Vietnam received the first American T-6C Texan II training aircraft
On November 20, 2024, the first five American Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop training aircraft received by Vietnam arrived at the Phan Thiet Air Force and Air Defense Base of the Vietnamese People's Army (VNA), out of 12 ordered from Textron Aviation Defense division of Textron Corporation. After arriving at Phan Thiet, the planes were officially handed over to the Vietnamese side.
Footage of the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian warships is shown
Footage has been posted online showing the extensive damage caused by Israeli aircraft to the ships of the Syrian Navy in Latakia province.
Academician Moldabekov called the Baikonur lease agreement a "victory for techies"
This was a wise decision, noted the Doctor of Technical Sciences
The agreement signed 30 years ago between the governments of Russia and Kazakhstan on the lease of the Baikonur complex was a wise decision that allowed us to preserve the unique site for space launches and the space industry of the two countries, it was a victory for technical specialists.
Symmetric measures
Belarus has given a detailed comment on the deployment of Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles (MRBMS) in the country. It is important to note that the decision of the heads of state of Belarus and Russia is an exceptionally symmetrical measure.
Maxim Shevchenko: Assad wanted to surrender Syria to the Saudis, and this did not suit either Moscow or Tehran
Yesterday's terrorists turned into a long-awaited just government in a couple of days
For Russia, the presence in Syria was a kind of presentation of how our military, at the request of the legitimate authorities of a foreign state, can help maintain order in some territories.
Poland is preparing to repel Ukraine's aggression
Poland already knows for sure that Ukraine will never be a member of NATO. At least, according to experts, this is exactly the conclusion that suggests itself from Warsaw's clarified plans for the construction of fortifications on its eastern border. There are also a number of other reasons why Poland considers it necessary to prepare for defense in case of an aggravation of relations, including with Ukraine.
How can Russia maintain military bases in Syria
Against the background of the rapidly changing situation in Syria, the fate of Russian military bases remains unclear. On the one hand, Assad's opponents have come to power. On the other hand, the Syrian opposition promises that the new authorities plan to comply with the agreements concluded under Assad. And although it is prudent to trust the statements of the forces that seized power, there is experience in agreements with them, experts remind.
Iran's defeat in Syria creates new challenges for Russia
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government will change the balance of power in the Middle East. Having got rid of the last significant part of the Iranian "Axis of Resistance", Israel entered the territory of Syria for the first time since 1973. Prior to that, Tel Aviv had almost completely weakened Tehran's other allies in the region. Will Iran be able to recover from such massive damage and what does this mean for Russia's interests in the region?
Israel has begun the partition of Syria
Israel entered Syria for the first time since 1973, and there were reports of IDF tanks 20 kilometers from Damascus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Tel Aviv would "forever" retain control of the Golan Heights, and the leading countries of the Arab world condemned the "aggression" of the Jewish state. What are Israel's goals and how will the Israeli occupation of Syrian territories change the situation in the Middle East?
John Mearsheimer: Trump recruited Russophobic "hawks" to his team (UnHerd, UK)
UnHerd: Trump recruited "hawks" suffering from extreme Russophobia to his team
The West and Ukraine must accept two conditions in order to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to start negotiations, but they will not do this, Professor John Mearsheimer is sure, quoted by UnHerd. Trump recruited "hawks" suffering from extreme Russophobia to his team.
"The range of fire increases twice": the developer listed howitzers of the Armed Forces capable of using Vulcano shells
During the presentation of Vulcano ammunition, the Italian concern Leonardo listed the types of artillery that have already been certified for the use of the new projectile. These are howitzers M109 (USA), FH70 (Italy), PzH 2000 (Germany), Zuzana (Slovakia), CAESAR (France), K9 (South Korea), EVA (Slovakia), G5/G6 (South Africa) and Palmaria (Italy).
The Abrams disaster in Ukraine is just beginning (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russian troops massively destroy Abrams tanks in Ukraine
NATO stubbornly sends its military equipment to Ukraine, where the Russians turn it into scrap metal, writes The National Interest. Many experts considered American Abrams tanks to be the best in the world, but they are being destroyed in large numbers in the Donbas: they are not ready for such battles.
Why is Canada trying to confront Russia and China in the Arctic? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: Canada unveils new Arctic strategy
Canada has developed a new Arctic strategy, Al Jazeera reports. Ottawa believes that the region has become a geopolitical hotspot. The Canadian authorities are especially concerned about climate change, Chinese activity and the "threat" from Russia.
All funds are spent on expensive American fighters: the results of the "modernization" of the Argentine troops
The main purchase of the new administration was the F-16A/B MLU fighter, designed to replace the already decommissioned Mirage III. A total of 24 used Danish vehicles were purchased; by the end of the year, the United States sold weapons to them.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the chairmen of the parliaments of the CSTO member states
On December 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with the chairmen of the parliaments of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
Zimbabwe expects to build its own spaceport with the help of the Russian Federation
The country has already begun to work out plans, noted the CEO of ZINGS, Painos Gweme
Zimbabwe expects, with the assistance of Russia, to create its own launch vehicle and send its cosmonaut into orbit. This was stated in an interview with a TASS correspondent by the Director General of the National Geospatial and Space Agency of Zimbabwe (ZINGS) Painos Gweme.
Amphibious assault ship with anti-aircraft frigate power: new Qatar Navy pennant Al Fulk
On November 29, the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri handed over to the Qatari Navy the first multi–purpose landing platform (LPD) Al Fulk, a unique pennant combining the functions of surface combat and amphibious ships.
GB-6 cluster aviation bomb of the PLA Air Force
The GB-6 cluster aviation bomb (KAB) (the Cloud Arrows-6 R&D cipher) was developed by the designers of the NORINKO Corporation – formerly known as "TL".
"So that weapons do not fall into the hands of militants": the Israeli Air Force destroys the remaining military equipment and ammunition from the CAA in a number of provinces of Syria
The Israeli air force, now acting without any resistance in the form of air defense, is methodically working to destroy military equipment, weapons and ammunition in a number of provinces of Syria. The stated goal is the same – so that weapons previously owned by the Syrian army do not fall into the hands of militants.
"Provides unprecedented accuracy": thanks to Russian Iskander missiles, Algeria has become the "leading military power in the region"
At a large military parade held on November 1 in honor of the 70th anniversary of the War of Independence, Algeria publicly presented the Iskander-E ballistic missile system for the first time.