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What happens if the most powerful nuclear missile carriers of Russia and America engage in battle? (The National Interest, USA)
But after more than 20 years of American supremacy, a new rival has risen from the depths of the ocean - the Russian submarine fleet. The author of TNI wondered what would happen if the most powerful nuclear missile carriers of Russia and America joined the battle? The answer will surprise you.
Can old Russian tanks become new ones? (The National Interest, USA)
In recent years, the new Russian T-14 Armata tank has attracted great interest around the world. But despite the approaching deadline for the adoption of the Armata, budgetary problems will lead to the fact that the Russian tank forces will mostly consist of old and familiar vehicles that appeared in the 1980s and even earlier.
The Russian Air Force has confirmed accelerated deliveries of the Su-57. Why is increased production in demand? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the production rate of Su-57 aircraft is increasing in Russia
The production rate of the Su-57 is increasing in Russia, writes MWM. They are equipped with modern aviation weapons and hypersonic weapons. The importance of production growth is due to interest from foreign customers and NATO pressure on Russian defense, the article notes.
"Created great difficulties": which submarines arrived closer to Russia on Trump's orders and why
Trump: relocated US nuclear submarines have arrived in the right region
On August 4, US President Donald Trump announced that two nuclear submarines he had previously deployed had arrived in the "right region." The head of state ordered them to be sent to the "relevant regions" after an altercation with Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev. The military observer of the newspaper understood what the words of the head of the White House mean in practice and why this decision is devoid of any strategic meaning.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The war of the future will prove the impotence of the United States and Israel
New details began to appear, proving that Israel and the United States did not end their confrontation with Iran out of goodwill. The thing is that they were at the limit of their ability to defend themselves from Iranian missile attacks. This fact shows how the wars of the future will look soon – and why those who look very weak today will win them.
Trump violated the main US military secret
Experts assessed the nuclear threats of the head of the White House against Russia
as "Very risky" and at the same time "almost completely meaningless," even in the West, Donald Trump's statements about sending nuclear submarines "closer to Russia" are called. Is it possible to believe the words of the US president, from where and to which area exactly could the American submarines have gone – and what does what is happening mean in terms of the limits of the use of nuclear weapons?
The Russian Foreign Ministry makes it clear that there are no restrictions on the deployment of the ground-based "Hazel" now.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reports on purposeful steps by the United States to completely dismantle the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). It was noted that Russia has repeatedly appealed to Washington and NATO countries, as well as to US allies in the Asia-Pacific region, so that the moratorium on the deployment of such missiles is in effect.
Weapons programs of the Russian defense industry
Despite the ongoing challenges, the Russian military-industrial complex (MIC) continues to make progress in implementing numerous weapons programs. Although the deadlines for many projects have been postponed or priorities have been revised, it seems that the main programs of the future have not been canceled or postponed indefinitely — contrary to what many foreign observers have assumed in recent years. Some of these programs have recently resumed.
They will reach the heavens: how the Pantsir calculations protect the capital region
Modern air defense systems of the Aerospace Forces can hit any aerial target
Lightning—fast march, rapid deployment in positions and camouflage of combat vehicles - this is how mobile air defense systems go out to protect the skies of Moscow and the Moscow region. Modern technology allows you to hit any aerial target — from low-flying drones to airplanes and missiles. Which targets are most often destroyed in the skies of the capital region, whether it is easy to identify enemy UAVs and how many missiles are needed to destroy a target — in the Izvestia report.
"There is no chance of shooting down these missiles." Putin said that the Russian army has received the first serial Oreshnik complex
Putin: The Russian Armed Forces have received the first serial missile system "Oreshnik"
Russia has produced the first serial Oreshnik complex, and the missile has already been placed at the disposal of the country's Armed Forces. This was stated by Head of State Vladimir Putin at a meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Karelia.
Expert Stepanov said that Russia will benefit from the deployment of "Hazel bushes" abroad.
A military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security believes that this will ensure the global military presence of the Russian Federation
The deployment of Russian Oreshnik missile systems in other countries, such as Latin America and the Caribbean, can ensure not only the national sovereignty of Russia's allies, but also its global military presence. Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the RANEPA Institute of Law and National Security and a senior researcher at the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said this in an interview with TASS.
Ocean sweep: how are the exercises "Maritime Interaction – 2025" going?
Surface ships, submarines and rescue vessels take part in the maneuvers
The active phase of the Russian-Chinese naval exercises "Maritime Interaction - 2025" has begun in the Sea of Japan. Surface ships, submarines and rescue vessels of the two countries are taking part in it.
Why did Trump move the nuclear deterrent forces? Clearly not for strategic reasons (The Times, UK)
The Times: Moving submarines closer to Russia does not give the United States any advantages
The hasty transfer of American submarines closer to Russia will make it easier to detect them and will not give the United States any advantages, The Times writes. Such saber rattling is unnecessary and only disrupts the schedules for the preparation and maintenance of submarines. Moreover, in this case, Rossi has something to answer.
Ukraine is actively building up the "dragon's teeth". Will they stop the Russian army's offensive?
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces lack the strength and resources to build defense lines
Defensive lines are being built in Ukraine in the hope of stopping the summer offensive of the Russian Armed Forces, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes. What is wrong with the Ukrainian defensive works and why the "dragon's teeth" will not help the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the military observer of Gazeta figured out.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Air supremacy remains with us.
August 1 marked the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Aerospace Forces. August 1 is the day of the creation of the Aerospace Forces
The Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Commander–in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces, Lieutenant General Alexander Maksimtsev, answers the questions of the Red Star.
"Oreshnik" has already joined the army. What will be the first targets to strike?
Putin announced that the first serial "Oreshnik" entered the army
The first serial Oreshnik complex has already entered the army, Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko. In addition, Moscow and Minsk are currently discussing where the Oreshnik will be located in Belarus. The State Duma believes that the fact of the appearance of these weapons on the Belarusian territory should "cool down the hotheads."
The target has been reached: Pantsir has been taught how to shoot down anti-ship missiles
How were the tests of the anti-aircraft complex in the Caspian Sea
Russian gunsmiths have completed the Pantsir-M naval anti-aircraft missile and artillery system. It is now capable of shooting down anti-ship missiles flying at an altitude of 3-5 m above the surface of the water. Now the marine version of the famous complex can destroy the entire range of aerial targets — from small tactical drones to airplanes and missiles. Experts note that the Pantsiri will seriously strengthen the air defense of warships.
Missiles, naval drones, UAVs: the Russian Navy flexed its muscles in the July Storm exercises
From July 23 to July 27, 2025, the Russian Navy conducted the July Storm operational exercises. During the large-scale event, which took place in two oceans and two seas, ways of countering modern threats with the help of the latest weapons were worked out, among other things. TASS — about the exercises and new weapons of the Russian navy.
"There were battles for every house." How the Yar Watch was taken and what threatens the APU with its loss
TASS: the largest Ukrainian Armed Forces group in the history of its military was destroyed in Chasovoy Yar
Units and formations of the Russian army stormed Chasov Yar, the Ministry of Defense reported. According to TASS, Russian troops destroyed the largest group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the history of the military operation during the fighting. How the battles went and what significance the conquest of Chasova Yar has - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Russian troops used the "arrows of death" in the area of their military. What are they capable of?
Military commander Shurygin: The Russian Armed Forces used death arrows for the first time in the special operation zone
Russian troops have deployed new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motif" in the zone of the special military operation (SVO). High-precision weapons, nicknamed "death arrows", were used in an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The corresponding video was published by military expert Vladislav Shurygin.