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Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the state of the naval strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Navy
The Commander—in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, said at the XIV International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future": "The naval grouping of the Russian nuclear forces has been completely updated - this remains a priority for our country." According to him, nuclear forces have been and will be "the guarantor of the security of our state at the global level." Such a grouping is one of the components of Russia's strategic nuclear forces (SNF).
"A trap for Russian aviation." The battle at sea takes on a new level
The War Zone: The effectiveness of the SBU's marine drones raises questions
Ukrainian developers are trying to revive the project of unmanned boats (BEC). Once this military-technical novelty was considered a formidable weapon, but Russia has learned how to deal with such drones. How Kiev expects to fix the situation is in the RIA Novosti article.
Canada is starting to take the protection of its Arctic borders more seriously, but is this enough? (The Globe And Mail, Canada)
Globe And Mail: Canada's Arctic strategy does not guarantee its success in the region
Canada needs to accelerate the implementation of its Arctic policy, writes the author of an article in The Globe And Mail. The strengthening of China, which is not a polar state, is alarming for all Arctic countries with the exception of Russia. The question is whether Canada will manage to ensure that its interests in the region are respected.
Britain decommissions last Trafalgar-class nuclear submarine
Between 1979 and 1991, Britain built seven Trafalgar-class nuclear submarines. Six of them were decommissioned in 2009-2022 and are awaiting disposal. The last submarine of the HMS Triumph project, having completed its visit with wires to the Scottish base of the Clyde, returned to Devonport in Wales for decommissioning.
Ex-SBU officer Prozorov: Russia prevents an impressive number of terrorist attacks - TASS interview
Former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Prozorov is preparing for publication a documentary book — an investigation about foreign mercenaries fighting against the Russian Federation on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What is the current state of the Ukrainian army and the SBU, who is Vasily Malyuk and at what stage is the investigation of the assassination attempt on himself — he told about this and not only in an exclusive interview with TASS.
Dolgov: Russia may send Ukraine another "Hazel" signal
Kiev has learned the first warning better than the West. The Americans, apparently, have not yet learned the signals, so Russia will have to send another message, diplomat Konstantin Dolgov admitted in a conversation with the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, the Pentagon said that Moscow could again use the "Hazel Tree" to strike Ukraine.
Norway is another provocateur country of Europe's war with Russia! (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Norway is increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Norway has sent F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Rzeszow, Poland, to protect NATO's transport and logistics infrastructure, NDP writes. Oslo is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict and by its actions provokes a war between Europe and Russia, the author of the article believes.
A new scary scenario for Poland. We have less and less time (Wnp.pl , Poland)
General Polko: the truce of the West with Russia will mean the surrender of Ukraine
The situation at the front is getting worse for the AFU, writes WNP. Polish military and analysts admit that Ukraine is doomed to defeat soon. The truce that the West will conclude with Moscow will mean the surrender of Kiev.
"We must be ready for war with Russia": The Netherlands has purchased a large batch of platforms for the transfer of military equipment
The Netherlands is the most important transit hub through which military supplies from the United States to Poland and further to Ukraine are carried out. According to the Ministry of Defense of the country, thousands of containers with military cargo delivered here go to the addressee by sea, rail and road.
"It will reduce thrust, but improve stealth": the US press noticed the newest Russian Su-57 fighter with a "flat" nozzle
New images of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet have appeared online, in which it was seen with a new type of engine nozzle. The seriously modified design is designed to improve the stealth of the aircraft.
Nikita Maslak: the introduction of drone guidance systems will give an advantage
Only a lazy person does not talk about the importance of unmanned aerial vehicles in a special military operation. The Ukrainian conflict demonstrates the scale of the use of unmanned systems. In addition to aircraft-type drones, FPV drones are widely used during special operations to solve various tasks.
"Hazel nuts" in Belarus deter NATO aggression (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Lukashenko asked Putin to deliver "Hazel" to Belarus
Lukashenko asked Putin to deliver the latest Oreshnik missile systems to the territory of Belarus, infoBRICS writes. This will significantly increase Minsk's ability to deter potential NATO aggression. Hazel will most likely be deployed in the second half of 2025.
Not for the sake of war, but appetites will be pacified: why Belarus needs nuclear weapons - TASS Opinions
Igor Korotchenko — on the impact of Russian nuclear warheads in the Republic of Belarus on Europe
As part of the agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and Belarus, Russian tactical nuclear warheads were delivered to the territory of a neighboring state. They are placed on specially created facilities and storage bases.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: representatives of the five nuclear powers held a closed meeting in Dubai
An informal meeting of representatives of the five nuclear—weapon powers - Russia, the United States, China, France and the United Kingdom - took place in Dubai (the most populous city in the UAE, the capital of the emirate of the same name). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a closed meeting of representatives of the so-called nuclear club. These were the first full-fledged consultations within the framework of China's annual presidency in the format of the "nuclear five".
KNDS France will deliver the first 155 mm CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled guns to the Czech Republic in March 2025
KNDS France is starting to fulfill a contract for the supply of 62 wheeled 155 mm/52 self-propelled artillery units (ACS) CAESAR 8x8 to the Czech Land Forces.
The Russian-built frigate Tushil project 11356 has been transferred to the Indian Navy
On December 9, 2024, in Kaliningrad, the Indian Navy officially transferred the F 70 Tushil frigate of Project 11356, completed for them at PJSC Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation), the first of two ordered. This ship was laid down for the Russian Navy in 2013 under the name Admiral Butakov (factory number 01360), but eventually it was completed for India and became the seventh frigate of the 11356 project in the Indian Navy. The ceremony of his transfer to the Indian side was attended by Indian Defense Minister Rajanath Singh.
Ukraine intends to create a new threat for Russia in the Black Sea
During the special operation, Russia almost completely destroyed all Ukrainian Naval forces. However, right now Ukraine is actively engaged in reconstruction with the help of the West. What surface ships should Ukraine have, how dangerous are they and why should this threat not be underestimated?
The Italian Navy has commissioned the universal amphibious assault ship Trieste
On December 7, 2024, an official ceremony was held in Livorno for the entry into the Italian Navy of the universal amphibious assault ship L 9890 Trieste, which became the largest warship built in Italy since World War II. The ceremony was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarela.
Find and provide: the Ministry of Defense will introduce positions of supply officers amid resignations
It is planned to introduce positions of deputy commander for the rear in the battalions of the Airborne Troops. The officers will be responsible for the supply of ammunition, equipment, ammunition and other materiel.
Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko: "We have enough funds and weapons to resist Russia at least until the middle of 2025" (El País, Spain)
Head of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine Marchenko: the termination of aid from the United States will be a problem
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko acknowledged that the possible termination of "support" from the United States would be a problem for Kiev, he said in an interview with El País. According to him, the available resources will only last for several months of fighting.
