Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighters have begun using new low-visibility missiles S-71K and S-71M. This was also reported by Ukrainian media. So far, there are only photos of the new ammunition. This is a hybrid of a drone and a S-71M Monochrome missile and low-visibility cruise missiles S-71K Carpet. The first mentions of the S-71 appeared in 2019. There is no information with characteristics on them, officially they are still undergoing tests, so far only assumptions are published. We publish patent images showing the operation of the S-71 drones. Judging by them, the drone launched from the aircraft will search for the line of combat contact and independently search for targets. The estimated range of the S-71 ammunition is up to 350 km, with a flight altitude of 5 to 75 meters. Flight speed from 730 to 950 km / h
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The Russian concern Kalashnikov presented new AK-15K, AK-15SK assault rifles and the RPL-7 light machine gun with belt feeding, chambered for 7.62x39 mm. According to the chief designer of the concern Sergey Urzhumtsev, the AK-15K and AK-15SK 7.62x39 mm assault rifles are a modernized version of the AK-12 assault rifle with a caliber of 5.45 mm. The Russian Ministry of Defense has already formed a state contract for the AK-15K and AK-15SK chambered for 7.62x39 mm. The order is planned to be completed by the end of 2025. The expansion of the calibers of Russian small arms is aimed at the foreign market and partial use in Russia.
Specifications of the Kalashnikov AK-15K assault rifle:
Caliber, mm – 7.62
Weight without magazine, belt and accessories, kg, no more than – 3.4
Length of the assault rifle without PMS, mm, no more than:
- in combat position – 810
- in stowed position – 570
Barrel length, mm – 290±2
Magazine capacity – 30 rounds
Specifications of the Kalashnikov AK-15SK assault rifle:
Caliber, mm – 7.62
Weight without magazine, belt and accessories, kg, no more than – 3.2
Length of the assault rifle without PMS, mm, no more than:
- in combat position – 750
- in stowed position – 500
Barrel length, mm – 228±20
Magazine capacity – 30 rounds
Specifications RPL-7 light machine gun:
• Caliber, mm – 7.62
• Sighting range, m – 800
• Weight without PMS, cartridge box, cartridge belt, gun sling, bipod, components and accessories, kg, no more than – 5.5
• Length without PMS in combat position with unfolded buttstock fixed in the position closest to the receiver, mm, no more than – 1100
• Capacity of cartridge box, cartridges – 80
Specifications of the Kalashnikov AK-15K assault rifle:
Caliber, mm – 7.62
Weight without magazine, belt and accessories, kg, no more than – 3.4
Length of the assault rifle without PMS, mm, no more than:
- in combat position – 810
- in stowed position – 570
Barrel length, mm – 290±2
Magazine capacity – 30 rounds
Specifications of the Kalashnikov AK-15SK assault rifle:
Caliber, mm – 7.62
Weight without magazine, belt and accessories, kg, no more than – 3.2
Length of the assault rifle without PMS, mm, no more than:
- in combat position – 750
- in stowed position – 500
Barrel length, mm – 228±20
Magazine capacity – 30 rounds
Specifications RPL-7 light machine gun:
• Caliber, mm – 7.62
• Sighting range, m – 800
• Weight without PMS, cartridge box, cartridge belt, gun sling, bipod, components and accessories, kg, no more than – 5.5
• Length without PMS in combat position with unfolded buttstock fixed in the position closest to the receiver, mm, no more than – 1100
• Capacity of cartridge box, cartridges – 80
Russian troops have received a new batch of Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers from the United Aircraft Corporation. Presumably, 2-4 aircraft have been transferred, this is the third batch this year. The Su-34 frontline fighter-bomber has proven itself to be the best in its class. The aircraft have undergone a full cycle of factory tests, have been tested in various operating modes and have already flown to their home airfield.
The first footage of the production of one of the most popular Russian FPV drones "VT-40", the video was shot by journalist Alexey Egorov. The Rubicon Unmanned Technology Center is now actively using these drones, among others. The "VT-40" drone was developed in 2022 by the "Russian Drone" company, and since 2023 they have been actively used by the "Sudoplatova - Judgment Day" project. The "VT-40" drone is named after war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky. As can be seen from the video, the production is quite large-scale, now up to 1000 drones can be assembled per knock by order of the Ministry of Defense. Several types of "VT-40" drones are currently being produced. The FPV drone's configuration allows it to work with various types of ammunition weighing from 1.3 to 4.5 kg at a distance of 7 to 30 km, when using a repeater. Drones can be equipped with a night vision camera and have control via fiber-optic cable. FPV drones "VT-40" are considered inexpensive, the price is about 50 thousand rubles or $ 500.
Rare footage of the Il-96-300PU aircraft of Russian President Vladimir Putin being escorted by F-35 Lightning II fighters of the US Air Force during the Il-96 flight from Alaska to Russia. The Il-96 aircraft took off from the American military base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, where the US and Russia held talks on the situation with Ukraine. Also at the end of the video, the flight of the American strategic bomber B-2 Spirit, accompanied by F-35 Lightning II fighters, is shown over the air base in Alaska, during the meeting there between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The presidents pass by American F-22 Raptor fighters.
The Russian Aerospace Forces received a batch of new multifunctional Su-35S fighters. The 4++ generation aircraft underwent a full cycle of factory tests, were accepted by the technical staff and tested in various operating modes by pilots of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers of the long-range aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a planned flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea. The flight duration was more than 4 hours. Fighter escort was provided by the crews of Su-33 aircraft of the Navy.
High-speed driving of nuclear missile systems Yars of Russia. In the Ivanovo region, the results of the competition of Russian strategic missile forces for the title of the best driver-mechanic of the autonomous missile launcher "Yars" have been summed up. During the week, the driver-mechanics of the missile associations competed in quickly overcoming limited passages, artificial and natural obstacles on the missile launcher "Yars". The best driver-mechanic was a serviceman of the Barnaul missile formation, Senior Warrant Officer Sergei Sotnikov.
The pilot of the Russian Su-34 frontline fighter-bomber captured the moment of the launch of the Russian 9M723-1 Iskander-M operational-tactical missile. The location of the shooting is not reported.
The lead patrol icebreaker Ivan Papanin of Project 23550 was delivered to the Northern Fleet of Russia. The flag-raising ceremony on the ship took place at the Northern Fleet base in Severomorsk. The ships of Project 23550 were developed by JSC Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau and have no analogues in terms of the combination of technical characteristics. Three more ships of this type are currently under construction. The patrol icebreaker is capable of breaking through ice 1.7 meters thick. The ship can be used as a tugboat, icebreaker and combat ship, it can escort and tow detained ships and perform other tasks. The ship is armed, depending on the modification, with Igla or Verba MANPADS, a 76.2-mm AK-176MA artillery mount. Up to four 12.7-mm Kord machine guns and two 30-mm AK-630M artillery mounts can be installed. The ship can be equipped with Kalibr-K, Kalibr-NK, Onyx or Zircon missiles. It is possible to base a Ka-27 or Ka-226 helicopter, a UAV and two boats. The full displacement of the military icebreaker is 8.5 thousand tons, the speed is up to 18 knots (33.3 km/h), the endurance is 70 days, the cruising range is up to 12,000 miles. The crew is from 60 to 110 people.
Russian servicemen of the engineering units of the Southern Group of Forces together with the developers of the robotic tracked drones NRTK "Courier" successfully conducted field tests of the laser mine-clearing system "Ignis". The main function of the laser system is mine-clearing by thermal heating, without detonating explosive objects. In the video from the field tests, the robotic complex "Courier" with a laser system successfully destroys mines of various types at a distance of 150 meters. This allows the disposal of explosive objects without risk to personnel. Technical information about the robot "Courier" is in the link to the video in the comments to the video.
Servicemen of the Russian motorized rifle regiment, tank unit of the "Center" group of forces, assessed the new tactical all-terrain vehicles "Ulan". Buggy Ulan, created on the chassis of the SUV "Niva". Buggy Ulan is made from components of Russian production.
Footage of the takeoff of a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter and the launch of a Kh-39 guided missile. Kh-39 missiles, also called "Product 305" or LMUR, can also be used by the Russian Ka-52 helicopter.
The Novgorod Scientific and Production Center "Ushkuynik" has developed the first marine drone in Russia and in the world, controlled via fiber optics. The marine drone is currently being tested in the Black Sea Fleet, taking into account its specifics. Let me remind you that Russia began to use them successfully in the Black Sea. An unmanned boat on fiber optics can be used as a kamikaze drone or transport FPV drones. Estimated technical data, the speed of the marine drone is up to 50 km / h while transporting up to 300 kilograms of cargo.
Russian landing in the Arctic. A detachment of warships of the Northern Fleet, performing long-range missions in the Arctic Ocean, conducted a tactical exercise to land an amphibious assault on an unequipped Arctic coast. The amphibious assault landed on the coast of Alexandra Land Island, part of the Franz Josef Land archipelago. The large anti-submarine ship Severomorsk of Project 1155 is used in the exercise. The amphibious assault landed from the landing ship Alexander Otrakovsky of Project 775. The exercise uses UR-77 self-propelled mine-clearing rocket launchers and two-link all-terrain vehicles with marines. Ka-27PS helicopters and other equipment
A new batch of BMP-3 and BMD-2 was transferred to the Russian troops by the High-Precision Systems Holding. BMP-3s are equipped with multi-component additional protection kits, anti-cumulative grids and upper hemisphere protection. The BMP also has means of reducing visibility, made of synthetic heat-insulating and radio-absorbing material. In addition, all BMP-3s are equipped with electronic warfare systems. Also, as part of the fulfillment of the state defense order, BMD-2 airborne combat vehicles were transferred to the troops after major repairs with elements of modernization.
As part of the ongoing Russian military exercises "Zapad-2025", footage of Tu-22M3 bombers dropping bombs has been published. The goal of the exercises is to disrupt the control system and destroy critical facilities. In the video, a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber drops OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation aviation bombs. The drop is carried out from altitudes of about 1,000 meters. The training and combat missions were carried out taking into account the combat experience gained.
Footage of a Su-34 frontline bomber dropping OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation bombs has been released as part of the ongoing Russian military exercises "Zapad-2025." The video shows the Su-34 dropping OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation bombs from an altitude of 400 meters. Developed in the USSR, the OFAB-250-270 bomb weighs 268 kg and contains 94 kg of explosive. When detonated, the bomb can create up to 11,500 fragments. Typically, the OFAB-250-270 bomb, without the UMPK, is dropped from altitudes of 500 meters to 12 kilometers, at aircraft speeds of 500 to 1,500 km/h. The OFAB-250-270 bomb's fragmentation radius against a stationary enemy is up to 51 meters.
A Russian Army UAZ-452 with a homemade studded anti-drone system. The UAZ-452 was developed at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant in the 1960s. Russian military personnel installed a homemade anti-drone system on the vehicle, consisting of rebar spikes. This is one of the most unusual anti-drone systems recently unveiled. Although the vehicle resembles a vehicle from the film "Mad Max," this protection is quite effective today. It's worth noting that the windshield is a weak point.