Author: Peter Bass

The DITA howitzers of the Azov Brigade are fully proven. They were delivered in record time

The DITA howitzers of the Azov Brigade are fully proven. They were delivered in record time

Artillery plays a key role in the war in Ukraine, as we have seen in many cases from available reports. In support of the invaded country, last November the…

21. 01. 2025
Ukraine becomes the first user of the progressive RCH 155: "It is good to have Germany at our side"

Ukraine becomes the first user of the progressive RCH 155: "It is good to have Germany at our side"

The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 millimetre) is a combination of automated artillery firepower and protected wheeled mobility. Ukraine becomes its first user. The RCH 155 will…

19. 01. 2025
Hell on wheels and tracks – Russian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

Hell on wheels and tracks – Russian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

In addition to gun-based artillery, Russia deploys a vast array of multiple rocket launchers, which can be classified into three categories according to the rockets carried:…

10. 01. 2025
Russian artillery – the feared and capable enemy

Russian artillery – the feared and capable enemy

Military operations in Ukraine since 2014 and the Russian invasion after 2022 in a large scale highlight the return of artillery to the forefront of the symetric warfare. The…

06. 01. 2025
Su-25 Frogfoot CAS expert – the Soviet tank killer

Su-25 Frogfoot CAS expert – the Soviet tank killer

During the Second World War, the various belligerent countries deployed many different types of aircraft for missions involving close air support of ground troops. Even very close support…

03. 01. 2025
AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

The French AMX 30 AuF1 (Automoteur modèle F1) system is a 155mm howitzer on the chassis of the 2nd generation AMX 30 main battle tank (MBT), which served in the French…

20. 12. 2024
L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service

L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service

On 7 December in Livorno, the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) officially received and raised the flag on the universal Landing Helicopter Dock Trieste (L 9890). It is the largest…

18. 12. 2024
France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

In April France and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at relaunching their joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, which had been stalled by disagreements…

13. 12. 2024
Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

The Su-34, known by NATO as the Fullback, is a Russian tactical bomber developed by Sukhoi in the Soviet Union and later in Russia between 1980 and 2000. Its first…

09. 12. 2024
Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

Su-57 presented in China: Is there really a new customer for the Russian aircraft?

According to Alexander Mikheev, the head of Russia's Rosoboronexport, the first contract for Russia's so-called 5th-generation Su-57 aircraft was signed during an air show…

29. 11. 2024
Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

The Brazilian Armed Forces are seeking new armored combat vehicles, including Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), to replace their aging equipment. Sweden, Spain…

21. 11. 2024
France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

The French Ministry of Defence is not considering any interim solution to replace the Leclerc tank while awaiting the entry into service of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)…

16. 11. 2024