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Map showing Kursk region and Russian troop movements during the 2025 counteroffensive.

Russians Claim Full Victory in Kursk: Was Ukraine’s “Gambling” Operation a Fatal Mistake?

Nearly nine months after a surprise Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region, Russia has announced that its forces have fully reclaimed the contested border territory. However, Ukraine disputes the claim, insisting that

8 months ago

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SR-3MP equipped with an optical sight and suppressor

SR-3 Vikhr: A specialized silenced assault rifle in 9x39mm caliber

The SR-3 Vikhr is a compact, specialized assault rifle designed to fire subsonic 9x39mm ammunition. Developed by TsNIITochMash specifically for Russian law enforcement, this weapon’s design is based on the AS Val

3 years ago

Rifles

AS VAL: The Next Generation of Soviet Suppressed Rifles

The AS VAL, a silenced assault rifle, was engineered in the mid-1980s for Soviet special operations units. Its purpose was to supersede the AK-47 and AKM rifles, which lacked integral suppressors. Today,

3 years ago

Rifles

SR-2 Veresk: A submachine gun chambered for 9x21mm Gyurza

The SR-2 Veresk, a submachine gun crafted by Russia’s TsNIITochMash weapon design bureau, was specifically engineered to fulfill the demands of the country’s Federal Security Service. This firearm utilizes the 9x21mm Gyurza

3 years ago

Submachine Guns

A black PB silenced pistol on a white background

PB Silenced Pistol: A predecessor of the PSS

The PB silenced pistol is a highly specialized, compact semi-automatic sidearm designed for use by special operations units. Originally known as the Pistolet Besshumnyj (Noiseless pistol) and designated as the 6P9 by

3 years ago

Pistols

The PSS-2 silent pistol is the successor to the legendary PSS silent pistol, featuring advanced engineering and precision manufacturing

PSS-2: The successor to the famous PSS silent pistol

The PSS-2 silent pistol represents the next generation of firearms, designed to supersede the older PSS model first adopted in the early 1980s. This new and improved weapon was developed alongside specialized

3 years ago

Pistols

A black PSS silent pistol lying on a surface with an empty magazine and several rounds of ammunition scattered beside it

PSS: A Special Purpose Silent Pistol

The PSS is a silent pistol that utilizes recoil operation and is chambered in the unique 7.62x42mm SP-4 ammunition. Dubbed the “MSS Vul” by its creators at the TsNIITochMash special weapons foundry,

3 years ago

Pistols

AGS-17 Palmya: An iconic Soviet-made grenade launcher

The AGS-17 is a Soviet-designed automatic grenade launcher that provides heavy infantry with fire support. It is designed to be used either on a stand or mounted on a vehicle. The launcher

3 years ago

Grenade Launchers

PP-19 Vityaz: A modern submachine gun for Spetsnaz

The PP-19 Vityaz is a Russian submachine gun developed in 2004 by the Izhmash small arms. It is based on the AK-74 and shares many parts with it. Vityaz’s predecessor was the

3 years ago

Submachine Guns

Russian Fsb Operator With Vks Vykhlop Sniper Rifle

VKS Vykhlop: Silenced sniper rifle chambered for the 12.7mm subsonic round

VKS Vykhlop is a specially designed silenced sniper rifle chambered for the 12.7×55mm STs-130 subsonic round. Developed in Russia by Tula Design Bureau, this rifle is designed as a bullpup anti-material sniper

3 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Ukrainian 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun firing artillery shell during the Russian invasion of Ukraine

2S7 Pion: A largest full-tracked self-propelled gun in the world

The 2S7 Pion, or Malka, is a Soviet-made self-propelled 203 mm gun intended to suppress rear line posts, destroy critical facilities, and as a means of a nuclear attack in a tactical

3 years ago

Artillery

Mig-31K armed with Kh-47M2 Kinzhal.missile during the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parades

Kh-47M2 Kinzhal: New hypersonic air-to-surface missile

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a nuclear-capable, new-generation nuclear-capable hypersonic aero-ballistic air-to-surface missile developed by Russia. Although the technical specifications are confidential, it is estimated that the missile range is somewhere between 2000

3 years ago

Missiles

A Russian soldier inspects Orlan-10 drone

Orlan-10: A UAV for reconnaissance and electronic warfare

The Orlan-10 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Special Technology Center (STC) in Saint Petersburg for the Russian Armed Forces. It is a low-level (both in altitude and echelon)

4 years ago

Drones & UAVs

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