South Korean F-35A Lightning II fighter jet landed "on its belly" because of a small bird

An emergency landing of the South Korean fifth-generation fighter F-35A Lightning II was caused by a small bird getting into its engine, Defense Blog writes.

France conducted bench tests of the engine for the Next Generation Fighter aircraft

The aircraft engine, which is designed for a promising new generation aircraft, was tested in France. The new power unit is built on the basis of the Dassault Rafale fighter engine, the Eurasian Times reports with reference to the Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) of France.

Defense Blog: Ukrainian military will receive former Afghan helicopters as part of US assistance

The Armed Forces of Ukraine may receive new helicopters in the spring as part of US military assistance. The American side intends to transfer the Mi-17V5 and Mi-8MTV helicopters, which belonged to the Afghan Air Force (Air Force). This is reported by the Defense Blog.

Rostec is preparing to launch serial production of Ka-62 multipurpose helicopters.

In November last year, the car completed a big stage in its history - it received a type certificate, and in 2022 the first deliveries of the Ka-62 to customers are already planned.

The new Tu-160M2 strategic bomber received a ticket to the sky

On January 12, the first Tu-160M2 strategic bomber built in the post-Soviet period took to the air. The flight took place at an altitude of 600 meters and lasted half an hour.

The crews of Su-25 attack aircraft worked out the destruction of a simulated enemy in exercises

The crews of the assault aviation of the Eastern Military District (VVO) worked out the destruction of equipment and fortifications of the conditional enemy. Pilots of Russian Su-25 attack aircraft used bombs and cannon weapons during exercises in Primorsky Krai. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the VVO.

Roselectronics Holding of Rostec State Corporation is implementing the IIoT.ISTOK industrial Internet of Things platform at the production complex of the United Aircraft Corporation in the Novosibirsk Region.

In the units of the Vietnamese People's Army, unusual models of military equipment were used during combat training. For example, enemy armored vehicles were designated samples that only vaguely resemble real tanks.

From January 23, the US Army will begin conducting special exercises of its special forces to practice actions during the so-called "color revolutions". We are talking about simulating the entry of special forces units into a "politically unstable" country to overthrow an "illegitimate government."

NATO will not agree to Russia's demand not to expand eastward, the head of EU diplomacy said

Russia does not want to see the European Union as a political actor on the international stage, said the head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrel.

During her first visit to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock noted the immutability of Berlin's policy on defense exports, including regarding the supply of weapons to Kiev, RIA Novosti reports.

Political scientist Lavikainen: Russia will in every way hinder Finland's membership in NATO

Russia demands from NATO not to move to the east, MTV reports. Commenting on the situation, political scientist Yuri Lavikainen notes that Finland does not plan to apply for membership in the Alliance now. But if he does, Moscow will do everything possible to prevent this, he is sure. Although, according to the expert, the Kremlin is much more concerned about Ukraine.

Iltalehti: Finns consider it likely that Russia will threaten their country

More than half of Finns consider it likely that in the coming years Russia will threaten their country — or put pressure on it, Iltalehti reports. The newspaper cites data from a survey whose participants were asked to assess the international situation after Moscow demanded to limit NATO's advance to the Russian borders.

Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani called the meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Monday fruitful.

The Slovak Ministry of Defense has denied information from the American edition of The New York Times that in the event of an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States will allegedly train Ukrainian militants on Slovak territory.

According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, defensive equipment will not pose a threat to Russia

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that London will supply Ukraine with light anti-tank defense systems, writes Glavred. According to the official, they are not strategic weapons and do not pose a threat to Russia.

A small contingent of Canadian special forces has been sent to Ukraine in order to assist the Ukrainian military in countering threats from Russia, the Canadian Global News channel reported without citing sources.

CIA Director William Burns visited Kiev last week, where he met with colleagues from local intelligence agencies and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, CNN reports.

Informational preparations are underway for NATO's advance into Ukraine, in this regard, it is important to inform the parliaments of all countries about the possible consequences, said State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin.

The US administration does not rule out considering any options for action against the Russian Federation in connection with the crisis around Ukraine, Fox News reported on Monday, citing an unnamed representative of the US National Security Council.