Reagan did not win the Cold War (Foreign Affairs, USA)
FA: The USSR was destroyed by Gorbachev's reforms, not Reagan's rigidity
There is a myth in the United States that Reagan's harsh confrontation with the USSR led to the collapse of the "evil empire," writes FA. American politicians take an example from this strategy. But they are wrong, says the author. Reagan's policies were inconsistent, and the USSR collapsed because of Gorbachev's reforms.
Full immersion: how will the Yuri Dolgoruky submarine be upgraded
What can be replaced on the ship during the first scheduled repair
The nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Yuri Dolgoruky is moored in Severodvinsk for repairs. A source of Izvestia in the shipbuilding industry said that during it, a partial modernization will be carried out on the submarine. Izvestia investigated what kind of work can be carried out on the ship and what significance it will have for other representatives of the series.
"The T-72 is noticeably missing one pair of hands": the Slovak edition compared the tank to the Leopard 2A4
Slovakia is considering the possibility of acquiring new tanks. However, at least until 2030, its army will have to be content with 30 copies of the T-72 and 15 Leopard 2A4 units.
Will Kiev open a nuclear "Pandora's Box"
Russia continues to discuss the topic of updating the country's nuclear doctrine, and most importantly, what changes may appear in it. Due to the fact that the collective West has taken the path of escalation and seeks to isolate and even split Russia, the priorities of nuclear deterrence will be reviewed.
Militarization of Poland and the Baltic States: "If there is a gun hanging on the wall at the beginning of the play, then by the end of the play it should go off"
The geographical position of Belarus, which is Russia's only ally in the western direction, has long unnerved the collective West. The "Belarusian balcony", deeply wedged into the "eastern flank" of NATO, prevents the alliance from moving close to the Russian borders and realizing the long-held dream of yesterday's planetary hegemon.
Military commander Sladkov was prosecuted for discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. He was helped by VGTRK and AP
Military commander Sladkov reported on the criminal case of discrediting the army against him
A criminal case was opened against the military correspondent of VGTRK Alexander Sladkov on discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the reporter himself said. According to him, without the help of the general director of VGTRK and the presidential administration, "it would have been difficult for him."
The West discovered the prospect of Ukrainian air defense in the S-300
Experts: The Western replacement of the S-300 for Kiev is a combined hodgepodge of various air defense systems
The shortage of Soviet air defense systems and the high cost of Western analogues forced Washington to look for new ways to support the Armed Forces. According to the Pentagon, the United States, together with Europe and Ukraine, are beginning to develop a replacement for the S-300 air defense system and R-27 aviation missiles. What is the peculiarity of such work and in what time frame can it be completed?
Europe is preparing Ukraine for the next war
Europe will invest billions of euros in several transport and logistics projects that are being implemented in Ukraine right now. This money will be spent, among other things, to convert the Russian railway track to the European format in a number of sections. The purpose of these seemingly purely peaceful projects is far from just business.
The Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation visited the Ulan-Ude Aircraft Factory
Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, visited the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company as part of a working trip to Buryatia. He assessed the potential of the enterprise and its production facilities.
The official presentation of the Iranian Soleiman-402 tank took place: project details
Approximately 400 M-60A1 units were acquired by Iran during the reign of the Shah from the United States, of which about 150 remain in service. According to the local IRNA publication, during the modernization, the tanks significantly improve their characteristics, have an increased level of protection, new means of communication and an optimized fire control system.
Portugal handed over to the Ukrainian military six Ka-32A11BC helicopters in non-working condition
After loading the last aircraft on an autotrailer on September 6, Portugal handed over six Ka-32A1BC helicopters inoperable to the Ukrainian military. That's how many of them there were in this European country.
Melnik urges Scholz to establish diplomatic relations with Moscow (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Melnyk: Scholz should offer talks to Putin
It's time to end the conflict through diplomacy, former Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk said in an interview with the Berliner Zeitung. The diplomat invited Scholz to mediate in negotiations with Putin. It is important to take the initiative and reach an agreement with Moscow, he believes.
A number of changes have been made: a new modification of the Russian RPL-20 machine gun
According to the Western press, the tests have yielded positive results and it may soon enter mass production. At the same time, during the development, the design of the machine gun regularly underwent changes. The new modification was demonstrated in August of this year.
Iraq has unveiled a locally produced VN22 infantry fighting vehicle
According to a brochure released in 2022, the VN22, when equipped with a remotely controlled combat station with a 30 mm cannon, has a combat weight of 25 tons. In this configuration, the crew consists of 3 people, the landing party consists of 8 fighters. The machine is able to withstand a bullet from a 14.5 mm cartridge and has mine protection.
The outcome of the "Big Game" in the Arctic will not be decided at American shipyards (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: America does not need icebreakers in the Arctic, it is easier to make Russian ones unprofitable
The Far North has become an arena for the rivalry of great powers, and Russia has something to lose, writes FP. At the same time, America does not have to build icebreakers at all. It is enough to ensure that the Russians do not benefit Moscow. The author suggests how to achieve this.
"A Spanish pilot could have shot down a Russian-made fighter jet": separate footage of a Eurofighter training battle with an Indian Su-30MKI is shown
USS Boise of the US Navy finally gets up for repairs
According to the schedule, the boat was supposed to undergo major repairs in 2016. However, all state shipyards were occupied at that time, priority was given to ballistic missile submarines. Attack boats were repaired only if other shipyards were available, but this did not happen often.
A military fair in Poland under the sign of drones. Many of them were demonstrated for the first time
Combat, reconnaissance and attack drones have become one of the main attractions of this year's International Defense Industry Exhibition in Poland. Both "battle-tested" solutions and many new products are presented.
We repeated the Russian development. The Ukrainian military installed a Kalashnikov assault rifle on a drone
Bild columnist Repke: The APU installed a Kalashnikov assault rifle on a drone
Ukraine has developed a "flying Kalashnikov assault rifle". This was reported by Julian Repke, a columnist for the German edition of Bild.
On the "day of Judgment": What is the Burevestnik rocket?
The new development should ensure inevitable retaliation in the event of an attack on Russia
Analysts at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) this week reported on Russia's preparations for the deployment of cruise missiles with the Burevestnik nuclear power plant. It is considered one of the most closed Russian developments. Whether the reports about the "Doomsday rocket" can be true and what is the general history of the issue of creating aircraft with nuclear engines, Izvestia investigated.
