Ways of development of surface-to-air missile weapons in the Ukrainian Air Force in conditions of resourse restrictions

B. Genov, Air Force Command of UA Armed Forces, Vinnitsa
B. Lanetsky, V. Luk’yanchuk, I. Nikolaev, Kharkiv National Air Force University


The problem issues are analyzed and the ways of the development of anti-aircraft missile weapons (AAMW) of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are determined in conditions of financial, economic and other resource constraints.

Research of construction features and tactical and technical characteristics of MRAP military armored vehicles

M. Hrubel, L. Krainyk, V. Khomenko


The article substantiates the relevance of the study of the design features of armored combat vehicles (ACV) of the MRAP type, military science and scientific and technical support for improving the security of military automotive equipment (MAE). An analysis of the scientific and methodological basis of such papers and informational sources has been conducted.

Views on Problematic Issues of Application of Air Force in Air Defense

H. Stepanov, V. Kaminsky, M. Pavlenko
Ivan Chernyakhovsky National Defense University of Ukraine, Kyiv
Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University
Photo by Sergiy Smolentsev

The article explores the problematic issues ensuing the establishment and reformation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It mainly concerns the critical aspects of the application of Air Force in air defense.

The Ways of Aviation Munition Modernization Substantiation

Yu. Agafonov, A. Zharyk, Yu. Osipov, Yu. Tkachenko
Kharkiv National Air Force University
Command of the Air Force of Ukraine, Vinnytsia


The edition of guided aviation munitions (GAM), equipped a turbojet engine and aviation bomb is offered in the article.

Protection of tank power packs against defeat in the top projection

V. Klimov, V. Glebov, A. Kolbasov, V. Mikhaylov, A. Shipulin


The article analyzes the level of protection of tank power packs against defeat and lists the main trends in improvement of power pack protection in the upper semi-sphere.

Analysis of the protection of the tank of BM «Oplot»

I. Grechko, Y. Kostin, Y. Danshin, V. Durachenko, P. Afonskii


The article describes both general and special requirements for tank protection, and ways of their severization implemented in BM OPLOT tank, it offers brief analysis of BM OPLOT tank protection against various threats including tandem ammunition, reconnaissance and weapon guidance system.

Main principles of construction of the complex fighting equipments of the military man

A. Goncharuk, V. Olenev, V. Radimushkin, V. Shlapak
Odesa Military Academy


It is presented results of research of rational construction and a direction of development of a complex of fighting equipment of the military man taking into account experience of armed forces of the leading states of the world.

The analysis of results of guarantee operation BTR-4E APC and cars on its base in 2014-2016

J. Sljusarenko, J. Shegin


In article the analysis of results of guarantee operation armored troop-carrier for the purpose of increase of reliability of products BTR-4E and cars on its base is carried out.

Analysis of the causes of noise of BTR-4E APC and design methods to reduce it

Ya. Mormilo, A. Bober, S. Krot, А. Lazurko, S. Folunin, S. Kryvokhyzha


The article describes theoretical and experimental studies regarding constituents of increased noise in the armoured personnel carrier BTR-4E and vehicles of its family, which are equipped with engine 3TD-3A and the attempt to find out the main directions of design works to reduce the noise has been made.

This Is Your Brain On War

Task & Purpose teamed up with former West Point psychology professor and author Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to produce this visual guide to what happens to the mind and body before, during, and after combat.

Russia Field-Tested Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine. Why That Cyberthreat Matters for US.

By Nolan Peterson
U.S. forces participate in a NATO exercise in Estonia in June, simulating a hybrid warfare attack from an unnamed adversary. (Photo: Nolan Peterson/The Daily Signal)

KYIV, Ukraine—Since 2014 Russia has used Ukraine as a testing ground for its hybrid warfare doctrine, underscoring what some security experts say is a case study for the new kinds of security threats the U.S. and its Western allies can anticipate from Moscow.

Main trends and development prospects of military radio relay communication

A. Kyshnir, K. Vasyta, S. Ozerov, A. Lytvyn, A. Severilov
Command of the Air Force of Ukraine, Vinnytsia
Kharkiv National Air Force University


The article outlines the prospects and considers the main trends in the development of radio relay communication in modern conditions.

Analysis of modern means of destruction of unbeiled flying apparatuses

R. Korolev, N. Koroluk, O. Petrov, K. Sulev
Kharkiv National Air Force University


The article presents the main approaches to the classification of unmanned aerial vehicles. The newest means of destroying unmanned aerial vehicles of the leading countries of the world are considered.

Analysis forms and methods of Land forces in modern conditions, influencing the development of weapons and equipment, means of support. preparation of technicians and identify their future solution

M. Seredenko, R. Kyzmenko, R. Khorev, L. Kizlo
Photo © Ukroboronprom

Ukrainian Front of the Hybrid World

By Volodymyr Horbulin


The article deals with the problem of forming a new hybrid world order, starting point of which was the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The best army Ukraine has ever had. Changes in Ukraine’s armed forces since the Russian aggression

Andrzej Wilk


Articlle by Poland Centre for Eastern Studies (Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia).

The Truth About the War in Ukraine

By Nolan Peterson
A U.S. Army soldier leads Ukrainian National Guard troops through military exercises at a base in Yavoriv, western Ukraine. (Photo: Nolan Peterson/The Daily Signal)

In September 2014, I watched a tank battle from a hilltop in Mariupol, Ukraine.

Development of UAV ways of usage

Yu. Kucherenko, А. Nosyk, Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University
A drone is launched from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Photo by Cmdr. James Ridgway

Several characteristic features of contemporary conflicts (wars) were displayed and basic ways of use of unmanned aerial vehicles were revealed in the article, such as air system components for reconnaissance, communication, and navigation and attack systems.

The features of the hybrid war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Experience received by Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A. Alimpiev, G. Pevtsov, Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv National Air Force University


The main stages, components and features of conducting the hybrid war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine are considered.

Trends in the improvement of the equipment of the military pilots

I. Kliusnikov, A. Yerilkin, A. Marchenko, Kharkiv National Air Force University
Fig. 1. F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System

Analysis of the application of military aviation in local wars showed that the efficiency of the performance of the combat tasks and the probability of pilot’s survival at impact the enemy or failure of aviation equipment significantly depends on the pilot’s equipment. The world tendencies of improvement of the military pilot equipment are analyzed in the article.