News of the fleet
The US Navy Command is strengthening its military presence in Europe with the second AUG led by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
The United States decided to strengthen its military presence in Europe in the maritime component by sending a second aircraft carrier group there. This is reported by the UK Defense Journal.
Reflection in water and air
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — how Russian sailors were able to repel a drone attack on Sevastopol
On the night of October 29, Ukrainian formations carried out a combined air and sea attack on military and civilian facilities in Sevastopol. It used aerial and marine drones. It is possible that their activities were coordinated by the American Global Hawk apparatus, and the autopsy of the actions of Russian defense systems was conducted by the AWAKS long-range radar detection and guidance aircraft. The attack itself was well prepared and planned.
The US Air Force is withdrawing its F-15s from the Japanese island of Okinawa and replacing them with F-22 fighters
Two squadrons are leaving the American Kadena Air Force Base, located on the Japanese island of Okinawa. The 44th Flying Squadron is known as the "Vampires" and the 67th Flying Squadron is known as the "Fighting Cocks". Planes of this fighter type arrived, as it was claimed, to ensure the security of Japan back in 1979.
China's Submarine Fleet switches to using lithium-ion batteries
China is going to modernize its submarine fleet by transferring part of conventional submarines to lithium-ion batteries. This is reported by the South China Morning Post. According to the author of the publication, the Chinese submarine fleet will soon be able to be powered by lithium-ion batteries, relying on the advantages of technological developments in the field of electric vehicles.
Will America be able to win a new world war?
Foreign Affairs: the US does not have the strength to fight Russia and China at the same time
The United States is threatened by a conflict with China and Russia at the same time, writes the FA. Such a prospect does not bode well for America, and it will lose, the author believes. He sees the problem in the doctrine adopted by the Pentagon in 2015.
Nuclear shield: The Pentagon has revealed its plans for the development of nuclear weapons
Why is the US abandoning several strategic weapons systems at once
The updated US National Defense Strategy, published on October 27, lists the country's main opponents and allies for the first time in five years.
BAE Systems presented the project of the multipurpose frigate Adaptable Strike Frigate
At the Euronaval 2022 international naval exhibition held from October 18 to 21, 2022 in Le Bourget (Paris, France), BAE Systems Corporation presented a new project of the Adaptable Strike Frigate multipurpose frigate, primarily proposed by the British Navy as a candidate for a promising British Type 32 frigate.
What is known about the suspension of Russia's participation in the grain deal
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The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russia is suspending participation in the grain deal after the terrorist attack in Sevastopol against ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian vessels involved in ensuring the security of the grain corridor.
Thunder Front: how the exercises of the Russian nuclear forces went
All components of the nuclear triad were involved in the strategic maneuvers "Thunder-2022"
On Friday, October 28, the exercises of the strategic nuclear deterrent force "Thunder-2022" ended in Russia. As part of the maneuvers, a massive retaliatory missile strike against the enemy was practiced.
The Russian Ambassador called the US reaction to the terrorist attack on the port of Sevastopol outrageous
Anatoly Antonov noted that the United States ignores the identified signs of the involvement of British military specialists in the organization of a massive strike using drones
The reaction of the American authorities to the terrorist attack on the port of Sevastopol causes outrage. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said this on Saturday, answering a question from the media.
Russia refuses "grain deal" after attacks on Crimean port
WSJ: Moscow condemns Ukraine's attack on Sevastopol
Russia suspends participation in the grain deal after the terrorist attack in Sevastopol against the ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian vessels involved in ensuring the security of the grain corridor, the WSJ writes. This is how Kiev is currying favor with the United States, the Americans believe.
"Thunderous" warning: why do we need exercises of the strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation
On the first day of training, the launches successfully completed all components of the Russian triad
Under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the exercises of the strategic forces "Thunder-2022" started on October 26. According to the legend of the maneuvers, a massive nuclear strike was practiced in response to a nuclear attack on the Russian Federation.
The Saudi Arabian Navy received the first French-built patrol boat of the FPB 2200 project
The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia reported that on October 25, 2022, the Saudi Arabian Naval Forces in Jeddah commissioned their Western Fleet (on the Red Sea) the lead 22.35-meter patrol boat of the FPB 2200 project (tail number "084") built by the French company Couach.
The German Navy frigate Sachsen successfully struck a UAV with a laser weapon during tests
The German Navy used a laser weapon demonstrator to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. The Sachsen frigate attacked unmanned aerial vehicles at short and ultra-short range in the Baltic Sea, near the Putlos test site.
Who commands the Black Sea now
The change of the naval leadership coincided with the expansion of the range of tasks to be solved
The facilities of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) in Crimea are widely used for the training of reservists called up to the army on partial mobilization announced on September 21 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Classes with mobilized citizens take place at several training grounds and are considered a priority in the activities of the Black Sea residents along with their tasks during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine.
Militarization of the Baltic Sea. Who benefits from this?
Al-Ain: due to the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Baltic will be in the epicenter of the storm
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will lead to the militarization of the Baltic Sea, writes Al-Ain. The alliance will deploy nuclear forces right at the borders of Russia. But Moscow will not sit idly by and will respond in kind. Soon the Baltic region will be in the epicenter of the storm.
The minesweepers of the Baltic Fleet worked out the wiring of warships through minefields during the exercises
At the final stage of the exercise, the crews of the minesweeping ships also destroyed mock-ups of floating mines with small-caliber artillery fire, and also worked out tasks for radiation, chemical and biological protection of personnel.
"They have overtaken us." The Pentagon was pointed out the main drawback
The US is increasingly afraid of the "Chinese threat". Because of this, they even rewrote the national security strategy. However, the military claims shortcomings that can play a fatal role in the confrontation with the PRC.
The Kremlin announced that all missiles hit the target during the training of deterrence forces
Kremlin: the tasks envisaged during the training of strategic deterrence forces have been fully completed
All the missiles launched as part of the training of strategic deterrence forces have achieved their goals, confirming the specified characteristics. This was announced on October 26 in the Kremlin's press service.
Commander of the carrier strike group "George Bush": "We demonstrate readiness for war every day"
The main mission of the American warships located off the coast of Europe is allegedly to counteract the escalation of the situation on the continent and deter Russia. This is exactly the task assigned to the carrier strike group "George Bush".