Posted on Mar 18, 2015
Are we in another Cold War? - Russia is modernizing its increasingly aggressive air force
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As part of this multi-billion modernization plan, Gorenberg notes Russia will acquire "more than 600 modern aircraft, including fifth-generation fighters, as well as more than 1,000 helicopters and a range of air defence systems."
According to Gorenberg, Russia has been successful so far in terms of replacing its combat aircraft with newer variants. As of January, Moscow has introduced 28 Su-35S, 34 Su-30, and 20 Su-34 aircraft. In addition, the Kremlin hopes to acquire a new fleet of MiG-35 fighters as well as its own T-50 PAK FA fifth-generation jet.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-is-modernizing-its-air-force-2015-3
According to Gorenberg, Russia has been successful so far in terms of replacing its combat aircraft with newer variants. As of January, Moscow has introduced 28 Su-35S, 34 Su-30, and 20 Su-34 aircraft. In addition, the Kremlin hopes to acquire a new fleet of MiG-35 fighters as well as its own T-50 PAK FA fifth-generation jet.
Read more:
http://www.businessinsider.com/russia-is-modernizing-its-air-force-2015-3
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Yes and we will have to shore up our military that has been grievously harmed by bad policy. I pray that we get serious again. The cost of warfare is expensive.... both in cold war and actual combat.
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This is somewhat different from the Cold War, because we do not have established red lines for mutually assured destruction. Russia is free to spend its own investment capital on modernizing its air force until it has no more funding to do so. This modernization effort alone is not a sign of another cold war, but it is something to watch, just like the Chinese modernization efforts. Russian excursions into Ukraine and other nations should be the sign that we are looking at another Cold War, especially when considered with modernization efforts.
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I don't think the cold war ever ended. Sure, the Berlin Wall fell but the Russians never really got over that. They, and China, have continued to try to destroy us economically and politically. And now, with such a weak administration, Putin is really pushing the boundaries.
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