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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ukraine says Russian forces were fooled into striking dummy models of military targets. </li><li>Air force commander Mykola Oleshchuk said that Russia attacked the models with Iskander-M missiles.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-dogfights-evolving-fast-in-ukraine-russia-video-shows-wwi-2024-6">Ukrainian forces</a> say they duped Russia into striking dummy models of aircraft and air defense systems with Iskander-M missiles.Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-maybe-trying-lure-ukraine-defenses-from-front-air-force-2024-4">Ukrainian air force</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://t.me/ComAFUA/338">posted about the savvy tactic on Telegram</a>.He shared footage that he claimed showed recent enemy strikes with Iskander-Ms on the mock-ups, which he said were placed at an airfield close to the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine and the Yuzhne area, near the Black Sea port of Odesa.He said the footage was captured by Russian reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles."The Air Force personnel successfully conducted passive defense measures!" Oleshchuk wrote in the post."Thank you to everyone who helps with high-quality models of aircraft and air defense systems. The enemy has fewer 'Iskanders,' and more models will be delivered," he added.It would not be the first time that Ukraine has used "fake" military targets since Russia launched its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/russia-ukraine-war">full-scale invasion in February 2022</a>.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-made-realistic-decoys-of-weapons-to-fake-out-russia-2024-2">Photos and videos circulating on social media</a> in February showed what appeared to be highly realistic decoy versions of radar and air defense systems.Russia has also employed such tactics in the war, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-painting-fake-ship-silhouettes-try-trick-ukraine-drones-uk-2024-3">painting silhouettes of naval vessels on land</a> to try to fool Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said in an update on the conflict in March.Business Insider contacted the Ukrainian Air Force for comment.<div type="image" title="A Russian Iskander-M missile launcher drives past the symbol &quot;Z&quot; placed on a building supporting the Russian armed forces before a military parade on Victory Day in Moscow on May 9, 2023." height="2952" width="4518" msid="111556330" hostid="261"></div><h2 id="ea0543c6-bbcc-46a5-9afd-b4b9b0a09c70">The Iskander-M missile</h2>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-iskander-m-ballistic-missile-2018-5">Iskander-M</a> is a Russian "road-mobile short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of up to 500 km" (around 310 miles), according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies Missile Defense Project.The missile has a launch weight of up to almost 8,900 pounds, and it was first used in combat by Russian forces against Georgia in 2008, per the Missile Defense Project.Moscow has claimed that the missile will not be rivaled by Western rivals until 2025."According to designers, foreign states will be able to create its counterpart no earlier than in 2025," Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-iskander-m-ballistic-missile-2018-5">said</a>.

Ukraine says it fooled Russia into striking fake planes and air defense systems with Iskander-M ballistic missiles

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ukraine has mostly been able to counter Russia's air force, blunting its ability to affect the war.</li><li>But Russia may now have a plan to lure away Ukrain's air defense to make an opening, experts said.</li></ul>Russia may be trying to lure Ukraine's air defense systems away from the front line so its air force can play a bigger role, war analysts said.The influential Institute for the Study of War pointed on Wednesday to Russia's increasing missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy facilities.It theorized that Russia was doing it to bait Ukraine into moving its air defense systems away from the front lines.Without the defenses in place, Russia could deploy its warplanes with less concern that they'll be shot down."Russian forces may be intensifying strikes to further pressure the Ukrainian command to deploy air defense systems away from the front in order to more safely intensify aviation operations in support of ground operations," the ISW said.Ukraine has largely held back Russia's air force despite having a much smaller and older air force itself.By using its air-defense systems — both Soviet-era and modern, Western-donated supplies — Ukraine has rendered crucial parts of its air space too dangerous for Russian jets to enter.Though Russia can still launch long-range attacks with its planes, the dynamic strongly limits the overall damage it can do.Instead of risking its planes over the front lines, Russia has focused air strikes on towns and cities across Ukraine, killing civilians and destroying residential buildings.Air warfare experts told Business Insider that<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-air-force-enter-devastate-ukraine-if-missiles-run-out-2024-2"> Ukraine's ability to deny Russia's air force has been a hugely impressive achievement</a> — significant enough to stop Russia from winning the war soon after its full-scale invasion in February 2022.However, the strategy is one that Ukraine may not be able to continue successfully as air defense supplies run low.House Republicans have been stalling $60 billion in further aid for Ukraine, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-veteran-in-ukraine-says-ammo-desperately-needed-not-tanks-2024-3">soldiers there say they can feel the impact</a>, as they are forced to ration ammunition and not hit targets.If Ukraine doesn't have enough air defenses, Russia's air force could quickly make its power felt, the experts warned BI earlier this year.Justin Bronk, a Russia and air warfare expert at the UK's Royal United Services Institute, said Ukraine's actions meant Russia's air force "has, up to this point, been largely irrelevant to the conflict in terms of the battlefield."But he warned that could change."Ukraine's ability to sustain air defense coverage over the front lines and the immediate area behind them: If that is not sustained, Ukraine could lose the war quite quickly."The ISW warned in February that Russia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-air-superiority-avdiivka-could-be-devastating-for-ukraine-2024-2">appeared to temporarily establish air superiority over the town of Avdiivka</a>, likely it had done so since its full-scale invasion started. [The town soon fell.]The ISW warned that it would be "devastating" if Russia could keep doing that.Ukraine's defenses near the front lines in the east have been able <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-war-army-destroyed-10th-russian-plane-days-2024-2">to shoot many Russian jets down</a>, notching an impressive kill streak in February.Ukraine appears to have at least one <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/patriot-performance-in-ukraine-dispels-doubts-over-abilities-experts-2024-3">US-made Patriot battery</a> in that area, and at least one protecting the capital city, Kyiv.But Ukraine says those missiles are running out, too, and <a target="_blank" href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ukraines-allies-not-giving-enough-air-defence-minister-says/articleshow/109008543.cms?from=mdr">asked allies for more of the systems</a>.

Russia may be trying to get its air force in the fight by luring Ukraine into moving its air defences, war experts say

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Israel could transfer up to eight Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine.</li><li>Israel is upgrading its air defense and looking to retire older Patriot batteries.</li></ul>The US is involved in discussions about the possibility of transferring up to eight Patriot air defense batteries from Israel to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/ukraine">Ukraine</a>, in what would be a major boost for the latter in its fight against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/vladimir-putin">Russian President Vladimir Putin's</a> invading forces.While no agreement has been reached yet, a deal would likely involve transferring the batteries from Israel to the US and then on to Ukraine, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/1c938d86-ab11-4d75-b005-1e02bf9b4dda">Financial Times</a> reported.It would be a welcome moment for Ukraine, which has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot systems."Israel's Patriots would greatly expand Ukraine's air defense capacity at a time when it is sorely needed," John Hardie, the Deputy Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Russia Program, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/06/28/u-s-in-talks-with-israel-over-transfer-of-patriot-air-defense-system-to-ukraine/">said</a>."While they are on the older side, these systems — and Israel's considerable stocks of interceptors — would help Ukraine defend its critical infrastructure and counter Russian jets that are pounding Ukrainian positions and towns with glide bombs," he added.It comes after the Israeli Air Force announced earlier this year that it would be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-is-retiring-patriot-missile-systems-that-could-help-ukraine-2024-5">shutting down its aging Patriot batteries</a> and replacing them with more advanced systems.Israel has never been impressed with its versions of the Patriot system, having seen them struggle in combat against Iraqi Scud missiles fired at its cities in 1991, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-is-retiring-patriot-missile-systems-that-could-help-ukraine-2024-5">Business Insider previously reported</a>.Officials estimated that it shot down only one or possibly even none of the missiles."Israel has long been looking for a more advanced and more indigenous system to supplement or replace the Patriot, not only given its service history but also the supply chain that it requires," Ryan Bohl, a senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at the risk intelligence company RANE, told BI."I think Israel views the Patriot as out of date and too expensive to keep up with given the breakthroughs that were demonstrated during that barrage by newer systems," Bohl added.However, Israel has yet to fully retire its Patriot systems, as it is still using them in the ongoing conflict with Hamas and would likely want them should an all-out war with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah break out.<h2 id="35982547-f751-4404-a645-a17f882bbc81">Zelenskyy's Patriot pleas</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has never been shy about his desire to get his hands on more Patriot systems.In April, Zelenskyy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-needs-least-seven-patriot-air-defence-systems-zelenskiy-tells-nato-2024-04-19/">told</a> NATO members that Ukraine needed at least seven Patriot or other advanced air defense systems to defend against Russian attacks."We are telling this directly – to defend, we need seven more 'Patriots' or similar air defence systems, and it's a minimum number. They can save many lives and really change the situation," Zelenskyy said."Putin must be brought down to earth, and our sky must become safe again.. And it depends fully on your choice... (the) choice whether we are indeed allies," he added.And the president has seemingly had some luck in recent months.President Joe Biden approved the deployment of another Patriot missile system to Ukraine earlier this month, the second the US has sent to the country, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/us/politics/patriot-missiles-ukraine-war.html">The New York Times</a> previously reported, citing senior administration and military officials.National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/06/20/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-15/">announced</a> last week that the US would prioritize delivering Patriot missiles to Ukraine over other countries, calling it a "difficult but necessary decision."<h2 id="979885df-8da0-4307-9628-ef32bb0da652">The Patriot air defense system</h2>A 2023 report by the <a target="_blank" href="https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12297">Congressional Research Service</a> describes the Patriot system as an "integral component of U.S. air and missile defense."One Patriot battery is made up of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2015_05/20150508_1505-Factsheet-PATRIOT_en.pdf">six key parts</a>, — a power plant, a radar set, an engagement control station, the antenna mast group, launcher stations, and the interceptor missiles.The systems can operate using either PAC-2 or PAC-3 missiles. The PAC-2 works by detonating near a threatening missile, while the PAC-3 attempts to strike the warhead directly.The first Patriot systems were used by the US in the 1980s, and they were later used in the Gulf War to defend against Iraqi Scud missiles.The system's radar has a range of more than 150 kilometers (around 93 miles), and the missiles can travel at 5,000 kph (over 3,100 mph), per NATO.

Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The UK is considering developing an air defense system akin to Israel's Iron Dome.</li><li>Former top US general says the UK needs to boost defense spending.</li></ul>Former US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster has said the UK must prepare for possible future conflicts by building an Israeli-style Iron Dome air defense system.Gen. McMaster, who served as national security adviser between 2017 and 2018, told the UK news radio outlet, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/general-mcmaster-uk-defence-iron-dome/">LBC, </a>this week: "I think it's quite urgent for the United Kingdom, the United States, for all nations to invest more in defense."Asked whether the UK should have an Iron Dome system, which Israel invented to intercept rockets fired by Hamas and Hezbollah militants, he said: "I think that every country is going to have to develop these kinds of defenses and long-range missiles."Indeed, the UK is considering developing its own Iron Dome air defense system amid growing tensions with Russia and its allies.Adm. Sir Tony Radakin, head of Britain's Armed Forces, told LBC last month that the UK is in "live conversations" about developing an air defense system like Israel's.As Europe faces increasing geopolitical insecurity, the UK has to grapple with its inadequate air defense capabilities.<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.rusi.org/people/clarke-0">Michael Clarke</a>, <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.rusi.org/people/clarke-0">a defense and security analyst</a>, told Business Insider that if the UK and its European allies can't defend themselves, any operations they threaten to engage in will lack credibility.The best way to confront impending conflict is to deter it, Clarke said.The UK and its allies need to be prepared for anything, especially as the CRINKs alliance (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) grows stronger, he saidWhile Russia is the UK's primary concern, Clarke said the CRINKs are collectively "determined to try to undermine western-based structures of international politics and rules-based systems."<h3>The Israeli model</h3><div type="image" title="A photo of rockets intercepting each other in the night sky." height="1758" width="2928" msid="109858826" hostid="261" sizebytes="85618"></div> The Times of London said senior members of the UK government, have called for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to install <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-considers-israel-style-iron-dome-for-missile-defence-d7jhqc6r0">an Iron Dome-style missile defence system for the UK.</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/see-israel-defense-systems-weapons-in-action-2024-4">Israel's short-range Iron Dome</a> is a mobile all-weather air defense system that has been in service since 2011.The formidable system boasts a success rate of up to 90% and was most recently instrumental in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-mimicked-russian-tactics-israel-attack-war-experts-say-2024-4">intercepting a barrage of missiles</a> and attack drones launched from Iran at Israel.However, developing a system that replicates Israel's is a costly endeavor, Clarke said. "Israel is a small country," he said, less than 10% the size of the UK."Israel spent a great deal of money on a three-tier system that still needs help to be effective. So, the scale of the challenge of defending airspace is huge. The fact that the Israelis can play this game of saying 'we have a dome over our whole country' is only partly true," he said.The UK's only practical option was a "point defense" strategy, said Clarke. Point defense refers to defending a limited area or single site against threats like air attacks and guided missiles. It is more narrow and strategic than area defense.<h3>"Can't we finally strike at London?"</h3>Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian propaganda has threatened the possibility of war with the UK, a staunch backer of Ukraine.On a state-owned channel, Aleksey Zhuravlyov, chairman of the nationalist Rodina political party, said, "one Sarmat missile and the British Isles will be no more," <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.newsweek.com/sarmat-nuclear-satan-missile-russia-putin-1824173">Newsweek</a> reports.The RS-28 Sarmat is a Russian liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile made by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau.On another occasion, Kremlin propagandist and Putin ally Vladimir Solovyov asked, "Can't we finally strike at London?"The <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-turning-point-in-european-security-as-uk-set-to-increase-defence-spending-to-25-by-2030">UK is set to increase defense spending</a> to 2.5% by 2030, totaling £87 billion a year.Aside from internal discussions on an Iron Dome, the UK is in talks to join Europe's aerial defense system. <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/missile-defense-news/uk-in-talks-to-join-europes-sky-shield-aerial-defence-system/">The European Sky Shield Initiative</a> seeks to establish a ground-based integrated European air defense system with anti-ballistic missile capability.Business Insider contacted the UK Ministry of Defense for comment.The prospect of a strategic defeat in Ukraine raises the possibility of more crises with Russia around the fringes of Europe, in which European and NATO forces in the Baltic states and other regions could mobilize.But mobilization won't be credible without an air defense system to serve as a deterrent, according to Clarke."If Britain deployed its combat division to the continent and fought against the Russians, it would become combat-ineffective within 24 hours if it was subject to air attack," Clarke said.

The UK could need an Israeli-style Iron Dome air defense system, says former US national security advisor

<keyword id="19950119" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tata-Consultancy-Services" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Tata Consultancy Services" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Tata Consultancy Services">Tata Consultancy Services</keyword> (TCS), has expanded its partnership with <keyword id="20167467" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rolls-Royce" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Rolls-Royce" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Rolls-Royce">Rolls-Royce</keyword>, a British multinational specialising in civil aerospace, defence aerospace, services, and power systems, to advance sustainable aviation initiatives. According to a press release, the collaboration focuses on researching <keyword id="22499621" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hydrogen-fuel-system-technology" source="keywords">hydrogen fuel system technology</keyword>, reinforcing the potential of hydrogen as a zero-carbon <keyword id="20178417" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aviation-fuel" source="keywords">aviation fuel</keyword> of the future. TCS will supply engineering skills and support to Rolls-Royce to tackle three key challenges in enabling hydrogen for aviation- fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel system integration with an engine. All elements must be validated for safe operation. This partnership highlights TCS's commitment to driving sustainable transformation across industries, aligning with its broader mission to harness technology for positive societal impact. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has set targets for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Alan Newby, Director, Research and Technology, Rolls-Royce, said, "We welcome TCS to our hydrogen research programme and their engineering skills will play a valuable role in addressing our technology goals. We've already made great progress and having TCS with us gives us additional capability as we move forward on our journey to enable the energy transition for the aviation sector." The expanded partnership was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, where TCS also showcased its technological prowess in the aviation industry. This collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between Rolls-Royce and the Tata Group, including engine development and a robust supply chain commitment. TCS has worked with Rolls-Royce since 2010 in areas such as design, manufacturing engineering, control systems, software, after-market services, and IT services, supporting major civil and business aviation programs and the end-to-end product development lifecycle. Anupam Singhal, President - Manufacturing, TCS, said, "The partnership between TCS and Rolls-Royce is an exciting one that represents a powerful alliance in the quest for <keyword id="22500175" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sustainable-aviation-solutions" source="keywords">sustainable aviation solutions</keyword>. We are aligned with Rolls-Royce's ambition for a greener future. This partnership is the perfect opportunity to put our technological strengths and passion for the environment to use for advancing innovation and fostering an eco-friendlier aerospace sector." TCS will leverage its deep domain knowledge of the aircraft manufacturing industry to support Rolls-Royce's engineering activities such as system design, component design, supply chain support, and program management. These services will help Rolls-Royce research hydrogen technology to address the challenges of fuel combustion, fuel delivery, and fuel systems integration with an engine, ensuring all elements operate safely. Regu Ayyaswamy, Senior Vice President and Global Head- Internet of Things and Digital Engineering, TCS, said, "TCS and Rolls-Royce have been partners in advancing engineering excellence for nearly a decade. The new partnership for research into hydrogen fuel systems represents a pivotal next step at a time when the aviation industry is faced with the urgent challenge of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining performance and efficiency. It aligns well with TCS' commitment to harness technology for positive societal impact and building a greener future." TCS has been on a mission to harness the power of technology for positive societal impact and drive sustainable transformation across industries. With more than 200 sustainability offerings, TCS is helping customers around the world in their sustainability journeys. As a Tata group company, TCS is also conscious of its impact on the environment. In 2021, TCS set an ambitious sustainability target to reduce its absolute emissions by 70 per cent across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025 from the baseline year 2016 and to achieve net zero by 2030. By FY24, TCS had already reduced its absolute carbon footprint across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 80 per cent over a baseline of 2016, exceeding its target achievement by 10 per cent, one year ahead of time. (ANI)

TCS collaborates with Rolls-Royce for hydrogen research programme

New Delhi, The <keyword id="43909" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="defence-Ministry" source="Orion">Defence Ministry</keyword> on Friday cleared procurement of various weapons systems and platforms including Dhruvastra short range air-to-surface missile and 12 <keyword id="18793242" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Su-30-MKI-fighter" source="Orion">Su-30 MKI fighter</keyword> jets at a cost of around Rs 45,000 crore. A total of nine procurement proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, officials said. "All these procurements will be made from Indian vendors under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDMM)/Buy (Indian) category which will give substantial boost to the Indian defence Industry towards achieving the goal of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'," the defence ministry said. To enhance protection, mobility, attack capability and increase survivability of mechanised forces, the DAC accorded the approval for procurement of Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (LAMV) and Integrated Surveillance and Targeting System (ISAT-S), the ministry said in a statement. The DAC cleared also cleared the procurement of High Mobility Vehicle (HMV) Gun Towing Vehicles for swift mobilisation and deployment of artillery guns and radars. The DAC further approved procurement of next generation survey vessels for the Indian Navy, the ministry said. It said a proposal of the Indian Air Force to ensure avionic upgrade of Dornier aircraft to improve the accuracy and reliability for operations was also given Acceptance of Necessity (AoN). The AoN is the initial approval. "The procurement of Dhruvastra Short Range Air-to-Surface Missile as a potent Indigenous Precision Guided Weapon for indigenously built ALH Mk-IV Helicopters has been cleared by the DAC," the ministry said. "The AoN for procurement of 12 Su-30 MKI Aircraft with associated equipment from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was also accorded," it said.

Air-to-surface Missile and 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 45,000 crore approved by DAC

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ukraine has recently taken out two of Russia's prized S-400 air-defense systems in Crimea. </li><li>A US think tank said Thursday this may indicate "tactical failures" in the system.</li></ul>Ukraine's attack on a costly Russian air-defense system on Thursday may have exposed tactical weaknesses in Russia's Crimean air defenses, experts said.Using a combination of Neptune cruise missiles and drones, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-destroyed-russian-air-defense-system-with-cruise-missiles-report-2023-9?r=US&amp;IR=T">Ukrainian forces took out an advanced S-400 "Triumf" air-defense system</a> in Yevpatoriya, on Crimea's western coast, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66805897" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Ukrainian intelligence source told the BBC</a>. The air-defense system is worth in excess of $500 million.It's the second strike on an S-400 in Crimea in a matter of weeks, after another of the highly-prized air defense systems was <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/video-ukraine-destroys-russian-s-400-rare-loss-prized-weapon-2023-8?r=US&amp;IR=T">struck with a Neptune missile near Olenivka, Crimea</a>, on August 23 — a moment that was captured spectacularly on video. US-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War said the latest attack may signal Russia's air defenses in Crimea have "systemic tactical failures," <a href="https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-14-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">it wrote on Thursday</a>.The most recent strike "suggests that Russian forces were unprepared to intercept missiles with the system or were unable to do so," the think tank said.In this instance, Ukrainian drones first took out the antennae and radar of the S-400 system, before two Neptune cruise missiles were sent to destroy the rest, <a href="https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2023/09/14/7419745/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Ukrainian intelligence official told Ukrainska Pravda</a>. The official also suggested that further such attacks were coming, per the newspaper.In April, <a href="https://twitter.com/OleksiyDanilov/status/1646813816062111744?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ukrainian defense secretary Oleksiy Danilov hinted</a> that Ukraine sees Crimea as a testing ground for new weapons.Since then, Ukrainian officials have said that the R-360 Neptune missile, normally an anti-ship weapon, has been <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-russia-war-anti-ship-missiles-long-range-weapon-2023-9?r=US&amp;IR=T">reconfigured to strike targets on land</a>, handing Ukraine a broader long-range strike capability. <div type="image" title="Russia S-400 Red Square Moscow" height="1000" width="2000" msid="103692288" hostid="261"></div>The attacks are likely a blow to Russia's pride, coming in the wake of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-many-russia-planes-blown-up-in-base-exposes-gaps-defenses-2023-8">a wave of drone attacks on the country itself</a>, including on several air bases.The UK's Ministry of Defence said that those attacks also expose weaknesses in Russia's air defenses and have <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-russia-rethinking-air-defense-amid-drone-attacks-uk-intel-says-2023-8">likely prompted a reorganization around air bases</a>.The S-400 system was created as an upgrade to Russia's earlier S-300, the country's answer to the US Patriot air defense system.It initially rattled the Pentagon, which warned Turkey off purchasing it under the Trump administration, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/world/russia-turkey-missile-explain.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as the New York Times reported in 2017</a>. At that time, defense analyst Michael Kofman said the Russian system was "quite capable and at the same time it's terribly overhyped," the Times reported.

Ukraine's attack on a Russian air-defense system may point to 'systemic tactical failures' with Russia's air defenses in Crimea, experts say

<ul><li>Oppo Reno 11 Pro features a 50MP triple camera set-up</li><li>The device is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 8200 SoC</li><li>Offered in a single variant it is priced at ₹39,999</li></ul>2024 has started with a bang for the smartphone market especially for the mid-range segment. After the launch of Redmi Note 13 series, Oppo has now played its turn with the new Reno 11 series. Perhaps the most famous product from the brand Reno devices enjoys a cult following. To the point that I have been stopped twice in my last week of testing enquiring about the product. Fascinatingly once in Goa and then in Delhi. I have tested the last two generations of Reno Pro devices. Reno 11 Pro seems like the culmination of the progress I have seen over the last two years. So is this the ultimate Reno device? And how does it stand against the heavy weights in its category like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/redmi-note-13-pro-review-a-new-mid-range-fighter/articleshow/106617001.cms">Redmi Note 13 Pro+</a>. I will tell you in my detailed review. Price &amp; Availability Oppo Reno 11 Pro is available in a single variant that packs in 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is priced at ₹39,999. Design <div type="image" title="Pearl white color on the Reno 11 Pro looks &amp;amp; feels premium." msid="106691270" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Pearl white color on the Reno 11 Pro looks &amp;amp;amp; feels premium.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Oppo Reno 11 Pro’s sports the fundamentals we associate with a Reno device. It’s clean, minimal and lightweight. To the point that it will remind you a lot of the Reno 10 Pro, like it did to me. The form factor is of course similar, but I am not complaining. Considering the new additions here are commendable especially in terms of the quality of materials here. The Reno 11 Pro sports a glass back and front, with particularly the ‘Pearl White’ color standing out. I am usually not a big fan of patterns on a smartphone but the back on Reno 11 Pro has been executed beautifully. It has a matte finish to it which also encourages you to let go of a case. However, be careful since you do not want to drop it. I wish the phone also supported wireless charging considering brands like Nothing are now doing it at this price segment. <div type="image" title="Reno 11 Pro sports a sleek profile." msid="106691367" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Reno 11 Pro sports a sleek profile.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Moving on the back also houses the massive camera set-up housing three camera sensors here. While I am definitely impressed by the cameras I am not happy with the orientation here. Placed vertically the camera bump stands out like a sore thumb and tends to break away from the minimal design we enjoy on the rest of the smartphone. Oppo has tried to compensate by giving it a silver finish with toothed edges. And yet I have not been able to wrap my head around it. Beyond that the design carries familiar elements. We have the volume rockers and power button on the right edge, and yes they are tactile. At the bottom we have the Type-C charging port next to the SIM card slot and speaker grill. The smartphone supports 2 micro SIMs. On top we have the rejuvenated IR blaster here, a feature which has made a comeback in a big way across devices. And yes it's more useful than you can imagine. A universal remote in your pocket? I can vouch for that. It’s not unique to Oppo though for that matter Reno 11 Pro is the third device this year I have seen this on. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/vivo-x100-pro-review-peak-camera-performance/articleshow/106456535.cms">Vivo X100 Pro </a>&amp; Redmi Note 13 Pro+ had this as well. Display The display experience on the Reno 11 Pro is strikingly similar to the Reno 10 Pro, this comes as no surprise since the displays are identical on paper. I am not complaining since the output isn’t bad by any means. But yes it does carry forward its minute yet noticeable weaknesses. The Reno 11 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display boasting a screen resolution of 2412X1080 Pixels, showcasing a brightness reaching up to 950 Nits. The peak brightness is also similar to last year's Pro variant. Whether you're engrossed in content or merely glancing at the always-on screen, this luminous panel offers ease on the eyes, even under direct sunlight. With crisp details, natural colors, and a curved display that enhances the overall viewing experience, it's a standout feature. However, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ at a lower price offers a brighter display with 1800 nits of peak brightness. And you will notice the difference between the two devices especially while watching content and at bright outdoors. Oppo's implementation of the always-on display deserves praise. Its customisable and the wallpaper options are also commendable. However, as with curved screens, occasional mistouches remain a slight inconvenience. Despite its excellent execution, inadvertent touches leading to accidental app openings or difficulties with the volume slider in portrait mode are minor trade-offs. The display seamlessly integrates an optical fingerprint scanner. While it takes a split second to unlock the device, its consistent performance without misses is commendable. The screen truly shines in the viewing experience, especially when coupled with the 120Hz refresh rate. The standard 120Hz refresh rate offers a smoother experience for gaming and content consumption, flawlessly delivered by the Reno 11 Pro. While switching between the standard 60Hz and 120Hz may cause a slight lag, the superior visual experience compensates for it. The bright, color-accurate panel is a delight, supporting HDR 10 &amp; 10+ for HD content on OTT apps like Disney Plus Hotstar. For instance, watching What If Season 3 on the platform provides a diverse range to evaluate the display quality, from bright outdoor scenes to dark indoors. Fortunately, the Reno 11 Pro excels in these tests. The display maintains accuracy throughout, showcasing deep blacks and minimal light leakage. For content consumption enthusiasts, the Reno 11 Pro stands out. That being said, the auto brightness feature here is out of sync while watching content. With the phone really dimming down when it's not necessary. So I preferred keeping the auto brightness off throughout the day. Oppo has also prioritized sound quality, evident in the stereo speaker setup that delivers loud audio output with retained detail even at lower volume levels, albeit with potential detail loss in super volume mode. Software The Oppo Reno 11 Pro arrives with Android 14 out of the box, showcasing the ColorOS 14 skin. While the overall user experience of the skin remains consistent, there are some classic features I should highlight. Commencing with the general features, we see a considerable amount of pre-installed bloatware which stands out. Fortunately we have the ability to uninstall these apps. Notably, there are no questionable app recommendations, which is a positive aspect of the software. Visually, Color OS 14 retains its strengths with vibrant colors and crisp text, offering a user-friendly and easily navigable interface. The array of customization options is extensive, enabling personalization of various screen elements, from widgets to icon designs and color schemes. However, integrating elements from stock Android 14, especially within the drop-down menu, akin to the larger tiles seen in default Android skins like the Pixel 8, could enhance the overall user experience, in my opinion. Setting that observation aside, Oppo promotes ColorOS 14 as a more intelligent operating system with some standout features. Firstly, auto pixelation is introduced, automatically blurring people in screenshots to safeguard their identity. While it may miss some instances when operating automatically, manual blur options directly from the screenshot menu are welcomed. Another feature, Multi Screen Connect, facilitates connectivity between Oppo products like the Pad Air and enables Oppo smartphone connection with PCs. This feature is particularly useful for presentations, although the connection process might take some time. The device also supports fast pairing with Oppo Buds, a feature increasingly common in modern devices, akin to OnePlus devices and Nord Buds using OnePlus Fast Pair. The meeting assistant stands out as one of the most useful features, allowing the device to switch to a mobile network for a stable internet connection during video calls. Tested and proven practical, this feature comes in handy, especially if your router is distant from your seating area. Oppo emphasizes the future-proof nature of their devices, evident in their promised update cycles. The brand commits to offering three years of Android updates and four years of security updates for the Reno 11, ensuring users remain updated and secure over an extended period. Performance Oppo Reno 11 Pro runs on Mediatek Dimensity 8200, a respectable but older chipset. Oppo might get some flack for this decision, however I don’t see any blanket reason to complain. It’s efficient, enables SuperVOOC charging and works in tandem with the camera. Before I explain my experience let's get into some numbers. I ran a Geekbench 6 CPU test on the Oppo Reno 11 Pro. The single-core score for the device is 1220 and the multi-core score is 3516. These are respectable numbers and should satisfy both power hungry and efficient users. This is higher than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ which scored 1121 and 2630 respectively. As anticipated, the Reno 11 Pro delivers consistent and dependable performance, thanks to the comprehensive package Oppo offers with this device. It boasts 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, more than adequate for most users. While it allows for internal RAM expansion using spare storage, I've yet to encounter a scenario where this feature is necessary. Speaking of performance, particularly in demanding tasks like gaming, I rigorously tested COD:Mobile on the Reno 11 Pro 5G, playing for at least 2 hours daily. Even with settings maxed out at HDR graphics I didn't experience any glitches or frame drops. The sizable 6.7-inch display enhances gaming, facilitating easy enemy detection and elimination. The blend of the high refresh rate and robust SoC ensures a seamless and fluid gaming experience. Compared to the Nord 3, the Reno 11 Pro 5G felt smoother, largely due to the superior SoC. After continuous gaming for about 50 minutes, the phone does warm up, but discomfort becomes noticeable only after the 1-hour mark. However, it quickly cools down, allowing swift return to gaming without significant delays. Efficient RAM utilization in the Reno 11 Pro 5G enables holding applications in the background for extended periods, including apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and heavier ones like COD: Mobile. Switching between apps is seamless, seamlessly picking up where you left off. This performance isn't limited to gaming; everyday use remains smooth, ensuring general users won't encounter issues. For basic users not heavily into gaming or pushing device limits, the specifications and real-life performance of the Reno 11 Pro 5G might be excessive. With 256GB internal storage (where the system utilizes around 25GB), the remaining 225GB suffices for most users. If additional storage is needed, considering extra cloud storage is an option as the Reno 11 Pro doesn't support external SD cards. Before wrapping up, the battery performance of the Reno 11 Pro 5G deserves mention. Equipped with a 4600mAh battery, it's challenging to drain, especially for light users. Impressive numbers indeed. With casual to heavy usage, I averaged around 7 hours of screen time, encompassing gaming, video calls, and YouTube consumption. For light users, the battery life extends even further, comfortably lasting over a workday. Supporting 80W SuperVOOC charging, the device excels in efficiency. The bundled 80W charger replenishes the battery from 0% to 100% in approximately 35 minutes, even with mobile data turned on. Camera Now the resolution on the cameras on 11 Pro are practically the same but their is a difference in results. Especially the low light performance. With its triple camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP telephoto portrait camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, the Reno 11 Pro offers a versatile photography experience. The 50MP camera impresses with its sharp imagery, vibrant colors, and exceptional dynamic range, particularly in bright outdoor conditions. Oppo's algorithm enhances these images, presenting final results that may differ from what's initially seen in the viewfinder. Even spontaneous shots retain detail when zoomed in. Utilizing the dedicated 50MP mode elevates detail and ensures accurate color reproduction. Indoor photography, however, displays limitations, notably in noise and dynamic range, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. Nonetheless, activating the night mode improves performance. The 32MP telephoto sensor impresses with its ability to capture sharp shots indoors and outdoors. Portrait mode excels in edge detection, creating a pleasing bokeh effect around multiple subjects in a frame. The 8MP ultra-wide sensor performs well by maintaining color accuracy without significant deviations. This aspect is crucial for an exclusive ultra-wide sensor, allowing a broader perspective without compromising color integrity. <div type="image" title="Portrait shot samples" msid="106734224" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Portrait shot samples&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="HDR in images is spot on" msid="106735423" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;HDR in images is spot on&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="Color reproduction from the camera is respectable." msid="106735515" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Color reproduction from the camera is respectable.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In terms of video recording, the Reno 11 Pro pleasantly surprises with its capability to record 4K videos at 60FPS, complemented by clear audio. This setup proves beneficial for content creators. Ultra Steady deserves your attention here for videos. I have shot a couple of videos with Reno 11 Pro and just with a single tap the videos are super stable making the footage much smoother even from a moving project. <div type="image" title="Improved front camera with added filters add to the selfies." msid="106735531" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Improved front camera with added filters add to the selfies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> On the front, the selfie camera, a 32MP shooter with Oppo's face filters, handles Indian skin tones accurately in most scenarios. However, it might struggle under specific lighting conditions, resulting in inaccurate colors. The device offers diverse face filters, catering to users who appreciate this feature. The smartphone can now record 4K videos at 30FPS from the front camera. This is a significant improvement over the predecessor, and comes in handy for video creators. Verdict Oppo Reno 11 Pro continues the legacy of what we expect from Reno devices - beautiful camera results, solid battery life and striking design. If you are looking for this trinity then Reno 11 Pro should be on your list. However if you are not a fan of curved displays and want a more industrial look I suggest checking out the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/nothing-phone-2-one-month-review-beyond-the-glyph-interface/articleshow/103242418.cms">Nothing Phone (2)</a>. Or if you want more performance and can take a hit on the camera performance then I suggest checking out the OnePlus 11R. Notably both the above devices have a cleaner OS experience as well.

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Ukrainian Defence Minister <keyword id="12686345" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="oleksii-reznikov" source="Orion">Oleksii Reznikov</keyword> announced that the first <keyword id="14556229" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="gepard" source="Orion">Gepard</keyword> air defence systems from <keyword id="87" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="germany" source="Orion">Germany</keyword> have arrived in the war-torn nation. "Today, the first three Gepards officially arrived. These are anti-aircraft systems, for which we have received tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition," <keyword id="7549636" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ukrayinska-pravda" source="Orion">Ukrayinska Pravda</keyword> quoted the Minister as saying on Monday. "We are waiting for the first 15 Gepards. Three arrived in <keyword id="6355101" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ukraine" source="Orion">Ukraine</keyword> today. They are already at the disposal of the <keyword id="13334057" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="armed-forces-of-ukraine" source="Orion">Armed Forces of Ukraine</keyword>," he added. Earlier this month, Germany had announced an official list of weapons it planned to send to Ukraine, including 30 Gepard air defence systems. The supply of ammunition for Gepard was previously considered a problem, as only slightly fewer than 60,000 35 mm shells were available. After several weeks, the German government and the <keyword id="14556230" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="norwegian-ministry-of-defence" source="Orion">Norwegian Ministry of Defence</keyword> found a manufacturer that could produce additional ammunition. Previously, the manufacturer trained Ukrainian soldiers in Germany on how to use the systems.

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