The multipurpose Russian frigate of the Northern Fleet "Admiral Golovko", the third ship of Project 22350, has set off on its first long-range sea voyage. A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet of Russia left the roadstead of the city of Severomorsk and went on a long-range voyage. Russian frigates of Project 22350 are designed to combat surface, air and underwater targets, the ships are capable of striking land and coastal targets at a distance of over 1.5 thousand km. Frigates of Project 22350 are armed with hypersonic missiles "Tsirkon", missiles "Onyx" and missiles "Kalibr-NK".
The 120 mm SPG "Lotus" of Russia has begun to undergo state tests. It is worth noting that the SPG "Lotus" has already passed more than 130 types of tests, including tests for firing range and transportation, and has been tested in combat. The SPG "Lotus" is intended for airborne units and will replace the SPG "Nona", which has been in service since 1981. The SPG "Lotus" is 1.5 times superior to the SPG "Nona-SM" in firing range. The SPG "Lotus" is created on a chassis unified in units and assemblies with the BMD-4M.
Footage from the Russian Northern Fleet exercises. The video shows the firing of a 3M14T Kalibr-NK cruise missile by the Admiral Kasatonov Project 22350 frigate. The training firing was conducted from the Barents Sea, at a coastal target at the Chizha training ground in the Arkhangelsk Region, the firing range was more than 1,300 kilometers. Currently, the Russian Northern Fleet includes three Project 22350 frigates
Footage of the landing, taxiing, engine sound of the Russian Su-57 fighter in China. The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter landed in China for the first time, the aircraft will participate in the Airshow China 2024 aerospace exhibition. Russia is showing the Su-57 abroad for the first time, and China has become the first country where Russia has sent its fighter. The onboard system of the Su-57 aircraft can track up to 60 targets, simultaneously firing at 16 of them.
Episodes of training of Russian servicemen at training grounds in Buryatia. Despite the fact that these are training sessions, servicemen use live ammunition. The video shows a BMP-1 combat vehicle and new Russian robotic systems NRTK "Courier"
The Russian Uralvagonzavod has sent another batch of upgraded TOS-1A Solntsepek to the Russian troops. The TOS Solntsepek combat vehicles have been upgraded in accordance with the wishes of the soldiers. The video shows that the combat vehicles are equipped with grilles that protect against FPV drones and ammunition drops from above. As it became known, the TOS-1A Solntsepek is now equipped with the Volnorez electronic warfare systems for protection against drones. We have previously reported on them. It is not reported which version of the Volnorez electronic warfare system is installed, but it is known that it has already been successfully tested. The accuracy of the TOS-1A Solntsepek has been increased, it is now measured in meters, the general director of the VNII Signal reported. The TOS-1A Solntsepek is actively used by the Russian troops. The systems mainly operate at night. All equipment undergoes testing before being handed over to the customer.
Footage of training flights of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet with the index T-50-4, the fifth generation, at the aerospace exhibition "AirShow China - 2024". The video shows the instant takeoff of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet in China. In total, two Su-57 aircraft arrived in China, the T-50-4 prototype and the T-50-7 mockup. One of them was damaged during transportation. Cosmetic repairs to the damage to the Su-57 were made on site in China. Traces of repairs to the Su-57 aircraft were previously published online, and some media outlets presented this as serial production.
Footage of a homemade Russian wheeled drone equipped with TM-62 anti-tank mines. The drone is used by Russian servicemen of the Aleyskaya Brigade in the Pokrovsky direction to install mine "barriers" on roads. The ground drone is equipped with an electric motor and is remotely controlled. In this configuration, the drone-miner can install up to 4 mines. There is currently no technical information about the drone.
The first footage of testing the new Russian smoke grenade RDG-U, created in TsNIITochMash. The RDG-U grenade is used to camouflage military personnel and equipment, including from thermal imaging sights. TsNIITochMash managed to solve the problem of using smoke grenades at low temperatures. The grenade is made of composite material and contains a smoke-generating composition of both instant and slow action, which is located in two sections connected by a perforated partition. The grenade can be used at temperatures from -50 to +55 °C. The weight of the RDG-U grenade is 700 grams, the length is 200 mm, the body diameter is 54 mm.
The video shows a Ural-4320 truck with a Russian RBU-6000 naval rocket launcher installed on it. Previously, footage was published of Russian homemade hybrids of the RBU-6000 naval rocket launcher with a T-80 tank and MT-LB. The RBU-6000 Smerch-2 naval launcher with a caliber of 212 mm was developed at NII-1 and adopted by the Soviet Navy in 1961. The RBU-6000 can use twelve 90R missiles or RGB-60 depth charges. 90R is an anti-submarine missile designed to detonate at a certain depth using hydrostatic pressure fuses. In the land-based version, the RBU-6000 is used with an RGB-60 depth charge, 1830 mm long and weighing 119 kg, the mass of the warhead is 23.5 kg. The use of the RGB-60 bomb allows firing at a range of 300 to 5800 meters. The RBU-6000 weighs 3.5 tons and is considered a reliable installation in the navy.
The Russian army has begun using captured Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA IFVs of American manufacture in combat. Some M2A2 Bradley IFVs have been restored and equipped with additional protection against drones in the form of so-called "barbecues". Currently, only one Russian M2A2 Bradley IFV is known, and there is no data yet on how many there really are. The Russian army uses the M2A2 Bradley IFVs primarily for transport purposes, since there are enough spare parts for them, from captured Ukrainian Bradley IFVs, and ammunition is limited. It is worth noting that the M2A2 IFV demonstrated good survivability during combat in Ukraine, but only when using the BRAT add-on protection. BRAT protection makes the combat vehicle heavier, but provides good protection. In the video, you can see the M2A2 Bradley IFV being hit by two Russian, presumably ATGMs, of an unknown type, despite the damage, the combat vehicle was removed from the fire. It is unknown how much the crew suffered. The video also includes details on the use of the M2A2 Bradley IFV in the Russian army and impressions of the combat vehicle.
The Russian Defense Ministry has received another batch of new Su-57 and Su-35S aircraft, the previous batch of aircraft was in September. The number of aircraft is not reported, but usually a batch is from 2 to 4 aircraft. The Su-57 aircraft continues to be improved taking into account the experience of use. The Su-57 and Su-35S fighters were accepted by the technical staff and passed a full cycle of factory tests. The world premiere of the Su-57 in the export version will take place in China at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition in the coming days.
Russia demonstrated fifth-generation aircraft engines in China at the Airshow China-2024 exhibition. An improved version of the AL-31FN engine of the fifth series, the 177S aircraft engine and the SM-100 aircraft engine for UAVs and training aircraft were presented at the exhibition. The 177S engine for operational-tactical aircraft has improved characteristics and belongs to the fifth generation, it will reduce fuel consumption and operating costs and also provides increased energy consumption for powering the aircraft's electronic systems. The full-size model of the AL-31FN engines of the fifth series shown will increase the aircraft's range and flight altitude. The SM-100 engine is designed in the dimensions of the AI-225-25 and at the same time has less weight, as well as a third more thrust - up to 3300 kgf.
Footage of the Russian BTR-60PB with a homemade "Tsar-Barbecue" type protection. This body kit looks ridiculous, but effectively protects the combat vehicle from FPV drones, it is worth noting that the creation of such a protection option is quite labor-intensive. The BTR-60 was developed in the USSR in 1960, it is used occasionally by the Russian and Ukrainian armies, all BTRs are removed from storage. They are also in storage in many other countries.
The first contracts for the export of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet were signed at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition in China. The General Director of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheyev announced the deliveries of Su-57E aircraft abroad. However, he did not specify which countries or companies the contracts were signed with. Presumably, the Su-57 may be purchased by Iran, North Korea, Algeria or Venezuela. According to unofficial data, Russia currently has 22 Su-57 fighter jets, and by 2027 it is planned to increase their number to 76 units. The expected production volumes of the Su-57 from 2025 to 30 units per year, this has not been officially confirmed.
