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The brain of the missile defense of the Russian Federation began to count faster by 10,000 times
The Don-2N multi-functional radar, the central and most complex element of the Russian missile defense system, has been upgraded and is being prepared for testing. The performance of the computing system has increased by four orders of magnitude, and its size has decreased fourfold.
Russian military reported tracking a US destroyer in the Black Sea
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has begun tracking the USS Donald Cook, which entered the Black Sea on Saturday, the Russian National Defense Control Center said.
If helicopters are falling, why fly over Syria
In Syria, the third US helicopter crashed in the air, and the Americans are inclined to believe that the reason for this is the work of Russian electronic warfare stations (EW).
S-300V4 crews will conduct exercises to repel an airstrike in the Moscow region
Exercises with combat calculations of S-300V4 anti-aircraft missile systems to repel an airstrike of a simulated enemy will be held in the Moscow region on January 21, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Two drones shot down in Libya
So far, there is no data on the types of aircraft and what means of destruction were used.
Despite the relative calm on the fronts, the parties continue to prepare for a possible escalation of the situation, exercises are being conducted, aerial reconnaissance, including with the help of drones.
Video: equipment from Russia showed its capabilities at the exercises in Algeria
Russian-made military equipment demonstrated its power at the exercises of the Algerian army.
During the training operations, both the latest models and those that have been used for a long time in the land forces of this state were used. For example, the BTR-60 PB armored personnel carriers developed in the 60s, which confidently hit targets with their 14.5-mm KPVT machine guns.
Slovakia's Defense Ministry to buy Israeli MMR radars
The Israeli Defense Ministry will supply 17 radars produced by the Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to the Slovak military Department under an agreement worth about 150 million euros.
At the Zapad-2021 exercise in September, Belarus and Russia will work out the use of a regional grouping
Russia and Belarus will hold a strategic exercise "West-2021" on September 10-16, the maneuvers will take place on the territory of the two countries, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
wPolityce (Poland): the war is getting closer. Russian weapons for Belarus
The author writes with concern about the integration of the armed forces of Russia and Belarus. Minsk plans to buy S-400 and new air defense systems, Russian helicopters and aircraft. Belarus does not have money for the S-400,but the complexes may appear there in the event of the creation of a Russian base. Poland is very concerned about this fact.
IBCS: the first one in Poland after the United States
Poland will be the first country to receive its IBCS systems from the United States. On January 17, the press service of Northrop Grumman announced the start of production of an integrated combat command system commissioned by the Polish Defense Ministry.
US strengthens missile component against Russia in Japan
The Japanese authorities are discussing with the United States the possibility of deploying medium-and shorter-range missiles in the country, not land-based, but sea-based, but this does not change the essence of the problem, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
What the Russian pilot showed the American remained a mystery...but it worked
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet seriously frightened the crew of an American anti-submarine aircraft by performing an unusual maneuver.
"The West considers it a major threat." The Russian fleet will replace the flagship
New missiles, modern onboard equipment, unique combat capabilities — the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov of Project 1144 Orlan will replace Peter the Great as the flagship of the Russian Navy. This is expected to happen in 2022. About how the modernized ship will strengthen the fleet, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Russian military has deployed long-range interceptors on Novaya Zemlya to control the Arctic
Long-range fighter-interceptors MiG-31BM placed on the archipelago of Novaya Zemlya for combat duty in the Arctic, the press service of the Northern Fleet (SF) on Saturday.
Ankara continues negotiations with Moscow on the supply of the second regiment of S-400 air defense systems
Ankara continues negotiations with Moscow on the supply of the second regiment of S-400 air defense systems, the refusal of them is problematic for Turkey. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Hulusi Akar, as reported by RIA Novosti.
Minsk has signed a contract for the supply of the second batch of Russian Su-30SM fighters
Belarus has signed contracts for the supply of Mi-35 attack helicopters and the second batch of Su-30SM fighters from Russia, Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic Igor Golub told reporters on Thursday.
Air defense of Belarus to be re-equipped with S-400
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are preparing to re-equip their anti-aircraft missile forces with the Russian S-400 Triumph and Pantsir-S air defense systems.
The US confirmed a further reduction in the production of components for the F-35 in Turkey
Production of components for the American fifth-generation F-35 fighter-bomber in Turkey will continue to be curtailed during 2021 and 2022. This was stated on Monday, January 11, by Pentagon spokesman Thomas Campbell.
In Chukotka, the Yakhroma radar station will be built by 2030"
According to the source of TASS, it will work in automatic mode, without the constant presence of people on the site
The newest radar station "Yakhroma", which will be included in the missile attack warning system (SPRN), will be built by 2030 in the Chukchi Sea area. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
In 2021, the EW units of the Central Military District will receive 10 sets of the system of covering objects from high-precision weapons "Field-21"
EW units of formations and military units of the Central Military District will be armed in 2021 with 10 sets of the system of covering objects from high-precision weapons "Field-21".