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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.

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?

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.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has signed public-Private partnership (PPP) agreements with UAB Salvinta and UAB Partneryystės projektai keturi, which will build three new military camps. This is reported by the press service of the military department.

MLRS BM-21 "Grad" is in service with the armies of more than 30 countries of the world and is the most massive combat system of this class. It is designed to destroy and suppress the enemy's manpower and military equipment in areas of concentration, artillery and mortar batteries, fortifications, strong points and nodes of enemy resistance.

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?

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.

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 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 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.

One of the most important events of 2020 was the beginning of the revival of the Russian research fleet. For the first time in many years, money has been allocated for the creation of new research vessels (NIS). What characteristics will the new scientific ships of Russia have and why their early creation is of such great importance for the country?

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?

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.

Overcome yourself, overcome fear, go beyond the limits of physical abilities - the rules of selection in the special forces of the strongest armies in the world are extremely strict. Not everyone is able to pass such "entrance exams". However, those who succeed can rightfully consider themselves super-soldiers. RIA Novosti tells what tests are subjected to candidates for elite military units of different countries.

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.

What weapons will the United States adopt in 2021?]

In 2021, the US military budget will amount to $740.5 billion, of which $705.4 billion will be allocated directly to the Ministry of Defense. "Newspaper.Ru " analyzed what types of weapons and military equipment will be purchased by Washington in 2021 and what will be given special attention.

A senior Russian diplomat called the decision of the Iranian authorities to resume uranium enrichment to 20% a predictable and reversible step.

Iran on Monday resumed uranium enrichment to 20%, government spokesman Ali Rabiah told Iranian state media.