/data/photo/2021/07/11/60eb020a5102c.jpg "US-Russia relations heat up, here’s a military comparison between the two")
KOMPAS.com – Relations between the United States (US) and Russia are said to be heating up recently. The reason is that talks between Russia, the US and their European allies regarding the Ukraine crisis have reached a stalemate.
For the US, NATO and other European allies, withdrawing 100,000 Russian troops from the Ukrainian border is the only sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to negotiate in good faith.
While Russia claims, it has no intention of attacking Ukraine even though it has deployed its troops in the border region.
In addition, Russia calls the absolute refusal of the West to consider the prohibition of NATO expansion into the former Soviet Union and the withdrawal of NATO troops from Eastern Europe are evidence of the dishonesty of the West.
The situation is complicated by the fact that neither Putin nor President Joe Biden want to be seen being pushed back in front of the domestic or foreign public.
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As is known, these two countries have the world’s strongest military ranks with advanced defense equipment.
According to the Military Balance 2021 report released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), quoted from Forces, US military power still on top of Russia from many sides.
In terms of budget (2020), the US has allocated US$ 738 billion, while Russia has allocated US$ 60.6 billion.
In total, Russia has 2.9 million personnel, with details of 900,000 active personnel and 2 million reserve personnel.
While the US has a total of 2,233,050 personnel, with details of 1,388,100 active personnel and 844,950 reserve personnel.
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Air power
Ownership of the bomber planes of the two countries is not much different. Russia has 137 aircraft, while the US has 157 aircraft.
Fighter
Russia: 1,021 pieces
US: 3,318 pieces
Helicopters attack
Russia: 402 pieces
US: 867 pieces
Heavy/medium transport helicopter
Russia: 368
AS: 3.033
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Heavy/medium transport aircraft
Russia: 191
AS: 686
Multi-role tankers and tanker/transport aircraft
Russia: 15
AS: 567
Airborne early warning and control aircraft
Russia: 9
AS: 125
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Ground power
Military vehicles and tanks belonging to Poland, Italy, Canada and the US move during the NATO Namejs 2021 military exercise at the training ground in Kadaga, Latvia, on Monday, September 13, 2021. NATO strengthens alliance forces and conducts exercises in the territory of its easternmost member.-
Overall, Russia outperforms the US in terms of the number of ground defense equipment. The details are:
Armored infantry fighting vehicle
Russia: 6,450
AS: 3.419
The main combat tank
Russia: 3,330
AS: 2.509
Artillery
Russia: 5,689
AS: 6.941
The power of the sea
USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier.-
As with air power, the US far outperforms Russia in terms of sea power.
Ballistic missile nuclear powered submarine
Russia: 11
AS: 14
Attack/guided missile submarines
Russia: 38
AS: 54
Aircraft carrier
Russia: 1
AS: 11
Cruiser, destroyer, frigate
Russia: 30
AS: 113
Ultimate amphibious ship
Russia: 5
AS: 32
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Special Operation
US military member wearing Microsoft’s Hololens handset-
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) oversees global special operations and activities, bringing together an elite command network from the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
Reconnaissance, rescue and recovery of hostages, countering weapons of mass destruction and counterterrorism are all part of the USSOCOM mission.
A total of 63,150 personnel and 6,550 civilians are under USSOCOM.
While the Russian Special Operations Forces have a strength of 1,000 people. The country also has special forces units in the air force, naval infantry (marines) and air force.
Spetsnaz, Russia’s special military operator, is present in each of Russia’s five military districts.
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