The unexpected order in Russia. Exercises with the attack on the enemy airports – Virtual Poland

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has issued a surprise order to leave the bases for special forces and airborne troops. According to the recommendations, the units will be exercised hostile attacks on the airport. The order coincided with the announcement of an idea to modernize the fleet of Russian strategic bombers.
 

The Communication Ministry of Defence that the Minister has decided to exercise, because maneuvers conducted May 25-28 were not sufficiently complicated and you have to “appoint soldiers more difficult targets” . On Thursday, Russian troops have completed high flight maneuvers, involving more than 250 planes and helicopters and 12 thousand. soldiers. It is not known how much force is involved in Friday’s unexpected maneuvers. Before the Russian troops is to practice tasks in the form of air combat and maintenance positions around the enemy airfields to time, enter the basic forces of shock.

The new fleet of bombers
 

The news of unexpected maneuvers coincided with information about the nuclear plans of Russia, which has announced its intention to buy 50 strategic bombers Tu-160. Last month, Shoigu announced that Russia intends to resume production of this aircraft in the modernized variant.
 

On Thursday, General Viktor Bondariew, commander of the Russian Air Force, announced that his country is interested in at least 50 copies of the Tu-160. The Soviet Union had 35 such aircraft, of which 15 is used in Russia to this day (also to be upgraded). The officer revealed that for decisions to resume production and potential purchase of steel Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu. It is not known when the Air Force will be new planes.

Commentators believe that a return to the Tu-160 is due to delays in the project strategic bomber fifth-generation PAK FA. Initially, his debut planned for 2020, but Russia officially recognizes that it needs from 3 to 5 years more.
 

The Tu-160 supersonic plane, characterized by a variable geometry wings. It is the heaviest combat aircraft, which is currently in use worldwide aviation. Its range is 14.5 thousand. km. In the opinion of specialists Tu-160 is very successful, although the way in service design. – It nuclear bomber with ideal opportunities. During the war may withdraw wings and fly toward the target at maximum speed. Once it is in range, can fire missiles maneuvering that in the final stage of the attack flying low to avoid enemy radar coverage – explained in the pages of The National Interest – prof. Tom Nichols, an expert. Military.
 

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