US throws money to fight “warming up Russia,” says Army Secretary

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The U.S. Army in arms development plans to abandon 41 projects and cut funding for another 39 in fiscal year 2021 in an attempt to free up funds for the implementation of the new five-year defense program FYDP.

The US military intends to completely curtail work, in particular, to create an advanced high-precision system weapons the destruction of APKWS, the MIRM medium-range ballistic missile system and the extension of the MLRS life. In total, due to the abandonment of 41 developments, $ 324,1 million of saved funds will be generated.



It is supposed to cut funding for such projects as the deep modernization of the Bradley BMP and the creation of a family of light tactical armored vehicles JLTV (it is noteworthy that Latvia has already managed to purchase 200 vehicles of this series, becoming the third future operator of new equipment after Montenegro and Slovenia). Total cost reduction for 39 projects will release $ 868,9 million.

As the publication Sputnik explains, the additional funds that appeared in this way are planned to be transferred to the five-year FYDP program. As US Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy explained on February 14, the emphasis will be on countering the “growing threat from China and the danger posed by warming up Russia.”
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    1. +7
      19 February 2020 23: 25
      Well, wow, they decided that with the help of "Bradley" they can organize ... opposition? Or a blitzkrieg? In general, news from the topic "Russians are coming"!
      1. +15
        20 February 2020 00: 01
        In general, I have a deep conviction that the American armed forces have long been intended not for a serious war, but serve to advance the US arms business in the world and ensure the circulation of the dollar in the maximum number of states.
        1. +4
          20 February 2020 00: 45
          the US military has long been destined not for a serious war


          I think they can drag us in, but they will wash them later, with reciprocal backing. they are without a tower. I think not far from us. But I am a great power look down on them of course.

          A smelter of nations like us. For every waffle there, there is a sergeant Hartman

      2. +12
        20 February 2020 00: 48
        Quote: non-primary
        news from the topic "Russians are coming"!

        New version: "The Russians are warming up!" Then - in descending order: "The Russians are having breakfast!", "The Russians are washing themselves!", "The Russians are waking up !!!" .... and at the end of the program: "Shhh, quietly, the Russians are sleeping ..." wassat
        1. -2
          20 February 2020 01: 18
          Quote: Paranoid50
          Quote: non-primary
          news from the topic "Russians are coming"!

          New version: "The Russians are warming up!" Then - in descending order: "The Russians are having breakfast!", "The Russians are washing themselves!", "The Russians are waking up !!!" .... and at the end of the program: "Shhh, quietly, the Russians are sleeping ..." wassat

          The orchid is clear! But ... This phrase was not composed in Russia or in the USSR, but in prosperous America! So that you can mock even further.
          1. +3
            20 February 2020 04: 34
            Quote: non-primary
            This phrase was not composed in Russia or in the USSR, but in prosperous America!

            That is why I would like to hear how it sounds in the "original".
            1. +4
              20 February 2020 05: 18
              On March 28, 1949, the first US Secretary of Defense James Forrestal lost his mind and, hearing the signal of the fire siren, rushed out of the house shouting "The Russians are coming!" In fact, he became the creator of this meme, which completely sounds like this: "The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming. They are already around. I saw Russian soldiers!" (The Russians are coming; completely - eng. The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming. They're right around. I've seen Russian soldiers!).
              Later this expression was very often used by Soviet propaganda, ridiculing the preparations of the "American military", though without specifying the author.
              1. +1
                20 February 2020 05: 33
                This is a meme about "Russians are coming". Thanks of course, but it's common knowledge.
                I then wanted to understand how the original sounded the phrase "the United States is throwing funds to fight against" warming up Russia ""
                Who and how translated the term "warming up Russia",
          2. +1
            20 February 2020 09: 21
            Quote: non-primary
            .This phrase was not composed in Russia and not in the USSR,

            Well, who doesn’t know the old Forrestal. Yes And yes, the aircraft carrier of his name, too, apparently scared. laughing So, a lesson past the cash register.
            1. 0
              20 February 2020 19: 19
              Quote: Paranoid50
              Quote: non-primary
              .This phrase was not composed in Russia and not in the USSR,

              Well, who doesn’t know the old Forrestal. Yes And yes, the aircraft carrier of his name, too, apparently scared. laughing So, a lesson past the cash register.

              I thought that there was a discussion of the article, but it turns out there is a discussion of the phrase that I quoted. Of course, this is more interesting than discussing an article, and you must read it!
              1. +1
                20 February 2020 20: 18
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                I thought,

                It is commendable. good
                Quote: non-primary
                There is a discussion of the article,

                Not at all necessary, given the content thereof. Yes
                Quote: non-primary
                discussion of the phrase that I quoted

                And there wasn’t in my thoughts - not yet enough.
                Quote: non-primary
                Of course it’s more interesting

                Absolutely on the drum.
                Quote: non-primary
                than discuss article

                See above.
                Quote: non-primary
                it is necessary to read it!

                Oh, we have a nonsense here ... laughing
                1. 0
                  20 February 2020 20: 21
                  Quote: Paranoid50
                  It is commendable.

                  But do not be rude! Shurik.
                  1. +1
                    20 February 2020 20: 21
                    Quote: non-primary
                    not be rude!

                    Just a statement of fact. hi
                    1. 0
                      20 February 2020 20: 39
                      Quote: Paranoid50
                      Quote: non-primary
                      not be rude!

                      Just a statement of fact. hi

                      I admit that in verbiage you are superior to me! I don’t know your age, but 40 years ago there would be an excellent political officer! Sorry, but you don’t pull on NachPO.
        2. 0
          20 February 2020 06: 31
          And then, horror, the Russians woke up, harnessed and galloped !!!
      3. -3
        20 February 2020 06: 09
        It is the authors of VO that each information is presented as follows. It has already become a tradition of the resource.
        And they could just give a translation of the source, without pulling the Russian owl on the American globe.
        But apparently they understand that if the "news" is not titled "Russia", then the hurray-patriots will not start their shabby hurdy-gurdy, there will be fewer comments.
        1. +3
          20 February 2020 09: 28
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          In every information serves so.

          Not everyone, it all depends on the server, of which there is plenty.
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          has become a tradition of the resource.

          Once again - from the author and nothing more.
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          But apparently they understand

          Understand how. Yes
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          do not title "Russia"

          Is it capitalized? am
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          cheers patriots

          The last time he shouted "Hurray" was in the pioneer camp on "Zarnitsa", almost forty years ago.
          Quote: Engineer Shchukin
          comments will be less.

          As long as some local "residents" are alive, there will definitely not be less. If you stay here longer, you will learn more.
          P.S. How is Ellochka doing?
    2. +4
      19 February 2020 23: 27
      And what is the position of "minister of the army"?
      1. +7
        19 February 2020 23: 59
        In the United States, in addition to the lead Ministry of Defense, there are three subordinate ministries of the armed forces: the ministry of the army, the ministry of the air force and the ministry of the navy. The Ministry of the Army deals with the Ground Forces.
    3. +7
      20 February 2020 00: 04
      In total, due to the abandonment of 41 developments, $ 324,1 million of saved funds will be generated.
      Ha! two billion were added to the defense budget, but abandoned as much as 324.1 million !!! Of course, it’s impressive - only +2, but -324 and -869 !!! fellow As usual, dust in the eyes of taxpayers and cut the budget to the thunder of triumphant reports!
    4. +2
      20 February 2020 00: 42
      It sounds as if they really took up their heads, they cut the cuts.
    5. +2
      20 February 2020 01: 04
      Confuse everyone. Anyway, the money will go to the defense industry and get used to it. And what exactly, they still will not tell us.
    6. +4
      20 February 2020 01: 06
      Duck Russia does not warm up and is not offended, it focuses laughing
    7. 0
      20 February 2020 05: 10
      If you reasonably ... minke whales concentrate! On which specific programs, the best / not very, it is they who decide for themselves !!!
      So usually they did everything when the need came to DO IT!
      In short, let's see what they get out of this.
    8. +1
      20 February 2020 06: 32
      Yes, not a threat to the FSA, but a threat to the wallets of their hamsters
    9. +1
      20 February 2020 07: 29
      An interesting article, however. Turns out JLTV hasn't been created yet. With whom then are our butt in Syria? Today, Oshkosh, who seemed to want to ram our JLTVs.
    10. 0
      20 February 2020 12: 02
      will release $ 868,9 million

      868 million, for the Pentagon, it’s in tears. Enough for handkerchiefs for the American army.

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