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Strategic missile carriers Tu-160 and Tu-95 still remain the main air argument of the Russian nuclear triad, however, despite regular modernization, their resource is limited. These machines will be replaced by a promising long-range aviation complex (PAK DA). The Ministry of Defense has already decided on its appearance, and tests of the engine will begin in 2021. About what will be the new "strategist" - in the material RIA Novosti.

Why does the Pacific Fleet strengthen the Arctic grouping?]

Increasing the role of combat aviation in the Arctic, the United States has strengthened the 3rd air wing in Alaska with multi-purpose fighters of the fifth generation F-22 "Raptor"("Predator"). In response to this, Russian MiG-31BM interceptors (according to the NATO classification – Foxhound, "Foxhound") of the naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet before the New 2021 year took up combat duty for air defense at the Anadyr airfield. As they say, closer to the borders of the United States. How can the events develop further?

The Russian "flying gunboat" will receive guided bombs and missiles. The Ministry of Defense has adjusted the requirements for a special purpose strike vehicle being developed on the basis of a military transport aircraft. This air transport is used for direct support of troops on the battlefield. With artillery fire and ammunition strikes, it will destroy enemy infantry, fortifications and armored vehicles day and night in all weather conditions.

Production of components for the American fifth-generation F-35 fighter-bomber in Turkey will continue to be curtailed during 2021 and 2022. This was stated on Monday, January 11, by Pentagon spokesman Thomas Campbell.

The Chinese ground forces, which are on the line of confrontation in the Ladakh Valley, have prepared a very unpleasant surprise for the Indian T-72M1 and T-90S. We are talking about the AFT-10 long-range anti-tank complex (export designation HJ-10).

Pre-trial investigation established that officials of GP "Design Bureau "Artillery armament" appropriated funds of the State enterprise "Plant them. V. A. Malysheva" in especially large sizes while supply last tank guns of 125 mm Soviet production under the guise of new barrels production enterprise "KB "AO" (model KBA-3).

Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" were overhauled and modernized, received new modern equipment, including navigation and communication equipment. The state defense order was fulfilled by the Omsk Transport Engineering Plant, part of the Uralvagonzavod concern, the press service of Rostec State Corporation reported.

Business Insider: "Zircon" is a threat to US aircraft carriers]

American aircraft carriers still rule the seas, but Russia and China plan to change that. The development of hypersonic weapons technologies makes aircraft carriers vulnerable, but, according to the expert, it is still too early to write them off.

The Admiral Nakhimov heavy nuclear missile cruiser (TARK) will become the flagship of the Russian Navy after the modernization is completed, said Mikhail Budnichenko, General Director of Sevmash.

The first regimental complex of the S-400 air defense system is planned to be adopted by the Indian Armed Forces in late 2021 or early 2022

The first group of 100 Indian military specialists and military personnel will go to Russia at the end of January to train in the operation and combat use of S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile systems. This was reported on Monday by The Times of India, citing the Indian Ministry of Defense.

Since 2012, the formations of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) have received about 70 combat anti-sabotage vehicles BPDM "Typhoon-M". In 2021, the supply of this equipment will continue.

American operational-tactical missile complexes will master the hypersound. January 10, portal armyrecognition.com He announced that the US Department of Defense has signed a new contract with Lockheed Martin for the development of hypersonic tactical ground-based missiles.

The multi-purpose submarine "Tiger "from the" animal " division of the Northern Fleet will return to service next year after repairs.

The Vietnamese army is practicing the use of old Soviet BM-14 multiple launch rocket systems for attacks on naval targets. In the text commenting on the video of live firing posted on the Network, it is noted that these installations do not have the necessary range and accuracy to hit enemy ships, but they can successfully cope with lightly armored amphibians approaching the shore.

[b]Russian shells of the Krasnopol complex were effectively used in Syria, including those created in the 40s of the last century with 152-mm D-20 howitzer guns.]

Video materials have appeared on the Web showing the process of preparing for the combat use of these laser - guided munitions.

The Turkish armed Forces are ready to start operating the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems purchased from Russia, the head of the Turkish Defense Industry Department, Ismail Demir, said on Monday.

Competition in the space launch market is getting tougher every year, which pushes developers to various unusual solutions. So, a small private firm SpinLaunch can test its revolutionary method of launching satellites using a centrifuge.

Turkey called the condition for continuing the purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia

It is important for Turkey to produce its own S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, said Ismail Demir, President of the country's Defense Industry Department. According to him, Ankara will buy a second set of this type of weapons from Moscow only on condition of technology transfer.

The course taken by the Turkish leadership to develop the armed forces based on national resources is being successfully implemented in many areas. In the field of naval weapons, in accordance with the objectives of the project, the development of the Atmaka subsonic cruise missile system, a joint production of the Turkish companies Roketsan and Aselsan, is being consistently promoted.

The United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy have signed an agreement to develop a sixth-generation fighter under the Tempest program. The car may appear in the 2030s.