FRN has been following the development of Russia’s high-tech military and arms industry, and has been reporting the increasing gap developing between Russia’s capabilities and those of the U.S. This appears to be due in part to mismanagement on the part of the U.S’s MIC, or military industrial complex. The American system is speculative, promise based, whereas the Russian system appears to be results based. As we approach the third decade of the 21st century, the battle over space will feature prominently. We recall back in the 1980’s, the infamous war-hawk U.S president, Reagan, promised that the Americans would be able to produce a ‘Star Wars’ weapons system, and the program was based on the use of lasers. But it’s Russia that has made leaps and bounds in the development of space weapons, and weapons that can reach space. The S-500 for example, can reach those objects in near earth orbit which we casually refer to as ‘space’.
Read the original article in FULL here
This post originally appeared on SOTT.net
The Russophile website is currently in BETA and operated on an experimental basis. Offering 24/7 news with a Russian angle from a range of sources worldwide. These articles include views from across the political spectrum and do not necessarily reflect the views of the sites publisher. The site is free to use, and operated on not for profit basis.
You can reach via the contact link in the footer of our site.
The resource may contain material suitable only for adults (ages 18 and up). We reference all sources and you should perform your own research as to the veracity of the publisher or author.