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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.
Shoigu said that international organizations are in no hurry to help restore Syria
According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, one of the important tasks is to show that a different life has begun there, the country is being restored, and this should be helped
International organizations, including UNESCO, are in no hurry to take part in the reconstruction of Syria. This was announced by Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu in an interview for the documentary film by Yevgeny Poddubny " Without the right to make a mistake. Christmas visit to Damascus "on the TV channel "Russia-1".
The US has experienced the" karma " of double standards
The world press is vigorously discussing the storming of the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump and trying to understand the significance of what happened. If in China they talk about retribution for American double standards, then in Europe they dubbed the events the darkest day in the history of the United States. Observers agree that Trump has gone too far and will lose the support of even the most loyal supporters.
At a rocket pace: what are the prospects for Russian strategic forces
In the coming year, the program of re-equipping the Strategic Missile Forces with new equipment should be completed
In the coming years, Russia's strategic nuclear forces will reach a fundamentally new level. Already in 2021, they will be equipped with only the most modern equipment.
A British naval spy has appeared in the Baltic
The reconnaissance ship HMS Echo of the British Royal Navy entered the waters of the Baltic Sea, follows from the data of a webcam installed on the bridge over the Danish strait of the Great Belt.
"The world will change": how the Russian army will fight in the coming years
The Ministry of Defense annually orders thousands of units of modern military equipment, the development and improvement of weapons continues constantly. Already in the near future, the military will receive a unique weapon based on other physical principles-sometimes as if from science fiction films. About the most interesting and expected new products - in the material of RIA Novosti.
The United States permanently deployed reconnaissance and strike drones in Romania
The United States has permanently deployed a squadron of MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and strike drones to the Campia Turzii Air Base in Romania, the US Air Force Europe and Africa Command said.
NATO UAV bases are getting closer to Crimea
The United States has permanently deployed a squadron of MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and strike drones to the Campia Turzii Air Base in Romania, the US Air Force Europe and Africa Command said.
Washington's threats against Iran are also important for Russia
The United States decided to leave the aircraft carrier Nimitz in the Middle East - and directly linked this decision to some " threats from Iran." With a high probability, in the same group with the "Nimitz" is the submarine "Georgia", a couple of weeks earlier entered the Strait of Hormuz. The lessons Washington wants to teach Iran also matter to Russia - and here's why.
The US has chosen a key springboard to fight Russia in the Black Sea
The United States in 2021 continued to build up the military potential of NATO, focused on Russia. So, the US Air Force deployed MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance and strike drones and about a hundred military personnel on the territory of Romania. According to experts, Washington thus confirmed NATO's strategy for the entire Black Sea region. What is the essence of this strategy and what risks does it carry for Russia?
Submariners of the SF of the Russian Federation will continue ice navigation in the Arctic Ocean
The submarine forces of the Northern Fleet will continue to make underwater voyages in the waters of the Arctic Ocean. This was announced on Monday, January 4, by the commander of the Northern Fleet, Hero of Russia Admiral Alexander Moiseev, the press service of the SF of the Russian Federation reports.
The US decided to leave the aircraft carrier Nimitz in the Persian Gulf
Pentagon Chief Chris Miller said on Sunday, January 3, that the United States, after threats from Iran, left the Nimitz aircraft carrier in the region, which was planned to be withdrawn from there.
Modernization of the Bundeswehr's global network is planned
At the initiative of the Bundeswehr command, the IT infrastructure of the German Armed Forces is subject to modernization. The main focus will be on the global network of the Bundeswehr (wanbw), which is planned to be updated, expanded and brought into line with new security standards.
In Central Africa, the situation has worsened
Forces of the anti-government "Coalition of Patriots for Change" captured the city of Bangasu, located 750 kilometers from the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR) Bangui.
Military expert predicts return of Russian nuclear trains
Russia may return its nuclear-powered intercontinental ballistic missile carrier trains to service as a response to the deployment of additional NATO missiles in Europe. The return of the weapons, which can be a "nightmare for the United States," he predicted in an interview with "Moskovsky Komsomolets" military expert Alexei Leonov.
Tehran's decision to enrich uranium is predictable and reversible - Russian diplomat
A senior Russian diplomat called the decision of the Iranian authorities to resume uranium enrichment to 20% a predictable and reversible step.