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The United States has provided Ukraine with sensors for detecting radiation emissions from the use of nuclear weapons. This was reported by The New York Times. According to the report, a network of nuclear sensors is being deployed “throughout the region” and will make it possible to “characterize the size, location and consequences of any […]
On April 19, the US Navy and Air Force test-fired the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). A week after the test, the US Air Force released a video of the missile launch. The video was published a few days after photos taken aboard the E-6B Mercury “doomsday plane” during the Minuteman III test launch […]
The United States and South Korea will join forces to deter the DPRK, which is preparing to conduct another nuclear weapons test. Nuclear submarines of the US Navy will dock in the Republic of Korea for the first time in 40 years. The submarines will be a key component in the so-called “Washington Declaration” aimed […]
On April 7, U.S. journalists reported that a new batch of classified documents had appeared on social media, which, according to preliminary findings, may contain information on U.S. security secrets regarding Ukraine, the Middle East, and China. It is important to note that only the day before it was announced that documents related to the […]
This week, the US Navy sent the USS Florida (SSGN-728) to the Middle East. The Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine arrived in the region on April 6 and began its journey through the Suez Canal. The USS Florida (SSGN-728) will support the work of the US Fifth Fleet. The US Navy representative reminded that the submarine is […]
The U.S. Air National Guard is preparing for the largest movement of forces across the Atlantic Ocean in its history. The service will send 100 aircraft to the United States to take part in the Air Defender 2023 military exercises. The upcoming exercises will take place from June 12 to 22. They are intended to […]
The US Air Force has deployed B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bombers to the island of Guam. This was reported by the command of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. On March 30, 2023, 210 pilots and four strategic aircraft arrived on the island of Guam, which is located 2000 km from Taiwan. The aircraft will be based […]
The plant, known as Amorphophallus titanum, blooms only once every few years, and its active flowering period is 24 to 36 hours. That is why this sight is considered so rare. For the first time in four years, a giant “corpse” flower, known for its putrid odor, will bloom in the New York Botanical Garden. […]
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Navy have successfully tested the updated Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) interceptor. The tests took place on March 30, 2023. The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) with the Aegis missile defense system took part in the tests. The tests took place at the Pacific Missile Range in Hawaii. […]
American B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bombers visited the region where Russia had launched several supersonic P-270 Mosquito missiles (NATO codified SS-N-22 Sunburn). They were accompanied by Japanese fighters. On March 28, 2023, the Russian Navy tested supersonic cruise anti-ship missiles P-270 Moskit in the Sea of Japan. They successfully hit a target at a distance of […]