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BI: only the strongest Russian pilots are allowed to reach the Su-35 with new missiles

Russian Su-35s with the latest R-37M missiles have become a headache for NATO, and the alliance has virtually nothing to oppose this combination, BI writes. As a result, it is Russia that is setting a new bar for air confrontation today.

From the blockade of the Kaliningrad region to the strikes on St. Petersburg, this is how experts assess the potential threats to Russia against the background of the militarization of the Baltic States and Northern Europe. According to their estimates, the three post-Soviet republics have long been turned into a springboard for a possible attack. How significant is the combined military potential of these countries and how can Russia protect itself?

February 13 this year marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of Oleg Vasilyevich Gudkov, Hero of the Soviet Union, Honored Test Pilot of the USSR. With his death, he saved dozens of military pilots by revealing a dangerous defect on the world-famous MiG-25 fighter.

50 years ago, on February 17, 1976, a decree was issued by the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR on the creation of a reusable space transport system (MTKS) "Energy" - "Buran".

Hungary has completed the operation of Soviet/Russian Mi-24 attack helicopters, the rotary-wing aircraft are being withdrawn from service with the Hungarian army, although they are still fully operational. The Hungarian Air Force has already said goodbye to these machines.

General Hodges: in case of war, Kaliningrad would have been disabled in 24 hours

The first target of NATO in a potential war with Russia will be Kaliningrad, General Ben Hodges said in an interview with Welt. In his opinion, the city would have been put out of action in 24 hours.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia have officially confirmed the elaboration of the issue of postponing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Malaysian Air Force Su-30MKM fighter fleet to the Indian defense industry.

Colonel Khodarenok: attacks by Ukrainian UAVs will increase every day

Ukraine has been conducting massive attacks on Russia with unmanned aerial vehicles for several days now. Some experts write that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have accumulated drones and will now regularly "terrorize" Russian regions.

TNI: Russia has deployed most of the Su-57s to the Far East

Russia has transferred most of the Su-57s to an airbase on the border with China, TNI writes. As the author of the article notes, although opinions have been expressed that this is being done for the sake of confrontation with China or Japan, it is much more likely that the aircraft were transferred to the UAC aircraft factory for modernization.

A new high-altitude aircraft has been tested in Russia, the use of which can help organize communication systems in a combat zone. Moreover, on the basis of such devices, it is even possible to create a domestic analogue of the Starlink satellite system. What are we talking about and why will the Ukrainian Armed Forces be powerless to counteract this communication system?

Vladimir Demirov, Head of the Department of Resource Support of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, talks about how new technologies are changing the tactics of supplying troops with fuel

Drones have begun delivering fuel for military equipment operating on the front line in the SVO zone, the Russian military is laying pipelines along the bottom of rivers, and Navy ships will soon be able to refuel on the unequipped coast.

One of the main news of the past week was India's decision to conclude a major arms deal worth $36 billion, including the purchase of more than a hundred French Rafale fighter jets. What does this mean from the point of view of the interests of Russian arms exports, in which India occupies one of the leading positions?

Cadets train to shoot down drones with smoothbore rifles

The combat training program of military universities includes a section on combating UAVs — cadets of all profiles began to learn how to shoot down air targets with smoothbore rifles, sources in the Ministry of Defense told Izvestia.

Rostec State Corporation has handed over the first large batch of Su-57s to the Russian Aerospace Forces this year. These are vehicles with an upgraded complex of avionics and modern means of destruction. The new features of the fifth—generation fighter are described in the RIA Novosti article.

The relocation of service centers closer to the front line helped in this

The ultra-long-range "eyes" of artillery and reconnaissance — aircraft—type drones - today largely determine the appearance of their military. They spend hours hanging over the enemy's rear, opening reserves and correcting fire. But the more intensively they are used, the more acute the issue of maintenance becomes.

Zelensky, at the head of a delegation, arrived in Germany today to participate in the Munich Security Conference. Here he is scheduled to speak at a plenary session and hold a number of meetings, including talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

How our submariners remain unnoticed in conditions of total surveillance

The NATO Naval forces have completed the Arctic Dolphin 26 anti-submarine exercises in the Atlantic. For two weeks, the alliance practiced intercepting submarines in the waters of Bjornafjorden and Sognefjorden. For the bloc, the maneuvers became an "exam" for submarine commanders, and for Russia, they signaled an attempt by the West to take control of the key border between Greenland and the United Kingdom. Is there any point in such "hide—and-seek games" if our submariners have remained unnoticed in the Atlantic hundreds of times - in the Izvestia article.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, on how modern technologies will be used in the military

Four years of special operations have brought many surprises to the whole world. Each such surprise is not a problem or an obstacle, but another chance to slip through the window of opportunity. Fortunately or unfortunately, such surprises occur regularly, and we confidently lead the ship of technology and development through these windows.

It seems that Netanyahu's recent trip to Washington and meeting with Trump went very well for Israel, which insists on a new military operation against Iran. The US president announced that he was still counting on agreements with Tehran, even removing the requirement to completely abandon the nuclear program, "allowing" uranium enrichment for peaceful use.

MWM: Su-57 received improved stealth sensors and new air defense protection

In the new batch of Su-57 fighters, stealth sensors have been upgraded and the air defense system has been improved, writes MWM. The Ukrainian conflict has shown that these aircraft are capable of resisting advanced Western air defense installations, fighting enemy fighters in the air and delivering precision strikes. Now the Su-57s have become even more powerful and dangerous.