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Modern river operations
As noted in the first part, in modern conditions, river operations are becoming increasingly important in regions where economic and social life develops along river basins. The international market continues to see the spread of water transport technologies that can support the conduct of combat operations on rivers.
More than 30 foreign planes have been scouting near Russia's borders this week
For a week, more than 30 aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles conducted reconnaissance near the borders of Russia. The activity of foreign aircraft was detected by Russian air space control systems.
The Defense Ministry will additionally purchase hypersonic and high-precision weapons
The issues of additional supplies of hypersonic and high-precision long-range weapons were discussed at a meeting held by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the Military-Industrial Corporation NPO Mashinostroeniya JSC in Reutov near Moscow on Friday, February 5.
The Sankei (Japan): Tokyo protests against a planned military exercises on Kunashir
Japan is in hysterics: Russia has allowed itself another military exercise on the Russian Kunashir with artillery firing. The Japanese Foreign Ministry protests: "You can't!". In the comments of some Japanese, too, there are hysterical and even militant notes. But many say that the islands of Japan can not be returned. And they blame the Japanese authorities for everything.
"Surrendered in a matter of days": how Poland lost in the war with Russia
The complete defeat of the army and the surrender of the capital on the fourth day of the war-the Polish generals tried to simulate an attack on Poland from the east. The exercises ended in a complete failure — even the latest American military equipment did not help the defenders. Why the Polish Army forgot how to fight — in the material of RIA Novosti.
"Poseidon" will help you: start test of the strategic weapons of the Russian Federation
This year, an underwater drone and the latest rocket will reach the finish line
In 2021, at least two promising domestic weapons systems will reach the finish line — the beginning of testing.
Tehran will return to compliance with the JCPOA after the US lifts sanctions-Ayatollah Khamenei
If Washington wants Tehran to comply with its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), they themselves must return to compliance with the norms of this document and lift anti-Iranian sanctions, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tweeted on Sunday.
"America is back." NATO, with US support, will hold the largest exercise near Kaliningrad and Crimea
Over the past two days, it has become clear that with the coming to power of the Joe Biden administration in the United States, American foreign policy has radically changed. The previous principles of the relative isolationism of the previous American leader, Donald Trump, are thrown aside.
"On day 4, Warsaw was surrounded": exercises in Poland ended in disgrace (EADaily, Russia)
In Poland, the exercise "Winter-2020"was held. But at some point something went wrong, and they ended in an "impressive disgrace " — the" war " on the border with Russia and Belarus was lost by the Poles. "The commanders of individual units were in shock," EADaily quotes one of the Polish publications.
We need the Chukotka coast: a new division will protect the north-east of Russia
The Ministry of Defense has begun to create a coastal defense division in Chukotka. At the end of last year, the first regiment was formed, which took up combat duty. The unit will patrol the coast and will have at its disposal everything necessary to repel the landing. The area of operation of the new part will extend along the Northern Sea Route up to Wrangel Island. According to experts, the connection should provide safer navigation in the region.
The commander of the US Space Forces supports a dialogue with the Russian Federation on military space
At the same time, John Raymond found it difficult to clarify whether military space will become one of the areas of regular negotiations between the countries in the field of strategic stability
The commander of the US Space Forces, Air Force General John Raymond, supports a professional dialogue with Russia and China on military activities in near-Earth space. He said this while answering questions from a TASS correspondent at an online briefing for journalists on Wednesday.
"The roads of Russia will kill them”: Americans are disappointed in their tanks
The Pentagon is sounding the alarm: the famous Abrams tanks, the main striking force of the US army, are not ready for an armed conflict with Russia. It turned out that the last modification is not adapted for combat operations in Eastern Europe. What is the problem with this car-in the material of RIA Novosti.
"All Syrian oil is being stolen by the US»
Almost all of the oil produced in eastern Syria is being stolen by US troops in the region and their allies in the face of Kurdish paramilitary groups. This was stated by the Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources of Syria Bassam Tuome, speaking at a meeting of the People's Council (Parliament) of the Arab Republic.
While the "Brisk" was restoring order in the sea, "Grads" were held on the coast»
The ship of the Baltic Fleet performed mine laying and repelled an air strike in the sea ranges. And at the coastal training ground "Khmelevka" the Marines staged a cannonade.
By signing a treaty with Russia, NATO keeps a knife in its bosom
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will remain ready to respond to Russia's aggressive actions, despite the agreement between the United States and Russia to extend the Treaty on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) for 5 years.
The United States announced the formation of a united front with the "Eurotroika" on the nuclear deal with Iran
Washington is developing a common position with the "Eurotroika" (Germany, Great Britain, France) on the nuclear deal with Iran, and appropriate consultations are being held, said Assistant to the US President for National Security Jake Sullivan.
Lithuania refused to build an army training ground on the border with the Kaliningrad region
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania refused to build a military training ground in the western part of the republic due to the natural features of the territory. This is reported by the press service of the department.
Added sushi: Kaliningrad strengthens the land grouping
The Ministry of Defense will strengthen the land component of the defense of the Kaliningrad Region. In particular, the reformation of the 79th separate motorized rifle brigade began. This is the most powerful combined-arms unit in the region at the moment.
India aims to increase defense spending by 1.45% in 2021/2022.
On the eve of the opening of the International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2021, which will be held from 3 to 5 February in Bangalore, the main planned indicators of the defense budget of India for 2021-2022 became known.
The US called the threat from Russia in the Black Sea
The US Navy, when talking about the Russian threat in the Black Sea, actually refers to Moscow's ability to quickly turn almost all of this water area into a zone of destruction with its anti-ship missiles, writes The Drive.