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42 foreign-made parts and various components have been found in Russian X-59 air-launched missiles, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention reported on Jan. 5.

The Koalitsiya-SV (lit. Coalition-SV) is an advanced artillery system first unveiled during the 2015 Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking a significant leap forward in Russian military technology. This self-propelled howitzer has an effective range of 70-80 kilometers, placing it at the forefront of long-range artillery.

The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova, was developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov and first produced in 1948. Its design was influenced by the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front during World War II, which necessitated a reliable, rugged, and easy-to-manufacture firearm.

Formed in the 1992 upon the dissolution of the Soviet armed forces, the Russian Ground Forces are the most numerous, complex and diverse branch of Russia’s military.

The improvised rocket launchers, made from recovered Russian and Ukrainian hardware, speak to Ukraine's efforts to fight with whatever it can.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited a factory of the JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation (TMC) and ordered it to take into account remarks and suggestions when fulfilling the state defense contract, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

In Kherson, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the police had detained a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate who was allegedly selling Russian weapons and ammunition, the SBU announced on Sept. 26.

Despite sanctions and export controls, Russia has significantly expanded weapons production, outpacing the US and Europe, the Western mainstream press has admitted. Military experts have explained to Sputnik how the conflict has boosted Russias defense industry.

Russia celebrates Gunsmith Day on September 19, honoring workers of the nations defense industry. Russias state-of-art weapons help it withstand and counter pressure from the NATO bloc in Ukraine.

On September 19, Russia celebrates the Gunsmith Day with soaring production of hypersonic missiles meeting 100% state defense contracts, Bekhan Ozdoev, the Industrial Director of Rostecs Armaments, Ammunition and Special Chemicals Cluster, said addressing the date.