The RT-2PM Topol ballistic missile © Alexandr Kryazhev / Sputnik
Ninety-nine percent of Russia’s intercontinental ballistic missile launchers are combat-capable, while 96 percent are ready to be used on short notice, ensuring an efficient strategic deterrent, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu told MPs.
“The intercontinental ballistic missiles launchers are being maintained in a way that allows to ensure a nuclear deterrent,” Shoigu told Russian MPs at a State Duma session on Wednesday.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 22, 2017
Russia’s strategic nuclear forces to be 90% armed with modern weaponry by late 2020 -- TASS
Planes, tanks, ships: Russian military gets massive upgrade -- AP
Russian tech giant develops material to camouflage military equipment from smart weapons -- TASS
State-of-the-Art Defense: One Russia's S-400 Worth Four US Patriot PAC-3 -- Sputnik
Over 80% of Russian Land Force's Missile Units Already Armed With Iskander-M -- Sputnik
Russia Has Its Own A-10 Warthog (And It Was Meant to Be a NATO-Killer) -- National Interest
Russia's defense chief to mobilize new cyber army -- TASS
Russia military acknowledges new branch: info warfare troops -- AP
Defense chief praises Russian military's success in Syria -- TASS
Russia and US might launch joint operations against terrorists in Raqqa — minister -- TASS
Turkey Envisions Joint Operation With US to Rid Syria of ISIS -- Newsweek/Reuters
US commander: 'Perhaps' more troops will be sent to Syria -- The Hill
More American troops may be sent to Syria – US commander -- RT
Trump will get Pentagon’s strategy to defeat Islamic State next week -- Washington Times
US San Diego carrier begins closely watched patrol of the South China Sea -- Navy Times
China close to finishing buildings on South China Sea islands that could house missiles, US says -- The Guardian
China displays trimaran frigate design -- Defense News
Blackwater founder is reportedly working to set up a private army in China -- CBS
Turkey lifts military ban on Islamic headscarf -- The Guardian
Germany to expand army and send tanks to Lithuania as Nato-Russia buildup continues -- The Independent
NATO Promises Increase in Tempo of Air, Naval Patrols on Black Sea -- Eurasiannet.org
Tragedy of the Public Good: Why the U.S. Shouldn't Quit NATO -- Megan McArdle, Bloomberg
The Truth About Europe Paying Its ‘Fair Share’ For NATO -- Terrell Jermaine Starr, Fox Trot Alpha
Iraq Wants, But Can’t Get, US Drone Zapper -- Defense Tech
US Army Ground Troops Urgently Seek Protection From Drones -- Sputnik
USAF's F-22 Raptors begin combined training with RAAF's F/A 18 Hornets -- AirForce-Technology
US Air Force ‘Urgently’ Needs Funds By April -- Defense One
SAIC Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle to Marine Corps -- DoD Buzz
Poll: 80% of Americans view NATO as good for U.S. -- UPI
Military branches drafting expansion plans as Trump vows to rebuild 'depleted' force -- FOX News
McMaster needs Senate vote to retain military rank -- The Hill
Kremlin stays mum on new U.S. national security adviser -- AP
The Death Drones: People Working as UAV Operators 'Cease to Be Humans' -- Sputnik
Does The Military Really Use Saltpeter To Kill Troops’ Libidos? -- Sarah Sicard, Task & Purpose
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