The UK Defense Intelligence: russia Will Create Two New Armies in 2024
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on March 20, 2024 that russia will create two new armies in 2024. They will reportedly be formed of 14 divisions and 16 brigades. The exact type, location and composition of these units was not stated, though a mix including mechanized, armoured, artillery and logistics is most likely. It is a realistic possibility that these new formations are linked to previous new unit announcements and planned brigade to division uplifts.
Why russians Pulled Out Rare Ladoga Vehicle on T-80U Chassis, Originally Created for Nuclear War
A video from the Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade shows a russian armored vehicle, identified as the Ladoga vehicle, getting hit by an FPV drone. It’s unusual that russian forces would use this vehicle, based on the T-80U tank chassis, in the war with Ukraine.
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russian Varyag and Marshal Shaposhnikov Ships Sail Into the Red Sea for a few Reasons
The naval contingent, comprizing the Varyag missile cruiser and the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate, successfully traversed the Bab el-Mandeb strait and entered the Red Sea. This update was relayed by the Pacific Fleet, emphasizing the group’s ongoing engagement in “various scenarios of countering the hypothetical adversary” while executing planned tasks as part of an extensive sea voyage.
Will France Really Be Giving All Decommissioned Weaponry to Ukraine, Including VAB APCs, Leclerc Tanks, Mirage Fighters?
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a strategic decision to support Ukraine by donating decommissioned weapons, stemming from France’s ongoing military modernization efforts and commitment to international security cooperation.
“As we reinvest significant funds in our army, amounting to 413 billion euros for the years 2024-2030, we have a lot of equipment that is still operational and will be decommissioned. Instead of throwing it away or giving it to other countries, we are giving it to the Ukrainian army,” Sébastien Lecornu said.
Several russian Troops Came Up With a Strange Protection Against FPV Drones (Photo)
A unique counter-drone protection method was observed on russian BMP-1 armored vehicle. Alongside the typical slat armor cage encircling the turret, metal rods resembling antennas had been welded onto the front hull.
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