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The Strategic Missile Forces received 11 Yars and Avangard missiles in the fourth quarter of 2021
The troops also received four mine and three autonomous launchers
The strategic missile forces received 11 intercontinental ballistic missiles of the Yars and Avangard complexes in the fourth quarter of last year, Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on Thursday.
Hypersonic missile "Zircon" completes state tests
Serial deliveries will begin in 2022
The hypersonic cruise missile of the sea-based "Zircon" completes state tests. Serial deliveries of the products will begin in 2022, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on Thursday.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the imminent completion of state tests of the hypersonic missile "Zircon"
The Zircon hypersonic cruise missile is completing state tests, serial deliveries will begin in 2022, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said.
Barnaul division of the Strategic Missile Forces will be fully re-equipped with Yars complexes in 2022
The Barnaul compound of Strategic Missile Forces will be fully re-equipped with Yars complexes in April 2022, division commander Dmitry Shiryaev said.
Two sets of S-400 and S-350 air defense systems were transferred to the troops in the fourth quarter of 2021
Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexey Krivoruchko said that the industry also handed over 17 new VKS - including two Su-57 fighters - and 18 refurbished aircraft
Two regimental sets of S-400 and S-350 anti-aircraft missile systems were received by the Aerospace Forces in the fourth quarter of last year, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on Thursday.
The submarine of the Pacific Fleet "Volkhov" performed an underwater launch of a Kalibr missile at a ground target
Before performing the combat exercise, the submariners made a secret exit to the designated area
The diesel-electric submarine of the Pacific Fleet "Volkhov" in the Sea of Japan launched a cruise missile of the Kalibr complex at a ground target from an underwater position. This was reported to journalists on Thursday in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Infrastructure for the Yars and Avangard complexes was introduced near Kaluga and Orenburg
In 2021, construction work was completed at 16 airfields
The infrastructure support of the grouping of Russian forces and means of nuclear deterrence in 2021 has been fully implemented, in particular, they have prepared everything necessary for the entry into combat duty of the strategic missile complexes Yars and Avangard in the Kaluga and Orenburg regions, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov said on Thursday.
The submarine "Volkhov" launched a Kalibr missile in the waters of the Sea of Japan
The Volkhov submarine launched a Kalibr cruise missile at a ground target in the waters of the Sea of Japan. This was announced on Thursday, January 20, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The Buk-MZ anti-aircraft missile system was delivered to the 8th Army of the Southern Military District
The complex can fight air attack, tactical and ballistic missiles
The head of the 106th Air Defense Training Center of the Ground Forces, Sergei Muchkaev, reported to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on the delivery of a brigade set of the latest Buk-MZ anti-aircraft missile system - they will equip the newly formed anti-aircraft missile brigade of the 8th Army of the Southern Military District.
Russia will send 140 warships to the Navy exercises
More than 140 ships and 60 aircraft will participate in the exercises of the Russian Navy in January-February in all areas of responsibility of the fleets. This was announced on Thursday, January 20, by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Russian submarine launched "Caliber" in the Sea of Japan
The submarine "Volkhov" launched a Kalibr missile from an underwater position during exercises
The diesel-electric submarine B-603 "Volkhov" of the Russian Navy (Navy) launched a Kalibr cruise missile on Thursday. The shooting was carried out from an underwater position in the Sea of Japan. The missile hit a ground target. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The United States warned about the possibility of hitting Russia and Ukraine with Tomahawks
The Drive: The US Navy's Georgia nuclear submarine could strike Crimea
The nuclear submarine Georgia of the US Navy, which made a short stop in the Cyprus area, has all the means to strike Russia, for example, Crimea, and Ukraine, in particular, with Tomahawk cruise missiles, warns the American edition of The Drive.
US Ambassador to the UN Thomas-Greenfield: Russia is waiting for a "powerful response" to the possible deployment of missiles in Latin America
Russia will face a powerful response if it places nuclear missiles near American territory, said US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
The United States called on the UN Security Council to consider the issue of missile launches of the DPRK - Mass media
The US Permanent Mission to the UN has taken the initiative to hold a meeting of the UN Security Council on the latest launches of ballistic missiles by North Korea, media reports with links to diplomats in the world organization.
In the US, they told about the "overestimation" of the Russian S-400
Defense News: Russian S-400 Triumph air defense systems should not be underestimated and overestimated
The capabilities of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems purchased by India from Russia "cannot be underestimated, as well as overestimated," aerospace expert Douglas Barry told the American edition of Defense News.
Russia to transfer S-400 anti-aircraft systems to Belarus
Two divisions of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft complexes of the Russian Aerospace Forces will be transferred to Belarus as part of the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State. Also, 12 Su-35 fighters and a division of the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon complexes will go to the neighbors, RIA Novosti writes with reference to the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin.
The South of Russia was protected from bombing from Ukraine
Izvestia: Russia's first Buk-M3 air defense system brigade deployed in the Southern Military District
In the Southern Military District (SE), the first brigade of anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) "Buk-M3", which is part of the 8th Combined Arms Army, has been deployed in the Russian Armed Forces, Izvestia reports, citing sources in the Ministry of Defense.
The storming of the village with the "Meteorite" installation was shown on video
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of a training battle at a training ground near Voronezh. Engineering and sapper units of the Western Military District worked out the assault of the settlement with the use of their special equipment.
Video: NLAW grenade launchers tested on T-72 without dynamic protection
Along with the American Javelin third-generation anti-tank complexes, NLAW rocket-propelled grenade launchers may begin to arrive in the Ukrainian army.
Currently, the characteristics and combat capabilities of these weapons are being discussed on social networks in comparison with already known RPGs or ATGMs, as well as their advantages and disadvantages
French howitzer made a record shot
The French CAESAR howitzer made a record shot and hit the target at a distance of 46 km
The French self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) CAESAR made a record shot. A howitzer on a wheeled chassis hit two targets at a distance of more than 46 kilometers, which is a record for this self-propelled gun. The car used an Excalibur projectile. This is reported by Army Recognition with reference to the company Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
