Minister of defense of the United States Chuck Hagel, speaking on Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army, called for U.S. troops to be ready to "deal" with the Russian army, which stands on the threshold of NATO".

It is reported Tsenzor.net with reference to "Gromadsky".

"Requirements for army (USA ) is becoming more diverse and complex. The threat from terrorists and insurgents will continue to exist for us for a long time, but we also have to deal with revisionist Russia, with its modern and efficient army, standing on the threshold of NATO," said Hagel TASS.

According to him, currently, access to disruptive technologies and powerful weapons are not only States but also non-state actors".

"The specter of so-called hybrid war is becoming more, when our opponents use the tactics of the insurgents, using well-equipped armed forces and sophisticated technology," said Hagel.

He said that in the area of responsibility of the Pacific command of the U.S. armed forces are 80 thousand soldiers in the Central command area of 40000. 28 thousand troops serving in Europe, as well as thousands in Africa and South America, added Hagel.

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