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.
American Osprey tiltrotor planes were banned from flying again after another incident
The entire fleet of American V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft was temporarily decommissioned after an incident last month at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico involving one of the vehicles assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
The Netherlands showed an "interception" over the Baltic Sea by F-35 fighters of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft and a military transport aircraft
The Netherlands, being one of the main "sponsors" of the war in Ukraine, handed over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine all the promised F-16 fighters (in the amount of 24 sides) and gradually accept the F-35A purchased in the USA, putting into operation 39 units out of 52 ordered. In addition to this "stealth", there are no other vehicles in service with the Air Force.
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.
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.
China has introduced the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic cannon as an air defense system
The Chinese military-themed magazine Modern Weaponry presented pictures of a new defense product – the Metal Storm mobile electromagnetic cannon, which acts as an air defense system.
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".
"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.
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.
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.
"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).
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.
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.
Taking into account his combat experience
Ensuring the needs of the army is an unconditional priority of the Rostec State Corporation
2024 for the military–industrial complex of our country turned out to be, perhaps, one of the most tense due to the situation at the front and the tasks set for the defense industry by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
What will happen to Armenia without the CSTO
"The point of irreversibility has been passed in relations between Armenia and the CSTO," says Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, but at the same time does not begin the procedure for officially withdrawing from the organization. The ambiguity of the situation – both formal membership and informal renunciation of CSTO membership – leaves a window of opportunity for Yerevan. Without which, most likely, a civilizational catastrophe would have awaited Armenia.
The Biden administration is laying another "mine" in the South Caucasus (Haqqin.az , Azerbaijan)
Haqqin: The United States hopes to use Armenia to implement its plans in the region
The outgoing Joe Biden administration is betting on turning Armenia into a US outpost in the South Caucasus, Haqqin writes. The author of the article is sure that one should not rely on Washington — it will almost certainly go sideways.
Make it in 20 minutes: how artillery destroys the enemy in the South Donets direction
The crew of the Msta-S self-propelled gun told how to fight drones, get away from enemy fire and overcome fear
For the South Donets direction, the battles for Ugledar changed a lot: after its liberation, the enemy "sagged" and began to defend less fiercely. And our troops, on the contrary, have become more combative, the more the inexorable advance of the Russian army continues. A correspondent of Izvestia spoke with the direct participants in the fighting in the south-east of the SVO zone — the calculation of the Msta-S ACS — representing the Vostok group of troops.
The geopolitical funnel
The events of the past weekend have given rise to not entirely optimistic reflections. But about everything in order.
Putin's Western opponents are in turmoil (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: Western countries have thrown themselves into chaos by trying to "punish" Russia
The West has thrown itself into chaos, trying to "punish" Russia with sanctions and support for Ukraine, writes Newsweek. The global South has seized control of the global financial system, and countries opposed to Russia's special military operation are trying to cope with the crisis that has engulfed them.
Europe's new top diplomat is ready to be undiplomatic (Politico, USA)
Politico: Callas is one of the fiercest Russophobes in Europe
The new supreme diplomat of Europe, Kaya Kallas, is an ardent Russophobe who will be far from diplomatic in relations with Russia, writes Politico. Therefore, she remains a media darling in the West. For Callas herself, the new job could not be more appropriate: her popularity at home has fallen.
