Day: May 4, 2018

“First strike”: the Navigator spoke about the weaknesses of the U.S. Navy MOSCOW, may 3 — RIA Novosti. The U.S. Navy has made significant progress in the development of electronic systems, however, in the case of a real war the fleet would be in great danger. About the journal Proceedings of the naval Institute of the United States said the former Navigator of the guided missile cruiser San Jacinto and Jonathan Panter. “The reliance on digital technologies is particularly acute in the field of communication, propulsion and navigation. This led to the creation of a fleet, which may not survive the first missile attack or hacking,” — said the Navigator. Panter notes that the dependence on computer development entails a greater sensitivity to interference from the enemy. Intense automation of the Navy and the downsizing of the crew is good in time of peace, said the officer. However, during the

Czech Republic admitted the production and storage of “Newbie” Nerve gas “Beginner” in small quantities were produced and stockpiled in the Czech Republic, said the President of the country Milos Zeman in an interview with TV channel Barrandov. “We had produced and stockpiled a “Newbie”, albeit in small numbers. We know where and when. Not be hypocritical. No need to lie about this”, — quotes his words TASS. The President explained that the poison was tested in November 2017 at the research Institute of the Ministry of defence in Brno (South-East of the Czech Republic). After that, the substance was completely destroyed. However, Zeman did not see anything objectionable in the manufacture of nerve gas. He explained this by the fact that the Czech chemical defense unit should examine the poisons to be able to counteract them. British agent and ex-Colonel of the Main intelligence Directorate (GRU), Sergei Skripal and

In the United States called the main advantages of the Russian su-57 MOSCOW, may 3 — RIA Novosti. The American edition of the Drive examined in detail the specifications of a multifunctional fighter of the fifth generation su-57 and listed the main advantages of the plane. The authors note that the “balanced approach” Sukhoi design Bureau to develop stealth technology, which helps to reduce visibility of the aircraft. According to the author of the article Tyler Rogue, su-57 is an intermediate position between the American F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the Chinese J-20. The Drive also drew attention to the complex radar with active phased antenna array (AFAR) X-band, which are located not only in the bow of the su-57, but also on the sides of the fighter. Such a radar system had to have the F-22 Raptor, the newspaper writes. This complex not only significantly improves situational awareness of the

The Pentagon has accused China in the use of lasers against pilots in Djibouti WASHINGTON, may 3 — RIA Novosti. Pentagon spokesman Dana white stated that American pilots have been exposed to lasers in Djibouti and these are the Chinese military. “These are very serious incidents. The result was caused two minor injuries. This activity poses a real threat to our pilots. We take this matter very seriously,” she said. According to white, States are demanding that Beijing investigate these incidents. Information about American airmen in Djibouti have suffered from the effects of lasers, supposedly directed with a Chinese base, previously appeared in the media. In the East African country of Djibouti housed from four to five thousand American soldiers, whose task is military support of the regime and the suppression of the African cell “al-Qaeda”*. In addition to the USA in Djibouti has placed its military bases in four