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The American media appreciated the power of the Russian nuclear submarine of the fourth generation. We are talking about a new strategic missile submarine "Prince Oleg".

According to The National Interest, the main purpose of the Borei-class submarines, to which the Prince Oleg belongs, is the destruction of enemy cities. Moreover, the submarine will be able to deliver such crushing blows even if other nuclear forces are destroyed. The same task, by the way, is facing submarines armed with ballistic missiles that other countries have.

Defense Blog: Ukrainian military used Javelin against targets protected by bars

The Ukrainian military conducted exercises using FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems manufactured by the United States. During the maneuvers, the military hit targets protected by lattice screens. In the Defense Blog publication, the shooting was called a "big surprise" for Russia.

On December 23, 2021, the 210th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Dmitrov, Moscow region) received a new set of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system.

A new set was delivered to the 210th ZRP to replace the retired match. During the strategic exercises "West-2021", the regiment was transferred to Belarus, from where it returned without its match - at least one division of the S-400 air defense system remained for the development of the Belarusian air defense forces.

The National Interest: the missile-carrying cruiser "Prince Oleg" is capable of destroying cities

The underwater missile-carrying cruiser "Prince Oleg" is capable of turning entire cities into ruins. This fear was expressed by journalist Peter Suciu in an article for The National Interest magazine.

Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, the commander-in-chief of the Navy, called the fourth-generation nuclear-powered submarines the focus of military and scientific power, which one after another enter the Russian fleet, are being built rhythmically and are being tested.

Russia is developing a portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS) with a missile that has no analogues in the world, said the head of the military air defense (air defense) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.

The Parties are creating a joint regional air defense system, which is an integral part of the joint air defense system of the CIS member states

The Federation Council at a meeting on Friday ratified the agreement between Russia and Tajikistan on the creation of a joint air defense system.

The Ministry of Defense of India has announced the successful conduct by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the first test launch of the national operational tactical missile (OTR) "Pralay" (Pralay) of the surface-to-ground class.

President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of the Zircon hypersonic system. On the air of Sputnik radio, military political scientist Alexander Perendzhiev commented on this event.

The Gibka-S anti-aircraft missile systems will enter the army in 2022

The new Gibka-S anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) will be delivered to the troops in 2022. Platoon sets of systems will receive parts of air defense (air defense). This was announced by the head of the military air defense of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov, in an interview with the newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda.

Serbian President noted the work of Russian anti-tank missile systems in Syria

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic called the installations of anti-tank missile systems (ATGM) "Kornet" the best in the world. According to the Serbian leader, they are superior to the American Javelin missile systems. The Serbian leader made such a statement on Friday in an interview with Prva TV.

The Russian Ministry of Defense showed a video recording of the destruction of an oil refinery of militants in Syria with the help of barrage ammunition.

The Baltic Fleet of Russia conducted an exercise to eliminate helicopters and drones of a conditional enemy with the help of anti-aircraft missile and cannon complexes (ZRPC) "Pantsir-S", the press service of the fleet reported on Saturday.

This year, military technologies will come to the aid of Santa Claus. On December 24, the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) published videos showing new "developments" that will help Santa deliver gifts on time. One of them is Hypersleigh ("Hypersany"). The unusual device does not require deer traction and, judging by the name, is capable of developing hypersonic speed. Also in this aircraft there is a spacious compartment for a payload in the form of gifts.

New ways of conducting combat with tanks, artillery and helicopters were demonstrated during exercises in the Voronezh region, the press service of the Western Military District (ZVO) reported.

RIA Novosti: IL-76 aircraft can be used for bombing

During the war in Afghanistan, the IL-76 heavy military transport aircraft was used to drop bombs, RIA Novosti recalls.

On December 21, 2021, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale to Lithuania through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of a total of 30 launchers (CLU) and 341 FGM-148F anti-tank guided missiles of the Javelin portable anti-tank missile system. This delivery is approved by the U.S. Department of State. The total cost of the proposed delivery will be $ 125 million, including educational equipment and technical support.

During the recent ostentatious launches of the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank complex, the Ukrainian military resorted to crude manipulations to demonstrate good results.

Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov: the development of the Pantsir-SM-SV missile defense system will be completed in 2022

The development of a modification of the anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex (ZRPC) "Pantsir-SM-SV" on a tracked chassis for Ground and Airborne troops is planned to be completed next year. In an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda, the readiness of the new Russian air defense system was revealed by the head of the military air defense (Air defense) of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.

The airborne forces will also receive an amphibious air defense system "Birdman" with two types of missiles

Work on the modification of the Pantsir air defense system for Ground and Airborne troops will be completed in 2022, said the head of the military air defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.