Russian body armor on the battlefield in Ukraine has links to China

Russian body armor on the battlefield in Ukraine has links to China

[ad_1] While it’s unclear if the Russian military’s use of the Klass vests is widespread, it is the first confirmation that Chinese-made protective equipment is being used by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. The new information highlights how Russia continues to rely on China for help propping up its war effort in Ukraine despite western pressure … Read more

‘Hunting rifles’ — really? China ships assault weapons and body armor to Russia

‘Hunting rifles’ — really? China ships assault weapons and body armor to Russia

[ad_1] Russian entities also received 12 shipments of drone parts by Chinese companies and over 12 tons of Chinese body armor, routed via Turkey, in late 2022, according to the data. Although the customs data does not show that Beijing is selling a large amount of weapons to Moscow specifically to aid its war effort, … Read more

U.S. to send Ukraine more advanced Abrams tanks — but no secret armor

U.S. to send Ukraine more advanced Abrams tanks — but no secret armor

[ad_1] The most radical changes are on the inside, which has been redesigned to take advantage of new technology. The control mechanisms are digitized, most notably a new inter-vehicle information system that allows vehicles to exchange information continuously and automatically. Using the new technology, commanders can rapidly track the location of friendly vehicles, identify enemy … Read more