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Internal Iranian and Russian documents with interesting information regarding the cooperation between the two countries in the production of drones have leaked online.
The purchase of the systems was made in GOLD, for a total of 1.7 billion USD or 2 tons of gold that was transported by plane.
The purchase included:
- 6000 units of the basic Iranian version.
- Software
- Patents and manufacturing know-how
We can roughly put the unit cost at 193k USD, but these are the ones bought in the lot, the Russian made ones reduce the price by about 4 times. Currently, at least 2 factories are producing versions of the UAVs.
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#UAV
#Geran
The purchase of the systems was made in GOLD, for a total of 1.7 billion USD or 2 tons of gold that was transported by plane.
The purchase included:
- 6000 units of the basic Iranian version.
- Software
- Patents and manufacturing know-how
We can roughly put the unit cost at 193k USD, but these are the ones bought in the lot, the Russian made ones reduce the price by about 4 times. Currently, at least 2 factories are producing versions of the UAVs.
#info
#UAV
#Geran
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For fans of comparative statistics - Russia has again overtaken the Saudis in oil supplies to China.
Venezuela is purely for comparison. China has forgotten about them so far. Judging by the price and our approximate tonne/bbl ratio of 7.4 vs. 7.16 for Saudi oil, not only the pipe is used, but also a lot of Urals by sea. We are beating the Saudis by a quarter in weight and 20% in cost. Under all kinds of pressure, everything is normal.
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Venezuela is purely for comparison. China has forgotten about them so far. Judging by the price and our approximate tonne/bbl ratio of 7.4 vs. 7.16 for Saudi oil, not only the pipe is used, but also a lot of Urals by sea. We are beating the Saudis by a quarter in weight and 20% in cost. Under all kinds of pressure, everything is normal.
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The decommunisation of communist buildings continues in Ukraine.
This time the Russians destroyed a building next to the Dnepropetrovsk railway station.
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This time the Russians destroyed a building next to the Dnepropetrovsk railway station.
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During exercises, the PLA Special Forces units actively use miniature mimetic UAVs of positional optical-electronic reconnaissance, imitating various types of birds.
Such a drone can basically only be identified using a radio frequency direction finder based on the radiation of the video link.
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#UAV #FPV
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Such a drone can basically only be identified using a radio frequency direction finder based on the radiation of the video link.
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#UAV #FPV
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Lockheed Martin delivered the first AN/TPY-4 radar to the US Air Force.
What is the potential of this radar system?
The detection range of standard targets with a RCS of 1 sq. m (such as a "4++ generation fighter") for these radars is 1000 km in sector mode and 550 km in all-round scanning mode.
In the sector scan mode with an azimuth zone of about 90 degrees, reliable tracking of targets with a RCS of about 0.1 sq. m is ensured at a distance of 350 - 370 km and at altitudes of more than 5000 m.
High energy potential and noise immunity are ensured by using an active phased array based on gallium nitride microwave transistors and attenuators.
The TPY-4 beam depression angle is -6 degrees, which allows tracking low-altitude targets from positions at dominant altitudes. The beam elevation angle reaches 90 degrees so there is no "dead funnel" in the upper hemisphere.
It is known that the contract for the purchase of radar data from Lockheed Martin is planned to be implemented by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and deployed at the North Cape, on the island of Senja and in the commune of MĂĄlselv for monitoring the aerospace in the Murmansk, Leningrad and other operational areas.
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What is the potential of this radar system?
The detection range of standard targets with a RCS of 1 sq. m (such as a "4++ generation fighter") for these radars is 1000 km in sector mode and 550 km in all-round scanning mode.
In the sector scan mode with an azimuth zone of about 90 degrees, reliable tracking of targets with a RCS of about 0.1 sq. m is ensured at a distance of 350 - 370 km and at altitudes of more than 5000 m.
High energy potential and noise immunity are ensured by using an active phased array based on gallium nitride microwave transistors and attenuators.
The TPY-4 beam depression angle is -6 degrees, which allows tracking low-altitude targets from positions at dominant altitudes. The beam elevation angle reaches 90 degrees so there is no "dead funnel" in the upper hemisphere.
It is known that the contract for the purchase of radar data from Lockheed Martin is planned to be implemented by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and deployed at the North Cape, on the island of Senja and in the commune of MĂĄlselv for monitoring the aerospace in the Murmansk, Leningrad and other operational areas.
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#USA
#radar
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The other day we talked about the increase in maternal mortality in the USA and its decrease in Russia as an indicator of the standard of living.
https://t.me/the_Right_People/48383
But this indicator is far from an isolated event and is repeated in basically all relevant social and infrastructure indicators.
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https://t.me/the_Right_People/48383
But this indicator is far from an isolated event and is repeated in basically all relevant social and infrastructure indicators.
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#meta
#USA
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The area controlled by the Russian Armed Forces in the SMO zone in April 2025 increased by 329.47 km² with an average advance rate of +10.98 km² per day, excluding the Kursk region.
The area of ​​control of the Russian Armed Forces in Sumy Oblast is of +80.2 km².
The area of ​​territorial control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region is estimated to be 43.4 km² compared to 97.1 km² (-53.7 km²) in March.
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The area of ​​control of the Russian Armed Forces in Sumy Oblast is of +80.2 km².
The area of ​​territorial control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region is estimated to be 43.4 km² compared to 97.1 km² (-53.7 km²) in March.
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The Taliban officially banned chess in Afghanistan, declaring the game haram and closing the chess federation .
Attempts by local athletes to obtain permission to hold tournaments have been unsuccessful - chess has been deemed contrary to Islamic Sharia law
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Attempts by local athletes to obtain permission to hold tournaments have been unsuccessful - chess has been deemed contrary to Islamic Sharia law
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The War Zone has published an article titled “Shell Game: Inside the Worldwide TNT Shortage”. Here's a brief overview:
Global Ordnance, a major artillery shell manufacturer based in Florida, is facing an acute shortage of TNT and nitrocellulose, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. These materials are essential not only for military-grade ammunition but also for commercial mining explosives. The crisis has worsened due to the loss of TNT supplies from Ukrainian producer NPP "Zarya" and the lack of domestic TNT production in the U.S., which hasn’t manufactured it in decades. TNT prices have quadrupled, and reliance on foreign suppliers—restricted by geopolitical limits (e.g., bans on sourcing from China)—poses a serious risk to supply chains.
The company is searching for alternative suppliers and actively buying up nitrocellulose, yet the shortage of propellant remains a critical bottleneck.
Both government and commercial demand for TNT and ammunition are rising, particularly due to U.S. and NATO deliveries to Ukraine, which have severely depleted Western stockpiles. The U.S. government has begun investing in a new TNT production plant in Kentucky, but building such facilities takes time and significant investment—up to four years from scratch. While Global Ordnance does not plan to build its own factories, it is working to diversify its supply chain.
The nitrocellulose shortage, while somewhat easier to manufacture than TNT, still limits the production of propellant charges.
Strategically, the article highlights the vulnerability of the U.S. and NATO compared to countries like China and Russia, which have self-sufficient munitions production. Lessons from the war in Ukraine are pushing NATO to ramp up production, and while it is theoretically capable of meeting its goal of millions of shells, doing so will require time and new production lines. A potential conflict over Taiwan could shift artillery requirements dramatically, as its warfare conditions would differ significantly from those in Ukraine.
Thus, the global shortage of TNT and nitrocellulose underscores the need to strengthen national capacities and diversify suppliers to ensure long-term military readiness.
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#USA #China
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Global Ordnance, a major artillery shell manufacturer based in Florida, is facing an acute shortage of TNT and nitrocellulose, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. These materials are essential not only for military-grade ammunition but also for commercial mining explosives. The crisis has worsened due to the loss of TNT supplies from Ukrainian producer NPP "Zarya" and the lack of domestic TNT production in the U.S., which hasn’t manufactured it in decades. TNT prices have quadrupled, and reliance on foreign suppliers—restricted by geopolitical limits (e.g., bans on sourcing from China)—poses a serious risk to supply chains.
The company is searching for alternative suppliers and actively buying up nitrocellulose, yet the shortage of propellant remains a critical bottleneck.
Both government and commercial demand for TNT and ammunition are rising, particularly due to U.S. and NATO deliveries to Ukraine, which have severely depleted Western stockpiles. The U.S. government has begun investing in a new TNT production plant in Kentucky, but building such facilities takes time and significant investment—up to four years from scratch. While Global Ordnance does not plan to build its own factories, it is working to diversify its supply chain.
The nitrocellulose shortage, while somewhat easier to manufacture than TNT, still limits the production of propellant charges.
Strategically, the article highlights the vulnerability of the U.S. and NATO compared to countries like China and Russia, which have self-sufficient munitions production. Lessons from the war in Ukraine are pushing NATO to ramp up production, and while it is theoretically capable of meeting its goal of millions of shells, doing so will require time and new production lines. A potential conflict over Taiwan could shift artillery requirements dramatically, as its warfare conditions would differ significantly from those in Ukraine.
Thus, the global shortage of TNT and nitrocellulose underscores the need to strengthen national capacities and diversify suppliers to ensure long-term military readiness.
#info
#USA #China
#industry