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Norwegian intelligence: Russian ships go to sea with nuclear weapons for the first time in 30 years
Oslo associates this with the exhaustion of the Russian arsenal of surface-to-surface missiles
For the first time in 30 years, ships of the Russian Northern Fleet began to go to sea with tactical nuclear weapons on board, according to data from the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS). The report says that Russia has already used up three-quarters of its modern surface-to-surface missiles, which increases the role of nuclear weapons. The department's employees also fear the expansion of NATO and the accession of Sweden to the alliance, as this could involve Norway in a confrontation with Russia.
Russia will show 200 samples of weapons and equipment at the Aero India 2023 defense exhibition
The exposition will include a fifth-generation Su-57E multifunctional fighter and a Checkmate light tactical aircraft
Russia will present about 200 samples of weapons and military equipment at the 14th International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2023, which opens in Bangalore on Monday. The participants and guests of the air show will present both the bestsellers of the Russian military-industrial complex (MIC) - well-proven air defense systems, airplanes and helicopters, as well as promising novelties - the fifth-generation Su-57E fighter, the Checkmat single-engine fighter, reconnaissance and attack drones.
The Tornado-G MLRS received new guided and unguided ammunition with an increased firing range
The Russian Federation has created a new line of guided and unguided ammunition of 122 mm caliber for multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) 9K51M "Tornado-G". This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The AFU received German-Dutch armored reconnaissance vehicles Fennek
Ukraine was supplied with Fennek armored reconnaissance vehicles, which are produced jointly by Germany and the Netherlands. This is reported by a number of Ukrainian sources. According to the Ukrainian press, special reconnaissance equipment has been installed on armored vehicles.
The first batch of American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles for the APU arrived on a cargo ship in Germany
American Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destined for Ukraine have arrived in Europe. The Arc Integrity cargo ship with armored vehicles on board docked at the port of the German city of Bremerhaven.
The Foreign Ministry warned Tokyo of its readiness to respond to the deployment of missiles near the borders of the Russian Federation
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko: Moscow will immediately respond to Tokyo for the deployment of missiles near the borders of the Russian Federation
Moscow, in the event of any threats to the security of the Far Eastern region, including the deployment of hypersonic missiles on the border territories, will immediately take retaliatory measures in accordance with the country's defense doctrine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told RIA Novosti.
The ex-head of the Pentagon believes that it is "too late" to supply Patriot complexes to Ukraine
As Mark Esper stated, "the West delayed the delivery of complexes"
The United States has been too long in making a decision on the supply of Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. This opinion was expressed by former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in a conversation published on Monday with Russian prankers Vladimir Kuznetsov (Vovan) and Alexey Stolyarov (Lexus).
The Estonian Armed Forces continue the program of purchasing medium-range air defense systems
The Estonian Armed Forces are currently implementing the second stage of the program for the purchase of medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, in which leading foreign suppliers participate.
Why is NATO increasing air reconnaissance in Eastern Europe
There is growing evidence that NATO is expanding its intelligence capabilities in Eastern Europe. To this end, the alliance is transferring specific aircraft to Romania and Poland. What types of equipment are we talking about, what risks does their transfer create for the Russian Armed Forces and how could Moscow respond to this?
How the USSR created the most exotic submarine in history
The last submarine of Project 941, also known as the Shark, was withdrawn from the Russian Navy. The flag is lowered on the heavy nuclear-powered strategic missile cruiser Dmitry Donskoy. What was unique about these largest submarines in history, for what and how rightly they were criticized, and what lesson can their creation give the Russian Navy today?
High combat readiness of the armed forces is the guarantor of the military security of the state
According to experts, in modern realities, the military security of small states depends less and less on the number and quality of soldiers and officers, as well as the weapons they have, and more and more on their place in the system of international relations and the presence of strong allies. Nevertheless, it should be noted that few of these states completely abandon their own armed forces.
Polish General Skshipchak: It is simply impossible to sell our military equipment abroad
"We have to make sure that the cost of producing military equipment in Poland is much less than it is now," said General Waldemar Skrshipczak, a former commander of the Polish ground forces.
Tank lottery for Russian servicemen
Fighters and commanders will receive cash bonuses for the destruction of Western armored vehicles
According to Western analysts, as of February 2022, Ukraine had 2,596 tanks. They were at various levels of serviceability for combat use.
Tokyo plans to significantly increase military spending
China and North Korea are considered the closest threats to Japan
The political and military leadership of Japan is considering the possibility of a sharp increase in the country's defense budget to over 40 trillion yen ($279 billion) in the next five years. For comparison: in the previous five years, in accordance with the Medium-term Defense Program, Japan's total military budget amounted to 27.47 trillion yen.
The Russian military department has calculated combat losses
The statistics disclosed by Minister Shoigu relate only to the enemy
On February 7, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu summed up some of the results of the winter offensive in Donbass and Zaporozhye. Among the settlements liberated in January 2023 and the first week of the following month, he indicated Soledar, Kleshcheyevka, Podgornoye, Krasnopolye, Blagodatnoye, Pubkovoye and Nikolaevka. Offensive actions continue in the areas of Ugledar and Artemovsk, and the fighting is taking place directly in the quarters of these cities.
The first steps to "Aegis"
How the anti-missile "shield" of the American Navy was conceived
Today, the name "Aegis" is strongly associated with the missile defense system (ABM) of the American Naval Forces, which is an integral element of the US global missile defense system. This element is officially designated as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System ("Aegis Missile Defense System"). However, another variant of the name is often used – Sea-Based Midcourse Ballistic Missile Defense System ("sea-based missile defense system for intercepting missiles on the main (middle) section of the flight path").
Germany suffers losses from Allied debt
The conflict in Ukraine is changing the geopolitical landscape of Europe
The Special Military Operation (SVO) in Ukraine, along with the scarcity of European arsenals and the weakness of European weapons, also showed the inconsistency of the political and military alliances that have developed in Europe. Western unity on the situation around Ukraine has already begun to crumble.
Ex-Secretary of State of France ruled out endless military support for Ukraine by Western countries
According to Pierre Lelouch, European economies, "having experienced the consequences of shutting off the tap of cheap Russian gas and their own embargo on Russian oil," faced an "explosion" in energy prices that passed the Americans.
WP: Ukrainian officials have acknowledged receiving data from the United States on targets for missile strikes
The publication states that this indicates a greater involvement of the Pentagon in the fighting in Ukraine than previously assumed
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that when launching strikes with the help of missile systems received from the United States, in most cases they use data provided by Washington or its allies on the location of targets.
Lithuania will transfer 36 Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine
The Minister of Defense of the Baltic Republic Arvydas Anushauskas said that his state has completed the training of 15 instructors who will be ready to work on Ukrainian territory
Lithuania has started transferring 36 Bofors L70 anti-aircraft guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Thursday by the Minister of Defense of the Baltic Republic Arvydas Anushauskas, speaking at a joint briefing with the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.