ballistic missile reaches speeds of up to 7,300 km/h in the final phase of its flight, and the American ATACMS missile reaches 3,700 km/h. The difficulty of defeating ballistic missiles is that the missiles develop high speed and approach the target from above, air defense crews do not always have time to detect them, and there is little time left to hit the target.
This is automated BTW. The S-300P and V series are explicity designed with more automations on mind to reduce crew workload. You cant also blame speed because 48N6 series and the 30N6 can cope with such target speed.
One may look at inability to resolve decoys, saturations, maybe use of depressed trajectory to further reduce warning time or use of inapproriate missiles which may not necessarily have the lethality required to kill warhead with submunitions.
The Russian army began conducting exercises to storm the positions of a mock enemy on motorcycles. The video shows the rapid approach of motorized riflemen to enemy positions and the occupation of trenches. The location of the shooting and the models of equipment used are not disclosed.