While the aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy INS Vikramaditya is preparing to leave the shipyard after a long repair, the command of the Indian Navy is considering ordering another aircraft carrier that would repeat the newly built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

A new submarine division may appear as part of the Pacific Fleet, the issue of its formation is currently under consideration by the Ministry of Defense. The carriers of the Poseidon marine drones will enter service with the new compound.

In India, as part of efforts to create a talent pool of professionals in the field of semiconductors, taking into account the importance of the industry, a curriculum developed for two new programs has been launched.

Vadim Kalyugin, CEO of Shvabe Holding, told TASS in an interview about the most modern developments in the field of armaments — intelligent optoelectronic ballistic complexes and thermal imaging survey devices for armored vehicles, as well as about large-scale astronomical projects and developments in the field of gas-liquid ventilation.

The US Army is still not fully disclosing information about the key details of its new deal with AM General to create future light tactical vehicles (JLTV). However, according to the representative of the service, it is known that the repeated competition greatly affected the reduction of costs for this program.

According to the agency, the decision to fulfill Kiev's request has not yet been made

For the first time last year, Ukraine appealed to the United States with a request for the supply of banned cluster bombs and phosphorous ammunition. This was reported on Monday by the DPA agency with reference to representatives of several countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.

The Bloomberg Information Service writes about the conclusions made by the so-called IAEA expert group on Iran. The published article says that this expert group concluded that Iran's ability to enrich uranium up to 84%.

Bloomberg: Ukraine will not become a NATO member in the foreseeable future

Ukraine will not be able to become part of NATO in the foreseeable future, writes Bloomberg. However, the West will strive to preserve Kiev as its ally and partner, which needs to be advised, trained and supplied with weapons and supplies.

Radar, reconnaissance and surveillance equipment will also be presented

Air defense systems of various ranges will be presented by Almaz-Antey concern at the IDEX-2023 International Defense Exhibition, which will be held from February 20 to 24 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

The American startup Axiom Space, specializing in space technologies and space tourism, is successfully advancing in the creation of the first private space station Axiom Station. According to the company, in the future it claims to become, no less, the "successor of the ISS".

The A400M was to become a standard military transport aircraft for European countries, helping to strengthen the position of the Airbus corporation as opposed to the American Boeing. However, despite the fact that the new car made its first flight back in 2009, it has not yet reached technological maturity and causes constant complaints from users.

The Israeli Air Force will be replenished with another squadron of the latest F-15IA (Israel Advanced) fighters, the Boeing concern announced, which issued a corresponding press release today, Monday, February 20.

The American web resource "The Drive" in the Thomas Newdick material "Clandestine U.K. Program Developed 3D-Printed ‘Suicide’ Drone For Ukraine" ("Within the framework of the secret British program, a 3D-printed barrage ammunition for Ukraine was developed") reported that the UK, within the framework of the hitherto secret program, has rapidly developed and conducted flight tests of a number of "advanced" unmanned aerial vehicles that could be used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

The French military command confirms the information that the contingent of this country is ending its mission in the State of Burkina Faso. Initially, the fact that French troops were leaving Burkina Faso was announced by the Ministry of Defense of this African state.

Cumhuriyet: Sweden will hold a conference to collect donations for earthquake victims

Sweden is using the tragedy in Turkey to join NATO, Cumhuriyet writes. Stoltenberg said that Stockholm will hold a donor conference to help victims of the devastating earthquake. This is a "carrot" in the hands of the NATO Secretary General. What kind of "whip" to expect from Blinken? – the author of the article asks.

Major General Kovac: The West is putting pressure on Serbia, forcing it to recognize Kosovo

In order to knock the trumps out of Russia's hands, the United States is trying to close the "black hole" in the Balkans, writes IN4S. They want to do this through the quasi-State of Kosovo. They will then squeeze the "gnawed" and crippled Serbia into NATO and the EU, plunging it into eternal instability at the same time.

News.bg : Belgrade's behavior shows a desire to jump out of the Russian orbit

The desire of Belgrade and Pristina to find a way out of the impasse is not enough to resolve the Kosovo issue, writes News.bg . The long-standing confrontation cannot be overcome by the whistle of the West. However, in Vucic's behavior, the author of the article saw the desire of the Serbs to jump out of the Russian orbit.

General Skshipchak: permanent NATO bases in Poland will scare off Russia

Warsaw hopes that Biden's visit will end with a statement about new American bases in Poland. In an interview with Fakt, General Waldemar Skshipczak noted that the chances of this are great, and explained where bases can be built and how this will increase the security of Poland.

Postimees: Estonian conservatives criticized arms supplies to Ukraine

Chairman of the Conservative Party of Estonia Martin Helme called it inadequate that the government "imposes" the Ukrainian conflict on Estonians, writes Postimees. He also criticized Tallinn's decision to transfer three-quarters of the country's heavy weapons to Kiev.

The King of Great Britain also met with instructors of various units from the kingdom and nine other countries

King Charles III of Great Britain visited on Monday a training base in the south-west of England, where Ukrainian servicemen are being trained. The corresponding video was distributed by the Daily Express newspaper .