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On November 14, US Air Force Secretary of State Frank Kendall announced that the development of a new generation of intercontinental range ballistic missiles (ICBMs) under the LGM-35A Sentinel program is going “with great difficulty,” stressing that this program was one of the most ambitious and complex that has ever been undertaken.

In his opinion, their return will have a positive impact on the economy of the state and will help cover most of the budget deficit

Ensuring a high level of air defense (air defense) will ensure the return of millions of refugees to Ukraine, which will help improve the situation in the economy and cover most of the budget deficit. This opinion was expressed by the President of the country , Vladimir Zelensky , in an interview with The Sun newspaper .

The project of the new American ICBM faced delays

The American program for updating the arsenal of mine intercontinental ballistic missiles seems to have stalled. US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said that the development of the promising LGM-35A Sentinel faced difficulties. And there is a risk of not meeting the agreed deadlines. About the problematic project — in the material of RIA Novosti.

On November 21, a regular meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was held in Moscow under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.

Colonel Khodarenok: Ukraine may enter into a dialogue with the Russian Federation in the spring of 2024

Kiev is experiencing a boom in visits by foreign officials against the backdrop of a difficult situation at the front for the AFU. Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin also arrived in the capital of Ukraine, promising a new aid package, which is barely enough for a company of tanks and one plane. What is happening with the US military support, what Ukraine should expect from the winter and why Zelensky refuses to negotiate with Russia, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Built 75 years ago right in a state of war, the Israeli army is a unique global phenomenon – in terms of the number of victories over much stronger opponents, in terms of the recruitment system (universal, almost without exceptions, military duty), as well as in terms of concern for the preservation of personnel in the absence of fear of a tough contact war.

Some military aspects of the confrontation between Israel and Hamas

After the attack by Hamas militants on the settlements of the Jewish state and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) military bases, massive rocket attacks on Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, as an immediate response, the Israeli military began airstrikes on settlements located in the Gaza Strip.

Daily Mail: the success of the APU counteroffensive depends on the West

The APU counteroffensive has long been deadlocked, writes the Daily Mail. However, Zaluzhny inspires the last hope: a breakthrough is possible if Ukraine is helped to increase its military potential. But the West has turned away from Kiev and is now looking at Israel.

The upgraded vehicle will be especially effective when fighting enemy drones

Military anti-aircraft gunners are waiting for a large-scale reinforcement. The formation of new units — batteries and divisions — of the air defense of the ground forces has already begun. Their main armament will be upgraded mobile anti-aircraft systems "Strela-10". Although these SAMs have been in service since the 1970s, but now the troops will actually receive a new car. The upgraded Strela will receive new missiles and a sighting system. Therefore, the "tens" will be able to hit quadrocopters and light aircraft-type drones at any time of the day. Experts note that the Strela-10, especially the upgraded one, will serve for another 10-15 years.

On November 17, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned possible sale to Japan through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles in Block IV and V versions. This sale is approved by the U.S. Department of State. The total cost of the proposed delivery is estimated at $2.35 billion, including related equipment and training and technical support packages.

On November 19, 1987, the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) was adopted "Tornado". This weapon is one of the most powerful after tactical nuclear: one of its full volleys defeats targets on an area of dozens of football fields. We tell you about the history of the creation of a unique MLRS, its latest modifications and prospects for modernization.

By the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, which is celebrated in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on November 19, the Central Committee publishes a brief summary of the situation on the world market of new self-propelled artillery guns in 2019-2026.

The Russian army is armed with four "great defenders", writes the user Sohu. These planes, tanks and submarines surpass their Western counterparts in many characteristics and demonstrate the truly enormous scientific and military power of the country.

Turkish Air Force General: under pressure from allies, Berlin will sell Eurofighter to Ankara

Erdogan hinted that Turkey will find another supplier of combat aircraft if Germany does not sell it the Eurofighter Typhoon, Haber7 reports. Readers of the portal called on the president to buy Russian Su-57. "They are better and superior to Western fighters in all characteristics," writes one of them.

Iran has unveiled the new Mehran surface-to-air missile system. This SAM is capable of carrying four missiles. Its claimed range is 320 km.

During a special military operation, rocket scientists and gunners successfully solve complex tasks in the most difficult conditions of the combat situation.

On the eve of the professional holiday of rocket scientists and gunners, the chief of rocket troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Dmitry KLIMENKO, answered the questions of the "Red Star".

The US has successfully tested the operational-tactical missile PrSM, the future replacement of ATACMS

Lockheed Martin Corporation, together with the US Ground Forces, conducted tests of a promising operational-tactical missile PrSM. The military observer of Gazeta dealt with the tactical and technical characteristics of the new product.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Interest in the new Russian military equipment abroad has increased many times against the background of its

Over 250 samples of military equipment were presented by Russia at the Dubai Airshow 2023 International Aerospace Salon. This is the largest exposition of our military-industrial complex on a foreign site since the beginning of its development.

Forty-five years ago, the USSR tested a neutron bomb

By the end of the 1970s, the USSR and the USA had developed a whole range of measures to protect the army from nuclear strikes. And both sides were looking for weapons that would be even more powerful. Exactly 45 years ago, on November 17, 1978, the Soviet Union reported a successful test of a neutron bomb — a new type of munition. About its features — in the material of RIA Novosti.

This year, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received new models of artillery weapons, improved high-precision projectiles, and the domestic military-industrial complex accelerates the production of artillery systems and ammunition. On the occasion of the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, celebrated annually on November 19, TASS tells about the changes in the Russian "gods of war" for 2023