The Armed Forces of the Philippines will additionally receive 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delphine Lorenzana announced on January 16 that the government intends to purchase 32 additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.
The Belgian Armed Forces intend to purchase new helicopters
The Belgian Government, as part of a long-term strategy for the development of the Armed Forces, has pledged to invest 9.2 billion in the purchase of new military equipment by 2030. euro ($10 billion) in order to increase military capabilities and ensure cybersecurity.
Flying "pancake" made its first flight
There are more and more personal flying vehicles. The American company ZEVA has announced the first flight tests of a full-scale prototype of the ZERO device.
The Australian Air Force received the first upgraded C-130J "Hercules"
The first BTA C-130J Hercules aircraft of the Australian Air Force, upgraded to the Block 8.1 standard, landed at Richmond Air Base.
The Chinese copy of the MiG-21 was equipped with "smart" bombs
Bangladesh will significantly increase the bombing accuracy of its Chengdu F-7BG fighters. January 18, portal savunmasanayist.com He reported that Roketsan supplied Bangladesh with TEBER Guidance Kit kits for converting MK-81/MK-82 bombs into high-precision projectiles.
J-20 fighters from the 1st Brigade of the PLA Air Force
Beautiful and interesting photos and videos of J-20 fighters from the 1st Brigade of the People's Liberation Army Air Force of China. Currently, J-20 fighters are in service with three combat brigades of the Air Force (9th, 1st and 5th brigades) and two more combat training centers (Dingxin and Cangzhou).
The US will supply Ukraine with Mi-8/17 helicopters of the former Afghan Air Force
In early February, the Ukrainian Air Force will receive from the United States the first three Mi-17V-5 helicopters, previously owned by the Afghan Air Force. It is reported that these rotorcraft are currently on board a civilian cargo ship traveling from the Mexican port of Veracruz to the Ukrainian Odessa.
A rare Soviet helicopter is being upgraded in Ukraine
The Ukrainian company "Motor Sich" is upgrading the Soviet Mi-8TP helicopter
A rare modification of the Soviet Mi-8 helicopter will be repaired in Ukraine. The Motor Sich company has received an order for the repair and modernization of the Mi-8TP helicopter. The Soviet apparatus was designed to transport international groups that monitored the implementation of arms reduction measures. This is reported by Defense Express.
UEC helicopter engines confirmed compliance with Indonesian aviation regulations
The engines of the TV3-117 and VK-2500 family developed and manufactured by JSC UEC-Klimov have confirmed their compliance with the aviation regulations of Indonesia, the press service of the United Engine Corporation (UEC), which includes the company, reports.
Uzbekistan has announced the start of production of combat drones
Uzbekistan has mastered the production of drones for troops and the civilian sector. According to the press service of the State Defense Industry Committee, a vertical take-off/landing drone and a quadcopter are manufactured under the name LOCHIN.
French President Macron announces European security proposals
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced European proposals on security and stability that will be proposed for discussion with Russia, RIA Novosti reports.
Biden discussed security in northern Europe with the President of Finland
US President Joe Biden held a telephone conversation with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, during which he discussed the situation in the region of Ukraine and security in Northern Europe, the White House reports.
The US has no plans to send additional forces to Ukraine - Pentagon
The US command does not intend to send additional forces to Ukraine, where at the moment the functions of instructors are performed by employees of the Florida National Guard, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: Berlin will not supply lethal weapons to Kiev
Berlin does not supply lethal weapons to Ukraine, this political line remains unchanged. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Canada will make a decision on the supply of military equipment to Kiev on time - Foreign Minister
Canada has heard Ukraine's request for the supply of military equipment and will make a decision on time, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister said that the expansion of Ukraine's cooperation with NATO will strengthen the "security of allies"
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olga Stefanishina stated the importance of further dialogue between Ukraine and NATO during a meeting with the appointed head of the representative office Karen McTeer, the press service of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister reported.
Erdogan tries on the role of an arbitrator between Russia and Ukraine
The Turkish President invited Putin and Zelensky to Turkey.
Ankara's readiness to contribute to reducing tensions between Kiev and Moscow was announced by the Turkish leader's press secretary.
The Kremlin linked the tension around Ukraine with the supply of weapons and NATO maneuvers
The tension around Ukraine is caused by the supply of weapons to this country, as well as military maneuvers and flights of NATO aircraft, said the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said there are no plans to attack Ukraine
Moscow. January 19. INTERFAX-AVN - There is no risk of a full-scale war in Europe, Russia is not going to attack Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.
"I am sure that there is no risk of a large-scale war that could unfold in Europe or anywhere else. We do not intend to take any aggressive actions. We do not intend to attack, attack or invade Ukraine," Ryabkov said.
The Russian Embassy in Washington urged the US administration not to escalate tensions around Donbass and not to push Kiev to provocations
Russian Embassy in Washington: The United States should abandon plans to supply weapons to the Ukrainian army
The Russian Embassy in the United States stated that if the American administration is really committed to a diplomatic settlement of the internal Ukrainian conflict, it should stop escalating tensions around Donbass and refuse further arms supplies to the Ukrainian military.