Ukraine Defence Forum

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On March 29, a company fulfilling a sniper rifles state order hosted a conference on use, maintenance, repair, and improvement of new sniper rifles.

Its participants focused on issues related to use of sniper system within the Ukrainian units, preparation of recommendations on putting into service and maintenance of sniper rifles, as well as there were given presentations on snipers’ training programs. They also toured the company infrastructure.

Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Viktor Muzhenko attended the meeting and tested a new sniper rifle. He reiterated the importance of development of the sniping within the Armed Forces, as well as amending the Concept of the Snipers’ Training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

PA Office of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

 

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President Petro Poroshenko states that Ukraine managed to arrange production of ammunition, and now the enterprises of “Ukroboronprom” are ready for mass production of those types that were scarce until recently.

“I congratulate you on the fact that we have not just held trials that have shown the high quality of the work of these teams that are taking part today in our holiday. We are ready to organize mass production of the most scarce ammunition in the near future,” the Head of State said at the opening of the production line for the manufacturing of large caliber artillery shells at “Artem” JSC.

Petro Poroshenko also noted that the first tests were conducted only in the first quarter of this year and now it is an issue of mass production. “I want to congratulate the Ukrainian people — the trials were successful,” he said.

The President also reminded that the issue of restoration and adjustment of production of such ammunition arose after Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and seizure of the factory in Luhansk by the invaders.

“Someone wanted to put Ukraine on its knees, because nobody sold us ammunition from abroad and the Luhansk plant was seized, equipment was taken to the Russian Federation or stolen. This is the attitude of the invaders,” the Head of State said.

“Ukraine, President, Government, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Economy, National Security and Defense Council faced the task of restoring the production of ammunition. And not only to restore, but also to make it more advanced, more precise, more effective, to increase the military capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” he stressed.

Petro Poroshenko congratulated everyone on the successful completion of this task. “I want to congratulate our workers in the defense industry, congratulate the army. When forming the military budget we included the necessary funds to secure the procurement and timely financing of the defense industry, which has never happened before,” the President underlined.

 

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President Petro Poroshenko took part in the opening of the exhibition of modern armament and military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations “The Power of the New Army”.

The Head of State handed certificates for weapons and equipment to the military. In particular, the military received new portable anti-tank missile complexes “Stugna-P” and light portable missile complexes “Corsar”.

“Friends, we really lacked them on the frontline in 2014. What a high price was paid by Ukraine in 2014-2015 because of their absence,” the Head of State said during the ceremony of delivery of arms.

According to the President, the new weaponry will be handed over to representatives of the Land Forces, Navy, Airborne Assault Forces and Special Operations Forces. In the near future, they will receive 75 complexes, he added.

“These Ukrainian anti-tank complexes have already proven themselves in battles. They reduce the risk of enemy damage to the operator — due to the possibility of placing the launcher at a very safe distance from the operator. Due to the possibility of acquiring the target from the closed positions and shelters. An important advantage is the cost of domestic anti-tank complexes, which is several times cheaper than that of foreign samples. For the same money of Ukrainian taxpayers, we are now buying 5-6 times more weapons from the Ukrainian defense industry,” Petro Poroshenko said.

 

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President Petro Poroshenko said on the eve of the 27th anniversary of Independence of Ukraine that Ukrainian soldiers defend the territorial integrity and independence of our state. “It is very important that the values they protect are European values. The values of freedom for the country and all Ukrainians. They guard not only national, but also regional, continental, European security,” Petro Poroshenko said at the opening of the exhibition of modern armament and military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations “The Power of the New Army”.

The Head of State stressed: “High patriotic spirit, honor and dignity, professionalism, courage and willingness to sacrifice — these are the main features of the modern generation of Ukrainian warriors”.

According to Petro Poroshenko, the aggressor was well and purposefully prepared for the aggressive actions: “It strengthened its army, and destroyed ours with their agents in the Ukrainian authorities”.

“Nevertheless, having concentrated all resources available at the time, thanks to the courage of the soldiers and a powerful volunteer movement, we stopped the aggressor. In the future, the army has resumed combat capability, acquired a unique combat experience, increased operational capabilities, improved the level of technical equipment,” the President also noted.

President Petro Poroshenko emphasizes that a profound change in the system of training and logistical support of the personnel of our army and our Armed Forces has taken place in a short time. “In the summer of 2014, a lot of time had to be spent on clothing issues. Because there was no uniform in the warehouses, the warriors were undressed. There was no medical support, material support, food supplies. Everything laid on the shoulders of the volunteer movement at that time. There was no fuel, there were no first aid kits,” he also reminded.

“And today the tasks are completely different. These are the tasks I set to the Armed Forces and defense and security sector — transition to NATO standards, reforms, modernization, rearmament,” Petro Poroshenko said.

According to him, six waves of mobilization, voluntary movement, contract service and a powerful mobilization reserve turned the Ukrainian Armed Forces into a true people’s army. “Today, due to the joint efforts of the state, military, society we have an entirely different army and an entirely different warrior. It is a trained, equipped warrior with a firm belief in victory and a strong love for the Homeland,” the President stressed.

At the same time, not only human will, but also modern military equipment multiplied by the highly professional knowledge of personnel wins the war, as stated by the President. “The scheduled provision of new upgraded weapons and new military equipment has considerably expanded the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces,” the President said.

Press Service of the President of Ukraine

 

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21.09.2018
New Ukrainian UAVs, helicopters, missiles, modernized air defense systems show their high efficiency
https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/532966.html

During the tests of new Ukrainian weapons and military equipment held at a military range of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, all the models have shown their high efficiency and will significantly strengthen Ukraine's military potential after they are taken into service, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov has said.

"All the new developments of the Ukrainian defense industry that have been tested have demonstrated their high efficiency, and after they are taken into service, they will greatly strengthen our military potential," the NSDC's press service quoted Turchynov as saying on Friday after the tests.

According to him, aviation tests were carried out on a new operational and tactical unmanned vehicle, "which is capable of carrying out reconnaissance, coordinating fire, ensuring communication at operative depths of up to 200 km, which is stable from the impact of electronic warfare and can stay in the air for up to 24 hours," and also a military unmanned system, which can carry a powerful explosive or thermobaric combat charge and accurately hit targets in the deep rear of the enemy.

"These unmanned complexes were created by Ukrainian arms enterprises in cooperation with our foreign partners," Turchynov said.

In addition, flight performance of Ukrainian light multi-purpose helicopters Scout and AK1-3 was demonstrated.

According to Turchynov, these helicopters are capable of conducting reconnaissance and ensuring rapid communication in the troops, as well as carrying out border protection tasks.

The modernized ZU-23-2 air defense system was also tested.

"The combination of this reliable air defense system with an electronic system of automatic target location and fire management will reliably destroy air and ground targets, in particular, UAVs in service with the Russian Federation," he said.

New Ukrainian-made ammunition was demonstrated and tested at the firing ground, in particular, RS-80 missiles suitable for use in various applications.

 

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Kharkiv city .
Preparation for the holiday AKA" Day of Defenders of Homeland "which is on 14 of October.

 

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China turns to the Ukraine to upgrade its military, the Washington Post reports. Chinese investors are reportedly asking staff at a Ukrainian aircraft engine factory about record-keeping and planning, the setup of production lines and the interplay between workshops. China is looking to upgrade its military and has found a willing partner in Motor Sich, because it can supply warplane engines as well as the know-how to possibly make a Chinese-built version in the future. Motor Sich has lost its biggest market, specifically supplying engines for military helicopters and other aircraft, after the Eastern Ukrainian War broke out in 2014.

 

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There is also a black joke in the fact that gas turbine engines for Russian cruise missiles were produced in Ukraine until 2014, and now Kyiv is being attacked by these missiles (((((

 

[Soldier35]

French leader Emmanuel Macron promised to provide Ukraine with AMX-10 RC wheeled tanks. The French love to create unusual vehicles, this can be seen even in the example of French vehicles in any computer game. The French reconnaissance armored car AMX-10 RC was no exception. Often classified also as a wheeled tank, the AMX-10 RC reconnaissance vehicle began production in 1974 and is now being retired and replaced by other armored vehicles. The AMX-10 RC's aluminum armor protects it from small arms fire and shell fragments. In 2010, the car was upgraded to the AMX-10RCR level. To control the shooting, the vehicle is equipped with modern types of devices - a laser rangefinder and an electronic ballistic computer. The reconnaissance vehicle was designed to be floating. The machine was used in Operation Desert Storm, showing high performance and maneuverability there. The weak side of the car is booking. The armament of the AMX-10 RC is a 105 mm cannon, a 7.62 mm machine gun works in a pair with a cannon. In 1994, the production of machines was discontinued. The engine power of the car is 280 hp, the cruising range is up to 1000 kilometers, the speed is up to 85 km/h. The crew of the car is 4 people.

An episode of the work of Ukrainian operators of the anti-aircraft self-propelled gun Gepard.

The Ukrainian army received Canadian LAV II CSV Super Bison armored personnel carriers, previously 39 units were received from Canada. The LAV II CSV Super Bison armored vehicles are based on the LAV 6.0 wheeled armored personnel carrier and are the newest in the Canadian Army, their production began in 2020. The vehicle is used as a command post and for the transport of infantry and cargo. The troop compartment of the armored vehicle can accommodate up to 7 military personnel. LAV II Super Bison has modern digital systems, powerful optics and a thermal imager. The armored car is equipped with a 450-horsepower diesel engine, working with an automatic 7-speed gearbox. The declared maximum speed is 100 km/h. Crew of 3 people. The approximate price of LAV II CSV Super Bison is about $5 million.

 

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Details about the American M2 Bradley armored vehicle supplied to the Ukrainian army. The United States has decided to approve the delivery of 50 M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. Most likely, a modification of the M2A2 produced in 1988 will come, of which there are quite a lot in storage. The armored vehicle is quite heavy, its weight is 33 tons, and it has a hinged additional armor, which can be reinforced with dynamic protection units. The frontal part and sides of the hull are reinforced with steel sheets - screens 30-32 mm thick. Expert ratings for this car vary, from good to bad. The only rival to the Bradley armored vehicle, according to experts, is the Russian BMP-3. The main gun "Bradley" stabilized in two planes 25 mm. gun M242 with two-ribbon power. The Bradley armored vehicle is equipped with two TOW-2 anti-tank systems and an M240C machine gun with a caliber of 7.62 mm. According to the US, it was Bradley anti-tank missiles that destroyed more tanks in Iraq than Abrams. The layout of the M2 Bradley is classic for an infantry fighting vehicle: the engine is in the bow, followed by the fighting compartment with a turret, and the troop compartment is in the stern. The crew of the car is 3 people and 6 landing people. The maximum speed is 61 km / h, the cruising range is 400 kilometers. Price M2 Bradley 1.5 to 3 million dollars.

Ukraine received French collapsible 105mm howitzers OTO Melara M56. The Ukrainian army began to use 105mm howitzers OTO Melara Mod 56 made in Italy. The 105mm OTO Melara M56 gun appeared in the 1950s to meet the requirements for a modern light howitzer that could be used by the Italian Army. The features of the howitzer are small dimensions and weight, suitability for parachute landing and transportation on pack animals. The howitzer is disassembled into 12 parts, the heaviest part of the howitzer weighs 122 kilograms. Howitzer disassembly takes 3 minutes, assembly - 4 minutes. The howitzer is popular all over the world and has been in service with 30 countries; since 2003, howitzers have been sent for storage. The firing range of the howitzer reaches 10 km. Rate of fire - up to 10 shots per minute. The calculation of the gun is seven people, weight 1,290 kg.

 

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Ukraine will receive Bofors L70 automatic anti-aircraft guns from Lithuania. The development of the Bofors L70 began in the 1930s in Sweden by the Bofors company, they went into production in 1951. The 40mm Bofors L/70 towed anti-aircraft gun is based on the Bofors L60 gun. The guns were actively used in local conflicts of the Cold War. It is assumed that the guns were transferred to fight UAVs, including Geran drones. The rate of fire of the gun is 240 rounds per minute; range - up to 12 km, effective range 3 km. Calculation of the installation of 7 people. On the basis of this gun, a number of shipborne and self-propelled anti-aircraft systems of the sixties were created.

Poland announced about the supply of about 10 German Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, most likely an early version of the Leopard 2A4 tanks will be delivered, a modification of the Leopard 2A5 tank, most likely Poland will leave for its army. The German Leopard 2A4 is the most massive version of the tank, about 2500 of them have been built since 1985, since 2000 Germany began to sell them. The Leopard 2A4 is equipped with an accurate 120 mm L44 smoothbore gun, the gun is manually reloaded by the loader. Aiming range of the gun: in a static position - 3500 meters. The tank is protected by three-layer combined armor. The Leopard 2 saw action in Afghanistan and performed well as an infantry support vehicle. In the fighting of Turkey in Syria, on the first day of fighting, 10 out of 30 tanks were lost. Tanks were hit on the sides of the tanks by American TOW-2 anti-tank systems, Russian anti-tank systems and RPG-7 grenade launchers. It is worth noting that this happened due to the wrong tactics of using tanks. Despite this, do not underestimate the car, the tank is popular all over the world and is in service with 18 countries. Competitors to the German tank, later versions of the T-72B, T-90 tanks of different versions, this is a superficial comparison. The Leopard 2 is equipped with a 1500 hp engine capable of propelling a 56 ton tank up to 60 km/h over rough terrain. The crew of the tank is 4 people.

 

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The first footage of the use of French 155-mm howitzers TRF1 by the Ukrainian army has appeared. The howitzers were not supplied free of charge, they were purchased by the Ukrainian army. The TRF1 howitzer was first introduced in 1979 and has now been withdrawn from service. The TRF1 is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Over long distances, the gun is transported by a tractor, and it can move across the battlefield using its own power plant at a speed of 8 km/h. During operation, various technical difficulties arose with howitzers, this determined their fate and the French army began to replace them with Caesar self-propelled guns. In terms of their fire capabilities, the TRF1 howitzers are similar to the German-Italian FH70, which were previously transferred to Ukraine, we talked about them. The firing range of the gun is 24 km with conventional projectiles and 30 km with active-rocket projectiles. Rate of fire 6 rounds per minute. Calculation of tools 8 people.

 

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The first footage of the use of French 155-mm howitzers TRF1 by the Ukrainian army has appeared. The howitzers were not supplied free of charge, they were purchased by the Ukrainian army. The TRF1 howitzer was first introduced in 1979 and has now been withdrawn from service. The TRF1 is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Over long distances, the gun is transported by a tractor, and it can move across the battlefield using its own power plant at a speed of 8 km/h. During operation, various technical difficulties arose with howitzers, this determined their fate and the French army began to replace them with Caesar self-propelled guns. In terms of their fire capabilities, the TRF1 howitzers are similar to the German-Italian FH70, which were previously transferred to Ukraine, we talked about them. The firing range of the gun is 24 km with conventional projectiles and 30 km with active-rocket projectiles. Rate of fire 6 rounds per minute. Calculation of tools 8 people.

Trust the French to suck your last drop of blood even when you are down and out.