Servicemen of the Russian 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet have begun using a new interceptor drone. The model name and technical details are not yet available. The Russian interceptor drone can reportedly be launched from a lightweight portable unit or from a tripod designed to launch two drones. Judging by the photo with the control system, the drone is no longer a prototype.
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Comparative analysis of the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA and the Russian BMP-3. As reported, the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the BMP-3 was conducted by the 38th Research and Testing Institute of Armored Vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The report is large, you can pause the video and read it in detail. Foreign viewers can watch detailed conclusions on the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the Russian BMP-3 in the description of the video. Some experts considered the report to be fake, since such reports are classified information.
It is worth noting that the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA with additional add-on protection is compared. The M2A2 Bradley ODS SA is also used by the Ukrainian army. And the Russian BMP-3, without protection. For a correct comparison, it was necessary to compare the new BMP-3, with a set of dynamic protection 4S24, or other add-on protection. There are new types of IFVs in Russia, but for unknown reasons, they are not produced. For our part, we note that the M2A2 Bradley IFV does have good protection for the crew and troops, but it is also heavy. The M2A2 IFV is also more convenient for troops.
Generalized conclusions. The M2A2 Bradley IFV is partially superior to the BMP-3 in terms of projectile, bullet, and mine resistance. The accuracy of the 25-mm M242 automatic cannon is higher than that of the 30-mm 2A42 and 2A72 automatic cannons. There is also superiority in terms of some operational and technical characteristics, ease of maintenance of units, maintainability of some components, and ergonomics of the combat vehicle. The BMP-3 is superior to the M2A2 Bradley IFV in terms of firepower, thanks to the 100-mm cannon. The BMP-3 has two bow machine guns. The BMP-3 also has better dynamics, range, cross-country ability and can overcome water obstacles.
It is worth noting that the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA with additional add-on protection is compared. The M2A2 Bradley ODS SA is also used by the Ukrainian army. And the Russian BMP-3, without protection. For a correct comparison, it was necessary to compare the new BMP-3, with a set of dynamic protection 4S24, or other add-on protection. There are new types of IFVs in Russia, but for unknown reasons, they are not produced. For our part, we note that the M2A2 Bradley IFV does have good protection for the crew and troops, but it is also heavy. The M2A2 IFV is also more convenient for troops.
Generalized conclusions. The M2A2 Bradley IFV is partially superior to the BMP-3 in terms of projectile, bullet, and mine resistance. The accuracy of the 25-mm M242 automatic cannon is higher than that of the 30-mm 2A42 and 2A72 automatic cannons. There is also superiority in terms of some operational and technical characteristics, ease of maintenance of units, maintainability of some components, and ergonomics of the combat vehicle. The BMP-3 is superior to the M2A2 Bradley IFV in terms of firepower, thanks to the 100-mm cannon. The BMP-3 has two bow machine guns. The BMP-3 also has better dynamics, range, cross-country ability and can overcome water obstacles.
An episode of the work of the units, the material and technical support of the Russian army. In the video, a Russian serviceman of the fuel service conducts a field check of the quality of diesel fuel. Now the Russian army is creating a network of military mobile refueling points and fuel depots.
The first footage of the new modification of the Russian Gibka-S air defense system has been published. A machine gun has been added to the standard Gibka-S air defense system, which consists of MANPADS missiles. A review of the Gibka-S air defense system is in the link to the video in the comments to the video. The video was filmed at a training ground, and you can see for the first time the Gibka-S air defense system control system and the destruction of a training air target using this air defense system. The modification of the Gibka-S air defense system with small arms was created at the request of the military.
Russian servicemen of the 340th engineer-sapper battalion demonstrated the use of the portable mine clearance system ZRP-2 "Tropa". The ZRP-2 "Tropa" mine clearance charge was developed in the USSR in 1981 and is designed to make passages-paths in anti-personnel minefields. The ZRP-2 charge kit consists of a detonation cable filled with A-IX-I 9 explosives (hexogen), a solid-fuel rocket engine, a connecting rope, a detonator, a brake cord, a launcher, an anchor, a launcher and a backpack for carrying. In simple terms, when the rocket engine is launched, a detonation cable is stretched across the minefield, and when the cable is detonated, anti-personnel mines are deactivated or destroyed. This allows you to create a passage up to 60 centimeters wide and up to 54 meters long in a minefield. Full specifications of the ZRP-2 mine clearance system in the description of the video. The weight of the ZRP-2 kit is up to 50 kg. The time for preparation for launch is up to 5 minutes, which can be done by one serviceman.
The Russian Aerospace Forces received new Su-34 fighter-bombers, the delivery was carried out by the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov. This is the first batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers since the beginning of 2025. The number of aircraft is not reported, usually it is from 2 to 4 units. The production of Su-34 in Russia has more than doubled in two years, now it is the most popular aircraft. Most often, the Su-34 aircraft is armed with FAB bombs equipped with UMPK modules.
The Su-34 is capable of performing missions without fighter cover. The Su-34 carries twice the bomb load as the Su-24M. The flight range of the Su-34 is up to 4,500 km, the maximum speed is up to 1,900 km / h, the combat load is up to 12 tons.
The Su-34 is capable of performing missions without fighter cover. The Su-34 carries twice the bomb load as the Su-24M. The flight range of the Su-34 is up to 4,500 km, the maximum speed is up to 1,900 km / h, the combat load is up to 12 tons.
The Russian armored vehicle "Typhoon-K" with the ATGM "Kornet-EM" was "Rosoboronexport" shown at the military exhibition IQDEX 2025 in Baghdad. The ATGM "Kornet-EM" became one of the main novelties of the exhibition. A new missile "Bulat" was also presented for it. The anti-tank multipurpose missile 9M134 "Bulat" was created by specialists of the Tula KBP, it is capable of penetrating armor up to 250 mm thick, placed behind dynamic protection. The missile has a tandem cumulative warhead and can hit targets at a range of about 3500 meters, the missile weighs 6.5 kg. Control is carried out by a laser beam. The characteristics of the missile on the screen. Presumably, the missile will be able to hit tanks in the side and rear projection. And popular infantry fighting vehicles, when firing at any sectors of these combat vehicles. When equipped with BRAT-2 protection, it will be more difficult to hit the BMP. The Typhoon-K armored car has a diesel six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 350 hp and can reach speeds of up to 105 km/h. The curb weight of the Typhoon K-53949 armored car is up to 14 tons, and the gross weight is up to 16 tons.
