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The intelligence keeps eye on the new strategic Kim’s submarine

Seoul continues to monitor the possible early emergence of a new strategic submarine as part of the DPRK Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a Ronhap report on Monday 25.

Kabul releases thousands Taliban to ‘ensure the success of the peace process’

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has announced the release of 2,000 Taliban captives after militants proposed a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of the Muslim Eid Al-Fitr (Uraza-Bairam) Muslim festival of conversation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

France will deliver Rafale fighter jets to India without delay

The French side will deliver Rafale military aircraft to India without delay, French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said May 24, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Indian Express.

Russia to start using the VR technology for drones control

The calculations of the latest Russian reconnaissance and strike UAVs will be equipped with VR helmets that synchronize the movements of the operator’s head and UAV cameras, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Izvestia.

Moscow explained why Turkey should not joke with Russia about Syria

Turkey wants to use Russia to solve its political problems in the Middle East, but does not consider it a real ally - only "a neighbor that they do not choose." This statement was made ​​by the former Minister of Defense of Turkey.

Turkish successes in Libya humiliate Russia and the UAE

Turkish-backed forces won a series of victories this week in western Libya, delivering a powerful blow to the ambitions of ambitious field commander Khalifa Haftar and demonstrating that Turkey has become a decisive player

The crews of Russian submarine ships fired torpedoes in Black Sea

The exercises with the use of torpedo weapons were conducted by the Kolpino and Rostov-on-Don diesel-electric submarines in the Black Sea, on May 23, the press service of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian fighter jet shot down a US drone near Khmeimim air base in Syria

According to the Chinese news agency Sohu, a Russian fighter jet shot down an American drone near Khmeimim air base in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Sohu and other news agency - Aviapro.

Moscow invests $1.4 billion for new assault ships of the Russian Navy

The signing of a contract for the construction of amphibious assault ship (AAS) with reference to a source in the military-industrial complex was reported by TASS, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Washington is developing a strategy to drag Moscow into the arms race

US President Donald Trump, with his statement on Washington’s withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies, outlined a further course to contain Russia by withdrawing from arms control agreements, said Russian military expert Vladimir Evseev

China’s military budget in 2020 will grow by 6.6% to $178.8 billion

China’s military budget in 2020 will grow by 6.6% and reach 1.27 trillion yuan ($ 178.8 billion), follows from the country's 2020 draft budget published on Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Russian hypersonic ‘super digital hunter’ goes on the international market

According to the press service of the company, Rosoboronexport expects high demand for a new radar in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and North Africa

Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence and harbours the Taliban

Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, according to a new Pentagon report

US Marines enters Syria to disrupt Russian operations in the region

A heavily armed convoy of the US Army with the Marine Corps arrived in Hasakah province to disrupt the Russian operation, Al Masdar News reports May 21, citing a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)

Russian fighters will attack Turkish forces in large-scale operation, LNA said

Libyan National Army (LNA) Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar threatened to carry out the largest air operation in the near future with the possible participation of Russian aircraft

The Philippines is in talks to buy anti-ship missiles BrahMos from India

India and the Philippines are negotiating the purchase of a number of defense platforms from India, including BrahMos missiles, but they are being hindered by restrictions adopted in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic,

Russia will test the ICBM RS-28 Sarmat despite the coronavirus

Preparations for flight tests of the new Russian heavy intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 Sarmat were not interrupted due to the pandemic of the coronavirus infection COVID-19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Palestine asked Putin for help

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking him to help organize negotiations with Israel in Moscow. This was stated by the Ambassador of Palestine in Moscow, Abdel Hafiz Nofal

Washington is pressuring India to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

India needs to choose whether it will buy American or Russian air defense systems, said the acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

It’s possible data leak on the new Japanese hypersonic missile

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has launched an investigation into a possible missile exploitation leak following a hacker attack on Mitsubishi Electric On Wednesday, May 20, according to Kommersant

The last Su-57’s tests are over, serial production is forthcoming

The fifth-generation fighter Su-57 passed successful state tests, confirming all the specifications laid down. This was announced on May 20 by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov in an interview with RIA Novosti

Russian fighter jets flew over pro-Turkish militants in Idlib as a final warning

Pro-Turkish militants, actively violating the agreements between Ankara and Moscow, were dispersed by Russian military aircraft, which unexpectedly appeared in the Jabal al-Zawiya region.

At the heart of Russian interests in Libya are Wagner’s private mercenaries

Officially, these fighters do not exist, and their military company has no registration. According to the journalist of the Russian BBC Service Ilya Barabanov 8 thousand people have been in the ranks of Wagner for 5 years.

A threat from North Korea postpones Seoul’s amphibious exercises

South Korea has decided to postpone the maritime military exercises scheduled for this week. The official reason is that there are adverse weather conditions, but many think that this is to avoid new angry criticisms of North Korea

UN: Russia and US can play an important role in the Syrian peace settlement

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Otto Pedersen called for negotiations between the US and Russia, with the goal of ending the Syrian conflict, which has been going on for 9 years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Die Zeit.

India will not buy either a Russian MiG-35 or an American F-21

India intends to abandon the acquisition of a large batch of fighters for its Air Force, as reported a few months earlier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro and Reporter news agencies.

Su-34 is the best bomber in the world and ‘a true design masterpiece’

It is indicated that Chinese experts recognize the Su-34 as the best fighter-bomber in the world for its outstanding maneuverability, high speed and powerful arsenal for destroying various land and water targets.

Russian Su-34 fighters have destroyed an enemy military radar in Syria

Information resources report that the Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers carried out an operation to destroy the enemy radar in Syria, capable of warning about the rise in the air of Russian military aircraft.

The Russian Baltic Fleet will receive six ships armed with Pantsyr missile systems

The naval composition of the Baltic Fleet is at the stage of equipping ships with new generations, according to the congratulatory telegram of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.

A car bomb attack has killed several Afghan intelligence agents

According to Interfax with reference to Tolo News, a suicide bomber blew up a car bomb near the building of the special unit of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) on the morning of Monday, May 18.

Russia is building a new ‘Caspian sea monster’, a US magazine reported

“The Sea Monster” was called the new Russian ekranoplan A-050 according American edition of We Are the Mighty, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The article is titled “Forget Godzilla, Russia is building a new sea monster”.

The Pentagon may lose any sea war with China in the Pacific

The Times has quoted unnamed US defence sources as saying that the Pentagon may lose a sea war with China if one breaks out in the Indo-Pacific region amid the increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Russia developed a material that masks military equipment in the snow

oselectronics Holding has developed a radio-absorbing material for snowy terrain, which reduces the detection range of military equipment by three to four times, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti.

The State Department saw in Russia’s actions in the Arctic a threat to NATO

The growing Russian military presence in the Arctic threatens NATO’s anti-submarine defense line in the North Atlantic, said US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Michael Murphy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia warns for a crisis in Europe, if US relocated its nuclear arsenal to Poland

If Germany wants to diminish nuclear capability and weaken NATO, perhaps Poland - which pays its fair share, understands the risks, and is on NATO's eastern flank - could house the capabilities here

Putin: Russia possesses unique weapons that no one in the world has

This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking about the importance of fundamental science in an interview with the program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin ”on Saturday, May 16th, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Modern AK-12 assault rifles continue to enter the units of the Russian forces

Modern 5.45 mm and 7.62 mm AK-12 assault rifles continue to enter the combined arms and reconnaissance units of the Russian Land Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing World Arms Trade Analysis Center .

China’s growing military power worries not only the US, but also Russia

And how does Russia view these events? While Moscow and Beijing are strengthening cooperation in all areas, many Western experts have warned that China’s growing military power will increase tension between the two countries.

Source: Russian Su-57 fighter fulfills unmanned mode during the tests

The latest Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 fulfills an unmanned mode during the tests, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia sent six MiG-29 fighter jets in Syria to support Assad’s army

At the moment, the fact for which purpose this was done remains unknown. However, according to some reports, it's not about Russian Air Forces fighters at all, it's about repaired, and probably modernized Syrian fighters.

Kyiv is preparing for a large-scale offensive in Donbass, Moscow said

Ukraine’s purchase of new large armaments from Washington could mean Kiev’s preparations for a large-scale offensive in the Donbass in the event of difficulties with peace agreements, explained Konstantin Zatulin

Russia sold 26 Su-35 fighter jets to Egypt totalling $3 billion

Egypt signed a contract with Russia to acquire the largest batch of Russian Su-35 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Arabic news agency Mena Defense and Russian news agency Aviapro.

Moscow is trying to marginalize Warsaw into NATO and the EU

In a document signed on Tuesday by President of the country Andrzej Duda, which replaced the 2014 strategy, the word “Russia” and its derivatives are spoken eight times, writes Polish journalist Mahal Potocki in Gazeta Prawna.

A car bomb exploded near military court in Afghanistan, dozens were killed

The incident occurred Thursday morning in the city of Gardez. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Afghanistan, a car bomb exploded near military facilities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia is helping Iran to avoid possible Israeli attacks in Syria

According to Al-Masdar News sources, the transport aircraft made a flight from the Iranian capital to Khmeimim in order to avoid a possible Israeli air force strike at Damascus airport - the final destination of cargo arrived from Tehran (its nature is not specified).

Senators proposed a plan to diversify the Russian defense industry

The Government of the Russian Federation will annually approve a volume plan and a list of civilian products that enterprises of the military-industrial complex will release as part of a diversification program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia should be drowned in the ‘swamp’ of Syrian war, a US official said

James Jeffrey told reporters, that Washington’s key task in Syria is to create the biggest problems for the Russian side, including creating a real quagmire for Russia, from which it simply cannot get out and drown in the Middle East

North Korea replaced its intelligence chief, Seoul confirmed

Army General Lim Kwan Il allegedly succeeded Chiang Kil Sung as head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the DPRK Armed Forces. This was reported by the South Korean agency "Ronhap".

Russia is showing military successes in Syria, but Assad is still a problem – US

They are indeed quite successful militarily in Syria. The problem is that there is no political solution due to problems with Assad. Our job is to present them the way forward through the UN, with the support of the UN

The newest Russian nuclear sub with 16 ballistic missiles is ready for combat duty

The strategic nuclear missile submarine Prince Vladimir - Borey-A went to sea for control tests before being included in the Russian Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a TASS source.

Indian Su-30s intercepted Chinese helicopters near to the control line in Ladakh

The incident occurred almost simultaneously with the incident, which involved Indian and Chinese border guards at the checkpoint on the border of the Indian state of Sikkim and China

Pro-Turkish militants attacked a Russian military patrol in Syria (video)

According to available data, a powerful explosion took place along the route of the Russian military convoy and the explosive device was remotely actuated, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

India limits the purchase of other Sukhoi Su-30MKI to 12 aircraft only

The Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced that it kas completed the Russian-licensed production of all 272 Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role fighters ordered by New Delhi.

Russia’s ‘Night Superhunter’ goes into production after successful combat tests

The development of "Night Superhunter" reached the finish line. By the end of the year, the Russian Mi-28NM attack helicopter will pass state tests, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Izvestia.

A simulated Russian airstrike on a local radar scares Norwegian residents

The Norwegian Armed Forces are upgrading the Globe radar in the city of Vardø in the north of the country, installing new American equipment. Local residents, according to the NRK publication, are nervous and afraid because of this

The NK-88 hydrogen engine opens the horizons for a Russian 6th gen fighters

Fifth-generation aircraft have already flown up, but the development of science and technology does not stand still, so more and more information appears on work on projects of 6th generation aircraft.

Russia is developing a new attack aircraft to compete with F-16

Yakovlev Design Bureau recently began work on an attack aircraft based on the Yak-130. According to the company sources the new attack aircraft will seriously compete with the improved American F-16.

Vietnam: Russian S-400 should be wary of F-35 fighter jet attacks

The Vietnamese media attacked Russia with serious criticism regarding the effectiveness of the Russian Triumph S-400 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro and DatViet news agencies.

What is Russia offering Washington on the arms control deal (START III)?

Russia offers the United States to extend the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START, START-3) for five years, a new mechanism can be developed during this period, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

The Russia’s Su-57 fighter has several dozens flights over Syria alone

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told the state tests of the fifth-generation Su-57 domestic fighter have reached their finals, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agecy Interfax.

Russia launched a new hypersonic missile from the board of Tu-22M3 bomber

Russia has tested a new hypersonic aircraft missile from a board of Tu-22M3 bomber-missile carrier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a TASS source from the military-industrial complex.

Testing of the latest Russian S-500 long-range air defense system has begun

The tests of the S-500 Prometheus air defense system have began and all elements of the new S-500 air defense system are testing as well, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said in an interview with Interfax, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Lessons from the war: Putin promised to strengthen the Armed Forces

Russia will continue to strengthen and develop its Armed forces in all directions, regardless of any factors, promised President Vladimir Putin in his congratulations to graduates of military schools and academies of the Ministry of Defense on Victory Day

A military confrontation on the Indian-Chinese border, several soldiers were injured

A massive brawl between the Indian and Chinese soldiers took place on the border of Sikkim (India) and the Tibet Autonomous Region (China), learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russian fregat deb (tank) exploded in the Space, the US Air Force said

A container from the Russian Frigate-SB booster block exploded in space on May 8, resulting in 65 debris, the 18th US Air Force Space Control Squadron said on its Twitter page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Several missile attacks on a Russian military base were carried out in Syria

A few hours ago, during events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Russia's Victory Day on the territory of the Russian military air base Hmeimim, located in the Syrian province of Latakia, the militants launched several missile attacks on the airfield

The US has made an unexpected gift to Russia in the Barents Sea

According to media authors from the Middle Kingdom, the invasion of three missile destroyers by the US Navy and the British frigate in the Barents Sea was an excellent way for Russia to test its ability to protect its own interests in the Arctic.

Russia’s Victory Day: We are invincible when we are together, Putin said

Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a ceremony in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which took place in the Alexander Garden in Moscow, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia decided when the first batch of S-500 missile systems goes into service

The first S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) can enter the Russian Armed Forces in 2021. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense Alexei Krivoruchko to the National Defense magazine, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US demands Russia to abandon the new weapons systems

The United States is unlikely to agree to extend the START-3 treaty without China participating in the negotiations, said US Special Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A thermonuclear explosion over Moscow – a US media simulated the effects of it

The American publication We Are The Mighty published material in which it simulated a thermonuclear bomb explosion over Moscow, and also predicted the likely consequences.

‘Dead hand’ – Russia’s creepy plan to counterattack the US in the event of a nuclear strike

The 1970s were for the United States the worst period of the Cold War. During this decade, the war in Vietnam split the American people - the public, languishing from a long and painful war, demanded peace at all costs.

Russia launches a nuclear submarine with six autonomous nuclear-armed drones

The exact date of the ceremony is unknown. The press service of the Navy did not comment on the information received, nor did the agency have any comments on the construction of the Sevmash submarine.

Military scientists have found a way to completely hide objects from a radar

The technology of radar invisibility, developed by scientists from Italy and Russia, is devoid of the main disadvantages of existing solutions for stealth masking.

How the social networks reveal the Russian military secrets

President Putin amended the Disciplinary Rules of the Russian Armed Forces. The case concerns toughening measures for the dissemination by military personnel of information about their and other members of the army.

Japan is replacing its major battle tanks with wheeled tank destroyers

The Japanese Self-Defense program to replace the main battle tanks with wheeled tank destroyers continues, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the the Japanese Ministry of Defense statement.

Russian Army receives Su-57 fighter jets with the new engines from mid-2020

From the mid-2020s, the supply of Su-57 fighters to the Russian Air Force will be carried out with the latest fifth-generation engine, said Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko on May 7 in an interview with National Defense magazine

A Russian attack multi-purpose helicopter Mi-35 crashed in Crimea

According to Russian media, the Russian Mi-35 attack helicopter, made a hard landing in the Dzhankoy area. The helicopter received very serious injuries - three people are in serious condition, while one pilot died.

A Russian guided missile for UAVs will carry a thermobaric warheads

According Russian news agency Izvestia the Russian drone drone “Okhotnik” and “Altius” are going to expand their arsenal with Grom guided missile, which are capable of hitting targets at a distance of over 100 kilometers.

Russian ‘Blackjack’ with hypersonic missile is deadly for Western missile defenses

A long-range bomber that can potentially carry either slow but long-range cruise missiles, or shorter range but extremely fast ballistic missiles, will complicate Western missile defenses that must prepare to stop multiple threats.

Russian Su-35 fighter gave China an advantage over the US Air Force

The Air Force of the People’s Liberation Army of China has an advantage over the US Air Force due to the operation of the Russian Su-35 generation 4 ++ along with the Chinese fifth-generation aircraft Chengdu J-20

The Chinese Xian H-20 subsonic stealth bomber will be ready this year

China will introduce the N-20 invisible bomber this year, and not in 2025, as was expected in the United States, learned BugarianMilitary.com citing the South China Morning Post and military sources.

South Korea already made best proposal for defense cost sharing with the US

South Korea has already made the best possible proposal in the negotiations on sharing the cost of maintaining the American contingent on the Korean peninsula, the Renhap news agency reported

India violated the ceasefire, six civilians were injured, Pakistan said

India violated the ceasefire, a statement was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on May 5 on the official website of the department, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian fleet tested a joint tactic with S-400 systems for protection of naval bases

The Russian Navy has worked out a new tactic called the "hunting flock", designed to combat enemy submarines and defend their bases, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Russian Ministry of Defense.

NATO ships arrived the Barents Sea and Russia decided to carry out firings

In the Barents Sea, the area of ​​the water area in which the Russian military will conduct artillery fire was closed for shipping and aviation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the news agency Interfax.

Russia helped China to overcome US in the area of ​​single-engine fighters

Thanks to Russian engines, the Chinese J-10C fighter was able to surpass the American F-16V. This is stated in the publication of the American edition of Military Watch.

Pentagon has tested the F-35’s abilities close to Russian S-400 missile system

According to experts, the appearance of the American F-35 in the range of the Russian S-400 was not in favor of the American "stealth", which no longer risk approaching the zone of detection of Russian radars.

Russia will sell S-400 systems to Iraq without delay, Iraqi PM has the final say

According to the data announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the Russian S-400 air defense systems will be sold to Iraq without any delay as soon as official Baghdad prepares and sends a request for its interest

Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets overcame US intelligence several times in Syria

Russian invisible Su-57 fighters several times overcame the US military in intelligence the Middle East. Such conclusions were made by analysts of the Vietnamese publication SOHA.

The Russian army will receive hundreds of armored personnel carriers

More than 460 armored personnel carriers BTR-82A and BTR-82AM will be received by the Russian Armed Forces this year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Russian Defense Ministry statement on May 4.

Russian S-400 system demonstrated full range and intercepted a missile 400 km away

Russia’s Air Defence Forces have for the first time demonstrated the full range of the S-400 Triumf surface to air missile system, intercepting a mock ballistic missile 400km away, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Indian soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Five soldiers of the Indian army died in a terrorist attack in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti and an Indian army statement.

Russian MiG-31BM interceptor turned into a satellite killer, the US claims

The weapon "includes tiny satellites equipped with weapons, a small accelerating engine and an MiG-31 interceptor, which acts as the first stage of the entire system," an article published by NI says.

A cross-border shooting in a demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea

The shootout took place in a demilitarized zone on the border of North and South Korea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the BBC report on May 3 and some military sources in Seoul.

A Russian attack on a US base is the cause of the deployment the Patriot systems in Iraq

A possible Russian attack on the US base in Syria is the cause of Patriot missile systems deployment in Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the US experts opinion.

Deja vu! India wants to buy 10 of Russian Kamov Ka-31 AEW helicopters, again

India thinks again and defines the purchase of ten AEW (Airborne Early Warning - radar discovery and aerial surveillance aircraft) Kamov Ka-31 “Helix” helicopters as compelling

A US military convoy was blocked by Russian armoured vehicles in Syria

Russian armoured vehicles blocked the way of the US military convoy in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Lenta.ru. According to the agency, Russian troops prevented US officials from entering the city of Kamyshly.

The Russian army will receive 120 updated tanks until the end of the year

According to the report, the vehicles handed over by the manufacturers to the Ministry of Defense within the framework of the State Defense Order have enhanced combat and navigational characteristics.

Top 5 best Russian fighter jets – 4++ and 5th generations

One of the best air defense defenses in the world is Russian. But every military expert knows that in order to protect your territory you need to have, in addition to the best system on earth, its equivalent in the air.