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The US confirmed the crash of the second F-117 in Yugoslavia
In addition to the destruction of one subsonic tactical stealth strike aircraft F-117 Nighthawk Of the air force (air force) The United States in March 1999 in Yugoslavia, where another similar aircraft was damaged a month later. About confirmation of the second accident of this aircraft tells The Drive.
US to revive Atlantic fleet
the United States announced the creation of the Atlantic fleet to confront Russia
Washington decided to return the pre-2006 Atlantic fleet, which was replaced by the command of the US Navy forces. It is planned that the new American Navy will oppose the Russian Navy.
The black sea fleet in full strength went to the exercises and attracted the attention of the United States
The black sea fleet of the Russian Navy entered the exercise in full force. This was reported on Thursday, December 3, on the website of the Ministry of defense.
Estonian intelligence service engaged in "tourism" to Russia
Estonian intelligence has announced an urgent recruitment process, provided that the candidates speak Russian fluently. Most likely, young Russians will be selected – those who do not remember the Soviet era and are devoted to Estonia as their homeland. Future spies are sought among those who like to solve puzzles and travel. What are the objectives of Tallinn, intends to send "tourists" to Russia?
Konashenkov: Peacekeepers in Karabakh use modern means of communication
Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh solve their main task - to monitor compliance with the ceasefire regime around the clock, including with the help of modern technical means.
For example, the official representative of the Russian defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, said that at 23 observation posts, our "blue helmets" use a mobile set of secure video conferencing - MK ZVKS.
German military intelligence as a system
According to the views of the military command of the Bundeswehr, the goals of armed struggle are achieved by superiority and surprise. At the present stage, superiority in combat consists of the combat capabilities of the troops and the successful leadership of the operation. At the same time, special importance is given to information about the potential and intentions of the enemy. The key role in this context is played by the German military intelligence service ( Militärische Nachrichtenwesen, MilNW) .
F-22 and F-35: Russian "Container" spotted NATO stealth planes
Russian radar "Container" was able to detect the aircraft - "invisible" NATO
The Container radar station, located in Mordovia 12 months ago, recorded flights of inconspicuous fighters of NATO countries during its service, RTI JSC reported. A year ago, the defense Ministry announced that a solid radar field would be created along the Russian borders.
Russian peacekeepers use drones to monitor the situation in Karabakh
Although the main task for the Russian military in Nagorno-Karabakh was and still is to monitor compliance with the ceasefire regime around the clock, they are simultaneously solving many other problems. Mainly of a humanitarian nature.
Why is Russia strengthening its military fist in Kaliningrad
A year later, a new motorized rifle division will be formed in the Kaliningrad region, sources in the defense Ministry said. According to military analysts, the created group will be enough to reduce to zero the threat of a NATO attack on our enclave. What methods will the West have left for armed provocations around Kaliningrad and what are the chances of forming the notorious fifth column in the city?
The government of Germany: US admitted in the production of different variations of "Newbie": Colossal
The US army has admitted to producing various variations of the Novichok nerve agent. This is stated in a document distributed by the German government-76 answers to questions from Bundestag deputies "about the poisoning of Alexey Navalny".
Us Navy aircraft carrier Nimitz enters the Persian Gulf amid strained relations with Iran
An aircraft carrier strike group led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) entered the waters of the Persian Gulf after passing the Strait of Hormuz, the US Navy's 5th operational fleet said.
Move the grey horse
Russia's military doctrine needs to be supplemented
Today, geopolitical competition between centers of power is increasingly played out in the gray zone (NW), which covers a space that goes beyond diplomacy and is not associated with conventional war.
Why "Voronezh" in the Arctic
The President of Russia highly appreciated the increased noise immunity of the SNF control points
Contradictions among a number of countries related to the development of the Arctic region and the limited reserves of hydrocarbons on the planet encourage us to consider the Arctic direction as a potential theater of military operations (theater of operations).
Israel played the Karabakh card
the threat of increasing military and political influence of NATO on the southern borders of Russia is Growing
Against the background of the open participation of Turkey and Pro-Turkish mercenaries from among radical Islamist groups in the Karabakh war of 2020, Israel's indirect involvement in this armed conflict remained in the shadows.
The creation of the world: part of the "blue helmets" will appear in every military district
Russian peacekeeping units will appear in each district in 2021. By the end of 2020, a new organizational and staff structure and its number will be approved, sources in the defense Ministry told Izvestia. The General parameters have already been defined, and technical details are being worked out. It is assumed that more units of the Russian army will receive special training for humanitarian missions. Experts note that they can be deployed in conflict zones much faster than UN contingents, which was demonstrated in Nagorno-Karabakh.
"It was a nightmare": the Afghans spoke about the atrocities of the Australian special forces
"The most shameful and dishonorable episode in the history of our army" — this is how major General of the Australian defense Forces Paul Brereton assessed the actions of his special forces in Afghanistan.
Violation of the NPT: Russia urged the US not to place nuclear weapons in the allies
the Russian foreign Ministry demanded that NATO stop the practice of nuclear exchanges
Moscow reminded Washington of the provisions of the Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, which, according to Russia, are violated by the American side by placing its nuclear weapons on the territories of US allies. Today, the issue of control over nuclear weapons is acute, given that the future of the start-3 Treaty is still unknown.
Agreement fulfilled: Azerbaijan received the last district of Karabakh
Troops of Azerbaijan was included in the Lachin region of Karabakh
The main provisions of the trilateral agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh have been fully implemented with the transfer of the Lachin region to Baku's control, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. A peacekeeping contingent from Russia has been deployed in the region and the ceasefire is being observed.
Helicopters or "cornhusker": the US wanted to buy equipment from the Russian Federation
The Pentagon wants to buy A mi-24 helicopter and an-2 aircraft for training US instructors
The United States may purchase Russian helicopters or "cornhuskers" for familiarization in the flight stage of courses on tactics and weapons, according to media reports, citing the Pentagon. We are talking about the Mi-24 or Mi-17, as well as the An-2. In October, the US military also expressed interest in buying Russian weapons.
The group in the Kuril Islands is reinforced by a long-range air defense system
The Russian military has deployed the S-300V4 air defense system on the Kuril Islands, the Eastern military district (VVO) said on Tuesday.