U.S. Military & Defence

Pentagon: F-16 fighter jets could replace F-35s in the USAF

Lockheed Martin and the production of fifth-generation F-35 fighters for the US military are facing difficult times. The Pentagon considers a strange decision - to replace the F-35s scheduled for replenishment in the US Army with the latest version of the F-16

US troops remain in Japan, Biden and Suga have agreed

After years of behind-the-scenes deals between the two countries' predecessors, Biden and Suga have agreed to sign a one-year agreement that satisfies both sides, the Japan Times reported.

Getting closer: the future of American light tanks has begun

According to the US military, a formal "market research" has begun on the interest and possibility of a new light tank for the US military produced by interested companies in the US defense industry.

Blow from the sky: how the Javelin anti-tank missile system works?

Javelin is hailing as a superweapon, virtually flawless, a compact and effective solution that allows light infantry to stop the enemy's mighty armored fist.

Italian aircraft carrier arrives in the US for acceptance of F-35s

The Italian light aircraft carrier Cavour arrived at the US naval base of Norfolk to undergo preparations to adopt the F-35B abbreviated takeoff and vertical, landing learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russia: the F-15EX gives US completely different capabilities

The USAF successfully tested a prototype of the deeply modernized F-15EX fighter in the USA. The event is significant for the American defense industry - the last "fifteenth" entered the army almost 20 years ago.

F-35s with low combat capability and engines shortage

The US Air Force is facing a severe problem in early 2021. The maintenance of the fleet of nearly 375 F-35 stealth fighters of the US Air Force suffers from a severe shortage of engines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The United States is ready with its hypersonic weapon system

Nearly two years ago, Washington was unprepared when Russia announced that it had at least two hypersonic missiles and a hypersonic glide vehicle .

France supports the US in the Pacific with a submarine near China

According to Parly, this is meant to be evidence of the French Navy's ability to operate far into France and for a long time, in conjunction with its Australian, American, and Japanese strategic partners.

New US attack helicopters are looking for next-gen ammunition

n 2022, the U.S. military plans to conduct test shootings on its latest attacking helicopters. To that end, Joe Biden's administration is looking for a manufacturer to provide the new helicopters with more precise long-range ammunition.

US and NATO with intelligence missions in the Balkans

A squadron of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft is launching regular reconnaissance and surveillance missions in the Balkans and the region to support NATO and alliance operations.

USS Donald Cook to take part in exercises with Turkish S-400, Moscow claims

The Russians say USS Donald Cook will participate in them on an equal footing with Russia's S-400 air defense system, purchased by Turkey last year. Russian journalists expressed this opinion in the Aviapro news agency.

Why the Russian Su-35 is a better fighter than the American F-15?

Russia's fourth-generation Su-35 fighter surpasses the American F-15 in many ways and "holds the crown of the best fighter," learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the article in The National Interest.

US could kill Russian hypersonic missiles in the coming months

And since one country has developed and owns them (Russia) and the other country is lagging in their development (USA), the question arises - can the United States protect itself from Russian hypersonic missiles?

Pentagon: Turkey is a valuable ally but will not receive F-35s

In recent weeks, US President Joe Biden's administration has revoked dozens of decrees and decisions of the previous administration. This is not the case with Turkey and its exclusion from the program for a multi-purpose stealth fighter of the fifth-generation F-35.

Revision of Trump decrees: the US stopped the transfer of troops in Europe

The head of the White House, Joe Biden, suspended the previous US President Donald Trump's decision to transfer American troops from Germany and Belgium to Poland, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Gazeta.

Sig Sauer’s NGSW guns and hybrid ammunition were delivered to the US Army

World firearms leader Sig Sauer said in a press release that on February 2, the company delivered the next generation of systems (N.G.S.W.) to the U.S. military.

‘Flying computer’ F-35 goes to universities for independent assessment

The "flying computer" will be evaluated by software experts in applied physics at Johns Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University's University of Software Engineering, and the Georgia Institute for Technical Research.

Boeing received a license to sell the F-15EX to India

Two US fighter jets will bid for a medium-sized aircraft for the Indian Air Force. In addition to the F-21, the advanced version of the F-16 will also be the F-15.

US secretly took a Russian mobile air-defense missile system

A secret military operation to transport a Russian mobile anti-aircraft missile system led to its acquisition by the US military, the British The Times reported in an article. Panzer-C1 was captured on the Libyan battlefield and taken intact to a US military base in Germany.

Saudis and UAE have to wait – Biden froze the F-35 sale

The United Arab Emirates will have to wait for the official announcement of the purchase of fifth-generation F-35 fighters and MQ-9 Reaper drones. The administration of US President Joe Biden has temporarily frozen the deal.

Bradley’s US infantry vehicle failed the tests

One of the American infantry symbols, Bradley IFV, failed tests performed during a routine field test in Texas, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, quoting Gazeta.ru and Defense News

Transgender people will be able to serve in the US military

During his first year as president, Donald Trump issued a decree banning people who identified themselves as transgender from serving in the U.S. military. New U.S. President Joe Biden has plans to change that.

Iron Dome over some US military bases around the world

Israel's Iron Dome anti-aircraft missile system may guard some US military bases in the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing information from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

US military is expanding its ability to operate from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and the United States have a preliminary agreement that gives more freedom to American troops in a conflict with Iran. The American edition of Defense One confirmed this news today, January 25.

White House will review the agreement with the Taliban

The United States will review the peace deal reached with the Taliban last year; the White House said on Friday in a statement after national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke over the phone with his Afghan counterpart.

American space sensor will catch Russian hypersonic missiles

$ 121 million is the investment in the first phase of building a prototype hypersonic and ballistic space sensor. Its main task will be to intercept hypersonic missiles.

On his way out of the White House, Trump sold 50 F-35 fighters to the UAE

According to reports in Reuters and Defense News, former US President Donald Trump has issued a decree confirming the sale of 50 F-35 fighters to the UAE.

US will spend nearly $109B on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines

The United States will spend nearly $ 109 billion on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines. This information becomes clear from the published report to the U.S. Congress, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned.

US may sink billions of dollars into new class of destroyers

How big is the influence of the arms industry on the Biden government? It is being upgraded. Orders are placed mostly in the naval commandos. Because of the ongoing "Eqtedar" maneuver off Balochistan

Iran fired missiles and warned USS Nimitz aircraft carrier

On Saturday, Iran fired two long-range missiles that crashed 20 miles from a merchant ship and 100 miles from the US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. The Lebanese news agency Al-Mazdar News and the American TV channel Fox News confirmed the news.

What does the NGAD super-fighter mean for F-35’s future?

The life cycle costs of the F-35 aircraft are still too high, and therefore the US Air Force will not be able to purchase these A-version aircraft in the estimated number of 1763 copies.

Turkey wants F-35 and Patriot again, relying on Biden’s mind

The Turkish government has once again talked about fighter jets and anti-aircraft missile systems. Hulusi Akar, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkey, answered several journalistic questions related to the country's defense

Russian fighter of unknown generation in response to the F-22

For almost two years, we and other media worldwide have been continuously writing about the Russian Su-57 fighter. We have traced its ups and downs.

American warships of one class turn into a metal scrub

What exactly are the problems with these ships? Why did they only show up now? What does the massive corruption in the US have to do with what is happening?

US anti-tank missiles in the hands of al-Qaeda and Haftar

As DefenseNews warns, a lawsuit is currently being filed against the state by a young NGO attacking arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Call for Biden: US can stop Iran without troops

The American edition of the National Interest publishes an exciting and logical article on the tension between Iran and the United States.

Russian and Chinese missiles are ‘threat’ to US aircraft carriers

New Russian and Chinese missiles could pose a "real threat" to US aircraft carriers, whose dominance was guaranteed after the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union

US convoy accompanied by helicopters entered Syria

The military convoy entered Syria last weekend, crossing border with Iraq. The military's goal is to reach the army base in the province of Deir Ezzor.

Biden on Turkey: a hard hand instead of ‘meek requests’

Joe Biden's declarations on foreign policy, supporting democracy in the world, and opposing authoritarian tendencies are certainly not enthusiastic about Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Middle East: Dozens of American bases are ‘targeted’ by Iran

Dozens of American bases located in various parts of the Middle East are at the forefront of the Iranian military and could be attacked. Retired Lebanese General Amin Mohamed Hoteit expressed this opinion in an interview with the Tasnim news agency.

US Navy will block the ‘Russian Arctic’ to prevent an attack

The US Navy will block the 'Russian Arctic' to prevent an attack by the Kremlin in the far north. Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary-General of the US Navy, expressed such an opinion.

The Serbs did hit two US F-117s, one of the pilots confirmed

The Serbs did hit two US F-117s, one of the pilots confirmed. During Operation Allied Force in March 1999, Serbian air defense managed to hit not one, as reported so far, but two F-117 Nighthawk bombers.

Iranian drones against the USS Nimitz in the Persian Gulf

BulgarianMilitary.com learned from the Iranian state news agency IRNA that Iran is launching large-scale air exercises with drones. Iran decided in response to the US decision to leave the USS Nimitz in the Persian Gulf region.

Possible US sanctions over the S-400 purchase have worried India

Possible US sanctions over the S-400 have worried India. The Indian multibillion-dollar deal to buy Russia's S-400 air defense system could trigger US sanctions

Turkey is against US, but is working with Russia and Iran, Israel said

Turkey is against US, but is working with Russia and Iran, according to a report by Seth J. Franzman in Jerusalem post, published this Sunday , Learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Israel wants more F-35s and the reason could be the United Arab Emirates

Israel wants more F-35s. Benny Gantz, Israel's defense minister, said that he would want to buy an additional, third, F-35I Adir multi-role aircraft squadron for his country

USAF launches robot quadcopter to guard a military air base

USAF launches robot quadcopter to guard a military air base. An autonomous robot quadrocopter has been launched to guard Travis Air Force Base's perimeter Base in California

Turkish S-400 is back at the negotiating table between Ankara and Washington

For almost two years now, Turkish S-400 anti-missile systems have been the apple of military strife between Turkey and Washington. At the end of 2020, the United States and Turkey will sit at the negotiating table on the same issue.

Will Iran attack the Americans on their territory in revenge?

Will Iran attack the Americans on their territory as a kind of revenge is a question we must ask ourselves. Iran has been hit twice in the last 12 months.

New high-precision Russian bombs are causing jealousy in US

New high-precision Russian bombs are causing jealousy in US. According to journalist Tùng Dương, Russia has a much cheaper solution than the United States when attacking terrorists or insurgents.

Iron Dome over US – second Israeli missile system has delivered

Iron Dome over US - Israel's second anti-aircraft missile system arrived in the United States on Sunday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The information was confirmed from the Ministry of Defense of Israel and quoted by several American and Israeli media.

Taiwan is arming itself and the local industry is helping, and the US too

Taiwan is arming itself and local industry and the United States are helping. China's increasingly aggressive policy, manifested not only in verbal but also in actions, is forcing small Taiwan to intensify the technical modernization of its armed forces.

US buys Russian aircraft and helicopters for its Marines

US buys Russian aircraft and helicopters for its Marines, according to published US DoD request, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Italian news agency AnalisiDifesa.

Iran will face US on the battlefield, the IRGC leader says

Iran will face US on the battlefield and the Iranian military personnel is fully prepared to respond to military pressure from the United States, Major General Hossein Salami said on Friday.

Kuwait buys Apache helicopters from the United States for nearly $ 4 billion

Kuwait buys AH-64E Apache helicopters from the US for nearly $ 4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a press release from the US State Department.

Boeing vs. MiG – Russia’s arms market in India is shaken

Boeing vs. MiG is the technological dispute that has been going on between two giants for a long time in India. The American company is about to violate Moscow's military dominance in the country.

Sixth-gen fighter – US is preparing destructive technology

6th-gen fighter is preparing to be bold, destructive, and self-regulating. This answer is what the United States is preparing in response to its opponents.

Russia is behind the cyber-attacks against US federal agencies, AP reports

Russia is behind the cyberattacks against US federal agencies. At least that is the statement of the Associated Press, which refers to their source.

Russian Katyusha rockets were fired at the US embassy in Baghdad

Late in the evening on December 20, a massive rocket attack took place in Baghdad's green zone, which, according to sources in the Lebanese news agency Al-Masdar News

F-22 Raptor: small fleet, big performance and the best fighter jet in the world

Only 187 production aircraft of the Lockheed-Martin F-22, by far the best fighter in the world, were built for the US Air Force by 2012. F-22 Raptor must keep the crown jewel in tip-top shape for decades to come. Another series of production seems possible.

United States is changing the game – microwave ‘weapons’ on their fighters

Now the Pentagon is working on the possibility of placing energy weapons on fighters, and earlier test launches of missiles with microwave warheads from strategic B-52 bombers took place, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Artificial intelligence aboard an American spy plane took control of the flight

There are already many examples that would disprove the genre of these films and put them in another. However, not as a fantasy film, but the reality was the flight of the U-2 spy plane of the US Air Force on December 15.

Erdogan reacted to US sanctions and promised a more powerful military industry

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commented for the first time on Washington's sanctions regarding the purchase of Russian S-400 air defense missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

New military items and technologies will go to the US Marines in 2021

The US Marines will be the first to innovate, after which they will spread to the rest of the United States Army, learning BulgarianMilitary.com citing several Pentagon sources.

Russian Kinzhal missile vs. USS Arleigh Burke – the ship will not withstand

In November 2019, in the Arctic, successful tests were carried out of the newest hypersonic aviation missile system, "Kinzhal," from the MiG-31K fighter.

Sanctions on Turkey over the S-400’s purchase. The next move is for Erdogan

Today, US officially imposed sanctions on Ankara for the purchase of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several sources, including Reuters.

Russia and China will have problems with the new Tomahawk Block V missile

On December 11 this year, we informed you that the US Navy had conducted the first tests of the latest class of Tomahawk missiles - Block V. The tests were conducted in the Pacific Ocean, and the destroyer class USS Chafee (DDG 90) launched this missile for the first time.

Pentagon will test light tanks developed by British and American companies

The US Department of Defense will test two light tanks in the first half of next year, which are being developed by the British company BAE Systems and the American General Dynamics, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

China may soon achieve a military equilibrium with the US, Washington said

China may soon achieve a military equilibrium with the United States, General Mark Milli, head of the United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

American commandos are looking for new technologies

On December 6, 2020, Janes magazine announced the US Special Operations Command plan to acquire new technological solutions related to intelligence, surveillance , and reconnaissance of the modern battlefield.

Lockheed and Mitsubishi will make the new Japanese fighter of the future

Lockheed Martin has been chosen as a significant partner of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the Japanese F-X fighter program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24 and according to report from Nikkei.com.

US military stepped up combat readiness over possible Iranian attack

Iran understands that it is not in its interests to carry out any attacks against US interests in the Middle East, including third parties. Confidence in this was expressed on Thursday by the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie

Washington is ready to impose sanctions on Turkey at ‘any moment’ over the S-400

The US administration plans to impose sanctions on Turkey to acquire Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems; a source told Reuters. The imposition of restrictions against Turkey can be announced "any moment"

Pentagon will try to improve the visibility of submarines using drones

The US Navy's Office of Shipbuilding and Weapons has issued a request to develop unmanned aerial vehicles that could be launched from a submarine, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Popular Mechanics magazine.

US Navy ship first launched Tomahawk Block V cruise missile

The USS Chafee (DDG 90) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer became the first Navy ship to launch a new version of the famous Tomahawk cruise missile - Tomahawk Block V, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science magazine.

10 years later: Russia, China, USA and Japan will hold joint naval exercises

The Russian Naval Forces ships will conduct exercises with NATO countries off Pakistan's coast for the first time in ten years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com ciitng the Russian Black Sea Fleet statement.

9M730 missile could reach and destroy any metropolis in the US, experts point

Russian military experts have expressed their opinion to journalists of the Military-Industrial Courier that the 9M730 Burevestnik missile can "easily" reach and destroy any significant metropolis in the United States

US and China are increasing arms exports, Russia in retreat

The Swedish foundation SIPRI published the largest defense industry companies' sales results in the world for 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Nuclear deal: Biden must hurry

Joe Biden wants to get back into the JCPOA, he assured in a recent interview with Thomas Friedman, the columnist for the New York Times: "It's going to be hard, but yeah."

New US special operations center has been established in Latvia

This project has received funding from the Pentagon of USD 3.7 million and is implementing as part of the European Deterrence Initiative, whose primary goal is to secure NATO's eastern flank.

Russian S-500 missile system could destroy the F-35 Lightning II fighters, US says

American journalists concluded that the Russian Prometheus air defense system could destroy the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II fighters created in the USA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Will the UAE acquire F-35s and Reaper drones? Lawmakers will try to stop the deal

Defense News publishes a detailed article on the possibility for the UAE to purchase fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones, and ammunition from the United States.

Turkey hopes to resolve the ‘S-400 issue’ with the new US administration

Ankara expects that the new US administration will be ready to resolve Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) through dialogue.

US Navy refused to repair the USS Bonhomme Richard and decided to retire it

The US Navy decided to abandon the USS Bonhomme Richard amphibious assault ship's repair, which had a fire in July 2020, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

America is rehearsing secret tactics to attack Russia, Moscow says

NATO's surprise drills with state-of-the-art multiple launch rocket systems in Romania are worth taking more than seriously. The purpose of these maneuvers, according to some military analysts, is not Crimea at all.

American B-1B Lancer bomber will carry more cruise missiles

The US Air Force conducted tests with the B-1B Lancer bomber to increase the number of AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles to 36. Interestingly, the missile was hung on a pylon commonly used to carry the Sniper-XR surveillance pod.

Hypersonic weapons of the United States and Russia – before and now

Hypersonic aircraft are aircraft capable of flying in the Earth's atmosphere at speeds of Mach 5 [the speed of sound[ and higher. Now hypersonic aircraft have begun to move from the category of theoretical and experimental developments to the practical plane.

Israeli army has been instructed to prepare for a US military strike on Iran

According to sources, US President Donald Trump began to seriously consider the option of attacking Iranian facilities after he was informed of the growing stocks of enriched uranium in Iran

Forbes wrote about US ‘missile surprise’ for Russia in Crimea

The US Army last week fired several rockets during a training exercise near a Russian outpost on the Black Sea. This was a message for Russians, according to Forbes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US turned F-35 into a bomber capable of dropping a supersonic nuclear bomb [video]

According to information spread in a number of Western online publications, the test was performed at an altitude of 3,000 meters about 42 seconds of the nuclear missile to hit the target.

US begins production of the new Columbia-class nuclear submarines

Recently it became known that America is beginning to build a new nuclear arsenal, namely the Columbia-class submarine, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several US sources.

US maneuver with sale of F-16s to Morocco pushes Algeria to buy Russian Su-57

A US maneuver with the sale of F-16 aircraft to Morocco helped Russia find a client for the Su-57 fighter. Such data are cited by the African media, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing PolitRussia.

The new US Secretary of State – reactions from China and Taiwan

Antony Blinken, elected by the US President-elect Joe Biden as the future secretary of state, is considered a moderate politician in China and a person with whom Beijing "can work," the South China Morning Post reported, citing Chinese experts

US warship violated Russia’s maritime territory. Moscow responded with missile tests

An incident with a violation of Russia's territorial waters took place yesterday, November 24, around 6:00 am, when an American missile destroyer USS John McCain entered two kilometers into Russian territorial news

Main combat helicopter of China is a copy of the American Black Hawk

This machine, whose appearance has been known for several years, but was presented to the public for the first time during last year's parade, is now officially anointed as the future workhorse of the Chinese People's Liberation Army

Budget for billions, and US military aviation is “miserable”

On November 19, the he Government Accounting Office , better known in Europe as the Court of Auditors, poured a "cold shower" on US military aircraft and "landed" political rhetoric over the years.

Afghanistan ordered 15 ScanEagle UAVs from the US Boeing Insitu

The US Department of Defense has given the green light to an order from Afghanistan for the production and purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles for the needs of the Afghan army

US wants a new fleet in Asia, but military analysts say that’s unacceptable

In recent weeks, the international media seems to have failed to cover a creeping idea from the Trump administration: the creation of a new US navy in Asia, especially around Singapore.

US Army, Air Force and Navy expect delivery of 250 UGVs by FLIR Syrtems

Very soon, the US Army, Navy and Air Force will acquire and commission 250 drones, which will be delivered by FLIR Systems, after the company won an order worth approximately $ 32 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Next Pentagon chief: ‘We are capable of sinking the Chinese fleet in 72 hours’

Recently, she made a comment that stirred the spirits in China. According to Ms. Flournoy, the US Navy in the South China Sea could destroy the entire available Chinese fleet within 72 hours.

Greece officially asked to buy stealth F-35 fighters from the United States

Greece has officially sent a request to the United States for the acquisition of 18-24 stealth multi-role fighter-bomber F-35 from 2021, reports the newspaper Proto Thema, citing information from the Greek Ministry of Defense

American F-15s and F-16s may oppose Russian S-400 because of a new laser system

After Russia launched its S-400 anti-aircraft missile system on international markets, many analysts, including the US, confirmed that Russia's air defense system is the best at the moment and difficult to counter today.

Four US companies will develop artificial intelligence for the military

The four US companies Boeing, EpiSci, Heron Systems, physicsAI and the Georgia Institute of Technology were selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop artificial intelligence for the US military

US will test an unmanned version of Black Hawk helicopter with voice commands

After announcing at the beginning of the year that the Russians had tested unmanned mode on a prototype of the Su-57, today we learned that US military will begin unmanned tests of the helicopter UH-60A Black Hawk.

Americans did it and put into service the first robotic combat vehicle

As we have repeatedly reported this year, the US Army has conducted a series of tests on robotic infantry fighting vehicles of various shapes, characteristics and functionality.

China accuses US of using civilian aircraft for intelligence and surveillance

Above the Asian skies, along with the growing tensions in Sino-American relations, it is getting crowded with machines performing reconnaissance missions and collecting intelligence.

New head of the Pentagon is talking about a fast return of troops home

On Saturday, Christopher Miller's first communiqué regarding the possibility of reducing the presence of US armed forces appeared, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Americans are looking for a successor to Stinger – it’s about 8,000 rockets

The US government has announced the launch of market research to acquire a new generation of MANPADS. This is due to, on the one hand, the aging of the existing Stinger sets, and on the other hand, to the increase in threats from the air

Russia’s ‘silver bullet’ Prometheus could shoot down the American F-35 stealth

We are entering a stage where the military industry, political analysts and strategists, high-ranking military leaders are following with interest what is happening in Russia, especially at the end of the year.

Paris is unhappy with the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is going to declare to him his resolute disagreement with the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

Russia has what it takes to shoot down American fighter jets, China says

Today, the United States is actively building the F-35, and in the current situation it is deploying more and more of these fifth generation fighters near Russian borders.

COVID-19 postponed the restart of F-35 Lightning II full production again

The news was confirmed both by the US Department of Defense, which decided to postpone the production again, and by a number of American and international media.

Pentagon is deploying troops in Taiwan for an upcoming large-scale exercise

An upcoming exercise between US Marines and Taiwanese troops is set to take place in the coming weeks, according to information from several online media outlets in Taiwan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US will hunt Russian submarines using MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones

According to observers, drones will be used to solve the assigned tasks, which can carry out visual observation of submarines, as well as receive signals from special buoys and other sensors.

TRAP – the remotely operated sniper station of FBI, SWAT and U.S. Army

The system is a sniper rifle mounted on a special platform in the form of a tripod, support or mobile chassis. A camera connected to the rifle's optical sight, a panoramic camera for observing moving objects

US reveals some details about its new nuclear multipurpose submarine

The United States wants to build a promising multipurpose submarine based on the strategic submarine Columbia. Thus, it will be significantly larger than the Virginia class submarines

India believes that Russian Su-57 fighter is a serious competitor to the F-35

Russia has started mass production of the Russian fighter of the latest generation Su-57, and according to comments from the Russian Ministry of Defense, the first unit is expected to be delivered to the Russian Air Force at the end of the year

OSCE calls Trump’s allegations of election irregularities unfounded

The head of the OSCE observation mission in the US presidential elections called the statements of the incumbent President Donald Trump about violations during the elections unfounded, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Joe Biden with a slim lead in Nevada that could give him enough electoral votes to win the White House

Election day in the United States is long over, but so far the final results in some key states for Democrats and Republicans remain unclear, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing CNN and some local independent sources.

Defense spending: how the US defense industry prepares for a new administration?

Any American will say that November 3 was the most important election in US history. But only if he does not run a large enterprise in the US defense industry. So Defense News writes about it

Stalemate for the US: UAE wants F-35 stealth fighters, Israel wants F-22 Raptor

UAE is expected to receive up to 50 Lockheed Martin F-35s soon. This is a topic of conversation about Israel's supremacy in the Middle East. The Israelis want to seize the opportunity - and are courting the United States for the F-22 Raptor

Future is here – augmented reality goggles are entering service in the US military

In the United States, there is a program Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), which aims to improve fire control systems, or so-called. optical products, which are an integral part of the equipment of the modern soldier.

Indian Navy could acquire the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the United States said

The American military magazine National Interest claims that there is a great reality that the Indian Navy will acquire the American F / A-18 Super Hornet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US just keep going up – the new Textron military automatic rifle is perfect

We know that the American army is in the process of renewing the small arms of the American soldiers. The new Textron rifle will differ significantly from the existing M249 and M4A1, which have been in service among the US military for years.

US faces challenges in developing new weapons against Russia

In the United States, aggressive plans are voiced to switch to new types of weapons, including hypersonic ones. Some statements on this topic sound like empty projecting, which is impossible even for America to implement: neither technically nor financially.

Australia buys 200 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States

Australia will become one of these countries because it has made a formal request to buy them, and it has recently become clear that the United States will make this deal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military helicopter crashed in Syria. There are suspicions of a missile strike

In recent days, various sources, including American and Arab media, have reported a downed military helicopter to either the US military or coalition partners in the region.

US and Russia face each other on ‘the silent front’ in Nagorno-Karabakh

The events in Nagorno-Karabakh over the past month have forced a number of Western countries to turn their faces to the military conflict and seek a way to influence it.

F-35 and Su-35 face each other for UAE skies, but US Congress will decide who wins

By this time, the emirates had made an inquiry to purchase dozens of Russian Su-35s. Thus, in the virtual battle for the sky over the emirates, the two planes face each other.

The United States will have a new binocular night vision system for its troops

A circular press release from the Pentagon makes it clear that Washington wants to update the optical technologies that are currently used with more modern versions, more competitive and with better functional features

Prototype of US secret plane spotted with mysterious device on the fuselage

The prototype of the Model 401 aircraft, built by the well-known company Scaled Composites, was captured with an unknown device in the lower part of the fuselage, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Japan: the American Army will help in case of conflict over Senkaku islands

In the background of the ongoing US-Japanese military exercises with the participation of the Canadian ship, assurances were made that Washington was supporting the Japanese position around the disputed Senkaku islands.

Trump talks about American weapons and says China and Russia are jealous

Russia, China and all other countries are jealous of American weapons, US President Donald Trump is convinced. He expressed this opinion during his speech to supporters in Wisconsin, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran could deliver long-range missiles to Venezuela, the US promised to destroy them

The American television Fox News came out with extensive material on Monday That there is more than a real possibility for Tehran to return to Venezuela its own long-range missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Taiwan acquires US ballistic and cruise missiles, China strengthens its missile bases

Such a deal became clear to the public after the US State Department announced the new sale to the Asian island and actually gave the green light to start deliveries.

US military will use a new generation of 40mm grenade launchers to fight UAVs

The Pentagon's plans include new weapon systems to counter the increasingly commonly used and so popular military air weapons, namely unmanned aerial vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US-led coalition drone attacks jihadist building in northwestern Syria, 22 were killed

According to the Lebanese news agency Al-Masdar News, a drone, which may have been either American or from coalition forces in the area, attacked and destroyed a jihadist building in northwestern Syria.

US warned: Russia will test a dangerous nuclear cruise missile near the Arctic Circle

US journalists from the CNN claim that the Russian Federation has already abolished the "pause" regime of its nuclear cruise missile 9M730 Burevestnik and is preparing to continue with the experiments on the spot near the Arctic Circle

Greece may acquire four warships through joint production with the US

According to a publication in the US military online magazine, Defense News, Washington has offered Athens to sell four battle frigates, three of which will be produced in the Greek state by including local shipyards in the project.

Romania buys Kongsberg naval strike missiles from the United States

The US Department of State has cleared the potential sale of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) anti-ship missile systems originally developed by Norwegian Kongsberg to Romania.

Resolution on Turkey’s expulsion from NATO was tabled in the US Congress

Action expected in recent months has begun to find its logical explanation in the actions of Ms. Tulsi Gabbard, a congresswoman and member of the US House of Representatives. Ms. Gabbard submitted a resolution to the US House of Representatives to expel Turkey from NATO

Erdogan accused Russia, US and France of supplying weapons to Armenia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially accused the Minsk Troika of supplying weapons to the Armenian military during their conflict with the Azerbaijani army over the disputed and unrecognized territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

American F/A-18E/F Super Hortnet vs. Russian Su-30 Flanker C/G/H

Today we decided to compare the capabilities of two very similar in characteristics and functionality fighter of the largest military forces in the world - the United States and Russia.

US will have a hypersonic missile system in 2023. This is what it will look like

According to the preliminary planning of the American military headquarters, the country should make the first tests of the new hypersonic missile system in 2021, and two years later it should pass into service in the USA

Russia is making Zircon missile a super weapon against the United States

The tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile that took place a few days ago became a major event for the Russian Armed Forces. The United States is clearly frightened by the prospect of this complex at the disposal of the Russian Navy.

US military is developing and testing brand new mini ‘killer’ drones

According to a publication in the American online magazine National Interest, the US military has taken decisive steps in the use of small drones, already testing drones with integrated mini-weapon systems on the tap, so that they can be used for attack

US F-15E fighters to be armed with new proven intelligent weapon

The military industry in the United States is finding new ways to upgrade, modernize, or create new weapons technologies that meet the expectations of the U.S. military and the challenges of modern combat.

F-35s of the US Marine Corps with new multi-role aircraft operation support system

The US Marine Corps has implemented on-board equipment for the new F-35B multi-role aircraft operation support system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

US announced the first real use of S-400 missile system against NATO fighters

The US Congress is preparing to investigate an incident that took place during the Eunomia-2020 exercise held in late August, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon military portal Military.com and news agency Free Press.

United States and Israel will develop joint laser anti-aircraft systems

Israel and the United States are starting joint work on laser systems that will be an integral part of the air force of both countries and their customers, thus striving to create a product capable of receiving new challenges in air strike protection

S-400 systems will give Iran the ability to shoot down American stealth fighters

As we have repeatedly mentioned, this means that Tehran will now have the right to buy foreign weapons, and many military analysts say that one of the first purchases would be Russia's S-400 anti-aircraft systems.

Finland chooses between the F-35 and F-18 fighters worth up to $14B

The US DoD has issued two permits for the sale of combat aircraft offered in a tender currently conducted in Finland. The consent applies to the F-35A and F / A-18E / F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

Turkey has tested the S-400 on Greek F-16s, Washington wants sanctions

According to information spread, which also reached the US Senate, the Turkish missile forces had used the purchased Russian S-400 air defense systems against allied F-16 fighters

Dogfight! Chinese Vigorous Dragon J-10 vs. USAF stealth F-35 fighter jet

There are many models of 4th and 4 ++ generation fighters, and in addition to traditional players in this market such as the United States and Russia, the last decade has given birth to new manufacturers, new models and new trends in the field of aircraft construction.

Moscow is not afraid of Washington’s threats and will deliver S-400 systems to Iran

As we have repeatedly announced this year, the arms embargo on Iran, which was imposed in 2015 by the UN in a Security Council resolution, will be lifted on 18 October.

Americans armed the MQ-9A Reaper with a record number of missiles

According to the latest information from American sources, the military recently decided to change the armament of the drone by testing not eight AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Chinese copied the F-35 fighter jet, but did they copied and its efficiency?

Recently, a photo of a fifth-generation Chinese fighter began circulating on the Internet, with the author of the photo saying that it was the new J-31 or also known as the FC-31.

Future of the US Navy lies in small, deadly and fast drone ships and submarines

At least such assumptions were adopted in two of the three studies commissioned by the Department of Defense, which the American portal Defense News reached.

American B-2A Spirit bomber received a new stealth radio-absorbing coating

According to the latest information disseminated by the American company Northrup Gruman, the "Spirit of Pennsylvania" or a well-known B-2A bomber is preparing to fly to Edwards Air Force Base for further tests, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

How to destroy a Russian T-72 tank? The United States tested robots for this purpose

We have repeatedly used BulgarianMilitary.com to present you the latest or newest military developments in the world, be it related to the air or naval forces, or to the army ground units.

United States is worried about the capabilities of Russian submarines

The United States has ceased to be "inaccessible" due to the modernization of the Russian submarine fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Business Insider magazine.

MQ-9A Reaper conducted flight with small jet drone suspended from it

More recently, interesting flight tests of the MQ-9A Reaper drone were conducted in the United States. What is impressive about the tests is that a second small reconnaissance jet was attached to the attacking drone

US Marines will have a new, better and more powerful amphibious combat vehicles

Over the past two years, the U.S. military has gradually and compulsorily upgraded the equipment and armaments of all its available units, be it air, naval, or ground troops.

It’s time for the United States to begin shooting down missiles

An event took place in mid-September this year, which seems to have remained on the agenda among the military industry, but which could be the next step in the development of air defense.

France, Russia and US continues efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh

Paris, together with Moscow and Washington, is making efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. This was stated on Tuesday by the Minister-Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Frank Riester

US B-52 bombers ‘attacked’ the Kaliningrad region during alliance’s exercise

According to sources from the Russian Ministry of Defense and journalists, the Pentagon military trained a conditional attack on Kaliningrad and the Kaliningrad region, using American B-52 bombers for this purpose

Russia: Avangard hypersonic missile could be intercepted by the US, but in the future

Russia continues to develop in its arsenal of armed forces various ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as hypersonic missile systems, such as the already available Avangard.

Downed helicopter and destroyed missile systems in Nagorno-Karabakh, US warned its citizens

The official opinion of the Ministry of Defense is that military actions of the Armenian military units are being observed and that is why the Azeris have taken actions to repel and suppress them.

Another F-35 problem leaves B-52 bombers unprotected by the Russian fighters

There has been almost no month in the last two years in which no other absurd problem has arisen in the greatest pride of American military aeronautical engineering - the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter.

US withdraws its nuclear bombs from Incirlik, US-Turkish relations are deteriorating

Turkish policy in recent months in the Balkans and the Middle East will force the United States to withdraw its B-61 nuclear bombs from the Turkish base of Incirlik

US Navy reconnaissance ship turned off the transponder and almost entered Russia

The latest information that the Russian media is currently spreading is the attempt of an American reconnaissance ship to enter Russian territorial waters on the Baltic Sea in Scandinavian Europe, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

America is turning Alaska into a strike force. What does Russia think about that?

The two most powerful military forces continue to lengthen and replenish their armaments. Russia is increasingly securing its presence in the Arctic region by sending unequivocal signals to Washington.

Washington invests just over $2 billion for small diameter bombs [SDB]

Just a few days ago, as we learned on September 24, Washington decided to spend nearly $ 2 billion. for the production and integration of small diameter aircraft bombs.

India buys the dangerous MQ-9B hunter-killer UAV totalling $600M

According to information from the Indian Ministry of Defense, the new unmanned aerial vehicles will be intended for use by both ground forces and the Air Force and Navy.

Iran claims to have deactivated US Navy air defense systems in the Persian Gulf

Iranian and Russian media have claimed in recent hours that Iran's air force has managed to deactivate the anti-aircraft system of US warships in the Persian Gulf region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

American 5th-gen F-35 fighter jet is already obsolete, experts said

US experts at The Drive suggest that the US Air Force's F-35 fighter will soon become obsolete and pave the way for new developments in military aviation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

How the US is developing hypersonic weapons against Russia?

In recent days, both American politicians and the military have repeatedly announced new US successes in the development of hypersonic weapons. Washington clearly wants to regain leadership in such developments.

Russia’s EW systems have captured more than 20 US Tomahawk missiles in Syria

According to sources from the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russia has managed to deactivate about 40 American Tomahawk missiles that were fired during hostilities in Syria, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned.

Dozens of US nuclear missiles were ready to hit Pyongyang three years ago

In recent years, dozens of politicians or journalists decide to tell in books or memoirs about their work during a service in the White House or during a specific administration, if they are from the public sector.

Europe will cut orders for US F-35s to invest in its Tempest fighter project

The cuts to the Defense budget determined by the impact of the Covd-19 epidemic and the need to support the economy could make the choice of the British government, inevitable, to cut the order of the F-35B fighter-bombers

Americans predict serious losses of MQ-9 Reapers and give billions for new ones

The life cycle maintenance center for US Air Force aircraft has signed a framework contract with General Atomics, a manufacturer of MALE-class combat drones, the MQ-9 Reaper, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Hundreds of US bombers against Russia’s air defenses – what the experts say

The subject of the dispute is the possibility that the United States will use one hundred or two hundred bombers to break through the air defense system of Kaliningrad, which is one of the pillars of Russian defense.

US will study the effect of electromagnetic radiation on military pilots

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense has launched a study in which scientists will try to find out the effect of electromagnetic radiation from fighter aircraft onboard systems on pilots

Swedish analyst: Trump likes Putin, Pentagon doesn’t. This is schizophrenia

The US is pursuing a "slightly schizophrenic policy." The evidence was the Pentagon's announcement that the United States will strengthen its presence in Europe with the help of three strategic bombers B-1 Lancer.

Chinese military has shown how it will incinerate the US air base in Guam [video]

On Sunday, September 20, the network began to actively disseminate a video in which the Chinese military are carrying out an attack on the US Air Force base Andersen, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

‘Target on the back’: why US troops flee from occupied countries?

Hundreds of thousands of victims, ruined cities and poorly concealed hatred of civilians - the Pentagon is withdrawing most of its troops from occupied Afghanistan and Iraq.

Iran promises to continue to take revenge on U.S. for the killed General Soleimani

The attack on US bases in Iraq was not the final revenge for the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, leanred BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Krasnaya Vesna.

What are the chances of the United States in a land war with Russia?

American military expert Chris Osborne assessed the chances of the United States against Russia in the event of a military confrontation on land, noting that Moscow has twice as many tanks, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

United States said under what conditions will continue START-3 Treaty

US President's special envoy Marshall Billingsley said that if Moscow does not agree to the US conditions to extend the START-3 Treaty until the presidential elections in the country, then if Donald Trump is re-elected, the "pay" will increase

US announced the beginning of development a robotic unmanned artillery

The American army is unconditionally considered the strongest and most advanced in the world. In terms of the introduction of all new technologies, futuristic projects and robotics in particular, it is the US Army that is considered the pioneer.

US sources: the US Navy in South Aegean could destroy entire Turkish Navy

"The United States will never allow Erdogan to turn the Mediterranean into a 'Turkish lake' and revive any Ottoman Empire," said Washington-based American journalist Tom Rogan

Russia’s hypersonic missiles are a fact because of stolen US technology, Trump said

At a pre-election rally in Minnesota, Donlad Trump received a standing ovation from his supporters after saying that Russian hypersonic missiles were technology stolen from the United States during the Barack Obama administration

Russia: It’s fashionable for U.S. to threaten non-nuclear countries with a nuclear strike

To Washington has become fashionable to threaten a nuclear strike against states that do not pose an existential threat to American security. All of humanity will pay for this irresponsibility: such an American approach to the atomic bomb devalues ​​the main reason for its existence.

Russia claims that Su-57 fighter has found a weak spot in the US Air Force

Military expert Alexei Leonkov in the Zvezda weekly talks about the principles of building network-centric structures, without which it is impossible to consider an army modern, capable of conducting effective military operations

Russia’s Kinzhal may oppose the American aircraft carriers, US claims

The American magazine The National Interest published an article in which he spoke about the Russian 9-A-7660 Kinzhal aircraft missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US helicopters ‘escort’ the Russians in Syria as part of new ‘provocation’ strategy [video]

The US military appears to be changing its tactics in confronting Russian forces in Syria, following a recent incident that sustained minor injuries to several US troops in the north-eastern region of the Arab republic.

Romania purchased Patriot missile defense systems from the US

Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban took part in the ceremony of receiving the American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the press service of the Romanian government.

China: US and Taiwan should not play with fire, because we’ve enough military power

The Chinese army has enough strength, means and determination to defend the country's sovereignty, to prevent Taiwan's declaration of independence and foreign interference in the internal affairs of the PRC

US presented a successor to its popular MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance UAVs

The General Atomics concern has presented the project of the successor to its popular MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance UAVs, which was created in response to the requirements of the US Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russia’s plan to build new warships infuriated the United States, China says

Russia's decision to start building several large warships at once turned out to be an unexpected US reaction. Such conclusions were made by analysts in the Chinese media, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

How the AR-15 assault rifle was converted into a large-caliber sniper rifle

In the mid-1990s. the American firm "Advanced Long-range Systems LLC" from Eagle Point, Philadelphia, offered a rather unusual service on the market of large-caliber weapons at that time.

US is once again ahead of its competitors, testing a 6th-generation fighter

According to the military publication, the US Air Force conducted real flight tests of an aircraft under Project X, trying to keep this information secret, but apparently failed.

Polish-American military cooperation is increasing – MPs support a new agreement

The Polish Parliamentary National Defense Commission supported the draft law allowing the ratification of the Polish-American agreement on expanding defense cooperation

US prepares KC-46 and C-17 aircraft to future strike at Russia, Moscow claims

The US Air Force's KC-46 military tanker and C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft in future conflicts should be capable of dropping smart bombs and transmitting tactical data

Donald Trump has admitted that he wanted to kill Bashar al-Assad

The US president again contradicted his previous claims that such an attack had never been discussed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Fox News and Bulgarian news agency Sega.

US introduces a new index for promising military technology

The US Department of Defense decided to introduce a separate index for technology that was developed and designed in a fully electronic form: it will be designated by the capital letter "E", learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

‘Nightmare’: US fears an alliance between China and Russia in the Arctic

If Russia and China jointly challenge the United States in the Arctic, Washington will not be ready for this, said American expert Michael Lyons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Washington will move the Incirlik base to Greece, Turkish and Greek media say

According to the Greek media's claim, the United States is planning to move its troops from Incirlik to one of the Greek islands. The claim in question belongs to Republican Senator Ron Johnson, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

According to the Americans, Turkey shot down the MiG-29 fighter near Sirte, Libya

As we wrote a few days ago, a MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down over a desert in Libya near the Sirte area. Since then, several allegations have found their way to publicity, one of which is that the Turks shot down the fighter.

US Air Force is testing robotic dogs to monitor and guard an airport

During an exercise by the US Air Force, robot dogs were used for the first time to monitor the area. Thanks to their four-legged helpers, the human security team can stay closer to the aircraft to be protected, learned bulgarianMilitary.com.

US will use artificial intelligence of the ABMS systems to help fight Russian missiles

Americans presented the capabilities of the advanced ABMS combat management system of the air force, during which, among others, the attack by aerial drones - simulating the attack of six Russian cruise missiles - was successfully repulsed

Top 5 best bombers in the world

There is no doubt that there are only two countries that are working hard on new bombers. These are Russia and the United States. All others are either customers or tenants of this type of military equipment.

Russian hypersonic missile is capable of reaching Washington in 15 minutes

The Chinese portal Sina was surprised at the capabilities of the Russian military complexes "Sarmat", "Avangard" and "Yars", which "put America in a stalemate", BulgarianMilitary.com reports.

Why are American bombers increasingly appearing on Russia’s borders?

NATO military aircraft, including even bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, are increasingly appearing at Russian borders. Why has the frequency of their appearance near Russia increased?

Top 5 best American rifles in service with the US Marines

The marines in the United States of America are one of the most powerful branches of the military. They obey the motto "Always faithful" and wear scarlet and gold colors, the mascot of America's Marines is the English Bulldog.

Donald Trump: U.S. has ‘incredible’ weapons that no one knows yet

America has such "incredible" weapons systems that the world does not yet know about, US President Donald Trump said on September 10, speaking to reporters before flying to Michigan

China scares the US with a Russian ‘nuclear ghost’

You cannot erase the words from the song. And if the Barguzin (the northeastern wind on Lake Baikal) is destined to "move the shaft", then "the young man will not be far off."

US will have a new intercontinental ballistic missile and it will be made in Utah

The United States will have a new intercontinental missile and it will be made in Utah on the site of the American company Northrup Gruman, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Video of the newest drone for the US military was posted on social media

The main attribute of modern air reconnaissance is unmanned aerial vehicles, on which either universal or special sets of equipment are installed. Usually they are thermal imagers, special cameras and radar stations.

US President Donald Trump plans to replace the Pentagon’s chief

US President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the country's current defense secretary, Mark Esper, and is considering a new candidate for the post of head of the Pentagon.

US 155mm Paladin howitzer shot down a ‘Russian cruise missile’

The US Air Force has conducted exercises simulating a military conflict with Russia. According to Breaking Defense, the shooting took place on September 3 at the White Sands training ground in New Mexico, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US will dismantle hundreds of AH-64D helicopters to make room for new ones

According to the US State Department, Washington intends to retire hundreds of AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, which have depreciated over the years, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned

Ukraine will become a springboard for a US nuclear strike on Russia

Two American B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons flew in close proximity to Crimea. US aircraft have previously appeared over the Black Sea, but for the first time they approached the Crimea from land - from the territory of Ukraine.

What can Russia oppose against the Pentagon’s combat satellites?

In mid-August, the doctrine of the US Space Force (CS), founded last December as the new, sixth, branch of the American Armed Forces, was formulated.

According to Chinese experts, their Su-35 fighter was downed by a US aircraft carrier

Chinese news agencies, citing sources in the military, report that the plane crash involving the Su-35 fighter was due to a complex failure of all onboard systems of a combat aircraft

From a rough prototype to a precision weapon – the Ferret large-caliber rifles

American David Moore, who was born into a family of hereditary inventors and mechanics, started his arms business from the humble position of a sales consultant in a trading company selling parts for racing cars.

China and the United States: comparison of aggregate national potentials

The number of anti-Chinese words and deeds of the Donald Trump administration is multiplying at an increasing speed and, in accordance with the teachings of the classics, can jump into a new quality.

Precision large-caliber Serbu rifles – high quality, low price. How can this be done?

Serbu Firearms Inc. from Tampa, Florida, was founded in 1996 by Mark Serbu, sports shooting enthusiast and 1990 graduate of the University of South Florida with a mechanical engineering specialization.

Turkey to the US: Give us know-how or we’ll continue to buy Russian weapons

According to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Chavushuglu, Washington must make a very serious compromise if it wants Turkey to stop buying Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, he learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting the minister.

Harpi Szpon could be the Polish-American combat drone for the F-35

"We see the Polish side's willingness to partner in the development of advanced Harpi Szpon unmanned systems," said Jack O'Banion, vice president for strategy and customer requirements at Lockheed Martin

Trump offered to help resolve conflict between India and China

The United States is ready to assist China and India in resolving the border conflict, American President Donald Trump said at a press conference at the White House on September 4, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Bypassing Israel: US wants to sell F-35s to the Arab Emirates

US President Donald Trump intends to discuss with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a possible agreement on the sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of American fifth-generation F-35 fighters

China is already catching up with US military power, Washington says

Particular attention is paid to the part on China's nuclear potential. According to the Pentagon, the country is aiming and is likely to double its nuclear warheads in the coming years.

China: Russian and US submarines are transforming global defense strategies

The emergence of submarines off the coast of a potential enemy may become a new global containment strategy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to a military expert of the Chinese newspaper Sina.

Will there be American soldiers in Bulgaria or not?

As well as that the talks focused on the use of joint facilities and their development and modernization in the future, as well as the prospects for cooperation between the ground forces of the two countries.

Sooner or later, the US administration will have to change its policy in the Middle East

Chaos and conflicts in the Near and Middle East are a graphic illustration of the failure of the US administration's foreign policy, regardless of who is in the White House today.

Because of India, Boeing is testing short takeoffs and landings of F/A-18E/F fighters

Boeing is conducting tests of shortened take-offs and landings of F / A-18E / F Super Hornet aircraft. The point is to prove that they could operate not only from large aircraft carriers of the US Navy, but also from units more than twice smaller, such as Indian aircraft carriers.

Top 5 best Savage MSR-10 sporting rifles with price included

Savage Firearms is an American arms manufacturer headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts. Savage Firearms manufactures assorted-caliber rifles, Stevens single-shot rifles and shotguns. Until 2019, it is a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, now an independent brand.

Land combat robots – the future of the battlefield. What Russia, US and other countries have?

Although many countries around the world are accelerating work on the development of unmanned land combat platforms. Some countries despite their significant scientific and industrial potential - do not decide to start government work in this area.

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia want American military bases

A serious struggle unfolded between the Baltic countries for the right to receive and deploy on their territory a part of the American military contingent withdrawn from Germany, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Pentagon has warned Russia that it will protect its military in Syria

The United States will take the necessary action to protect its troops in Syria against any threat to their security, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman statement.

American silent sea wolf tracks the tests of a new Russian submarine

The nuclear submarine USS Seawolf, Seawolf type, arrived near the Tromso base in Norway on August 21, 2020, officially to give the crew a rest, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Bombers and submarines: US prepares for battles in the Arctic

The United States sent strategic bombers and nuclear submarines to the Arctic. Washington believes that this will be a mirror response to Russia's recent actions in the region.

The United States is adapting civilian air taxi technology for use by the military

The US Air Force began demonstration tests of promising civil aircraft of various classes in order to adapt their technologies for the development of military equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US will develop aerial sea mines to hit long-range targets in the oceans

The US Navy has published the first information about the Long Range Aerial Delivery of Maritime Mines project, within which it is planned to develop airborne mines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Destruction of START III: termination of the treaty will cost the US dearly

START III is a bilateral treaty on further mutual reduction of arsenals of deployed strategic nuclear weapons. The agreement was signed by Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama on April 8, 2010 in Prague and entered into force on February 5, 2011.

The US Army is developing a ‘pocket’ swarm of combat drones

The US Army is intensively developing small drones that will be launched from the deck of combat helicopters as part of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA), a program of a new reconnaissance and attack machine

At what exact distance the stealth F-35 fighter can be seen on the radar?

American journalists learned from what distance the enemy's air defense radar "sees" the fifth-generation fighter F-35 Lightning II, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Popular Mechanics.

US: ‘Turkey is undermining NATO unity and must suspend flights over Greece’

US Undersecretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker has condemned the Turkish policy in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, stressing that Ankara's actions undermine NATO unity, thus has been set by Washington in the region

Dogfight! American intelligence against Chinese hypersound

In the battle of equivalent aircraft carrier formations and groups, the Chinese side suffers significantly large losses, even with the possible use of promising hypersonic anti-ship missiles.

Pentagon interested in developing a hypersonic nuclear glider

A request to develop a hypersonic nuclear glider appeared on the Web, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing PolitInfo. It was deployed by the United States Air Force. After a while, information about this was deleted.

Multilayer missile defense: how the United States will defend against missiles

The US Missile Defense Agency plans to develop a layered architecture for the continental US missile defense against ICBM attacks. It must neutralize emerging threats and fill the gaps in the development of the next generation interceptor.

Top 8 of the fastest military aircraft in the world

Sometimes it is very difficult to compare or face fighters from different manufacturers in a direct battle. The characteristics very often overlap and you rely only on the small details that can tip the scales in one direction or another.

Japan and US unite against China and Russia

The governments of Japan and the United States will work together to prepare a missile detection and tracking system using numerous small satellites. They will be launched into an orbit with an altitude of 300-1000 kilometers.

Pentagon is trying to create a military exoskeleton, Russia is already using one

While the US military is trying to create a military exoskeleton, Russian experts are using it with might and main. This statement was made by the American journalist David Hambling in the Forbes edition, BulgarianMilitary.com reports.

Artificial intelligence defeated a US Air Force pilot with a score of 5:0 [video]

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense has summed up the results of the AlphaDogfight Trials virtual air combat tests of neural network algorithms and they are very disappointing for humans:

US is trying to prevent India from buying S-400 and Su-35 from Russia

As we have been writing in recent months, India is on the verge of making large purchases of weapons equipment from Russia, and in particular we are talking about the Russian S-400 air defense systems and the 4 ++ generation Su-57 fighter.

U.S. Navy is looking for the fighter jet of the future

Without publicity, the US Navy has just started a program to build a new on-board fighter, which will replace the F / A-18E / F Super Hornet and EF-18G Growler in the near future.

U.S. Naval Aviation begins work on a successor to the F-35 fighter jet

That there is only one epic on the creation of a single strike fighter , the result of which was not one F-35, but three very different aircraft at once .

French air-to-air missile with a warhead was sent as civilian mail to Florida

It has not yet been disclosed how it was possible that the actual missile with a warhead could have been sent as a civil shipment to a civil airport to a private company.

American military advised the United States to leave Russian submarines alone

However, according to US Navy veteran Bradford Dismuks, these nuclear submarines are one of the key factors in nuclear deterrence, so any threat hanging over them will greatly irritate Moscow, which is more likely to lead to a nuclear war than to stop it.

Turkish military shot down at least one US Air Force UAV over Idlib

Two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) crashed the day before, August 18, in the Syrian province of Idlib. At least one of them turned out to be an American reconnaissance and strike UAV MQ-9 Reaper, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Missile attack on a US military base was carried out in eastern Syria

A missile attack on a US base in the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor was carried out by unknown assailants on August 19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Syrian state news agency SANA.

US is preparing to sell F-35 fighters to UAE, Israel doesn’t give its consent

Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen said that he is unaware of a change in the traditional policy of the Jewish state against the United States' sale of modern weapons to Arab countries, which could thereby weaken Israel's military superiority in the region

US Armed Forces launched an airstrike on a Syrian army checkpoint

The US Armed Forces launched an airstrike on a Syrian army checkpoint located in a village southeast of the city of Qamishli (Haseke province), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Syria state news agency SANA.

US and Israel prepared the F-35 to strike Russian S-400 missile system

The lifting of the international embargo on the purchase of weapons by Iran could lead to the fact that Tehran will begin to acquire air defense and fighters from Moscow and Beijing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Washington plans to sell more than 400 new F-16 fighter jets

A multibillion-dollar deal is set to finalize the U.S. government and liquidity company Martin, following approval for the sale of 90 F-16 fighter jets on Friday, he learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian Spetsnaz Alpha versus US Delta Force: Who is ‘cooler’ and why?

I would like to note right away that each of the special forces is elite, which means that the supply of weapons, equipment and special equipment both in Russia and in the United States will be maximum, that is, the fighters will get what they need.

Top 5 most powerful Air Force in the world for 2020

The American military-political publication National Interest has presented a list of the five most formidable air forces in the world. Let's take a look at it.

Greece-Turkey: Kremlin’s ‘silence’ is deafening, Washington just turns a blind eye

The Russian media make extensive reference to the Greek-Turkish crisis. At the same time, however, the Kremlin's "silence" is deafening. That was reported earlier at the Greek newspaper pentapostagma, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia’s Kh-32 anti-ship missile cannot be intercepted by US air defense

The United States will not be able to intercept the Russian X-32 anti-ship missile with its air defense systems, Chinese analysts at Sohu say, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military airplane has entered Chinese airspace using cunning tactic

Chinese military suggest that the US military reconnaissance aircraft E-8C has entered Chinese airspace, disguised as a passenger airliner, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Sohu news agency and Global Times.

Turkey aimed the S-400 missile system against F-16s, and this angered Washington

American congressmen went into a rage over Turkey's trials involving the Russian-made S-400 Triumph air defense system and American F-16 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RD.

One year later: US Army selects new rifles and machine guns as part of NGSW program

It has been 11 months since the US Army signed a three-member contract under the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, which is by far one of the Army's most ambitious small arms projects today

The US President Donald Trump plans to fire the Pentagon’s chief Mark Esper

US President Donald Trump intends to replace the head of the Pentagon Mark Esper after the presidential elections in November, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Bloomberg agency.

Russian scientist warns that US is creating unpredictable climate weapons

The United States has created a weapon that can allegedly change the climate in certain regions, altering the ionosphere and creating "ion clouds". Konstantin Sivkov, spoke about this

Israel and US jointly conducted successful tests of the missile defense system

The Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Directorate of the Israeli Defense Ministry has successfully tested the Hetz-2 missile defense system jointly with the US ABM Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US blocked major arms deals with Turkey, including the F-16 modernization

For almost two years, members of the US Congress have blocked arms sales deals to Turkey due to Ankara's purchase of the S-400 air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Vzglyad.

Expert urged US to abandon missile defense in Europe to improve its relations with Russia

Deploying an American missile defense system in Europe is senseless and counterproductive, and also entails an aggravation of relations between Moscow and Washington, Daniel Larison said on August 12

Top 5 best submarines in the world

One of the deadliest weapons in a country's arsenal is submarines. In the past, they played a significant role during World War II and during the Cold War.

New attack helicopters of the Americans will be a serious problem for their enemies

The AH-64 Apache helicopter is one of the most iconic and effective combat vehicles of recent decades. It is capable of recording the thermal signature of a target at a distance of several kilometers.

After the tests: there is a future in the American robotic combat vehicles [video]

Over the past five weeks, one of the 4th Cavalry Division squad conducted intensive research and field testing as part of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program at Fort Carson, Colorado, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

How do the Russian criteria for use of nuclear weapons differ from the American ones?

It is the only one that provides for the possibility of a country's first, preemptive nuclear strike, and with the slightest reason. Against this background, the Russian concept of using nuclear weapons looks extremely peaceful.

Japan received the second Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor

At the Kisarazu airbase , the ceremony of handing over the second MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces took place on August 10, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US: F-15EX fighter jets to replace Strike Eagles? It is really possible

According to the documents of the US Department of Defense related to the award of a contract for the purchase of Boeing F-15EX machines for the US Air Force in place of the heavily used F-15C / D Eagle, the program may also cover the F-15E Strike Eagle

Pentagon chose launchers of new generation to replace Atlas V

The US Department of Defense selected contractors in a tender to service the next multi-year cycle of national security and defense space launches, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

US creates new nuclear threat against Russia

Donald Trump, apparently, intends to cross out another important agreement between Russia and the United States - the agreement on the non-deployment of tactical nuclear weapons on warships.

How Americans created the newest Origin 12 shotgun – a real blaster of the future?

Origin 12 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun. The shotgun is powerful and reliable. This is not surprising, because it is based on the platform of the Kalashnikov assault rifle.

Closer to Russia: the Pentagon explained the transfer of troops in Europe

Pentagon chief Mark Esper said that the US military is being transferred from Germany to Eastern Europe in order to contain Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Gazeta.

F-35 vs. Su-35 – who is better and who will win in a modern air battle?

There are currently two aircraft in the world that are significantly different from all the others. These are the Russian 4th generation Su-35 and the American fifth generation F-35 fighter. It is safe to say - they are the top of the top.

Russians and Iranians received a mysterious US text message for hybrid criminals

Iranians and Russians received SMS messages encouraging them to cooperate with American services to catch hackers engaging in campaigns disrupting the election process in the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

European F-35 base is more expensive than expected, and this worries the Poles

Work on the US Air Force's first F-35A F-35A multi-role multi-role aircraft base located outside the United States is prolonged and will cost more, the US Air Force reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Washington negotiates UAV sales with Taiwan, China protests

The Reuters news agency, citing its own sources, reports that a deal may soon take place to sell at least four American reconnaissance drones to Taiwan. It is assumed that the amount of the contract could be $600 million

Hunt like a warrior – Sig Sauer Cross bolt-action rifle, resembling an AR carbine

Sig Sauer Inc. have announced their first "bolt-action" rifle, the CROSS, aimed at precision shooting and is currently available in three calibers, including the new 277 Fury (.277 SIG Fury) Hybrid cartridge for the civilian market.

Can Russia intercept an American UAV?

Russia has deployed an anti-drone shield in the Kaliningrad region during a recent exercise. Foreign analysts see this measure as a response to the deployment of American unmanned aerial vehicles such as the MQ-9 Reaper in Estonia.

Is it possible for the US to accelerate the development of hypersonic weapons?

The US Ground Forces, together with the Navy, intend to conduct three flight tests of the C-HGB (Common Hypersonic Glide Body) hypersonic soaring unit next year in order to have time to put it into service in 2023.

Fifth generation F-35 fighter jet is more and more active in the Middle East

The American and Israeli F-35 pilots conducted joint exercises for the second time in the use of the latest fifth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Polish news agency Defence24.

US military base came under a missile attack in Al-Hasakah province, Syria

An American military base in the Syrian Al-Hasakah province came under rocket fire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing severallocal sources and news agency RIA Novosti.

Why the Pentagon proposed to develop sea-based nuclear cruise missiles

The United States must develop and deploy new sea-launched nuclear cruise missiles to contain Russia, the Pentagon said. The US military believes that such missiles, which are not technically a "strategic" weapon, will deter the US's nuclear-armed rivals - Russia and China.

US Marine Corps could make a big mistake if it refuses to use tanks

The command of the US Marine Corps in the spring officially announced its intention to abandon heavy armored vehicles, as we reported earlier this year.

US tested 50 years old nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile, still in service

Yesterday, August 4, the US Air Force tested its proven Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The purpose of the tests, according to the Air Force Global Command, was to test the reliability of the missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Promising cartridge of service in the U.S. Army – the future of small arms

In the landmark American tender NGSW (Next Generation Squad Weapon) for a new assault rifle and a new light machine gun, the focus is not on the design of the combat system, but on the promising cartridge.

US seeks response against Russian T-14 with lighter and faster next-generation tanks

The United States is seriously lagging behind in the competitive next-generation tank race. There are currently only four fourth-generation tanks on the world market for heavy armored vehicles.

US military buys Carl Gustav hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers from Sweden

The Swedish company Saab has announced the signing of a contract for the supply to the US Armed Forces of disposable 84mm AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers and ammunition for 84mm Carl Gustav hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers

U.S. generals believe a bomb was the cause of the blast in Beirut

According to American generals, a bomb was detonated in Beirut as a result of the attack, US President Donald Trump said on August 4 at a White House briefing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Command of the Fifth Corps of the US Army is stationed in Poland

The command of the Fifth Corps of the US Army, formerly located in Germany, is stationed in Poland. The US Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher announced the commencement of the command center's activities today, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military is looking to buy new wheeled self-propelled howitzers

The US Department of Defense has begun the search for new wheeled self-propelled howitzers for the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Polish news agency Defence24.

Japan will produce F-35s and become a center for next-gen fighter jets

The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that the responsibility for the construction of the next-generation fighter, currently known as the F-X, will be taken by a single company, which will be a "single prime" contractor

American military experts named Russia’s advantage over the United States

Russia will get a tangible advantage over the United States when its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) becomes operational, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the US edition of of The National Interest.

USS Porter destroyer has damaged its anti-missile radar in the Black Sea

Several media reports that the USS Porter, the USS Porter, damaged its AN/SPY-1 radar missile station during its stay in the Black Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the news agency Military Affairs.

US transferred 9 Apache and Black Hawk helicopters to the border with Belarus

Nine American Air Force helicopters were spotted at the training ground near the Pabrade settlement in Lithuania. Then attack helicopters Apache and Black Hawk were spotted over Vilnius, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Telegraf.by.

Guam vs. China: how Washington will protect a Pacific Island

The United States is discussing the possibility of deploying the Aegis Ashore air defense / missile defense system installed in Japan on the island of Guam. At the same time, Tokyo has recently abandoned the use of this system, questioning its effectiveness.

New era in the production of the Israeli Iron Dome missile system is coming

American company Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Israeli defense company Rafael have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) in the United States to produce the Iron Dome air and missile defense system

Konev modular rifle – Russian brain, Swiss precision, American functionality

It is difficult to surprise someone with the news of the appearance of a new rifle in the United States: the American arms market is like a sea that will accept everyone - almost any competent designer will have a chance to shoot, literally and figuratively.

Will Tokyo pay more for the deployment of US troops in the Land of the Rising Sun?

The expected appointment of Donna Welton to the position of the head of the department of negotiations and agreements at the State Department is an announcement that Japan will soon have to agree with the US.

Haftar asked Washington for help in controlling Libya’s sea and land borders

Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army (LNA) sent a message to Washington on Sunday calling for international control of land and sea border crossings and ports to prevent weapons from being sent to the capital's government

Canada’s new fighters: Boeing, Lockheed and SAAB will fight for the Canadian sky

Two American and one European company will compete to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with new fighter jets, he learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.

American “Kalashnikov” KS-12: the best of both worlds

In the United States, fans of reliable carbines worried that they would not be able to buy the Saiga-12 rifle because of the anti-Russian sanctions. This weapon is made in the style of a Kalashnikov assault rifle.

France and Germany may abandon US military technologies

The military-industrial enterprises of Germany and France intend, if possible, to abandon American technologies in the production of military equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the German edition Welt am Sonntag reports.

‘MSR’ – what does this abbreviation mean in the name of the rifle?

Seeing a strange three-letter abbreviation in the title, you, the reader, will probably frown: “Well, again, these marketers have come up with another trick to sell us a miracle weapon, devoid of the problems of its predecessors.”

Israel might get an access to the secret data of Russian MiG-29 fighters

The Israeli military could able to get access to the MiG-29 fighter secret systems and will allow them to develop the most effective measures in the fight against these combat aircraft, which are in service with Russia, Syria, Egypt and other countries

Next Christmas gifts – Kel-Tec SU-16 and SU-22 semi-automatic rifles

Some people dismiss Kel-Tec weapons as "utilitarian" (as if there was something wrong with that). By all accounts, this Florida-based manufacturer doesn't always pay attention to the shiny appearance of the weapon that beckons some shooters.

US gives $300M to Ukraine for new weapons, NATO will not intervene in a future conflict

The US Senate proposed annually allocating $ 300 million to Ukraine for military needs, including for the purchase of lethal weapons. The State Duma indicated that, in this case, Moscow will consider itself competent to supply weapons to the DPR and LPR fighters

The monster BHA AR-500 rifle in powerful 500 S&W caliber

As we wrote earlier, Big Horn Armory, which manufactures powerful rifles with manual reloading by triggering the trigger guard (Model 89, 90), already released an AR platform carbine in the powerful S&W .500 caliber.

White House worries about Kremlin’s military growth

The Research Group of the United States Congress (CRS) has published a couple of information notes about the Armed Forces of our country, signed by Andrew Bowen, an analyst for Russia and Europe.

The United States decided to deploy its troops near Russia’s borders

Part of the troops of the European Command of the American armed forces will be transferred to the Black Sea area, closer to the Russian borders, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the US Defense Minister Mark Esper statement.

Americans are preparing to shoot down Russian hypersonic missiles

The United States has acknowledged the urgent need to combat Russia's new military capabilities. We are talking about space instruments for detecting launches of hypersonic missiles - special satellites and detection systems.

US military taught Syrian Kurds to operate combat drones

Military exercises for the units of the Kurdish alliance of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were held by an international coalition led by the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a source of Krasnaya Vesna magazine in Syria on July 31

American Skyborg program is underway – combat drones will interact with fighters

Among the winners, one of the giants was not Lockheed Martin (the creators of the RQ-170 Sentinel), which may be related to the problems that this company still has with the production of F-35 fighters.

The United States is hopelessly behind Russia in hypersonic missile systems

The lag of the United States from Russia in the creation of hypersonic missile systems, depending on their type, is from 5 to 8-9 years. In a number of areas in this area, the United States did not even begin the corresponding work.

American Abrams tanks implemented an Israeli active defense system

The US Army deployed M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks with the Trophy Active Vehicle Protection System to Germany. This Israeli system, developed by Rafael, was recently purchased and used by the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The United States will fight Russian armored vehicles with artificial intelligence

The United States launched a competition, the goal of which is to create a system using artificial intelligence to combat armored vehicles in Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the head of the DARPA strategic technologies office Timothy Grayson.

Washington will withdraw almost 12 thousand troops from Germany

The USA is withdrawing 11.9 thousand troops from Germany. Pentagon chief Mark Esper announced this on July 29 at a press conference, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Ka-52M: how the new Russian helicopter will catch up with the Apache

The Ka-52 helicopter, despite its original coaxial layout and the placement of crew members side-by-side, which is extremely unusual for attack rotary-wing aircraft, is far from the most frequent subject for discussion among aviation enthusiasts.

Su-35 vs F-22: who is stronger in aerial combat

The American magazine The National Interest decided to evaluate the capabilities of the Russian Su-35S generation 4 ++ multi-role fighter in an air battle with American aircraft. It turned out extremely interesting.

New Russian subs and cruise missiles pose a ‘serious problem’ for the US – the Pentagon

On Tuesday, the US Senate Armed Services Committee is discussing Van Hurk's candidacy for the position of Commander of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM), which is responsible for the country's territory in North America.

Iranian missiles hit near US military bases, forcing troops to hide in bunkers

The American television channel FOX News, referring to the Pentagon, reported that at least three ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory struck the area where American military bases are located in Qatar and the UAE.

$29 billion in aid: how the United States will save the defense industry

Republicans in the United States have presented their aid package in the fight against COVID-19 in the amount of $ 1 trillion, of which it is proposed to spend $ 29 billion on defense.

Pentagon is developing a new precision weapon system for its combat helicopters

US Army announced plans to conduct several tests of long-range precision munitions systems. They are to be conducted with the future fleet of new combat powered-lifts in mind, acquired under the current Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program

Black Hawk helicopter with U.S. Marines aboard has been shot down in Afghanistan

The radicals of the Taliban were able to destroy the American military helicopter UH-60 Black Hawk, which transported the US Marines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Military base used by the US and coalition forces in Iraq came under missile attack

Al-Taji or Camp Taji military base, located north of Baghdad near the city of Taji, where mostly American troops are stationed, came under rocket fire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Shafaq news agency.

Photo of the US Navy accidentally revealed a combat laser on a submarine

The US Navy released a photo of the Minnesota nuclear submarine in connection with the gratitude from the command, earned by its crew, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency RG.

The F-35 Block 4 fighter will receive more missiles and kamikaze drones

Lockheed Martin has published the F-35 Lightning II fighter upgrade program until 2030. The version will be called Block 4 and will be updated gradually - mainly due to delays in the development of the necessary software.

Washington urgently sent two F-35 fighter jets for control the Arctic

The U.S. Air Force plans to significantly increase its presence in the Arctic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Discover24 report. “Two F-35A planes have appeared in Alaska. They joined the F-22s and F-16s already there,” the article says

India buys six heavily armed and reconnaissance aircraft from the US

India has formally initiated the acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon UAVs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As stated, they will be used for information gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance at sea, as well as countering enemy submarines

The chances of a cheaper F-35 are decreasing, the reasons are many, including China

Cuts in defense spending will complicate the task of reducing the price of produced F-35 fighters, said the head of the United States Department of Defense Joint Programs, Lieutenant General Eric Fick on July 22

Top 5 infantry rifles of all time

It would be an exaggeration to say that the rifle won the war or changed the outcome of the battle. Nevertheless, they are necessary for victory: battle is, first of all, a test of will, and ineffective small arms spread defeatism.

To stop Russia’s threat to Europe, the US must sell M1 Abrams tanks to Poland

The author of the material, Dan Gure, suggested that "the Polish armed forces will have to fight Russia without the main battle tanks." The article notes that Poland is located next to Russia, which makes it "an important factor in NATO's defense plans."

Desert Tech SRS-A2 – the unreal hi-tech sniper rifle coming from the future

Desert Tech, a private American company based in Salt Lake City, Utah is one of the few weapons manufacturers who are active and sufficient successfully promotes the design of bullpup in sniper (and not only) weapons.

Turkey made F-35 fighter ‘the first victim’ of Russia’s S-400 missile systems

The F-35 Lightning II family of American stealth multi-functional fifth-generation fighter-bombers became the "first victim" of the Russian S-400 Triumph air defense systems, writes the Indian edition of the EurAsian Times.

Dogfight! Russian T-90 vs. American M1A1 Abrams tank

Tanks T-90 and M1A1 "Abrams" are typical representatives of the Soviet and Western schools of tank building, which are based on various design and technological ideas.

Will the Russian T-14 Armata tank survive after meeting the Javelin anti-tank missile?

Today, the main infantry weapon in the fight against enemy tanks is anti-tank missile systems (ATGM), the effectiveness of which is several times higher than the effectiveness of hand-held grenade launchers, which have been used for quite a long time.

USAF to be armed with mini-missiles that will allow them access to impossible areas

The American company Raytheon won the competition for the creation of miniature missiles for the self-defense of fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing also participated in this tender.

The newest S-500 missile system will undermine the authority of the US THAAD

The US missile defense complex (ABM) THAAD has long been considered one of the best in the world, but the emergence of the S-500 Prometheus anti-aircraft missile systems will undermine the authority of American systems

The S-400 scandal damaged the US reputation in the global arms market

The story around the loud blackmail of Turkey by the United States over the Russian S-400 systems has reached the final point. Washington has finally decided the fate of the F-35 fighters, commissioned by Turkey - they will be supplied to the American armed forces.

India begins joint development of UAVs with the US Air Force

The US Air Force Research Laboratories have signed an agreement with an Indian startup to jointly research and develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Deputy Defense Secretary Ellen M. Lord said July 21

Washington: The US does not plan to create a nuclear hypersonic weapon

The United States does not plan to develop a nuclear hypersonic weapon, said Marshall Billingsley, the US President's special envoy for arms control, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Poland hopes to modernize its fleet, but could get second-hand US ships

Poland will most likely be one of the countries to which these, mostly several-year-old vessels, will be offered. It would be the final end of dreams of modernizing the Polish Navy and the Polish shipbuilding industry.

Tactical assault rifles SIG Sauer MCX and SIG Sauer 516 – full ‘autopsy’

In this issue, we will get acquainted with the tactical rifles SIG Sauer MCX and SIG Sauer 516, or rather their modifications - SIG Sauer MCX Carbine and SIG Sauer 516 Patrol. The rifles are manufactured in the USA.

Pentagon bought the eight F-35 made for the Turkish Air Force

Eight fifth-generation F-35 fighters of the American corporation Lockheed Martin, originally intended for Turkey, will be bought by the US Air Force for $ 862 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the press service of the Pentagon.

US House of Representatives banned Trump’s administration from conducting nuclear tests

The House of Representatives of the US Congress passed an amendment to the defense budget, which aims to prevent the Donald Trump administration from conducting nuclear tests, according to the results of the vote, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US tracked Russian phone signals last year during nuclear missile incident

A group of American researchers from the University of Mississippi, working as part of a Pentagon-sponsored project, in 2019 monitored mobile phone signals at Russian military installations, including the Nyonoksa test site

New hybrid, maneuverable and lighter Bradley armored vehicle goes to US Army

Under the terms of an agreement with the US Army, the company must equip combat vehicles with hybrid propulsion systems. It is anticipated that such an improvement will make Bradley maneuverable, lighter and more economical.

Expert: Russia will be able to intercept the ‘super-duper’ US missile using the S-500

By the time the vaunted American missiles, exceeding the speed of sound by 17 times and called “super-duper” missiles by President Donald Trump, will be in the US arsenal, Russia will be able to intercept them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US Stinger man-portable air defense system ‘sting’ more seriously than the Russian ‘needle’

Portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) are a fairly young type of weapon. MANPADS are difficult to develop and manufacture, so there are not so many models and they are produced only in some countries.

Russia: ‘Erdogan is a stubborn guy, it’s unlikely the US sanctions to affect him’

Russia will not stop supplying S-400s to Turkey; US sanctions cannot prevent this, said Vladimir Dzhabarov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Vzglyad.

Turkey expects sanctions from US over the Russian S-400 missile systems purchase

A bill on sanctions against Turkey for the purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from the Russian Federation has been submitted to the US Congress, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RT

Direct threat: Russia warns the United States from deploying missiles in Europe

The deployment of US missile defense systems in Poland and Romania poses a direct threat to Russia, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Gazeta.ru.

Disassemble the cogs: what is the American AR rifle better than the Russian AK?

AKM is the Russian symbol! And anyway - the Americans are "dropping their M-16s and grabbing Russian assault rifles." Yes, no doubt, the AK is strong, but the AR rifle has its own huge advantage. Why is this weapon worth paying attention to?

Egypt forgot about THAAD and defined the S-500 missile systems as ‘superior to all others’

Egyptian Sasapost announced the onset of a new era of Russian dominance in the arms market with the advent of S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey promises allies to protect secrets of S-400 defense system and F-35 fighter

Turkey promises to protect the secret data of the Russian C-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from leakage as well as the data of the fifth-generation F-35 American fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US intends to produce Soviet weapons, including the legendary AK assault rifles

The United States intends to establish the production of Russian weapons and ammunition, developed back in the days of the Soviet Union, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Michael Peck and his article in Forbes magazine.

US Army may have a new optical system by Vortex for its new assault rifles

The United States Department of Defense, through PM Soldier Lethality, has contracted with Vortex Optics to supply prototypes of the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire Control sighting systems for next-generation weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US Navy will receive a fully autonomous medium-range unmanned surface weapon

The U.S. Navy signed a contract with L3 Harris Technologies to develop a prototype of a promising medium-range unmanned surface vehicle (Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle, MUSV), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The NX8 optical sight – the compact superiority of the US troops on the battlefield

My relationship with Nightforce sights is rather complicated. Once upon a time at a shooting range, I looked into the sight of a colleague, and what I saw did not like at all - the picture had a pronounced greenish tint.

Production of the first F-15EX fighters capable of carrying hypersonic weapons began

The Pentagon ordered the first modernized F-15EX fighters, which are capable of carrying hypersonic weapons. This is stated in the message of the company Boeing, distributed on Tuesday, July 14, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India buys 72,000 SIG Sauer 716 assault rifles from the United States

The contract for the purchase of an additional 72,000 American SIG 716 assault rifles is to be signed by the Indian Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

MK16 and MK17 – the assault rifles of the US Special Operation Forces

Perhaps FN SCAR can be described as one of the best recent developments in terms of creating a modern automatic rifle that could quickly turn into a light machine gun, semi-automatic sniper or short-barreled assault rifle

US Senate calls on Pentagon not to buy parts for F-35 from Turkey

In a letter sent to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday, lawmakers warned the Pentagon that any plans to purchase components of F-35 fighter jets from Turkey undermine US pressure on the country.

US war ship caught fire at the American naval base in San Diego [video]

The fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard universal landing ship at the US naval base in San Diego injured several sailors, the city’s fire department said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Savage MSR 15 assault rifle – the functional, strong and reliable replacement of M4

Let's start from the end. The true truth is that the Savage MSR 15 line is not the only one known for Recon. There is one more model (regular readers of our magazine, of course, know about it) with the name “very rare” for Americans - Patrol.

No, it’s not a blaster. This is the futuristic Vector CRB semi-automatic rifle

According to legend, Louis invented this ammunition for entertaining shooting his nephews in the yard - and, as history has shown, his idea is alive and thriving. Low power and quiet sound for such a task were very welcome.

South China Sea: dangerous maneuvers of Beijing and Washington

China criticizes the United States for "militaristic manners" in the South China Sea, calling American exercises a threat to peace in the region and rejecting accusations of destabilizing actions.

US military convoy was subjected to an armed attack by militants in Iraq

Militants attacked a convoy with supplies intended for a US military base in southern Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti and a source from the Iraqi security service.

India’s opposition to the US-requested sale of F-21s outraged Washington

Indian journalist Rahul Bedi said that India has long opposed the "offer" of the United States on F-21 fighters, and this caused some indignation from Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

What does the AR-15 eat? Supertest of cartridges .223 Remington / 5.56 × 45

Now this question is no longer standing: a huge selection of AR-15 for any wallet, as well as an impressive variety of cartridges for them, including very affordable ones, have done their job.

Comparison of Bushmaster ACR assault rifle with FN SCAR assault rifle

The most popular assault rifle systems in the world (or, in the more familiar terminology, “assault rifles”) are samples created on the basis of AR and AK, less common are FN, H&K, AUG. Personally, I am selflessly in love with the AR-15 concept.

Better than AR-15, Sig Sauer assault rifles meet the requirements of special forces

And the army, automatic and civilian, self-loading variants were presented simultaneously. The SIG MCX assault rifle was primarily created to meet the requirements of special operations forces and quickly became known in the world of firearms.

Washington is ready to supply Tokyo with more than 100 F-35 fighters

The US State Department approved the potential sale of 105 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets and related equipment to Japan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon’s Department for Defense Cooperation and Security.

Taiwan will upgrade its Patriot air defense systems to serve US interests in the region

The US Department of State confirmed the readiness to supply elements to the armed forces of Taiwan for the modernization of the Patriot PAC-3 air defense systems in the amount of $ 620 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Seven US Navy warships will receive laser weapon to use it against Asian enemies

At least seven more US Navy ships will receive ODIN laser-guided energy weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Drive magazine.

Russian BTR-82A vs. the American Stryker M1126 armored personnel carrier

Do not hesitate, in Russia there are wheeled vehicles, not worse than the American ones! Alas, these are not cars and trucks. But the comparison of the Russian armored personnel carrier with its direct foreign competitor does not seem to be in favor of the "American"

Argentina buys American armored personnel carriers for nearly $100 million

The sale of Argentina 27 armored personnel carriers for $100 million was approved by the US Department of Defense. This is stated in a statement published by the Pentagon on July 9, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Dogfight! Mossberg 500 A pump shotgun vs. Remington 870 pump shotgun

The Mossberg 500 was released by O.F. Mos sberg & Sons, Inc. in 1962. The weapon used new technical solutions for that time, such as an aluminum alloy receiver and the use of plastic parts.

India received the last batch AH-64 Apache helicopters, may start its own production

According to Jane's source, the helicopters were handed over to the Indian Air Force on July 5 at the Hindan Air Force Base (Uttar Pradesh, India) after delivering on board the An-124 at the end of June.

The AR-15 is more than an assault rifle – it’s a military gadget and Lego for adults

After the Newtown events, the nation suddenly realized how wildly popular the AR-15 is, a huge number of questions arise, especially about who buys these rifles and why.

M-16 versus… M-16 assault rifle – the best-selling ‘black rifle’ in America

M16 was adopted by many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, and due to the characteristic color of the stock and forearm received the nickname "black rifle".

France intends to acquire advanced flight E-2 Hawkeye aircraft totalling $2 billion

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of France under the program "Foreign military sales" Aircraft AWACS E-2D "Advanced Hawkeye" and related equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The total cost of the sale could be $ 2 billion.

US nuclear arsenal exceeds China’s nuclear arsenal by 20 times

The demand from China to join the trilateral disarmament talks with Russia is nothing more than an attempt on the part of the United States to untie its hands for military dominance, Fu Tsong said.

Yes, the future of effective shooting is called SIG Sauer 716i long-range rifle

The SIG SAUER 716i TREAD rifle is a lightweight forged aluminum top receiver with Nitride coating and Picatinny rail profile. Rifle with direct gas exhaust system and barrel made of carbon steel.

The first unit of the US Army received a new Heckler & Koch M110A1 sniper rifle

The first brigade of the third infantry division of the US Army received a new sniper (Marxman) self-loading rifle M110A1, which is produced by the German company Heckler & Koch, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

‘Unacceptable’: US stealth missiles proved to be ‘invisible’ to the US Navy

The U.S. Navy has not yet received the RGM-184A stealth missile, which was lost last year during firing on decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry frigate in the Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The eternal dogfight! The AK-47 assault rifle vs. M16 assault rifle

Currently, many military and people interested in weapons periodically ask themselves which automatic is better - a Russian AK or an American M16. These disputes often lead to the fact that opponents remain each with their own opinion.

Dogfight! American THAAD vs. the Russian S-400/S-500 air defense missile systems

Russian air defense systems S-400 and S-500 are advertised in the press and are in demand in many countries. However, are they effective? Experts wanted to answer this question.

Russia is challenging US and NATO with unique armaments of the Su-57 fighters

The fifth-generation fighter Su-57 is not just an airplane, but a whole combat complex, which includes the latest aviation weapons. The list of weapons is classified, but it is known that enterprises of the military-industrial complex are developing about fifteen models.

AR-15? No, the ‘unusual’ Kel-Tec RDB assault rifle is much better for special operations

Now, it would seem - what could be "sort of" in the next bullpup under .223? However, when you first look at the "survival" option from the RDB line, the question really comes to mind: "How can I shoot this?"

American arms lobby ‘woke up’ in India to sell the idea of possible F-35 purchase

They even talk about the possibility of joint production of the MiG-35. All print media criticizing these systems and machines are "sent along an erotic route." As the saying goes, "roasted cock comes from the rear?"

Heckler & Koch assault rifles as a part of the American SWAT armament

Main tasks: Rescue hostages, ensuring perimeter security during government visits, rescuing civilians and police during shelling, counterterrorism operations in US cities, support during operations against drug mafia, fighting street riots.

Pentagon prepares F-22 Raptor to fight and win against Russian Su-57 fighter

The Pentagon is looking for a way to counter Russian Su-57 fighters. The US military hopes that F-22 aircraft with similar performance characteristics will cope with this task, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The National Interest.

US Army uses state-of-the-art thermal imaging optical sights for its assault rifles

We're talking about the FWS-I thermal imaging sight (Family of Weapon Sights) with a wireless module for transmitting images to the latest model of the night vision device ENVG III (Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III).

US provides India with satellite imagery and is pushing for a war with China

On June 29, Indian sources said that India is likely to receive the first six French strike aircraft by July 27. By this time, the combat potential of the Indian Air Force will increase significantly. Today, disputes continue in India, and, according to experts, she is in distress.

The US military is armed with a unique MCX Spear lightweight assault rifle

As we reported earlier today the United States Army began updating its small arms to a new generation of the German company SIG Sauer as part of a program to replace all rifles and machine guns.

Washington to Haftar: The cooperation with Russia is contrary to US interests

The U.S. Department of State announced the night before, July 2, in the evening that earlier this week negotiations were held on video link with representatives of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Marshal Khalifa Haftar

Supplies of new SIG Sauer assault rifles and machine guns for the US Army began

The United States Army began updating its small arms to a new generation of the German company SIG Sauer as part of a program to replace all rifles and machine guns, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Syrian military blocked a US convoy and didn’t allow them to pass [video]

The Syrian military, deployed at one of the checkpoints along the Hasake-Tel Brak road in the north-east of the Arab Republic, did not allow U.S. troops to proceed through the checkpoint, warning them of the consequences if they try to forcefully follow the intended route

India is ready to abandon the Su-57 and focus on buying the American F-35s

According to various military sources in India, as well as according to the Chinese publication Sohu, there is a high probability that India will abandon the acquisition of the Russian Su-57 Super Sukhoi and move to the American F-35, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US decided to arm its fighter jets with combat laser, but tests are postponed

The long-planned trials of airborne laser weapons aboard the US Air Force fighter were postponed until 2023 due to technical problems and complications caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey continues to produce parts for the F-35 fighter jet, the Pentagon confirmed

The US will not refuse to purchase F-35 combat aircraft parts manufactured in Turkey until 2022, US Department of Defense spokesman Lt. Col. Mike Andrews said on June 30, BulgarianMilitary.com reports.

Only with Moscow’s consent: what prevents Turkey from transferring S-400 to the USA?

The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation reported that the transfer of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems by Ankara to Washington is impossible without the consent of the Russian authorities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Forget about AK, Bushmaster ACR is the assault rifle of the future soldier

The Bushmaster ACR rifle has a complicated history, and its path to the civilian market for hunting rifles was tortuous and thorny. Initially, ACR saw the light of day as Magpul Masada - a modular weapon with the ability to quickly change barrels and calibers.

Washington is creating multi-bombing long-range flying arsenal

The US Air Force wants to create an arsenal designed to launch large-range air-based cruise missiles. For this, the military is asked to submit ideas and concepts for creating such an apparatus.

US proposal to buy S-400 missile systems from Turkey is cynical and won’t happen

Turkey will not abandon the Russian S-400 air defense systems, even a hypothetical discussion of re-export could complicate Ankara’s bilateral relations with Moscow, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Leonid Slutsky statement

US totally changes war ideology after an attacking drone fires another drone

US Army specialists, together with representatives of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Area-I, conducted a test launch of the Altius-600 small reconnaissance drone from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle.

Turkey sells the Russian S-400 missile systems to US, and the Senate agreed

The United States can buy Russian-made S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM), which are in service with the Turkish army, as part of legislative initiatives proposed in the Senate last week, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and Defense News.

US intelligence plane failed to escape a Russian Su-27 fighter over Black Sea

Russian Su-27 fighters were lifted into the air to "intercept" US reconnaissance aircraft found over the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Center of the Russian Federation reported June 29, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US facing Russia with a fleet of reconnaissance armed unmanned subs

The U.S. Department of Defense Analytical Center recommended that the U.S. Navy purchase 50 giant unmanned submarines to protect against potential threats, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Top 5 best American assault rifles in the world

In the United States, where in some states small arms are on sale, the results of last year are summed up. The popular American portal Minutemanreview named the seven best assault rifles of 2019.

US produces perhaps the most expensive sniper in the world with unique sight

TrackingPoint XS1 sniper rifle costs 15 thousand dollars - you are unlikely to have to pay more for a firearm, even if you are planning to buy an old gun (only museum ones can be an exception).

The United States is facing Russia in a nuclear confrontation over Europe

The United States intends to sharply increase the degree of nuclear missile confrontation with Russia, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports about this with reference to its own sources in the leadership of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Qatar’s deadly helicopters have already been produced, confirmed by Washington

A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US sold powerful radar systems to Saudis as part of missile defense in the region

US military-industrial company Raytheon has won a tender for more than $ 2.2 billion in supplies of military equipment and equipment to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon statement.

The US military is putting a hi-tech optical sight on its semi-automatic snipers

The new Mark 5HD will replace the older Leupold Mark 4 LR / T 3.5-10 × 40, which originally came with the M110. The M110 rifle should not be confused with the M110A1 manufactured by Heckler & Koch, which is equipped with a SIG Sauer Tango6 1-6 × 24 scope.

US Admiral warns of the dangers of Russian submarines in the Mediterranean

Russia is turning the Eastern Mediterranean into one of the most militarized zones in the world thanks to the presence of submarines. This opinion was shared by the commander of the US Navy in Europe and Africa, James Foggo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US B-21 bomber will be able to break through defense of S-400 missile system

A number of media, citing the Australian Mitchell Institute and a report by US Air Force officials, report that promising US strategic B-21 invisible bombers are invulnerable to Russian S-400 air defense systems.

Pentagon used deadly flying ‘meat grinder’ in Syria, created by Obama administration

In Idlib province, the Americans cut into pieces the leader of the local Al Qaeda, and the execution was carried out not by the executioner, but by the R9X missile launched from the drone, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The new US Army assault rifle M16 is as reliable as the Russian AKs

Americans love their homeland, and are extremely jealous of foreign innovations, even in the field of weapons. But against all odds, this rifle was able to truly sink into their souls!

The United States turned the ‘deadly’ F-35 into a nuclear fighter jet

In the United States, the first photographs of F-35A fighters dropping inert nuclear bombs B61-12 in the vicinity of Edwards Air Force Base, California, are presented, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US is facing Iran in a possible deal for a Russian Su-30 and Chinese J-10

The United States of America will not allow Iran to buy Russian or Chinese fighter jets, regardless of whether the UN extends the arms embargo on the Islamic Republic in October, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Mike Pompeo.

Powerful explosions thundered in two military US bases in Japan and Syria

At the US Air Force Base "Kadena", located in Japan, a powerful explosion occurred, which injured at least 8 US Air Force personnel, while sources report the destruction of at least two vehicles and the damage of three combat aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia is losing ground in India, New Delhi wants more American weapons

After the border conflict with China, New Delhi is likely to establish even closer military ties with the United States. India is also expected to work with Japan, Australia and other Washington allies.

Trump blackmailed Japan by withdrawing US troops from the region, Bolton said

The US president Donald Trump has blackmailed Japan by withdrawing US troops from the region if they if they do not pay the $ 8 billion he has demanded for the deployment of US troops, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US will fight Russian aggression in Ukraine with Javelin anti-tank systems

The US military is preparing to send the promised weapons and equipment to Ukraine, including missiles for Javelin anti-tank systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the US Transportation Command statement on Twitter.

‘Do it or die’: US creates a military aircraft for war with China

The main element of this complex is a special five-axis chassis on which a transport and launch container with a rocket is transported. It is this chassis that allows you to transfer missiles to the desired area, as well as launch from a minimum distance to the target.

US is testing a semi-autonomous air bomb that will change the rules of the game

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter first launched the GBU-53/B StormBreaker, which, when integrated into the Golden Horde semi-autonomous precision weapon program, will change the "rules of the game," writes Forbes

Pentagon tested an anti-radiation missile to neutralize Russian S-400 system

The United States has tested an improved version of the AGM-88 HARM, a weapon designed to destroy radars and neutralize air defense systems. The Military Review magazine called the missile powerless against S-400.

Very tough situation, US and Russia are trying to prevent a war between India and China

US President Donald Trump said that the American side is negotiating with India and China and is trying to help these countries overcome problems in relations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RT.

Cold game: US strategic aviation intensifies in the Arctic

All week, the unusual activity of US strategic aviation in the Arctic was observed. On Thursday, B-2 stealth bombers flew into the Arctic, and a pair of B-52H visited the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. Groups of Russian long-range missile carriers also patrolled in the North Pacific.

F-35 fighter and S-400 missile system will face each other in Syria in coming weeks

As it became known, in July, an F-35 test fighter should be delivered to Israel from the USA specifically for tests against the anti-aircraft missile system, which is available at the Russian Khmeimim air base in Syria.

China will double its military nuclear capabilities, and that worries Washington

The buildup of nuclear weapons stockpiles in Russia and China is a serious concern in the United States, so the American side intends to take steps aimed at protecting national interests.

North Korea threatened to destroy the US with its own nuclear weapons

North Korea threatened to destroy the United States in the event of a resumption of war on the peninsula. This was reported in the message of the DPRK Embassy in Russia on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War

Iran recalled about downed US drone last year as unveiled new secret details

On the first anniversary since the downing of the American MQ-4C plane by an Iranian missile, the Fars Agency has published new information about this operation carried out by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Trump ‘untied the paws of Russian bear’ and changed the European defense

According to the publication, the decision of US President Donald Trump to withdraw from Germany more than 9 thousand military personnel is an element of a depressing model of behavior.

US is already testing a ‘secret’ aircraft to combat Russia’s S-400 systems [video]

The US military began to test new secret planes over the Mojave Desert, which, according to the America's The Drive magazine, could be an ideal adversary for an equally effective Russian air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

China still refuses to join Russia and US on arms control talks next week

Special Representative of the US President for Arms Control Marshall Billingsley will hold talks in Austria on June 22-23 with Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on arms control, an invitation was sent to China to participate in them.

US is already ahead of its competitors with several tests of ‘smart’ sights

Similar sights were previously used only by the Israel Defense Forces. US SMASH 2000 was tested in Syria for the first time. "US Special Forces bought this system for use in real-life combat situations," said Dr. Abraham Mazor, one of the founders of Smart Shooter Ltd.

Russia urgently lifted a Su-35 to intercept an American B-52H bomber

The Su-30, Su-35 and MiG-31 fighters of the Eastern Military District (BBO) were lifted into the air to intercept the US Air Force B-52H bomber over the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Fast & Furious: US convoy tries to stop Russian armored vehicle in Syria [video]

In the video, the U.S. forces can be seen encircling the Russian BTR-80 vehicle as it was attempting to conduct a patrol along a roadway near the Al-Qamishli District in the Al-Hasakah District.

Washington is pressuring the parties to the Libyan conflict to continue hostilities

The United States can transfer military equipment to Libya in order to achieve its interests, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing an article at RIA Novosti news agency with reference to a Russian diplomatic source.

A secret US missile used in Syria leaked on video frames in social media [video]

In a number of Twitter accounts, a video appeared with the American secret AGM-114R9X opener, which the Americans use to eliminate militants and terrorists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Has US pressure on Russia begun? The Kremlin is ready to discuss Syria

James Geoffrey, the US Special Representative for Syria, claims that Moscow is increasingly ready to discuss ways to resolve the situation in the Arab country with Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US reveals defense plan to prevent Russian-Chinese control of outer space

The United States wants to stop China and Russia from gaining control of outer space and will turn to the Allies for help - this is stated in the new "Defense and Space Strategy", published by the Pentagon on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

USS Porter destroyer approached Russian borders and came under close control

The USS Porter destroyer of the “Arly Burke” type of the US Navy once again approached the borders of Russia, entering the waters of the Black Sea through the Bosphorus, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Several rockets were fired towards the U.S. embassy in Baghdad

A number of rockets were fired towards the U.S. embassy in Baghdad this morning, resulting in an two explosions near the diplomatic mission. According to early reports, at least two rockets landed inside the Green Zone, but no casualties were reported.

US sends special F-35 fighters to Israel to combat Russian S-400 missile systems

A special F-35 fighter designed for operations in the conditions of the Russian S-400 air defense system will be delivered to Israel from the United States in early July, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing IANed.

The Pentagon is deliberately ignoring and sabotaging US President Trump

The US Department of Defense deliberately slows down the process of withdrawing part of the military contingent from Germany, which was previously announced by US President Donald Trump, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Washington transferred $60 million worth of arms to Ukraine

The United States provided $ 60 million in military assistance to Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the American embassy in Kiev on June 17 on its page on the social network Twitter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Washington set up a trap for Russia in Syria and Putin fell into it

Officially on June 17, a new US sanctions package on Syria comes into force, called the “Caesar’s Law” - on behalf of the Syrian informant, who provided the West with evidence of the government’s war crimes in Damascus.

US subs are made of low-quality steel, an investigation has begun

A 30-year stretch of production and sale of substandard steel for US Navy submarines has resulted in a $10,896,924 settlement payment by supplier Bradken Inc. and felony criminal charges

US Special Operations Forces will receive a large batch of light SUVs totalling $109M

The Government Services Department, together with the US Special Operations Forces Command , has entered into an additional contract with Polaris Government and Defense for the supply of light SUVs for the Polaris MRZR Alpha

Washington will explore options to contain Russia’s nuclear potential

Washington is closely monitoring the buildup of Russian missile weapons and is considering ways to contain the country's nuclear missile potential, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a NATO press conference on Tuesday, June 16 .

Missile attack at an Iraqi military base hosting US forces

A new missile attack was reportedly at an Iraqi military base that is hosting the U.S. Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing al-Masdar News agency and several local source.

Large US military convoy was entered eastern Syria illegally, sources said

A massive U.S. Coalition convoy entered eastern Syria this week from neighboring Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local activists report from the Al-Hasakah Governorate.

S-400 and S-500 systems will be able to shoot down US hypersonic missiles

RT Channel conducted a survey among military experts who suggested that counter-hypersonic capabilities would soon appear in the modified version of the S-400 Triumph air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Japan refuses to deploy US air missile defense systems on its territory

In addition, the Japanese military doubts that the starting engine, which separates when starting, is guaranteed not to cause damage if it falls. Due to the lack of such guarantees, the software of the complexes needs to be modified.

American F-16 fighter ‘reborn’ as a Russian criminal ghost in the sky

At the U.S. air base, Hill in Utah introduced the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a modernized for training exercises. He got a color that repeats in detail the serial and prototypes of the Russian Su-57, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

American fighter F-15 crashed into the North Sea

A US Air Force F-15 fighter flying on a training flight crashed on Monday to the North Sea off the coast of East Riding in Yorkshire, a county in northern England

Washington focuses $740 billion on military competition with Russia and China

The US Senate Committee on Armed Forces has approved a defense budget of $ 740 billion, according to voting results, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti..

Two jihadist leaders were killed by US drone air strike over Idlib

Two commanders from the Hurras Al-Deen group were killed on Sunday, when a drone struck their positions in the Idlib Governorate, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

Russia is to blame for Turkish intervention in Libya, Washington said

Russian intervention in Libyan affairs led to Turkish intervention. This was stated by Assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East, David Schenker, learned BulgarianMiitary.com citing Interfax.

What is happening? Washington sent three strike aircraft carriers near China

More than a quarter of America’s active aircraft carrier groups are now operating in the Indo-Pacific region, with the carriers and their complement of attack aircraft and helicopters flanked by cruisers, destroyers, and other support vessels

US will test one of the most effective missile systems and it is not S-400

The Israeli-made air defence system first went online in 2011, reporting the successful interception of hundreds of primitive rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah and Hamas.

North Korea: ‘We’ll build a more confident force to counter US military threats’

North Korea announced that it intends to build a "more confident force" to counter military threats from the United States and accused Washington of seeking to deepen tensions between the two countries

Leaving Germany, the US should take back their nuclear weapons, Russia said

When withdrawing US troops from Germany, the United States should also remove non-strategic nuclear weapons, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a briefing on June 11, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military tried to block a Russian patrol in Syria, but got stuck in the sand [video]

The Americans in their armored vehicle, easily recognizable by the flag, tried to block the path of the Russian patrol. The purpose of this maneuver is not reported, but in any case it failed: the vehicle got stuck in the sand on the side of the road and began to smoke.

Ankara hopes Washington to play a more active role in Libya

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu believes that the United States needs to be more involved in resolving the situation in Libya, NTV reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Bell/Boeing consortium delivered the 400th Osprey V-22 tiltrotor to the customer

The first V-22 was delivered to the customer on May 24, 1999. Currently, purchases and deliveries are carried out as part of the third long-term contract for the supply of convertiplanes, the cost of which has currently increased to $ 5 billion.

Baghdad’s Green Zone went under rocket fire, a missile fell near US Embassy

According to the television station, the rocket fell near the headquarters of the joint operations command of the Iraqi armed forces. An air raid siren went off. There is no data on victims and victims.

Syrian soldiers threatened to fire on a US convoy and forced it to return

In the context of the growing rejection of the U.S. presence east of the Euphrates, the residents of the village of Al-Dardara and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) intercepted an American military convoy in the Tal Tamr countryside

US F-22 fighters intercepted four Russian bombers over the Pacific Ocean

The flight of four Russian bombers was planned and passed over the neutral waters of the Chukchi, Bering and Okhotsk seas, as well as the northern part of the Pacific Ocean.

US troops are welcomе in Poland, the Polish Presidend said

It is possible that there will be more American soldiers in Poland, as everyone knows, I have good relations with the President of the United States Donald Trump - said President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.pl.

Prototype of a US hypersonic missile was destroyed during tests

A prototype test missile of the American hypersonic program, developed by order of the Pentagon, was destroyed in the United States during the tests, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Aviation Week publication.

Russia responded to US: Get out from Syria and deal with your internal crisis

The Russian Embassy in Washington responded to the US State Department with an offer from Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker to "get out of the Middle East", learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti.

Surveillance from space: the US is preparing to repulse hypersonic missiles

The U.S. Space Development Agency will deploy an orbiting constellation of satellites in near space by 2022 that are expected to protect against the impact of hypersonic missiles, Spacenews.com writes.

Another incident with an American F-35 fifth generation fighter

The US Air Force Hill base runway temporarily ceased operations after a hard landing of a fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter, which resulted in the aircraft landing gear breaking down.

Syrian terrorists are behind the US protests, Erdogan told Trump

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, saying that the organizers of the protests may have ties to the Kurdistan Workers Party and the Syrian Kurdish Self-Defense Forces.

An American military transport airplane crashed north of Baghdad

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport plane crashed while landing at the Taji military airfield in Iraq, al-Sumaria TV channel reported on Monday, citing a source in Iraqi security agencies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US has tested the possibility of the F-15 Eagle to become a nuclear bomber

Tests for the ability to carry B61-12 nuclear bombs were passed by F-15E Strike Eagle all-weather multirole strike fighter, on June 8 the Sandia National Laboratory press service reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Trump admitted that the US invasion of Iraq back in 2003 was illegal

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreas credited U.S. President Donald Trump with recognition of the unlawful invasion of US troops in Iraq. With this opinion, Arreas made a statement on his Twitter account

Washington is capable to strike Russia from distance, Ukrainian experts noted

The American missile armament of strategic bombers B-52H Stratofortress is capable of "delivering a strike" at Russia without entering the airspace controlled by the Russian anti-aircraft missile systems S-400 Triumph.

US Navy conducted a reconnaissance mission near Russian bases

A reconnaissance flight off the Syrian coast near Russian military bases was conducted by a US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol anti-submarine aircraft on June 7, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The Pentagon should be wary of the Russian Hunter UAV, experts said

The American magazine The National Interest published material in which he called the Russian drone "Hunter" "close to combat readiness", learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the magazine.

If US withdraws troops from Germany, some of them could be located to Poland

The Wall Street Journal said US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to withdraw 9.5 thousand from Germany by September. WSJ wrote that the appropriate letter has already been issued by the President's National Security Advisor Robert O 'Brien.

Trump hasn’t notified Merkel of his plans to reduce US troops in Germany

The US government did not notify the German authorities of the decision to reduce the number of US military deployed in Germany, which can be considered a provocation, the German newspaper Der Spiegel reported on June 6

U.S.-backed Kurds began operation against Islamic State in eastern Syria

The operation against IS militants began by units of the Kurdish association of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on June 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a source in Syria.

Ankara sees a problem in the US presence in the Black Sea, an expert notes

Last week, a short message went almost unnoticed in the media that said that Turkish refueling aircraft refueled two American bombers in the air during their flight over the Black Sea

Barack Obama allowed Russia to play a destructive role in the Middle East

The rough political blunder of the administration of former US President Barack Obama allowed Russia to consolidate its position in Syria and the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS.

The US Air Force carried out training bombings over the Arctic

Training flight over the Arctic Ocean and the Laptev Sea was conducted by American strategic bombers Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a report of the command of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa.

Iran: We support the riots, Floyd was killed by the American nature to kill

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei called the murder of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis as an event that reveals the "true face of America", learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Iranian media.

US armored vehicles ‘pursued’ the Russian convoy in Syria

The US military "pursued" the Russian column in the Syrian province of Al-Hasakah, after which negotiations were held between the parties, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency RD.

The army stays in Washington; Trump splits Americans, Mattis said

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper canceled the withdrawal from areas near the US capital of the military, which were deployed there for possible assistance in maintaining order in the light of the protests

Dogfight! F-16 Fighting Falcon vs. MiG-29/35 Fulcrum – who is better?

Perhaps there is no greater rivalry in the air between these two fighters - the American F-16 and the Russian MiG-29. When we talk about them, we have the feeling that they cannot really exist without each other.

The American B-1B bomber is a real problem for the Russian fleet

During May flights with allies over the Black Sea, U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers tested the use of AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile anti-ship missiles to destroy potential enemy targets.

US F-35 fighters arrived to UAE to perform ‘combat missions in the Middle East’

The United States Air Force deployed at its Al-Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) another, for the third time, batch of the latest fifth-generation F-35 multirole fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military units are transferring to Washington to secure the city

The U.S. Department of Defense is deploying up to 250 troops to the city’s capital to ensure security in the city due to unrest caused by the death of Minneapolis, Minnesota-based African American George Floyd

The Pentagon spends $3,42 billion of Hydra-70 unguided missiles for USAF

The US Department of Defense announced the signing of an agreement on the supply and engineering support of 2.75-inch (70-mm) Hydra-70 unguided missiles for the United States Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian air defense systems were ready to shoot down US bombers a few days ago

The head of the Main Operations Directorate of Russian Armed Forces spoke about the readiness of air defense systems to shoot down strategic U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers that flew near Russian borders on May 29.

US bombers tested a new LRSAM stealth missile over Black Sea

During the last mission over the Black Sea, which took place jointly with Poland, Romania and Ukraine, US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers tested and prepared the latest anti-ship missile AGR-158C LRASM

Two soldiers were killed as a result of shooting at an air base in North Dakota, US

At least two soldiers died as a result of an incident with shooting at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota yesterday, June 1. This was reported by the press service of the unit, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US Army received the most modern M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams tank

One of the main features of the M1A2 SEP V3 is the Israeli Trophy active defense complex, which can effectively intercept enemy ammunition with radar and striking elements.

Biden’s advisers: Germany’s renunciation of nuclear weapons will be ‘Putin’s victory’

Germany’s intention to abandon nuclear participation in NATO is “at the very core of the transatlantic idea,” the authors say. Such an act on the part of Berlin will become a "gross violation of traditions."

US makes an unusually large number of flights near Russian borders

The activity of American strategic aviation significantly increased at the borders of the Russian Federation in May 2020, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy

Qualified immunity – Who benefits from street war in the US?

Walking amid dilapidated buildings and burnt cars, soldiers with assault rifles in their hands - this is not a picture from the "prosperous" under the democratic control of Washington, Iraq, but today's reality of the United States itself

‘Flying arsenal’: the USAF turned a transport aircraft into a deadly bomber

According to Flightglobal, during the tests, the military dropped a transport pallet from the aircraft with two models of cruise missiles. These checks were considered successful.

The Pentagon creates prototype of its own military 5G network

The project of its own prototype of the fifth generation mobile network was launched by the US Department of Defense based on the Nellis Air Force (Nevada), the Pentagon press service said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘America is breathing’: Protests over George Floyd’s death sweep across the country

Recall that the 46-year-old Floyd died on Monday after a white policeman threw him face down on the asphalt, sat on top, clasped his neck with his foot and held in this position for several minutes.

The US is close to getting incredible new weapons, Trump said

The US is close to getting incredible new weapons, US President Donald Trump said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax. "I have already seen prototypes, and even it’s hard for me to believe in it," he added.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship SN4 exploded in South Texas (video)

Trials of SpaceX’s third Starship SN4 prototype at the Boca Chica test site in south Texas failed. The explosion occurred while testing the Raptor methane engine. The broadcast was conducted on the LabPadre YouTube channel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Boeing might have created a ‘killer’ of the Russian S-300 and S-400 missile systems

In Germany, there is a fierce debate about updating the Air Force (Luftwaffe). The Federal Ministry of Defense will recommend to the Bundestag to acquire about 150 fighter jets in the near future.

Trump sends military police in Minneapolis. What’s next – the Army?

The US Army is authorizing the US military police to deploy to the city of Minneapolis on the orders of the Pentagon. It is reported by the Associated Press, citing sources who are familiar with the situation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

German MP: the US propaganda and Turkish intervention in Libya are proven facts

Turkey’s intervention in the Libyan crisis is a proven fact, which cannot be said about AFRICOM's baseless materials about the presence of Russian MiG-29s in Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing German MP Stefan Kuther statement.

US might send troops to help Turkey against Russian ‘intervention’ in Libya

The transfer of the auxiliary military brigade to Tunisia is seen by the United States as a response to allegedly continuing Russian intervention in Libyan affairs, said the US AF Commander four-star General Stephen Townsend

A new Russian military base in Syria blocks the US troops and oil export

A few days ago, unnamed sources in the Syrian army reported that Russia was planned to deploy a new military facility in the eastern part of the Arab Republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘Wherever the Americans are, we’re right next to them’, Iran has warned

One hundred new combat vessels were handed over to the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the southern Iranian port city of Bendar Abbas, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The US Exim mail transfer agent was attacked by Russian GRU military hackers

The United States National Security Agency (NSA) claims that Russian hackers attacked the US Export-Import Bank system since last August, exploiting a vulnerability in email software, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the NSA statement.

Washington may withdraw its signature on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

Russia will not conduct nuclear weapons tests while other parties to the treaty observe a moratorium. This was announced today, May 28, by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova

Boeing announced large-scale layoffs – nearly 13,000 employees

The American concern Boeing, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aviation, space and military equipment, announced its intention to reduce more than 13 thousand employees, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Trump prepares a new arms deal with the Saudi, despite the Congress restriction

Member of the US Democratic Party in the Senate, Chris Murphy believes that President Donald Trump plans to sell another batch of weapons to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publications in Al Jazeera and Defense News.

The Pentagon should be ready for nuclear test if Trump gives green light

The Pentagon announced the ability to prepare for nuclear testing in a few months if received the appropriate order from the president. This was told by the acting assistant secretary of defense for nuclear affairs Drew Walter

‘Unsafe and unprofessional’ – Russia’s Su-35 fighters on two sides of a US aircraft

Two Russian Su-35 fighters intercepted a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft Poseidon P-8A over the Mediterranean Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Washington Times report.

US: Russian mercenary pilots with Russian-supplied aircraft will bomb Libyans

“The Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya from an air base in Russia after transiting Syria, where Africom officials assess they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin” the statement said.

Moscow would be pleased if Germany folds the US ‘nuclear umbrella’ in Europe

Michal Baranowski, is confident that it is too early to start talking about the real movement of nuclear weapons from Germany to Poland as a result of Berlin's withdrawal from the nuclear responsibility sharing program

Russian military blocked an American patrol in Syria

A short video appeared on Twitter of how the Russian military once again blocked the movement of an American military convoy in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Voennoe Delo.

A US nuclear submarine successfully completed secret tasks in the Barents Sea

The USS Albany (SSN-753) US multipurpose nuclear submarine of the Los Angeles type completed secret tasks in the Barents and Norwegian Seas and returned to the British naval base Clyde, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The new Washington plans for Syria threaten Ankara’s interests

Washington’s initiatives could cause concern for Ankara, because the new US plans for Syria directly threaten the interests of Turkey, the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah writes.

The U.S. Navy tests laser weapon against drone (video)

The Navy also emphasized that laser weapons provide greater capabilities to respond to various threats. The military did not reveal the power of the laser, but the television company suggests that we are talking about 150 kW.

Venezuela has deployed missile systems against US ships to protect the oil cargo

A few hours ago, it became known that the Venezuelan military deployed air defense systems and multiple launch rocket systems on the island of La Orchila to protect the five Iranian oil tankers traveling to Venezuela from Iran

The US-led anti-terrorism coalition killed two Islamic State leaders in Syria

The US-led international anti-terrorism coalition announced the elimination of two Islamic State leaders in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and Lenta.ru.

The United States could attack Iranian oil ships, Venezuela said

Venezuela warned UN Secretary General António Guterres on Friday about a military threat from the United States to Iranian ships carrying fuel to the Bolivarian Republic, Venezuelan ambassador to the UN Samuel Moncada said.

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

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)

Syrian military blocked a US convoy and forced it to withdraw

The military patrol of the U.S. Army was blocked and and forced to withdraw by parts of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) on May 20 in the province of Hasakah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al Masdar News.

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.

A former US diplomat: ‘Nuclear weapons in Poland will provoke Russia’

Former US diplomat who worked in Poland at one time, Steven Pifer believes that the transfer of American nuclear weapons from Germany to Poland is a bad and expensive idea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com,

A US F-35 fifth generation fighter crashed – third stealth crash of the year

According to US information sources, the fifth generation F-35 fighter crashed on the territory of the US state of Florida. The plane crash occurred in the area of ​​Eglin air base, where only four days ago another American "stealth" - F-22 fighter crashed

The coronavirus is ‘slowly killing’ the planned deliveries of F-35s for 2020

The American defense corporation Lockheed Martin will increase the pace of production of fifth-generation F-35 fighters from May 23, but will not be able to deliver this year from 18 to 24 aircraft out of 141 planned, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

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.

The US Special Forces will receive innovative rifles under the NGSW program

US Special Operations Forces will receive samples of small arms of 6.8 mm caliber, which are created as part of the ambitious program Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW), learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iran: the Americans must leave Syria and Iraq, or they will be forced to do it

US forces will sooner or later be forced to leave Iraq and Syria. This statement was made by the spiritual leader and leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Khamenei statement.

Iran notified Washington that it’s ready to strike without warning

Five Iranian tankers loaded with refined oil entered the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and are currently heading in the direction of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

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.

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

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.

US and Israel announced new large-scale attacks against Iranian targets

The United States of America announced its intention, together with Israel, to launch a large-scale attacks on Iran’s position in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Avaipro and Al-Masdar news agencies.

The Trump’s new ‘super-duper’ missile is not a ‘big deal’ in this area – expert

US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is currently working on a missile that will fly 17 times faster than the current missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A US fifth generation F-22 Raptor fighter jet crashed in Florida

The fifth-generation American fighter F-22 crashed in Florida during a training flight. This was reported by the command of the Eglin Air Force Base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Bad news for Russia! Turkey and US are on the way to agree of the S-400 case

Ahmet Davutoglu in a live interview with a journalist of the newspaper Yeni Çağ said that Ankara and Washington could agree “behind closed doors” to not put into service the S-400 missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Trump: ‘This is madness! We should produce all F-35’s elements in US’

A large number of participating countries in the F-35 fifth-generation fighter production chain are its weak point, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network on May 14, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

15 Turkish key parts could stop F-35s production, the US GAO said

American F-35 fighters can no longer be delivered to their customers due to measures taken by Turkey in response to Washington’s attempt to impose sanctions against Ankara for the acquisition of Russian S-400 systems

Video of the newest high-speed SB-1 Defiant helicopter developed by Sikorsky

The US Department of Defense is implementing the Future Vertical Lift program. Within its framework, a high-speed helicopter was created, called SB-1 Defiant. Its developer is the company Sikorsky Aircraft and the tests was posted online

Washington wants an extension of the arms embargo against Iran

The United States will use all possible tools to extend the embargo on arms supplies to Iran, if the UN Security Council vetoes the relevant US draft resolution, warned US Special Representative for Iran on Iran Brian Hook

Raytheon will develop a new 155 mm projectile for the US Military

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Missiles & Defense have signed a contract to develop and manufacture the new XM1155 155-mm projectile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the press service of Raytheon.

The US will resume military exercises in Europe despite coronavirus

The US armed forces will conduct large-scale Allied Spirit exercises in Poland from June 5 to 19, despite the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Interfax and the statement of US Army command in Europe

Turkey’s actions undermine the potential of the F-35 fighter jet

The US believes that the issue of Turkey’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems remains the main irritant in relations between Washington and Ankara, US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey said.

What will the new U.S. Navy 6th generation fighter look like?

For the US Navy, a 6th generation fighter is designing, which will be different from the fighter planned for the Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according news agency Pravda.

Even America doesn’t have the newest Apache 6 helis. The first batch goes to Qatar

The US aircraft and defense giant begins the delivery of AH-64E Version 6 Apache helicopters to an unnamed customer. The machine has a number of important improvements that allow you to fully reveal the potential of the air platform

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.

Boeing rolls out the first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter (video)

The American aircraft giant rolled out the first Block III version of the Super Hornet. Soon, such aircraft will enter the service of the US Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science.

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 Pentagon plans a test of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The United States plans to conduct another test launch in August of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to test the combat readiness of nuclear deterrence weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US will transfer four Patriot SAM batteries from Saudi Arabia

The Wall Street Journal, citing its sources, reported that the US authorities were considering reducing their military presence in Saudi Arabia and removing Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from the country, learned BulgarianMiitary.com

The pandemic affects the US potential to ‘deter’ Russia and China – Poland

The coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted the US Army’s potential to “deter” Russia and China. This opinion was expressed by analyst Mateusz Piotrowski in the Bulletin of the Polish Institute of International Affairs

Secret Service agents infected with coronavirus, 11 confirmed cases

At the same time the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published documents stating that 11 new members of the Secret Service, have been infected with the new coronavirus.

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.

The US invests in artificial intelligence systems for air combat domination

The Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects (DARPA) has awarded Dynetics, an American company, a contract of $ 12.3 million to work on a program previously called Air Combat Evolution (ACE)

Ankara should abandon Russian missile systems, a Pentagon deputy candidate said

James Anderson, whose candidacy for the post of US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs will be considered in the Senate on Thursday, outlined his position on S-400 deliveries to Turkey

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.

‘Rising rates’: is Trump ready to use the armed forces against Iran?

Donald Trump vetoed Congressional Resolution S.J. Res. 68, which indefinitely prohibits the head of state from using armed forces against Iran without declaring war or “definitive permission”.

The US Watkins landing ship is heading to the coast of Venezuela

A few hours ago, experts who monitor the situation in the seas informed about the advancement of the US "USNS Watkins" with military equipment and ammunition on board to the borders of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US is about to conduct a series of experiments aboard the secret unmanned spacecraft

The U.S. Department of Defense is about to conduct a series of experiments aboard the unmanned X-37B spacecraft, which will be put into low Earth orbit for the sixth time in 10 years.

The Pentagon began development of new Javelin anti-tank missiles

The production of a new model of anti-tank missile systems Javelin began the American company Lockheed Martin, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Lockheed statement.

Donald Trump blocked a resolution restricting the use of force against Iran

The US President Donald Trump blocked a resolution restricting the use of military force against Iran, the White House press service said May 6, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US defense budget might be cut in times of strategic competition with Russia and China

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States may cut defense spending, which will lead to negative consequences in the development of American military potential, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Top 5 largest defense contractors in the world

We already know which countries sell weapons the most. This is primarily the United States, Russia and France. And today I’ve dug even deeper, and I propose to get acquainted with companies that know a lot about this business.

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

‘Turkish gambit’: Trump is at risks of deep fall into Erdogan’s military trap

According to analysts of the publication, Ankara is trying to get financial assistance from Washington, but is unlikely to refuse military cooperation with Russia in terms of the contract for the supply of S-400 systems.

The Pentagon is seriously concerned about Iran’s missile technology

Tehran’s development of its own rocket technology is a matter of concern in the United States, General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon briefing on May 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US and British Navy maneuvers into Barents Sea are a signal to Moscow

According to the newspaper, the purpose of this operation was to send a signal to Moscow, as well as to check the readiness of the Navy for action in any weather conditions.

US plans to purchase weapons and special ammunition from former USSR countries

The United States intends to acquire special ammunition and weapons systems that are "produced and used by the countries of the former USSR or the Eastern Bloc.", learned BulgarianMilitary.com

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.

US develops the next-gen kinetic interceptor for its own national missile defense

The US defense giants Northrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon have joined forces to develop the upcoming next-generation interceptor for the United States Missile Defense Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Members of ‘US mercenary squad’ were killed by Venezuelan armed forces

Eight mercenaries who tried to enter the country from the sea were destroyed by servicemen of the armed forces of the Bolivarian Republic, said the head of the National Constituent Assembly (NUS) of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello

U.S. Army completed the final test of a next-generation precision-guided missile

The U.S. Army completed the final test of next-generation missile by Locckheed Martin. The US Army hopes to replace its Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) with weapons that have a range previously prohibited under the treaty.

A pressure from Washington: Cyprus to close its ports for Russian warships

Cyprus intends to close its ports for the entry of Russian warships due to serious pressure from the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

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.

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.

US Army spends $6 billion to purchase PAC-3 MSE missiles for Patriot systems

The U.S. Land Forces purchased a batch of the latest Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft guided missiles worth more than $ 6 billion for Patriot air defense systems

Washington will prevent Iran from buying weapons from Russia and China

Speaking about the Iranian authorities, Pompeo noted that the administration of US President Donald Trump, "when October of this year comes, will do everything possible to make sure that they can not buy tanks and armored vehicles from Russia or China."

US: The future arms restrictions should include China, not just Russia

The US administration has made it clear that not only Russia but also China should participate in any future arms limitation treaties, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Bloomberg.

The US hides information on Taliban movement attacks in Afghanistan

The US military mission in Afghanistan for the first time refused to officially publish data on the attack by representatives of the radical Taliban movement amid a peace treaty with the rebels

The US military killed a civilian near the Conniko oil field in Syria

The US military killed a civilian in Syria, who turned the wrong way in the province of Deir ez-Zor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing state news agency SANA.

Fincantieri will design and construct the new US Navy frigate totalling $795 million

The Italian company Fincantieri received from the US Navy a contract for $ 795 million, according to which it will provide detailed design and construction of the first new-generation multipurpose missile frigate FFG (X) class.

The possible war with Russia and NATO mobility in Europe – a report

In the expert community of the American "deep state", the discussion of the problem of "NATO mobility" in Europe for a possible war with Russia continues. In essence, we are talking about the rapid concentration of US troops and their NATO allies

Iran cannot fight US Navy, but might close the Strait of Hormuz for American ships

Iranian authorities are well aware that the country's naval forces do not have sufficient survivability and firepower to confront such a serious enemy as the United States directly.

The secret nuclear tests: Why the US does not trust Russia?

Washington does not have enough information to clearly understand which countries and when carry out such bombings, while blaming various states for violating the treaty banning such tests.

The pandemic could force Turkey to ‘sell’ S-400 missile systems to the US

Turkey's difficult economic situation due to the country's coronavirus pandemic could force Turkey to "sell" its Russian S-400 anti-aircraft defense systems to the United States.

If the US deployed troops on the Polish-Belarusian border, Russia will respond

In the context of the confrontation between Russia and NATO, Poland and Belarus have come to the fore in recent years, the importance of which is growing rapidly.

A US Navy ship attacked and captured a Venezuelan ship, two people were injured

A few hours ago, near the territorial waters of El Salvador, a U.S. Navy ship and a U.S. Coast Guard ship attacked a Venezuelan sea vessel for no apparent reason and captured it, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia responds to the US provocations in the Persian Gulf, experts said

Russia unexpectedly reacted to the aggravation of the situation in the Persian Gulf, where the American fleet puts pressure on Iran. To such conclusions experts from China came, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Politros.

Did Elon Musk help the US to create an absolute weapon against Russia?

The appearance in a planetary orbit of a group of 12 thousand spacecraft Elon Musk poses a tremendous threat to Russia, up to its complete destruction, analyzed some Russian media today, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Pentagon: US army might partially switch to electric vehicles

General Eric Wesley, director of the Center for the Future and Concepts of the US Army, shared with journalists some thoughts on the use of electric vehicles for military purposes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US continues to reinforce its military presence in Syria

According to the agency's report the US armed forces continue to reinforce their military presence of Syrian territory in a "new and flagrant violation of international law and norms".

The Russian Su-57 fighter jet is ‘visible’ to an American 25 years old radar

The United States Department of Defense reported that it learned how to overcome the main advantage of the Russian Su-57 'fifth-gen' fighter jet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Defense News.

The Pentagon officially published videos with UFO (video)

The Pentagon officially unveiled three short videos that capture unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recognized their authenticity, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing CNN.

Two US soldiers disappeared without a trace in Syria, SANA said

According to agency sources, when the US soldiers drove a Hummer off-road vehicle from the Al-Omar oil field towards the Al-Tanak field in the east of the province, they were attacked by unknown persons. The car was later found completely burned.

We should not allow a new arms race in the Middle East, Pompeo said

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to refer to the provision of the Iranian nuclear program agreement, from which the US President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew in 2018

The US defense budget in 2019 was 11 times higher than the Russian

The first place in terms of military spending is occupied by the United States of America. Over the year, the United States began to spend 5.3% more on defense needs. Their share in world military spending is 38.13%.

Stealth’s problem: the F-35 is not able to fly for a long time at supersonic speed

The F-35 version for the U.S. Navy and for the U.S. Marine Corps is not able to fly for a long time at supersonic speed, otherwise the plane may get damaged and lose invisibility to the enemy, Defense News reports.

US changes the game with Blackjack ‘plug and play’ military satellites

Blackjack is a project to deploy a constellation of 20 satellites in low Earth orbit by 2022 to demonstrate that a low-orbit satellite system can provide global high-speed communications.

GD unveiled a prototype of the new promising light tank for the U.S. Army

General Dynamics Corporation and US Armed Forces held the first public demonstration of a prototype light tank developed as part of the Mobile Protected Firepower program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The F-22’s modernization: the ‘Raptor’ remains in service until 2060

In the United States announced the modernization of F-22 fighters, which should allow aircraft to remain in service until the 2060s, when they are finally replaced by sixth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Pentagon’s investigation: Can COVID-19 be used by the enemy as a bioweapon?

The Pentagon and the U.S. intelligence community are investigating the possibility that US adversaries could use coronavirus as a biological weapon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Washington is concerned by the Russian military facilities in the Arctic

The US recognizes Russia's "legitimate interests" in the Arctic, but is concerned about the construction of the Russian military infrastructure in the region. This was announced by a representative of the State Department.

The Arctic case: US will deploy a total of 52 F-35 fighter jets to Alaska

The US Air Force command began to deploy to the Eielson air base in Alaska the 5th generation F-35A fighter jets, which will be part of the 354th fighter wing, belonging to the 11th Air Army in the North Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

$19.6M from the US defense budget will be spend for W76-2 nuclear warheads

The American media is continuing to discuss the decision to equip the country's submarines with W76-2 tactical nuclear warheads. The National Interest magazine drew attention to the item of expenditures in the US military budget for 2020, which involves spending 19.6 million dollars on the purchase of W76-2.

Iran will attack any US ship threatens country’s security, IRGC commander said

The deterioration of the situation between the US Navy and the Iranian military led to the fact that official Tehran took radical steps, announcing the destruction of US ships at its territorial waters

The Pentagon plans to reduce the number of the US aircraft carriers

The U.S. Department of Defense Analytical Center proposed reducing the number of aircraft carriers, saving the fleet from two of them. The report also provides for a change in the structure of the country's naval forces as a whole.

What weapons will the US Army have in the near future?

Today, lasers, all kinds of electromagnetic guns and other latest weapons of varying degrees of complexity no longer seem like something fantastic and supernatural. Yesterday, we could see all this only in the Hollywood blockbuster.

Iraq buys S-400 missile systems, US warned Baghdad for possible sanctions

The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee will push the government to purchase Russian S-400 systems. Committee member Badr al-Ziyadi explained that a deal with Russia was needed to diversify sources of arms supplies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US withdrawal from Treaty on Open Skies will untie Russia’s hands

Waiver of the United States by the Open Skies Treaty could be a strategic mistake for Washington. This view was expressed by American columnist Daniel R. Depetris in an article published in The National Interest.

The missile defense dilemma: Russia offers US ‘hypersonic exchange’

Moscow and Washington are intensively exchanging signals about the future of the most important international treaty - START-3. The Americans present their conditions to Russia to extend the validity of this document.

A U.S. military convoy was attacked in Syria

The U.S. military was attacked by unidentified people on April 20 in Hasaka province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing state news agency SANA. Unknowns attacked a US Army Hammer-type car in the vicinity of Ar Ruweisid village.

Russian provocation: Su-35 flew 25 feet ahead of the US patrol aircraft

For the second time in four days, the Russian Su-35 flew 25 feet (7.62 meters) ahead of the US P-8A Poseidon patrol anti-submarine aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to Sixth Fleet of the United States Navy statement.

Islamic radicals accuse the US of violating the terms of the Doha peace agreement

A list of 50 attacks by the Afghan and American security forces against the radicals after the signing of the Doha peace agreement was distributed by the Taliban on April 19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Germany is ready to purchase 45 F-18 fighters from the USA

A letter stating that Germany is ready to buy 45 Boeing F-18 fighter jets from the US, sent German Secretary of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to Pentagon CEO Mark Esper

NASA sends US astronauts to the ISS for the first time in almost nine years

The date of the first flight of the new spacecraft Crew Dragon was announced on Friday by the head of the United States Space Department Jim Brydenstein, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US Navy cannot track Russian submarines of Ash project, Rear Admiral said

The American National Interest magazine appreciated the Russian submarines of the Ash project and the stealth of these submarines, because of which the United States lost their mark in the past, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US prepares tough response to Russian Sarmat ballistic missile

The US is tired of watching Russia test its Sarmat, so Northrop is in full swing developing its Satan-2. According to The Defense News, the company will receive a record $ 85 billion for the missile program.

Boeing: the 500th Apache Guardian left our assembly line

AH-64 helicopter manufacturers boasted of their success. On April 16, the janes.com portal announced that the 500th Apache Guardian had left the assembly line of Boeing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US announces new series of tests on the C-HGB hypersonic block

As it became known, the United States will conduct five more flight tests of the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body block, which is the basis of hypersonic complexes created in the interests of the Navy and the US Army,

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky. In terms of its capabilities, the aircraft is close to the F-15SA aircraft delivered earlier to Saudi Arabia and the promising F-15EX, which the US Air Force can get.

The production of the first US transport dock under the Flight II program has begun

Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest US military shipbuilding company, announced Thursday that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun manufacturing the latest Harrisburg transport dock (LPD 30), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Curiosity’s mission team continues to control the rover from home

Because of coronavirus, employees of many enterprises and companies in all countries began to switch to remote work from home to protect themselves from Covid-19 and thereby reduce the burden on doctors and medical facilities.

Lockheed’s Sikorsky introduced a high-speed combat helicopter Raider-X

The helicopter received the designation Raider-X. Like its predecessor, the new helicopter has a coaxial vinyl carrier and one pusher propeller at the rear. A promising vehicle will be able to reach speeds of approximately 380 kilometers per hour using the General Electric T901 engine.

An American military aircraft tried to hack a Russian S-400 missile system

The American military reconnaissance aircraft Boeing P-8A Poseidon attempted to remotely hack Russian S-400 air defense systems deployed at the Khmeimim airbase, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

US mobilized a special force unit for possible White House evacuation

The US authorities in connection with the epidemic of coronavirus mobilized a special unit, whose task is, inter alia, the possible evacuation of the government from Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia: US decided to create orbital strike systems in the space

The US refusal to discuss the issue of space weapons indicates the desire to create orbital strike systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov

A US test-pilot calls F-35 fighter jet useless for Marine Corps

Moreover, these expensive machines and their maintenance will place a heavy burden on the military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the test pilot Raymond “Chip” Dudderar's opinion.

The Pentagon: Iran carried out ‘provocative’ maneuvers near US Navy ships

Eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) speedboats on the eve of April 15 approached US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, carrying out "dangerous and provocative" maneuvers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russian Su-35 intercepted a US aircraft, the US Navy said ‘this is dangerous’

The USA talked about the “dangerous” interception of their aircraft by a Russian Su-35 fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the press release of the Sixth Fleet of the American Navy.

The US Navy develops underwater traps for Russian submarines

Russian submarines may face the unpleasant surprise that the US fleet is preparing for them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publication in US online media Breaking Defense.

US and NATO are ready for any military crisis despite coronavirus pandemic

The forces of the United States and NATO countries are ready to deter potential opponents and any possible military crisis, despite the situation with the pandemic of the disease caused by the coronavirus.

The Iranian threat: US deployed the Patriot missile system in Iraq

According to Pentagon officials, anti-aircraft missile units equipped with Patriot air defense systems, as well as two other short-range systems, are already located at Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.

Expert: Russian electronic warfare systems can suppress American satellites

Russia has become a leader both qualitatively and quantitatively, having at its disposal a wide range of electronic warfare systems (EW) that can have a significant impact on the course of the battle and operate even in space

Turkey wants to buy Patriot missile systems, but will not abandon the S-400

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday that Turkey’s position on the purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia was unchanged, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

The fifth-generation American fighter F-35 was tested in Syria

The United States demonstrated its military power by testing the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter in Syria. Pictures of this flight were posted on the official Twitter account of the international anti-terrorist coalition led by Washington.

A war between US and China depends on Beijing, US magazine said

China’s policy in the South China Sea creates a situation in which US behavior looks like a destabilizing intervention, says Robert Farley, a professor at Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Trade, quoted by The National Interest.

A US warship headed to the Russian coast, but it was intercepted and escorted

According to open monitoring resources, the USS Porter, an American missile destroyer, while in the waters of Black Sea unexpected headed towards the Russian coast, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Russian NDC statement.

Trump and Putin discuss arms control in a telephone conversation

Arms control was an important part of a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump said during a briefing for journalists at the White House, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US urges Afghanistan to expedite prisoner-of-war exchange over COVID-19

The United States called on the Afghan parties to accelerate the process of exchange of prisoners of war due to the threat of coronavirus infection, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

A gas pipeline was blown up near US military base in Syria

A gas pipeline in the south of Hasaka province was blown up by unknowns militants people on April 13, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Aviapro.

US Air Force integrates its first high-energy laser weapon systems

The US Air Force Strategic Planning and Experimental Development Bureau (SDPE) will conduct field trials of the first high-energy laser weapon system at Wright-Patterson, Ohio Air Base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran’s drones ‘walk’ into area of ​​responsibility of the U.S. air defense

Iran received a full “picture” of the deployment of military equipment and missile defense / air defense systems at US bases located in the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Military-Industrial Courier magazine.

A financial deficit pushed Turkey closer to the US with many unknown of the S-400s

Turkey has negotiated with the United States about the possible protection of the currency exchange line from the US Federal Reserve System and discussed other financing options to mitigate the economic impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

US scientists have found a way to scan all Russian military frequencies

Scientists from the Army Research Laboratory have developed a quantum detector capable of detecting signals from the entire spectrum of radio waves with just one antenna, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US supersonic strategic B-1B bomber will receive 31 hypersonic missiles

The B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bomber of the United States with a variable sweep wing can be equipped with 31 hypersonic missiles. This statement was voiced by US Air Force General Timothy Ray

Afghan militants fired at a US military aircraft with RPG in Afghanistan (video)

According to information provided by the U.S. military, the C-130 military transport aircraft, carrying out a cargo dump for U.S. military personnel, was unexpectedly attacked by Afghan militants, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The crew members of three US Navy aircraft carriers ‘infected’ with coronavirus

The Covid-19 coronavirus infections among U.S. Navy personnel were recorded on several warships located outside the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing the news agency CNN

The US squeezed Russia out of northern Syria, Turkey said

The US military managed to squeeze Russia out of northern Syria, despite a noticeable complication in relations with the Kurds, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

US reaffirms support for Ukraine’s efforts to counteract ‘Russian aggression’

The Pentagon chief Mark Esper, in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran, confirmed that the United States supports Ukraine’s efforts to build up defense capabilities to counter Russia's "aggression"

Russian army presses US occupation forces in Syria

Along with the reflection of the Turkish threat, our military has to enter into a tough confrontation with the American occupiers almost daily. Both sides are pulling together new units into the areas of contact.

A Su-30 fighter jet intercepted two US military aircraft near Venezuela

A few hours ago, the Su-30MK2 fighter was urgently raised into the air on combat alert, because of the approach of two American military aircraft to the borders of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The oil war could force Saudis to buy Russian S-400 or Chinese HQ-22 systems

The United States of America threatened Saudi Arabia with the withdrawal of all its troops and air defense equipment from the country if the official Riyadh refuses to negotiate with Russia on oil production and commodity prices

An artillery attack on a second US military convoy in Syria

A few hours ago, the media reported that unidentified persons attacked a convoy of US troops in Hasaka province after American armored vehicles attempted to enter the western part of the Arab Republic.

A US military patrol was under fire in Syria, an American soldier was killed

A US Army officer and two members of the Syrian Democratic Forces were killed on April 6 in the village of Al-Suar in the province of Deir Ez-Zor, learned Bulgarian Military citing the Syrian news agency SANA.

18th nuclear strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy

The 18th Virginia-type strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy. The submarine received its own name USS Delaware (SSN 791) and became the eighth and last in class III of this type of submarine.

Starship – the SpaceX’s third prototype has exploded during a test

The latest Starship spacecraft prototype, which SpaceX is developing to fly to Mars, exploded on Friday during a test at a test site near the village of Boca Chica (Texas, USA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US scans Russian S-400s in Crimea and Syria trying to break Russian airspace

In recent months, US military reconnaissance aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles have been regularly seen near the borders of Crimea and Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Iran intercepted the largest landing ship of the U.S. Navy at the Strait of Hormuz

The USS Bataan, a combat landing assault ship that appeared in the Strait of Hormuz, was successfully intercepted by the Iranian Navy when entering the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russian frigates prepares to intercept the US Navy strike group near Syria

A few hours ago it became known that US warships and Harry Truman aircraft carrier are located not far from Syrian sea border in the Mediterranean Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing news agency Aviapro.

Iran and US unnaturally approach the war – Iranian politician

The war between the United States and Iran will become “unfair” to both countries, as it will be provoked by “outsiders.” This was stated by one of the most influential Iranian politicians, the deputy of the Mejlis (parliament) of Iran.

The US believes artificial intelligence will give the Pentagon a military advantage

The American Panel of Experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has issued the first set of recommendations to the government, the goal of which is called "the victory of the United States in the competition around artificial intelligence."

US Army delivers 128 Javelin anti-tank missiles to Estonia

Yesterday, April 2, the United States reported that it delivered 128 Raytheon Javelin 128 anti-tank missiles to Estonia on February 15, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Delfi.ee.

US military actions against Venezuela threaten the peace in Latin America

The US military operation poses a serious threat to peace in Latin America, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said on April 2, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to TeleSUR.

Iran monitors the US military actions in the Middle East, specifically in Iraq

Iran does not intend to attack American troops in the region, said Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Tehran Times

A US secret assault program in Iraq has been unveiled by NYT

The Pentagon is pushing for a major military operation to eradicate a pro-Iranian militia in Iraq, and government officials see an opportunity for an attack while Iran is busy handling the Corona crisis.

‘If US makes a mistake in Iraq, the answer will not be limited to Iraqi territory’, Iran warns

Iran is preparing attacks on US military bases in Iraq, wrote U.S. President Donald Trump on Twitter. According to him, attacks should be expected either from Iran, or from pro-Iranian forces. Such is the information that has reached him.

US ready to help Turkey against Syria, if Ankara ‘removes’ the S-400 missile system

The US is ready to help Turkey against Syria if Ankara “removes” the S-400 air defense systems purchased in Russia, Kay Bailey Hutchison, US Permanent Representative to NATO, said at a telephone briefing on Wednesday

Baghdad asked US to postpone the deployment of Patriots in Iraq

Iraqi authorities have called on the United States to postpone the deployment of Patriot missile defense systems at US bases in the Arab country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

Washington has figured out how to restore global leadership

Heroism and selfishness, negligence and responsibility, concern for the public good and ignoring common sense - all this is highlighted vividly and clearly.

A USS aircraft carrier already has more than 200 infected sailors

The commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt Navy Capt.Brett Crozier has appealed to the command of the Navy and the Ministry of Defense of the country with the request to take 4 thousand personnel off the ship.

Pompeo and NATO’s chief discussed COVID-19 and Russian, Chinese misinformation

Mike Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed how to counteract the spread of the information on the coronavirus COVID-19, which the US and NATO consider false, to the Russian Federation and China

A US air support helps Kurds to pacify prison riot of ISIS fighters in Syria

An air support to the Kurdish militia for the liquidation of a riot in a prison in the Guweyran region of Hasaka city was provided by aircraft of the US-led international coalition against ISIS on March 30

The US prepares to attack pro-Iranian militants, Iran claims

According to Iranian Press TV channel, citing Iraqi sources, the Americans are increasing their military presence at the Ain al-Assad air base in the western province of Anbar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian hypersonic weapons will become the ‘killer’ of US aircraft carriers

In January of this year, the launch of the project 22350 frigate of the Admiral Gorshkov type was the first successful launch of the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile. The missile hit the ground target located at the military range of the Northern Urals

US troops in Syria were under fire from Turkish artillery, a US captain said

On March 5, a ceasefire agreement was signed between Syria, Turkey and Russia. This significantly reduced the hostilities between the hostile countries, but on the other hand allowed some data unknown to the general public to be released.

US takes advantage of coronavirus pandemic to supply Syrian militants

US authorities used the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to supply controlled militants in the Syrian Rukban camp, where refugees are massacre, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey deployed a missile systems in Syria, US sent a military convoy

Turkey sent a new convoy to the Syrian province of Idlib on Saturday, March 28. The convoy proceeded through the Kafr Lusin checkpoint on the Syrian-Turkish border and proceeded inland into Idlib

Trump allowed mobilization of the military reserve force because of COVID-19

The US President Donald Trump signed a decree on the mobilization of military reservists and coast guard reservists amid the spread of coronavirus, follows from a document distributed by the White House on Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US invests $1 billion in long-term agreement to purchase missile products

Raytheon Company's Missile Systems business has reached a $1 billion, five-year strategic agreement to purchase propulsion systems from Aerojet Rocketdyne for Standard Missile products

The Pentagon will classify ‘some information’ about the coronavirus in the US Army

The US military leadership decided that from now on the Pentagon will stop providing some more detailed data on the distribution of a new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the US army, fearing that this information could be used by “intruders”

The American F-16 fighter jet has surpassed the Russian MiG-29

The American magazine The National Interest called the F-16 the most “successful” light multi-role fighter, which has long “stuck in the belt” of a competitor - the MiG-29, learned BulgarianMilitary.

The postponed war: the Pentagon is closing military bases

Mark Esper issued an order to cease the movement of the US military, suspending travel and travel abroad for up to 60 days in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus canceled the tests of the newest F-35 Lightning II fighter

In the United States, the tests of the newest F-35 Lightning II fighter were canceled. The cause of the failure was called the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.

The US belives the air superiority will protect their troops from a pandemic

Washington Examiner, an American weekly political magazine published in Washington, claims that achieving and maintaining US air superiority is the main tool for ensuring national security in a coronary virus epidemic.

The US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is quarantined – three sailors with coronavirus

Three members of the US Navy on the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt fell ill with a new coronavirus. This was reported by Fox News, citing four of its sources in the US Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US delivers a nuclear weapon to Turkey aboard a military aircraft, Russia says

The American strategic military transport aircraft Boeing S-17A Globemaster III flew off from Kirtland Air Base (Kirtland, New Mexico) on the night of March 23-24, heading for the military air base Inchirlik (Incirlik) in southern Turkey

The deployment of Patriot defense systems in Iraq may help the Turkish offensive in Syria

Iraqi Al-Ahad news agency reports that the United States missile defense systems are in a state of readiness for transfer to the border with Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Pentagon: Coronavirus could have an impact on the combat readiness of the US

The Pentagon's chief Mark Esper said the coronavirus pandemic could have an impact on the combat readiness of the US Armed Forces, noting that the US Department of Defense is still “ready to defend the country"

An incident: Iran almost shot down a US F-18 Super Hornet (video)

The Iranian military nearly opened fire on a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet jet three days ago after the latter did not obey the warnings from Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and Iranian TV chamnel.

The entire US defense industry may find itself isolated

Large US economic centers, such as San Francisco and New York, impose significant restrictions on public events in connection with the spread of coronavirus and strengthen quarantine measures.

35 cases of coronavirus were detected among US soldiers in Europe

Among the US military in Europe, 35 cases of coronavirus were detected, said General Tod Walters, Commander of the European Command (EUCOM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti.

US cruise missiles destroy Russian S-400 and Topol-M air defense systems

The world's largest military-industrial corporation Lockheed Martin has released a video on YouTube about the work of the Skunk Works division, which is engaged in the most modern and secret developments in the company

How the US encourages countries in Europe to abandon Soviet weapons

The Pentagon and the United States Department of State continue to collaborate on replacing Soviet and Russian weapons in Eastern Europe with American counterparts. This was announced by Colonel Juraj Orland.

US trying to ‘kill’ the agreement with Turkey for Syria, Russia said

The United States is not happy with Russian-Turkish Syrian Idlib agreements and is ready to use any excuse to undermine a political settlement in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

Allied friends: Seoul did not give $4 billion for the maintenance of US troops

The Republic of Korea and the United States, after three days of intense negotiations in Los Angeles, could not resolve the differences on the issue of the distribution of costs for the deployment of American troops on the Korean Peninsula

The US military has conducted successful tests of a hypersonic missile (video)

The Pentagon reported on the successful test of a planning hypersonic missile conducted on March 19 in Hawaii, according to the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The likelihood of a military conflict between Iraq and US cannot be denied

A new military hotbed could erupt due to Baghdad’s reluctance to continue dancing to Washington’s tune and the latter’s intention to maintain its military presence in Iraq for as long as possible.

The United States Space Force received its first satellite jammer system

The United States Space Force (USSF) received its first strike system. This is not a laser or a rocket, but a satellite jammer — equipment that impedes the adversary’s communication with his orbital constellation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US tested a radar suspiciously similar to the Russian S-400’s radar

Raytheon Company completed the first round of testing of the first partially populated radar antenna array for the U.S. Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS

Russia has sent a huge convoy to Northern Syria against US military

The Arab media outlet Al-Masdar reports that the regular provocations of the US military prompted Russia to send a huge convoy to northern Syria. The task of this convoy will be to ensure unhindered passage of Russian military equipment

The Pentagon already has 47 patients infected with coronavirus COVID-19

The defense of the United States of America is a very big question, after a journalist became aware that 47 employees of the US Department of Defense were infected with the coronavirus COVID-19.

Russia conducts a special operation in the Atlantic against US Navy and France

The large-scale NATO exercise Defender Europe 20, which began in February in the Euro-Atlantic area, was marked by the launch of the US Navy aircraft carrier-multipurpose group led by the flagship USS carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower

The US has begun withdrawing troops from Iraq because of COVID-19 or missile attack

The acute situation with the spread of coronavirus infection in Iraq and eastern Syria forced the US military command to take emergency measures and begin the evacuation of military personnel from bases in western Iraq

Russia dominates the United States in the Middle East, Turkey said

Commentator Meriem Elijda Atlas notes the seriousness of Russia's positions in the region, given the special relations with Israel that are not related to the war in Syria.

Peace or War – Russia and the US on two different geopolitical maps

In a February 26 article by Hufvudstadsbladet, Matts Andersén expresses concern about the growing risk of nuclear war. His anxiety is absolutely justified.

A large-scale missile attack on a US military base in Iraq

The base, on which the troops of the international coalition led by the United States are located, was fired for the second time in four days. According to one of the Iraqi military, at least 10 missiles fell on its territory.

US sends militants to carry out sabotage in Syria, a secret service said

Syrian secret services have learned that the US military is sending militants under their control to carry out sabotage outside the 55-kilometer zone around its base in Eth-Tanf, in particular, in the province of Idlib

The US began to deploy Patriot air defense systems to Iraq

The U.S. Armed Forces began deploying Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) in Iraq. This was announced on Friday at a briefing for journalists in the Pentagon by the head of the US Central Command

A trap for Russia’s Air Defense Systems – US develops a ‘phantom’ missile

The contract for its development, the command of the US Navy aviation systems will conclude with Raytheon. Thanks to this, the Americans will create a false target for enemy air defense.

The F-35’s data is the ‘apple of discord’ between US Government and Lockheed

The US Department of Defense and the American company Lockheed Martin are fighting for access to the Failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS) data of the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter

After missile strikes, US and Iran enter a new phase of escalation

High-level Iraqi politicians condemned yesterday, March 12, the rocket attack on a military base led by the United States against the Daesh terrorist group, which killed two Americans and one British soldier.

US launched airstrikes and hit five Shia’s warehouses in Iraq

The United States launched airstrikes on five weapons depots in the Shia group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency TASS.

US and UK citizens were killed in Iraq, US air strike near Syrian border

Two US citizens and one British citizen died in an attack on an American base in Iraq. It is reported by Reuters with reference to US representatives, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US began to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, 1,500 prisoners will be released

The US began to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan as part of a peace agreement with the Taliban, according Associated Press, citing an official representative of American troops in Afghanistan.

US nuclear submarine surfaced near Russian base in Arctic

The U.S. Navy submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769) surfaced in the Arctic in close proximity to the zone of interest of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US allowed a military assistance for Turkey in Idlib

The United States admits the possibility of military assistance to Turkey through NATO if Syria and Russia violate the truce in Idlib. This was stated by US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey

US transfers B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers to Europe

Strategic stealth bombers B-2 Spirit arrived at the forward Lazhes air base in the Portuguese Azores in the East Atlantic near Europe to conduct training flights at the theater of war, the U.S. European Command reported

US aircraft have made a reconnaissance flights near Russian base in Syria

Two American military aircraft on Monday, one after the other, made long reconnaissance flights off the coast of Syria and the Russian air base Khmeimim located there and the Russian Navy's logistics base in the port of Tartus

Two American soldiers were killed during a mission in Iraq

Two US troops died during a mission in Iraq. This was announced on Monday by the Iraqi television channel Al Sumaria, citing a statement by a representative of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces

Russian military convoy was blocked by a US patrol in Syria

A few hours ago, in the north-eastern part of Syria, US military units once again intercepted a Russian military convoy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Aviapro.

The new US howitzer is able to hit long range targets, but has a problem

The United States are developing a new 155-mm self-propelled howitzer based on the M109A7, which is being created to intimidate China and Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US unveils an AI submarine capable to kill enemies without human orders

The US Navy introduced a submarine capable of attacking without the order of the military. It is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Ferra.ru and NewScientist.

The US missile defense system is useless in a mass attack, Forbes said

Washington has already spent a trillion dollars on the war in Afghanistan, but continues to save on protecting the United States from missile attacks, writes Forbes columnist Lauren Thompson

Syrian army stopped a US military convoy and forced it to withdraw back (video)

A few hours ago, Syrian government forces stopped a large American military convoy trying to enter Tel Tamr, in the province of Hasaka, learned BulgarianMilitarycom citing Aviapro

A suicide bomber detonated a bomb near the US Embassy in Tunisia (video)

According to him, five people were injured. According to journalists, the man drove up to the diplomatic mission on a scooter and detonated an explosive device when he approached the police alongside.

Russia has fired a missile at a U.S. destroyer in the Black Sea

According to the Russian edition of the Federal News Agency, the Russian military was fired at an American warship approaching the Crimea using coastal missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The U.S. Army is buying advanced munitions from BAE Systems and Nexter

The U.S. Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing BAE Systems statement.

End of story – Turkey is no longer on the F-35 program list

The American company Lockheed Martin, which is engaged in the production of F-35A fighters, put an end to the discussion of Turkey's participation in the project

US cover up Turkish ‘crimes against civilians’ in Syria, Foreign Minister said

The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that several US officials illegally entered the territory of Idlib province. This was reported by the Syrian agency SANA with reference to the agency

The US launched an airstrike against the militants of the Taliban

The American army launched an air strike against the militants of the Taliban terrorist organization in the Afghan province of Helmand. This was announced by the representative of the US Armed Forces

US is preparing to send ammunition to Turkey and jihadists in Idlib, Greece said

The US supports Turkey and is preparing to send ammunition to Turkish forces in Indlib, thus supporting jihadists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Greek news agency Pentapostagma.

The US fears that the purchase of the S-400 will help Turkey outwit NATO

The United States is seriously worried about the situation related to the purchase by Turkey of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US Navy received America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered the America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi

Some of key Taliban players are ‘under the influence of Pakistan’

The US-Taliban peace deal that would eventually witness the withdrawal of a bulk of American troops from Afghanistan has put the focus on Pakistan.

Historic: U.S. and Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha

On Saturday, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, which provides for the withdrawal of US troops and coalitions from Afghanistan in 14 months

The U.S. armed forces have introduced a long range hypersonic weapon model

The U.S. armed forces have introduced a Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) model, according to the Next Generation Weapons Technology community, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The Pentagon disagrees with initiative to place Patriot in Turkey

The State Department and the Pentagon are arguing about the advisability of satisfying Ankara’s request for a temporary deployment of Patriot American anti-aircraft missile systems in Turkey

A Chinese destroyer aimed a laser at a US Navy reconnaissance aircraft

A Chinese destroyer aimed a laser at a US Navy R-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft in the Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US Navy statement cited by TASS.

US called Turkey to abandon S-400 air defense system after the clashes in Syria

US Permanent Representative to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison called on Turkey to abandon the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (air defense systems) in connection with the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib

The US purchased 26 Amphibious combat vehicles for its Marine Corps

BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for an additional 26 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the program

The US recorded an increase of the Russian submarines activity

In 2019, Russia increased its submarine fleet activity by one and a half times, said General Tod Walters, head of the U.S. European Command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Wich fighter jet is better? F-15 and Su-35 will fight for India

Experts of the publication compared the prospects of these fighters, since both aircraft are believed to be in the MW, participate in a tender for the supply of the Indian Air Force

17 nations invest $314M in modernization of Patriot air and missile defense system

Raytheon is enhancing the combat-proven Patriot™ Air and Missile Defense System under a $314 million task order for engineering services from the U.S. Army, awarded on January 30

The Pentagon accepted ethical principles for artificial intelligence

The possibility that artificial intelligence itself will be able to formulate and carry out combat missions in the near future is causing fierce debate and criticism of the military both in the United States and abroad.

Russian Su-57 vs U.S. F-35 – the F-35 is likely to destroy Su-57, China said

While the fifth-generation Russian fighter Su-57 is undergoing many years of testing, the American F-35 has been in service for a long time. Many Internet users are wondering which fighter is better: Su-57 or F-35?

The U.S. destroyer Ross went into the Black Sea

The forces of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia are tracking the actions of the American destroyer URO Ross of the US Navy. He entered the Black Sea on February 23, according to the Russian Defense Center

The United States conducted ‘nuclear war’ exercise against Russia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military has conducted "small" exercises in the event of a Russian nuclear strike against Europe and the US response, according to a Pentagon senior official, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and BGNES. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: The…

Turkey requested Patriot missile systems from USA to fight Russia in Syria

ANKARA, (BM) - Turkey had requested Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing US' Bloomberg. It is alleged that a request was received to contain Russia in Idlib (Syria). The agency does not provide details or a source of information. Read more: BulgarianMilitary.com 24/7 – War in Syria:…

Two US soldiers were killed during Iraq protests, local sources said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According publication in U.S. Veterans Today a Syrian tribal leader in Hasaka has disclosed that two US forces were killed and injured during popular protest rallies against their deployment in the village of Kharbat al-Amou earlier this month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A second US military base in Iraq has…

Russia: the US steals the oil wealth of Syrian people

MOSCOW, (BM) - The sanctions imposed on Syria and the abduction of the country's oil resources by the United States impede the full restoration of peaceful life in the republic. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said this on Tuesday following the results of talks in the 2 + 2 format of the foreign ministers and defense ministers of the…

The U.S. Navy is planning development of next generation heavy surface combat ship

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy is planning to initiate a five year development effort for a next generation heavy surface combat ship - its first class of heavy cruiser developed since the Cold War, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System The research, testing and…

Washington’s experts predict the emergence of a new Russian military strategy

MOSCOW, (BM) - Experts from the US scientific community, especially those who specialize in defense and security, continue to closely monitor military development processes in Russia, assess their condition and make predictions on various aspects of their future transformation and on changes in Moscow’s strategic approaches to the use of military…

Russia is stepping up the pressure on US forces in Syria, the New York Times reports

NEW YORK, (BM) - According to US military and diplomatic officials, Russia is stepping up a campaign of pressure on US forces in northeastern Syria after the withdrawal of US troops from most of the area last fall on the eve of the Turkish offensive on Syrian territory. Russian troops are increasingly clashing with US forces on highways in the…

It’s official: US military will now be able to wear turbans and hijabs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Air Force amended the rules regarding the appearance of military personnel, simplifying the process of issuing permits to Muslims and Sikhs to wear religious articles of clothing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according CNN reports. Muslims and Sikhs will be allowed to wear turbans, hijabs, as well as beards and long…

The Pentagon announces active testing of hypersonic weapons in 2020

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military will begin active testing of hypersonic weapons in 2020, said Admiral Charles Richard, head of the Strategic Command (STRATK) of the US Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: The US hypersonic weapon…

A second US military base in Iraq has been attacked

KABUL, (BM) - The Iraqi K1 air base in Kirkuk in the north of the country, used by US forces, was rocket attcked on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting several sources, including TASS and Al Arabiya. Read more: A U.S. military base in western Iraq has been hit by a new rocket attack According to Al Arabiya television station,…

The US hypersonic weapon development program was stopped by the U.S. Air Force

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Hypersonic Conventional Assault Weapon (HCSW) development program, which was one of the Pentagon’s two major hypersonic missile projects for the B-52 bombers, was stopped by the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek statement today. Read more: Military and defense…

The Pentagon accused Russia of disrupting US special operations in Libya

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A report by the inspectors general of the Department of State and the Pentagon on the situation in North and West Africa for the period from October to the end of December 2019 claims that the Russian presence in Libya is a challenge for US special operations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: China and Russia are the…

China and Russia are the main threat, US counterintelligence said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia and China are on the list of threats presented in the new US counterintelligence strategy for 2020-2022. The document was published by the National Center for Counterintelligence and Security, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

Hundreds of US F-15s, F-16s and B-1s will be retired

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force is planning major cuts to its current inventory of fighters and bombers, and with the bulk of these aircraft dating back to the Cold War retirement could seriously reduce overall operational costs for the American fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military Watch Magazine. Read more: Military…

The Pentagon creates new military bases in northeast Syria

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US Army Command creates new military facilities in northeast Syria to gain a foothold in the oil-bearing areas of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting TASS and Anadolu agency. Read more: NATO might have a navy logistic center in Black Sea, near Varna in Bulgaria According to his sources, the US military…

The US military blocked access to air base for Russian military convoys

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The construction of a new American military base in Syrian Khasak led to the fact that American troops blocked the Russian military’s second important route, providing access to the military airfield in the city of Kamyshli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according local sorces. Read more: Russian mercenaries against the US…

Russian mercenaries against the US military in Syria

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The author of the article in WSJ (Jessica Donati - U.S. Troops in Standoffs With Russian Military Contractors in Syria) claims that cases of "tense confrontation" between US military and Russian PMCs have become more frequent in Syria. This allegation is not supported by any evidence of the participation of "Russian…

A message from the US Embassy had actually ‘threatened’ Russia and Iran with a ‘war’

DAMASCUS, (BM) - US State Department announces intention to bomb Syrian army in Idlib with its ally Turkey after the the official twitter account of the U.S. Embassy in Syria shared a video message, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The original tweet in English - here The original tweet in Arabic - here The US State Department issued a…

US wants to invite China to arms control talks

WASHINGTON, (BM) - China should be part of the new arms control agreements, said Kay Bailey Hutchinson, US Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Alliance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the speech of the Permanent Representative to the Heritage Foundation in Washington. China may…

Because of Syria, the US halted a secretive military intelligence programme with Turkey

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation programme with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish PKK militants, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting Reuters. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Erdogan Announces…

US Bell 360 helicopter ‘destroyed’ a Russia’s S-400 ant-aircraft weapon system (video)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US company Bell Helicopters demonstrates in a provocative video how their latest Bell 360 helicopter model destroys Russia's S-400 air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting news agency AviaPro. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Russia…

BAE Systems will integrade and sustain critical communication systems of US Navy

LONDON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has awarded BAE Systems, Inc. a prime position on a $212 million contract to integrate and sustain its critical communication systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read…

US Navy tests Raytheon’s new precision-guided munition

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company's new Excalibur® S precision-guided munition scored direct hits on moving targets in a U.S. Navy test. Testing validated the projectile's ability to survive the shock and stress of a howitzer firing, then transition from GPS to laser guidance and hit a moving target, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more:…

Russians submarines are off the coast of USA, admiral Andrew Lewis complaints

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Due to the activity of Russian submarines, the eastern coast of the United States has ceased to be a "safe haven" for the American fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Vice Admiral US Navy Andrew "Woody" Lewis statement, cited RIA Novosti and The Drive. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions…

Trump promised to end conflicts with US involvement in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States seeks to protect the lives of Americans and end conflicts in the Middle East, and this is what the country's foreign policy in the region is about. This opinion was voiced by American leader Donald Trump during a message to Congress, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. “I’m not going to kill hundreds of thousands…

Because of Russia, the US military deployed a new nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military deployed a new submarine-launched low-yield nuclear weapon, something the Pentagon sees as critical to countering the threat posed by Russia's arsenal of smaller tactical nukes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CNN. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

US military engineer with secret-level access was arrested for espionage

WASHINGTON, (BM) - When Wei Sun, a 48-year-old engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems, left for an overseas trip last year, he told the company he planned to bring his company-issued HP EliteBook 840 laptop along. Sun, a Chinese-born American citizen, had been working at Raytheon, the fourth-largest US defense contractor, for a decade. He held a…

The Russian nightmare called B-21 Raider is dangerous stealth weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force has released the first official artist’s concept of the highly classified B-21 Raider next generation stealth program - the design of which has been speculated ever since the program was announced in September 2016, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoted several sources. Read more: Military and defense…

‘F-35 destroys Russia’s S-400’ is not mission impossible anymore

ANKARA, (BM) - Turkey unveils an unexpected flaw in the Russian S-400 missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting russian agency Avia.pro. According to the media agency, they have material, which, in fact, is an infographic of the effectiveness of the Russian S-400. REPORT: What are the advantages of the new Russian missile…

The US Air Force tried to paralyze the work of Russia’s S-400 missile system in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - A few hours ago, the US Air Force special aircraft interfered with the normal operation of the Russian S-400 air defense systems deployed at the Khmeimim airbase, trying to paralyze the operation of Russian air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

Pompeo: US seeks areas for cooperation with Russia

LONDON, (BM) - On Thursday, during a joint press conference in London with British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced Washington's search for areas in which there was an opportunity for cooperation with Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions…

A second US aircraft may have crashed or been downed in Iraq – arabian sources

BAGHDAD, (BM) - Several Arab media have claimed that in recent hours a second US plane crashed near Iraq's al-Anbar province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to media's sources the aircraft is of the US Air Forces, Spartan C-27J transport aircraft and there were four people on board. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

The U.S. has successfully tested AI in an aerial battle with an F-15 fighter

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A team of scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the United States has successfully tested artificial intelligence involved in an aerial battle with an F-15 fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MKRU and online edition N+1. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

More regular attacks and death of US soldiers in Iraq and Syria, US analyst said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The National Interest published an article by an analyst, retired US Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis, in which the author suggested that attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria would become more regular and deadly. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com According to Davis, the…

Russian air defense system ‘nearly’ shot down U.S. fighter jets in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - A few days ago that US Air Force fighter jets and attack helicopters took off to intercept a Russian military convoy and helicopters that appeared near the city of Tel Tamr, as we and several sources reported. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Several American military…

An air battle between Su-57 and F-35 fighter jets – how it ends?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Journalists of the American edition of The National Interest appreciated the prospects of the latest Russian Su-57 fighter in a battle with the fifth-generation F-35 aircraft of the US Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Polit Russia and the Natioanl Interest. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…