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The network of military and logistics hubs of the EU to NATO
At the end of 2020, the multifunctional transport and storage center in the Polish city of Kutno reached its initial operational readiness. This facility is part of the Network of logistics hubs in Europe and support to Operations (netloghubs), which is being formed in Europe.
Low-flying Israeli fighter jets scared off the Lebanese
Israeli warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles committed unprecedented violations of Lebanese airspace on January 10. Jewish state combat aircraft were spotted over Beirut and its suburbs, causing panic among residents of the Arab republic, still not recovered from the devastating explosion on August 4, 2020 in the port of the Lebanese capital, according to local news portal Naharnet.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, Pentagon
Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Anthony Tata and Deputy Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Salman Al Saud during a meeting in Riyadh agreed to expand relations and ways to strengthen defense cooperation, in particular, to confront Iran, the Pentagon said.
Chinese VT-4 tanks first used in combat
The Nigerian army has launched a large-scale operation in the north-east of the country against the militants of the terrorist organization Boko Haram (banned in the Russian Federation). The action, dubbed "Tura Takai Bango", involves the latest weapons acquired by Nigeria in China: VT-4 tanks, ST-1 wheeled tanks and 105-mm SH-5 self-propelled guns.
Use of laser-guided projectiles captured on video in Syria
[b]Russian shells of the Krasnopol complex were effectively used in Syria, including those created in the 40s of the last century with 152-mm D-20 howitzer guns.]
Video materials have appeared on the Web showing the process of preparing for the combat use of these laser - guided munitions.
Turkey is ready to start operating Russian S-400 air defense systems - head of the country's defense industry
The Turkish armed Forces are ready to start operating the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems purchased from Russia, the head of the Turkish Defense Industry Department, Ismail Demir, said on Monday.
Ankara asks Russia for technology for S-400 production
Turkey called the condition for continuing the purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia
It is important for Turkey to produce its own S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, said Ismail Demir, President of the country's Defense Industry Department. According to him, Ankara will buy a second set of this type of weapons from Moscow only on condition of technology transfer.
From the "Caucasus" to the "West": the main military exercises of 2021
In 2021, the intensity of combat training in the Russian Armed Forces will increase
In 2020, the geography of challenges for Russia has expanded, the role of military force in solving international problems has increased, the Ministry of Defense notes. In this regard, it is of particular importance to maintain the combat capability and combat readiness of the army and navy at the required level. "Newspaper.Ru " analyzed what activities of combat and operational training will be carried out in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2021.
Iran has a new missile base
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the opening of a new missile base in the Persian Gulf.
Between Israel and Iran: why S-400s are silently watching the skies of Syria
Why "Triumph" does not open fire on Israeli Air Force aircraft in Syria
The Russian anti-aircraft missile system S-400 "Triumph" only "watches" as the Israeli Air Force invades Syrian airspace with impunity and attacks Iranian positions, writes the Greek agency Pentapostagma. However, in reality, Moscow should not interfere in the Iranian-Israeli confrontation, no matter where it takes place. The situation in the region was dealt with by the military observer of "Gazeta.En " Mikhail Khodarenok.
2021 will create new crises right at the Russian borders
The year 2020 will be remembered by Russians not only for the coronavirus pandemic, but also for the beginning of a new wave of destabilization in the post-Soviet space. It is the beginning, because the processes that began in 2020 will continue in 2021. How exactly will this happen?
A detachment of Russian ships entered the port of Tartus
Crews of the Baltic Fleet detachment will conduct routine inspections of ships and vessels
A detachment of ships of the Baltic Fleet consisting of the corvette "Stoyky", the medium sea tanker" Kola "and the sea tug" Yakov Grebelsky", which is in a planned long-distance campaign, made a business call in the Syrian port of Tartus, the press service of the fleet reported on Saturday.
The former head of the Pentagon urged Biden to reform the system of control over nuclear Arsenal of the United States
Former Pentagon Chief William Perry, amid the political situation in the United States, called on President-elect Joe Biden to change the system of control over the American nuclear arsenal in order to reduce international security risks.
The Cold War. What will happen to the army at minus 50 Celsius
Almost the entire arsenal of the Russian military-weapons and equipment-is designed for temperatures from minus 50 to plus 50 degrees. If the heat is still more or less clear, then fighting in the extreme cold entails serious changes in tactics and strategy. About how this is taken into account by the statutes and the command, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
"Strategic" artillery of the United States: plans and consequences
According to a number of Western observers, today there is a real sign of a new arms race between the United States and Russia. Russia is developing new artillery and air defense systems. They are becoming export hits, attracting even NATO countries. In turn, the United States has all the necessary operational and political grounds to oppose this with anything equivalent. This choice was the" strategic " artillery of the United States.
Greece's military ties with Israel grow-Turkey in the sights
The Greek government has approved a major defense agreement with Israel, the Middle Eastern country's defense ministry said, according to Israel's Channel 7 (Arutz Sheva).
Israeli submarine decided not to risk the Iranian coast
Tel Aviv responded to the call of its American ally by sending its cruise missile submarine to the shores of Iran to demonstrate strength and support for the US Navy's AUG. The Iranian military reacted sharply to this information, saying that the submarine would be sunk.
What will the wars of the future look like
The emergence of Russia's ability to instantly disarm the United States is a fundamentally new stage in the development of combat drones and the victory of communication systems in the battle with electronic warfare systems. All this is only part of the key events in the military that took place in 2020. What are the most important innovations before our eyes that show the picture of how the wars of the future will unfold?
Syrian air defenses repel Israeli missile attack
Syria's air defense systems repelled Israeli attacks on targets in the south of the country, according to the website of the Syrian Ministry of Defense on January 6.
The US hopes to force Russia out of the Arctic basin
Washington hopes to gain a foothold in the Arctic to prevent Moscow from taking control of the region's shipping routes.
According to US Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite, the US Navy can begin operations on" freedom of navigation " near the Arctic coast of Russia, similar to those that it already carries out in the South China Sea, The Washington Times quotes the RT portal.