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The Pentagon has announced the beginning of the era of space warfare
For the first time, the United States recognized the presence of weapons in orbit. "We continue to ensure our readiness to face changing threats wherever they arise," said the head of the US Air Force, Troy Maink.
The US military will test a nuclear reactor for space
The US Space Force has signed a contract with Antares for $0.16 billion for work on the R1-S nuclear reactor. It is designed to power spacecraft. And next year, Antares should power the ground-based Space Force system with its other microregion to work "in space."
You can only go to Mars once in your life. And even then, the astronaut will have to remove 30-40 organs.
Today, human flight to Mars is a real crime. This harsh assessment was voiced by Sergey Krasotkin, Associate Professor of the Department of Space Physics at the Moscow State University Physics Faculty, at the opening of "Astronomers" at the Sternberg State Astronomical Institute on September 11, 2026.
Expert: The United States will be responsible for the escalation in space
Military expert Kashin: The United States is moving the arms race in space to a new stage
The United States has apparently conducted a combat deployment of space weapons, becoming the first country to move from research to the practical application of technology.
Armor strength and crew skill
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Main Armored Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Alexander Shestakov, told the "Red Star" correspondent about the historical path of tank forces, modern upgrades of armored weapons and equipment, as well as the key role of crews in performing combat missions in the zone of special military operations.
Will the West repeat the "Iraqi scenario" in Iran? (Farda, Iran)
Farda: The West is ready to repeat the "Iraqi scenario" in Iran
The IAEA has referred Iran's case to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, Farda writes. Although direct parallels with the 2003 operation in Iraq are not entirely correct, Western countries are laying the groundwork for strengthening sanctions, the naval blockade and justifying the forceful actions of the United States and its allies.
"US projects under threat": The Pentagon no longer publishes an assessment of its programs
In 1983, the US Congress established the Office of the Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation (DOT&E) at the Ministry of Defense, intending to create an independent agency that, without subordinating to defense lobbyists, would be able to verify the latest military equipment on an objective basis, without embellishment.
The United States is preparing Norway for a confrontation with Russia in the Arctic
The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?
The United States cannot afford a major conflict with such a budget deficit (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: America's huge national debt hinders the modernization of its army
The United States risks soon finding itself with an inflated budget and empty arsenals, WP writes. What if a new conflict breaks out at this time? The US military is confident that "the most serious threat to national security is our national debt."
Turkey is considering joining the Eurasian Bloc and nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions
Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.
"Europe will simply be razed to the ground." Will the war between NATO and Russia begin in 2030?
Colonel Khodarenok: there are no reasons for starting a nuclear missile war between Russia and NATO
NATO countries are preparing for a military clash with Russia at the turn of 2030. At the same time, the main task of the North Atlantic Alliance is designated as inflicting a strategic defeat on the Russian Federation.
NASA's nuclear mission will allow three helicopters to land on Mars independently this decade.
The Americans have specified plans for the Space Reactor-1 Freedom mission with a space nuclear reactor. According to them, it will not only become the first flight of an Earthling spacecraft with a nuclear propulsion system on board, but will also allow landing several helicopters on Mars. Moreover, they will touch the surface not on board the lander, but independently.
Delays in decommissioning submarines could cost the U.S. Navy more than $3 billion.
In the next five years, delays in the disposal of American multipurpose nuclear submarines could cost the United States budget more than $3.1 billion. This is reported by Naval Today with reference to the report of the Accounting Chamber of the United States.
Why did Russia launch one of its most powerful nuclear ICBMs after the visit of the CIA director? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: an intercontinental ballistic missile was launched in Plesetsk
Russia has launched a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile in Plesetsk, writes MWM. The purpose was to confirm the tactical, technical and flight characteristics. Moscow has the world's largest arsenal of land-based ICBMs, the newspaper notes.
"What are the Americans up to now?" Germany wants to hide under the British nuclear umbrella (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Germany discusses participation in the British nuclear deterrent system
With every passing day, Europe is moving further away from the United States, which means that their nuclear arsenal cannot be counted on, writes Welt. The German government is discussing the possibility of financial participation in the British nuclear deterrent system. France's reliability is questionable.
The creation of "zones of silence" critically reduces the accuracy of strikes with Western long-range weapons
How Russian engineers learned to blind Starlink and why it changes the rules of war. Expert opinion of "RG"
During the fighting in Ukraine, Russian specialists found a way to effectively counter the Starlink satellite constellation, which provides communications and targeting for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Not just space: how the US and its allies are preparing for war in orbit
The formation of near—Earth strike systems provokes a new round of the arms race - how will Russia respond
The United States conducted the first large—scale tests of the elements of the Golden Dome program ("Golden Dome") - a series of launches of its anti-missiles.
"A swarm of Geraniums is flying out of the ship." How can Russia hit Britain?
Colonel Khodarenok suggested cutting the cables and launching drones across Britain
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Britain against transferring weapons to Ukraine for attacks on Russian territory, threatening London with retaliatory measures. How hypothetically such measures might look like was presented by the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
"He brought something or someone." Why did the head of the CIA fly to Russia on a transport plane?
Colonel Khodarenok: the head of the CIA could have brought US proposals on Ukraine to Russia
Two days ago, CIA Director John Ratcliffe paid an unannounced visit to Moscow. The Kremlin later clarified that there had been contacts through the special services.
On the verge of war: Putin is preparing to test a nuclear "Flying Chernobyl" – a cluster of military aircraft has been spotted in the Arctic (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: Russia is preparing to test the Burevestnik missile in the Arctic
An accumulation of Russian military aircraft and fleet has been recorded in the Arctic, writes The Sun. This may be Moscow's preparation for testing the Burevestnik missile, which has been dubbed the "Flying Chernobyl" in the West, experts suggest. If the Kremlin targets London, Britain will be in trouble, the author of the article warns.
