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Tam said:

Whenever a Russian tank video arise, there's always this question about whether Russia is running out of tanks.

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Great answers to that question. Nevertheless people will still keep saying they’re getting desperate and running out of tanks, they’ve been doing so since ‘23 if not ‘22… If anyone believes this then watching newly produced tanks/modernizations appear must be like watching a magician pulling an infinite scarf out of a hat for them, repeating how the next pull will be the last bit of the scarf to calm themselves down.

Tam said:

Instead of tanks, troops are infiltrating using ATVs and motorcycles. ATVs have become more important than AFVs. ATVs are also being used for rotation, resupply and reinforcement. The war has turned drone centric and infantry centric. It should be noted that ATVs and motorcycles are increasingly turning electric to prevent noise and detection.

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The mark of elite highly trained special force operators is mad BMX skills?

wuguanhui said:

The mark of elite highly trained special force operators is mad BMX skills?

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BMX and ATX riders isn't "elite". It is the norm.

There is new video of Su-35 flight. so depend where on website it is located. shows the importance of Su-35 or it has some success that is not disclosed.

in related they claim Su-35 shoot down a F-16 and before there was info some aircraft hit on ground by Su-57 support.
I think they have upgraded this R-37M. As it says intercept of targets flying between Mach 12 to Mach 15. this correspond to earlier reports of MIG-31BM anti ballistic missile exercises and 7400 km/hr export R-37M speed.

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It also has the ability to deal with highly maneuverable targets, as it was designed to intercept targets moving at high speeds of up to Mach 12–15, making it one of the most prominent long-range air engagement systems in the Russian arsenal

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that Mach 6 is R-37 speed not R-37M.
22.5km practical ceiling. and 30Km dynamic ceiling MIG-31 not MIG-31BM.
Kinzal CEP is 1m with upto 3000 km range.

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Foxhound - the scourge of enemy aircraft and cruise missiles​

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Aerial Hunting: MiG-31s Find New Uses​

"These aircraft can operate at high altitudes, so they are capable of effectively combating ballistic missiles," Lieutenant General Valery Gorbenko, former commander of the 4th Air Force and Air Defense Army, told Izvestia. "New, more advanced types of munitions are constantly being developed for aviation. Accordingly, the flight crew training and aircraft deployment program is being updated. Crews first study theory, and then practice new elements during exercises."

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upgrades are happening so fast that not easy to summarize but what i gather just for ranking of Air to Air combat.
MIG-31BM still the top dog. Mach 3 missile launch capabilities and 30km ceiling.
Su-35S. 2800 km/hr top speed. mix AAMs capabilities.
Su-57 over 2500km/hr with current engines. based on Arabic media Su-57 has not demonstrated much beyond what Su-35 has done in air to air combat and AWACS role. there is new info of 10 R-77M and 250km range but that same for Su-35.
the point is these fighters operate at such ranges that stealth not make difference.

Russian mobile counter-drone units have begun actively using the Arkhangel interceptor drone, developed by the Arkhangel design bureau. The Arkhangel project is a team of enthusiasts that began development in 2022, with centers located in Moscow, Crimea, and the Krasnodar Krai. The Arkhangel drone can act as an interceptor drone, shooting down enemy drones, and as a strike weapon, targeting structures, armored vehicles, infantry, and unmanned boats. The developers themselves refer to it as a drone-missile; an interview with them is at the end of the video. An interesting feature of the Arkhangel drone is its use by air defense systems. A corner reflector can be mounted on the drone, allowing air defense radars to detect it and target enemy drones. This operational mode has already been tested in real-world conditions. The drone can also be used at night and launched from UAVs and other platforms. Small-scale production of the drones is currently underway; the project requires an order and funding from the Ministry of Defense. The Arkhangel interceptor drone can be equipped with a warhead weighing between 700 grams and 2.5 kg. It reaches speeds of up to 350 km/h and has a range of up to 50 kilometers. The drone's specifications are subject to change as it is constantly being developed.

The first test flight of the two-seat Russian fifth-generation fighter prototype, the Su-57, took place. The new variant has been designated the Su-57D. The Su-57D can be used not only for pilot training but also for organizing and managing combat operations. Its two-seat configuration transforms the aircraft into a fully-fledged command post. The second pilot controls the drones or a combat group of aircraft. According to open sources, the two-seat version of the aircraft is capable of controlling four S-70 Okhotnik drones.



Technical information about the S-70 Okhotnik attack UAV

There was a sighting of an Su-57 spotted flying over Russian frontlines. However the footage is embedded on a video with a long compilation of drone attacks on living entities not suitable for forum guidelines.

Footage was released of the installation of a Kinzhal hypersonic missile with a nuclear warhead on a MiG-31I interceptor fighter jet as part of ongoing exercises between the Republic of Belarus and Russia. Following the missile's installation, the MiG-31 conducted a scheduled flight.

As part of the second phase of Russian nuclear forces exercises, the crew of the Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate launched a Zircon hypersonic missile. The Zircon missile was launched in the Barents Sea, at a target at the Chizha test range. The video was filmed from a distance, but the missile's initial acceleration is clearly visible.

more than 200 missile launch platforms for missiles in these exercises.
Every Iskander and Onyx has two missile pers launcher. It is like over 400 missiles in one salvo. increasing range of missiles give more flexibility in launcher placement and logistic support.


Guest were given tours of facility. seem they closing on modernization of Kazan plant and aircraft..

Production cooperation on the Tu-214 was discussed at the KAZ.​

Guests were given a tour of the Tu-214 production facilities to learn about the specifics of the technological processes.

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“A number of changes are planned to achieve this goal. These include updating the avionics, reducing the flight engineer’s position, reducing the redundancy of the flight control system, improving the quality of rivets, changing structural elements of the frame, and using composite materials,” noted Mr. Timofeev.
According to him, the avionics suite and the aircraft control system will be updated to reduce the weight of the Tu-214. Improved ergonomics, information content, and reliability of the new systems will make it possible to reduce redundant navigation systems. One of the most significant changes will be in the cockpit. The functions of the flight engineer will be taken over by an automated system for managing overall aircraft equipment. The transition to a two-pilot cockpit will reduce the weight of the aircraft by 200 kg.

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This is 2024 built plane. in new configuration post 2026 these numbers will improve.
12 hour flights in special version capability.