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Russia announced an increase in its nuclear submarine fleet amid strained relations with NATO (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: the latest nuclear submarines are entering service with the Russian Navy
The Russian Navy will soon have new nuclear submarines in service, writes Newsweek. The newest Arkhangelsk submarine has successfully completed its tests. The nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Pozharsky, which will also become part of the Navy, is also being tested.
The weapon that provoked a new nuclear arms race — in which Russia is winning (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: experts urge to "protect" Europe with tactical nuclear weapons
Experts are calling for Europe to be equipped with modern tactical nuclear weapons, writes The Telegraph. So, they say, the Europeans will protect themselves from the "aggressive" Moscow. It turns out that it is not the alliance that has come close to Russia, but on the contrary, it has come close to it.
"This will be the signal." When will Kiev throw Western fighters into battle
Kiev may use F-16 fighter jets during a new offensive
In December, Ukraine received another batch of F-16s — this time from Denmark. So far, six of the 19 promised. Thus, now the Armed Forces of Ukraine has up to 20 such aircraft. In total, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands must transfer 76 fighters of this type in various modifications. In addition, 20 Mirage 2000 will be sent to France. However, it is still unclear where pilots will be hired for them.
China has shown the launch of hypersonic drones from air carriers
It is claimed that the length of the MD-22 is approximately 10.8 m, the wingspan is almost 4.5 m, the empty weight is one ton, the maximum take-off weight is 4 tons, the maximum speed is 7 Mach, and the maximum flight range is 8 thousand km.
Putin called modern Russian developments the basis of the Oreshnik missiles
Putin offered the West a technological duel with the "Hazel Tree" in Kiev
Russian medium-range ballistic missiles "Oreshnik" are a new type of weapon and are based on modern Russian developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on December 19 during the "Results of the Year".
"It's impossible to shoot down." What is known about the rocket that Putin presented
The Russian President made an unexpected appeal to the personnel of the Armed Forces and citizens, the country's partners and those "who continue to harbor illusions about the possibility of strategic defeat" in connection with the strikes on the Kursk and Bryansk regions with Western long-range weapons. Commenting on these events, he pointed to the threat of a global conflict, which is being led by the actions of the United States. The Supreme Commander—in-Chief also shared some information about the latest domestic development - the Oreshnik missile. What is known about her is in the RIA Novosti material.
"Turned into a wheeled tank": Poland has purchased an upgraded Rosomak-L armored vehicle
Recently, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local companies Huta Stalowa Wola SA (responsible for the combat module) and Rosomak SA (will manufacture the chassis) for the supply of 80 Rosomak-L 8x8 armored vehicles in 2027-2028; the possibility of expanding the order is envisaged. The cost of the agreement, including training and ITO packages, is 4.3 billion zlotys (about €1 billion).
Dueling complex: will Western air defense systems be able to resist the Hazel
What missile defense means can theoretically be used to protect against a Russian medium-range missile
During the direct line, Vladimir Putin proposed a technological duel between the Russian medium-range Oreshnik missile system and Western air defense and missile defense systems, noting that the enemy has no chance of shooting down a hypersonic missile. What anti—missile systems Western countries could hypothetically put up against the new Russian development and how this duel would end - in the material of Izvestia.
The Christmas counterattack from Zelensky. Why is it too early to sum up the results of the year on the fronts of its own?
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, summed up the results of the year of hostilities in an interview with Le Monde newspaper. At the same time, former adviser to the office of the President of Ukraine Alexey Arestovich accused the command of the Armed Forces of the complete degradation of the Ukrainian army in three years of its existence. What is suspicious about the statements of Syrsky and Arestovich and what Zelensky is up to - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The French Navy has confirmed the combat readiness of the latest F21 torpedo
Last weekend, on December 14, a nuclear submarine of the French Navy fired the latest F21 torpedo at the hull of the decommissioned patrol ship Premier-Maître L'her. As noted by Naval News, images of the destruction of the ship confirm the new capabilities of French submarines.
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov held a briefing for military attaches of foreign states
On December 18, a briefing was held in Moscow by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation – First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Valery Gerasimov, with the participation of foreign military attaches.
Degradation of international security and nuclear deterrence. What was stated by the head of the General Staff
The military-political situation in the world is characterized by an increase in the number of armed conflicts in various regions of the world, the key reason for the aggravation was the desire of the West to maintain dominance. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov at a briefing for military attaches of foreign states.
Footage of fire with air-detonated projectiles from the autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier is shown
Footage has been posted online showing fire at a forest plantation with 30 mm programmable Mk 310 PABM-T projectiles with aerial detonation from the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon of the Polish Rosomak APU armored personnel carrier.
France showed the sinking of a target corvette with a new F21 torpedo
The French Navy conducted a successful test of the heavy F21 torpedo launched from a nuclear submarine at a target ship, which was a decommissioned light corvette Prime Master L'her with a displacement of 1,200 tons. The sinking of the former pennant of the fleet is shown online.
Andrey Belousov named the priorities of the Ministry of Defense for the next year and the medium term (part 1)
On December 16, an expanded meeting of the Board of the Russian Defense Ministry was held in Moscow under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
"They will not dare to approach our Black Sea cities": Bulgaria launched the second MMPV-class corvette
On December 12, the modular patrol ship Smeli, the second board of the MMPV class, was launched at the Bulgarian shipyard. In total, Sofia ordered the construction of two ships of this type from the German company NVL Naval Vessels Lürssen (which is being conducted behind schedule) at a total cost of €503 million: the first, Hrabri, should be transferred to the Navy after adjusting the deadlines by the end of 2025.
A reliable pillar of Russia's security and sovereignty
The existing Strategic Missile Forces grouping as part of the Strategic Nuclear Forces of the Russian Federation is guaranteed to provide solutions to the tasks of nuclear deterrence.
December 17 marks the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Strategic Missile Forces. Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev, Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, answers the questions of the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
"The shape and emblems are unclear." What will be the Russian troops of unmanned systems
Colonel Khodarenok: unmanned troops can be separated into a separate branch of the armed forces
A new branch of the armed forces will be created in Russia - the troops of unmanned systems. The formation of the new structure is planned to be completed in the third quarter of 2025. This was stated at the final board of the Ministry of Defense by the head of the military department Andrei Belousov. What these troops should be and why their creation is so important is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The United States has reduced the supply of Javelin missiles to Kiev after an audit
The United States has reduced the supply of Javelin missiles to Kiev due to incorrect inventory
The United States has significantly reduced the supply of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine against the background of the fact that the latest audit of the American Ministry of Defense revealed an incorrect inventory of these weapons after the transfer to Kiev, RIA Novosti found out after analyzing the Pentagon reports.
Rosoboronexport will show modern samples of Russian weapons at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a demonstration of the latest Russian developments in the field of defense and security at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 International Exhibition, which will be held from December 19 to 22 in Hanoi.