http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/index.html
*Russia develops new-type bomb* Russia's military says it has developed a new type of bomb capable of destroying targets with an intense blast and heat. The general staff office of the Russian military disclosed the new bomb on national television. The report says when dropped from the air, the bomb called a "vacuum bomb" emits inflammable gas, which is ignited to generate a powerful blast and heat that destroys buildings and tanks. Although the Russian military has not disclosed specific details of the bomb, it says the bomb has 4 times the capability of a similar bomb developed by the US military and a destructive power equivalent to a nuclear bomb. The Russian military stresses that the bomb does not contaminate the environment in contrast to nuclear bombs, and complies with international pacts on weapons. The Russian military has been seeking to modernize its equipment with an increased budget as the United States and other NATO members proceed with a plan to deploy missile defense systems to Eastern Europe despite strong opposition from Russia. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
