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Oct 25, 2024 · RUSI is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. It provides commentary, analysis, events, podcasts and publications on global security issues, such as the Middle East, Ukraine, North Korea and cyber war.
Meatgrinder: Russian Tactics in the Second Year of Its Invasion of ...
May 19, 2023 · The report analyses how Russian forces have adapted their tactics in the second year of the war, including their use of artillery, engineering, EW and air defence. It concludes that Russian artillery has improved its coordination, fire and mobility, posing a major challenge to Ukrainian offensive operations.
Getting to Know the Russian Battalion Tactical Group
Apr 14, 2022 · Learn about the origins and roles of the BTG, a semi-permanent combined arms formation at the battalion level in the Russian military. The article traces the evolution of the BTG from the Civil War to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and …
The Iskander-M and Iskander-K: A Technical Profile
Aug 8, 2022 · Learn about the history, features and impact of the 9K720 Iskander, a system that can launch conventional or nuclear warheads at short notice. The article covers the development, composition, operation and deployment of the Iskander-M and Iskander-K variants.
The Zircon: How Much of a Threat Does Russia’s Hypersonic …
Jan 24, 2023 · The Zircon is a scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile that can be carried by various Russian naval vessels. It poses a threat to high-value Western maritime platforms and ground targets, but also faces physical limitations and vulnerabilities.
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Russian Military Objectives and Capacity in Ukraine Through 2024
Feb 13, 2024 · The article outlines Russia's strategic objectives, military capacity and industrial capacity in the ongoing war with Ukraine. It estimates that Russia has 470,000 troops, 4,780 artillery pieces, 1,130 MLRS, 2,060 tanks and 7,080 other armoured vehicles in …
Ukraine - Royal United Services Institute
RUSI is a leading think tank on security and defence issues. Explore its research and analysis on the Ukraine crisis, the confrontation with Russia, and the war in Ukraine.
Technical Reflections on Russia’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Apr 27, 2022 · An analysis of the design, performance and limitations of Russian tanks in the war in Ukraine. The article compares the frontal armour, explosive reactive armour, gun stabilisation, mission systems and carousel loader of Russian main battle tanks with Western counterparts.
Russia’s Iranian-Made UAVs: A Technical Profile
Jan 13, 2023 · Shahed 131/136 are Iranian-made delta wing UAVs that can be used for suicide missions or loitering attacks. They have a long range, high speed, low radar signature and no optical sensors. Learn about their origins, modifications and …