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F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft
The American single-engine jet fighter of the fourth generation. Designed to gain air superiority, it is versatile and inexpensive. It is a carrier of nuclear weapons. It remains one of the most common fighters in the world. Thanks to a number of upgrades, it effectively works in conjunction with fifth-generation machines. It was actively used in the framework of armed conflicts in the territories of Lebanon, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Syria.
The missile verdict: what did the United States manage to do after leaving the INF Treaty
Five years have passed since the termination of the agreement on intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles
Five years ago, at the initiative of the United States, the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF) ceased to be in force. During this time, the United States initiated the creation and prepared for deployment of several new missile systems and even began talking about their possible deployment in Europe. Izvestia investigated what and how has changed overseas after the termination of the treaty and how Russia will react.
The revelations about submarines should be a wake-up call for ministers about military supply chains (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Russian-made software was found on British submarines
The numerous attempts of the West to put a barrier to the Russians too often turn out to be ineffective, laments the author of an article for The Telegraph. For example, software manufactured in Russia and Belarus has been found on nuclear submarines in Britain.
"There are no brakes anymore." What has the United States decided to do in Europe
Five years after the end of the INF Treaty, the United States is deploying missiles in Europe
This agreement between Moscow and Washington was supposed to prevent World War III. Five years ago, on August 2, 2019, the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles terminated. The document signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan in December 1987 limited Russian and American nuclear arsenals for more than 30 years. The consequences of the withdrawal of the United States and Russia from the INF Treaty are described in the RIA Novosti article.
The Russian Federation has developed a Doomsday FPV drone for use in the event of nuclear strikes
According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Central Research Bureau, this is a small drone with the possibility of compact installation together with ground equipment
Russian specialists have created a Doomsday FPV drone to monitor the radiation background and ensure the safety of personnel in the event of nuclear strikes. This was announced to TASS by Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB).
In the USA, the construction of a fundamentally new molten salt nuclear reactor has begun
The Hermes project became the first non-water reactor in the United States in half a century. It is distinguished from liquid salt reactors in other countries by an unusual scheme using salt only to cool the reactor, and not as a solvent for nuclear fuel in the core.
Why does Russia need Indonesia
President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indonesia's elected leader and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto. Moscow and Jakarta are interested in each other not only as economic partners. Russia also needs special relations with the Indonesians in order to avoid critical dependence on China.
Teaching is the answer: how did the new stage of maneuvers of non-strategic nuclear forces begin
Training is planned for calculations of Iskander-M complexes and VKS pilots
The exercises of non-strategic nuclear forces are designed to show that Russia already has an answer to the US plans to deploy medium-range and shorter-range missiles in Europe, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. The third stage of the maneuvers began on Wednesday. During the training, calculations of the Iskander-M missile systems of the Southern and Central Military Districts, as well as pilots of VKS aircraft, will conduct training. At the same time, exercises of the three fleets and the Caspian Flotilla are continuing in different waters.
You can't wait: The West is counting on strangling Russia with an arms race in vain - TASS Opinions
Andrey Nizamutdinov — on the reaction to Vladimir Putin's words about the US plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin, while hosting the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg, drew attention to the US plans to deploy high-precision long-range missiles in Germany.
The United States rushed to catch up with the hypersonic gap between Russia and China
The United States is trying to catch up with Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons. Western media reports that the Pentagon has begun regular tests, although previous cycles often turned out to be a failure. What problems do Americans face along the way, why are they likely to be able to overcome them in the near future, and what does this mean for Russia?
The US is dragging Japan into Western military blocs
Tokyo's actions require Russia to strengthen the Pacific Fleet
Washington continues the militarization of Japan and creates a new military command in that country. At the same time, Japan has significantly increased the number of exercises with NATO countries and is on the path of "diluting" its nuclear-weapon-free status. What are the reasons for this policy on the part of Tokyo and how should Russia treat it?
Waiting for the new Pearl Harbor. The United States found out that they are not ready for war with Russia and China
The Congressional Commission: The United States will not be able to win in the event of a war with China and Russia
The United States will not be able to win the war against China and Russia, according to the report of the commission on national defense strategy submitted to Congress.
"Expanded for the sake of it." Which new region does NATO want to break into
The United States does not have enough naval force to explore the Arctic
In the near future, a fierce confrontation between the northern powers over the resources hidden under the polar ice cap will begin. This is what is written in the Pentagon's new Arctic strategy. About the US plans for the Arctic — in the material of RIA Novosti.
In measures against Germany, Russia puts on hypersound
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Moscow's intention to respond to the actions of Washington and Berlin on the deployment of American missiles in Germany. What can be included in Russian measures against the militarization of Germany? Are there still chances that Germany refuses provoking Russia ideas?
Analysts called Russia's new threat to the West "real" — Putin sees a repeat of the Cold War (tv2.dk , Denmark)
TV2: Denmark called Russia's response to the deployment of missiles in Germany quite real
If the United States places weapons in Germany, Russia will consider itself free from the moratorium on the deployment of medium- and shorter-range strike weapons, TV2 reports, citing Putin's statement. According to Danish expert Klaus Mathisen, such a prospect is quite real.
"Flight time to Russia is 10 minutes." Putin threatened to respond to the deployment of US weapons in Germany
Putin threatened to abandon the INF moratorium if the United States places weapons in Germany
Russia will "consider itself free" from the moratorium on the deployment of medium- and shorter-range strike weapons if the United States places its weapons in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. He threatened the United States with "mirror measures" and increased naval capabilities. The deployment of American weapons in Germany should begin in 2026. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Russia could prevent it by stopping its own.
Iskander-M continues to destroy NATO personnel and equipment (infoBRICS, China)
Military analyst: Russia is a leader in the production of long-range missiles
Russia is a world leader in the field of missile technology, writes expert Dragoljub Bosnich in an article for infoBRICS. The legendary Iskander has become a thunderstorm for the military personnel and weapons of Ukraine and NATO in the area of its defense. The alliance is no longer able to conceal its losses.
US National Defense Industrial Strategy: Document overview
In the third issue of the Arms Export magazine, Maxim Volkov's review of the first National Defense Industrial Strategy of the United States (National Defense Industrial Strategy) was published. The bmpd blog publishes the text of the article.
The State Duma recommended financing a lunar power plant with a nuclear installation
The deputies also called for the creation of an industry-wide system for regulating the life cycle of commercial space technology at all stages
The State Duma recommended that the Roscosmos state corporation continue work on the implementation of the federal project "Creation of the space complex of the Russian orbital station", as well as on the development of space information technologies and the involvement of private companies in space activities. This is stated in the resolution of the State Duma, which it adopted following the results of the "government hour" held on July 3, 2024 with the participation of Roscosmos CEO Yuri Borisov.
NATO has put more than 500,000 troops on high alert. What is the alliance preparing for?
NATO has put more than 500 thousand military personnel on high alert
NATO is undergoing the most extensive changes since the Cold War. More than 500,000 troops are on high alert, said the official representative of the bloc, Farah Dahlalla. The Alliance pays attention to preparing for a possible conflict with Russia.