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"Same trick." Political scientist on Britain's intention to build up its nuclear arsenal
The British authorities intend to significantly increase the number of nuclear warheads in the country's arsenal. Konstantin Blokhin, a leading researcher at the Center for Security Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, commented on these plans on the air of Sputnik radio.
The date of the first launch of the Rokot launch vehicle without Ukrainian components was announced (Upd.)
According to the published data, it is planned to launch the upgraded Rokot carrier in the second half of 2022. The use of parts from Ukraine in its design was previously refused.
Training sessions of the Bal coastal complex were held in the Caspian Sea
Calculations of the coastal missile complex "Bal" of the Caspian flotilla conducted exercises, the final of which was electronic launches on the ships of the imaginary enemy.
The maneuvers of the rocket men took place at the Turali training ground in Dagestan. According to the press service of the Southern Military District, the servicemen marched to the training ground, where they worked out the standards for the deployment of coastal complexes.
The British tested the cooler and gas generator of a hypersonic hybrid rocket engine
The British company Reaction Engines has tested the cooler and gas generator of the promising hypersonic hybrid rocket engine SABRE. This, as reported by Defense News, said the president of the company Adam Diesel. According to him, full-size prototypes of these systems were tested, and their tests were carried out separately and were recognized as successful.
Aim missiles at Russia: Russian Foreign Ministry statement provokes discussion in Japan
The Japanese were excited by the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry about the inadmissibility of the deployment of American missiles
Russia has warned that the deployment of US missiles in Japan could threaten security in the region. In response, Japanese users were divided in their opinion. Some said that it is necessary to send "not simple missiles" in the direction of Russia, while others noted that it is time for Japan to act independently, and not rely on the help of the United States.
Turkish Bayraktars will increase the accuracy of the Tochka-U missile systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones will be able to effectively target Ukrainian Tochka-U missile systems, Alder, Smerch, and Uragan rocket systems.
The Black Sea Fleet conducted an exercise against the background of a Spanish Navy frigate entering the Black Sea
The coastal missile system " Bastion "and the patrol ship" Pavel Derzhavin " conducted a joint exercise in the Black Sea, where a frigate of the Spanish Navy recently entered, the press service of the Black Sea Fleet reported.
HAL is developing a mixed air group based on the LCA " Tejas"
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has demonstrated an innovative concept for creating a mixed air group, which will include the LCA Tejas light combat aircraft and various unmanned vehicles.
New missile base opened in Iran
The opening ceremony of the new IRGC naval missile base ("Rocket City") was held in Iran, and new weapons were presented, the country's state television reports.
The crews of the Terminator BMPT and T-72B3M tanks for the first time worked out joint actions near Chelyabinsk
The crews of the Terminator BMPT and T-72B3M tanks for the first time worked out joint use at the training ground near Chelyabinsk.
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States against deploying missiles in the Asia-Pacific region
The possible deployment of US ground-based missiles in the Asia-Pacific region may lead to a new round of the arms race with unpredictable consequences, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on March 12.
The ships of the Baltic Fleet worked out launches of cruise missiles "Kalibr»
Small missile ships of the Baltic Fleet "Odintsovo" and "Sovetsk" worked out launches of cruise missiles "Kalibr" against the background of NATO exercises in the region. This was announced on Friday, March 12, according to the TV channel "Zvezda".
Hypersonic weapons carrier: the US Air Force received the first F-15EX fighter
The US Air Force received the first F-15EX fighter. The machine, among other things, is distinguished by a large combat load. In the future, it can be used as a carrier for hypersonic weapons systems.
"They'll be better than the Mistrals."": what Russia is building in Crimea
Roomy, high-speed, modern-in the shipbuilding industry, some characteristics of the universal landing ships of the project 23900 were revealed. Two pennants have already been laid on the slipways of the Kerch plant "Bay". Previously, ships of this class were not built in Russia. Thanks to them, the fleet will receive unique opportunities for expeditionary operations.
Ice and flame: spectacular shooting of "Grads" in the Arctic showed on video
The shooting of the Grad MLRS in the harsh conditions of the Arctic was shown on video.
The Zvezda TV channel published a report from the exercises at the Shary training ground in the Murmansk region. They involved the calculations of the MLRS "Grad". Before conducting the shooting, a shot was fired from a special wind gun. Taking into account the flight of the bullet under the influence of the wind, the gunners were able to calculate the trajectory more accurately. It was also important to know the temperature of the air and the shells. Arctic frosts can affect the accuracy of shooting.
"Triumph" on the islands: increased anti-aircraft protection of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands
The Ministry of Defense completes the formation of the Primorye air defense structure
In recent months, Russia has radically strengthened the grouping of air defense assets on the Far Eastern islands. In addition to the short-range anti-aircraft missile systems, units equipped with long-range S-400 and S-300V4 were deployed there. What threats should these defensive systems protect against and whether they are sufficient for the security of Primorye — military expert Anton Lavrov understood.
In Japan, Lavrov's statements on the deployment of American missiles are vigorously commented on
Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov about Russia's retaliatory actions in the event of the US deployment of medium-range missiles in Japan caused hysteria on the Japanese islands. The media was flooded with hundreds of aggressive and malicious comments from Japanese readers. Some even suggest turning Russia "into a sea of fire."
In the US, they called the" killer "of Russian "Onyx".»
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers of the US Navy, based in Spain, have electronic warfare systems (EW) AN / SLQ-62 Portable Electronic Warfare Module-Speed To Fleet (TEWM-STF), capable of "killing" Russian anti-ship missiles P-800 "Onyx", writes The Drive.
Guidance Island: the defense of Sakhalin will provide the latest S-400
Sakhalin has completed the formation of a new air defense system. It was based on the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as the Pantsir-S missile and cannon systems. The group covers not only the island itself, but also the cities of Komsomolsk-on-Amur and Khabarovsk. In fact, the entire territory in the east of the country has turned into a missile bastion.
In the United States, the concept of a gun for helicopters of the future was presented
Northrop Grumman Corporation showed the concept of a gun that can be equipped with helicopters created under the Future Vertical Lift program.