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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.

[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.

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.

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.

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's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the opening of a new missile base in the Persian Gulf.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.