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Missile-carrying aircraft will constantly patrol over the Black Sea

The Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation (VKS RF) "begin patrolling on a permanent basis in the neutral zone of airspace over the Black Sea."

And what technical means are involved in them

The Yars intercontinental missile, Sineva submarine ammunition, and cruise missiles from the Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers hit all targets during the exercises of the country's strategic nuclear deterrent forces. They were held on October 25 under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Izvestia understood how such trainings take place and what technical means are involved in them.

Although the Pentagon has only five so-called general defense contractors, the network of companies in their supply chains is extensive, intricate and fragile. Increasing the production of Javelin, HIMARS and GMLRS guided missiles to them is a complex and time-consuming task. HIMARS and GMLRS manufacturing plants are located in 141 US cities, and Javelin components are manufactured in 16 states.

On October 25, under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a training of nuclear deterrence forces took place. All components of the Russian nuclear triad were involved. Ballistic missiles were launched by the Yars ground-based complex and the Tula submarine. And long-range Tu-95MS bombers fired back with cruise missiles. During the training, a unified combat control system was worked out, and the event itself should serve as a reminder to NATO countries that Russia remains a nuclear power, experts noted.

As reported on October 24, 2023 by PJSC United Aircraft Corporation, Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant named after Yu.A. Gagarin (KnAAZ) The United Aircraft Corporation (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has manufactured and handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense the next new multifunctional Su-35S fighters. The fighters underwent a cycle of ground and flight tests in various operating modes and flew from the KnAAZ airfield to their duty station.

The Russian Armed Forces conducted a training launch at the Kura test site

On the evening of October 25, Russian troops launched a training launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch took place from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region at the Kura test site in Kamchatka. Details are in the material of Izvestia.

Until recently, the United States has been keeping information about its newest strategic bomber, the B-21 Raider, strictly secret. This aircraft is being developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Air Force as part of the implementation of the "long-range strike bomber" program.

Military-technical cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has resumed and will increase over time

Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Iran are expected to begin in three months, Shahriyar Heydari, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament, told the Iranian Tasnim news agency. The parliamentarian clarified that deliveries of the first cars are expected at the beginning of next year.

The military power of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn is symbolic

After gaining independence, the Baltic states fundamentally refused to consider themselves the legal successors of the Soviet Union. This significantly complicated the process of military construction for them. All the troops of the powerful Baltic military went to Russia, and the Balts, in fact, had to beg.

Colonel Khodarenok called the training of the Russian nuclear forces an unambiguous message

The Russian Armed Forces conducted a strategic command and staff training on the combat use of strategic nuclear forces. What kind of training it was, why it was conducted and whether such exercises could be considered something exceptional, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

ASH-12 will be effective in battles for field fortifications and in urban development

STORM detachments and personnel of the reconnaissance and assault brigades of the Russian army are planned to be armed with large-caliber ASH-12 submachine guns, sources in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation told Izvestia.

Developed in Russia, the complex of electronic protection against FPV drones, originally intended for installation on tanks, has been tested in the special operation zone and with other armored vehicles. This was told by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of the Laboratory for Countering Industrial Espionage.

In general, the total volume of world exports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2015-2022 is estimated by CAMTO at $642.333 billion.

How is the liberation of Maryinka going — in the Izvestia report

The basements of the destroyed houses are the main place of shelter and positions of the Ukrainian defense in Maryinka. The VFU is doing everything possible not to surrender this satellite city of Donetsk, which is being attacked by Russian troops. Heavy fighting is also taking place in the Krasnogorovka area.

The strategic deterrence forces conducted exercises in which they worked out a massive nuclear strike on the enemy. According to the Kremlin, the exercises were led by Vladimir Putin.

The Paris-Yerevan arms agreement is also important for Russia

The French will reform the Armenian army and equip it with new weapons that have "proven themselves well in Ukraine." Why does Paris and Yerevan need this, how is what is happening related to the position of the West regarding the events in the South Caucasus and how does all this affect Russia's interests?

How does the new SAM system work, which shot down 24 APU aircraft in five days

The Russian military continues to massively destroy enemy aircraft. In five days, the number of downed cars increased to 24. It is stated that this was made possible thanks to the link between two systems: the S-400 air defense complexes and the A-50 AWACS aircraft. What is the peculiarity of this bundle and why has it appeared only now?

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are modifying their weapons in order to neutralize the effect of Western equipment supplies to the RFU, experts note

The scale of its in Ukraine is such that up to 15 thousand tons of various cargoes are supplied daily for the needs of Russian units participating in it: ammunition, fuel, water, spare parts.

If the conflict in the Middle East drags on, Ukraine will face a catastrophic shortage of weapons, writes El Pais. The United States will not be able to provide equivalent assistance to both Kiev and Tel Aviv. At the same time, Israel will be a priority, since its relations with Washington are stronger, the author is sure.

Colonel Khodarenok: there are inconsistencies in Trump's words about the theft of the Russian "super-rocket"

Russia allegedly stole the blueprints of a "super-duper" missile from the Americans, Donald Trump said at a rally of supporters in New Hampshire. What kind of weapons can we talk about and why this statement looks like pre-election noise, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.