Are we in another Cold War? - Russia is modernizing its increasingly aggressive air force

2015-03-18T20:32:29-04:00

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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Russia is modernizing its increasingly aggressive air force

Russia is throwing down $130 billion to modernize its air force.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 10:54 PM

2015-03-18T22:54:57-04:00

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.

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Mar 23 at 2015 7:14 PM

2015-03-23T19:14:42-04:00

No not a cold war, It's warm and heating up fast!

Response by CPO Scott Sizemore made Mar 28 at 2015 11:07 AM

2015-03-28T11:07:20-04:00

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.

Response by Maj Walter Kilar made Mar 29 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-03-29T09:40:22-04:00

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.