In A New Cold War How Do The Weapons From The U.S. And Russia Match Up?

Popular Mechanics: How Russian and American Weapons Would Match Up in a New Cold War

As tensions between the two states rise once more, here's how their weapons systems compare

It's easy to fall into Cold War calculations when comparing the militaries of Russia and United States. After all, a lot of the same equipment from that conflict is still in use. And because Russia and the U.S. are the world's chief arms suppliers, Cold War weapons are found in the arsenals of armies around the world.

These, however, are next-generation weapons systems being designed and fielded, and they are the ones that will shape the next Cold War—and its proxy conflicts. Here are a few match-ups for these future clashes and who will have the edge.

WNU Editor: Throw in NATO .... and there is no comparison but one .... an overwhelming advantage to the West.