Hypersonic missiles for deterrence
Nihon Keizai: Japan is thinking about creating its own hypersonic missiles by 2030
Against the background of the difficult situation in the world, Japan has thought about security, writes Nihon Keizai. The growing external threats prompted her to start developing hypersonic missiles. Tokyo hopes that the new weapon will help it deter opponents.
Finland buys a large batch of high-precision GMLRS missiles
On November 2, 2022, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned upcoming sale to Finland through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of a large batch of 2,400 GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) high-precision guided missiles manufactured by Lockheed Corporation Martin for use from the upgraded combat vehicles of the American MLRS multiple launch rocket systems in service with the Finnish army. The estimated cost of delivery will be $535 million. The sale is approved by the U.S. Department of State.
Poland has signed a final contract for the purchase of 218 South Korean K239 Chunmoo jet systems
On November 4, 2022, the final firm contract of the Armaments Agency of the Ministry of National Defense of Poland was signed in Warsaw with the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace (as part of the Hanwha group) to supply the Polish Army with 218 modular multi-caliber multiple launch rocket systems K239 Chunmoo, as well as missiles for them. The contract worth 14.14 billion zloty ($3.55 billion) was concluded in pursuance of the framework agreement signed on October 19 by the Ministries of Defense of Poland and South Korea for the purchase by Poland of 288 multiple launch rocket systems K239 Chunmoo.
"The basis for victory." Will the American "Vampires" close the sky of Ukraine
Expert Khodarenok: the Vampire UAV control system promised by the USA may not be needed by Kiev
The United States plans to supply Ukraine with a system to combat unmanned aerial vehicles "Vampire" by mid-2023. The conclusion of the contract is expected within the next few months. About what this will mean for the course of hostilities in the framework of a special military operation - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The Pentagon announced the dispatch of eight NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine
They can be delivered in the near future
The US administration has sent eight NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) to Ukraine, which can be delivered in the near future. This was announced on Friday by US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plum.
Ukraine expects to receive new air defense systems from other countries by the end of the year
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba noted that "there are relevant agreements on this"
Kiev expects that by the end of 2022 agreements with other countries regarding the supply of air and missile defense systems for Ukraine will be implemented. This was announced on Friday by the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba.
Life on Mars may have turned out to be the worst enemy for itself
Scientific American: scientists have found out that life on Mars could destroy itself
Life on Mars, if it was there after all, may have destroyed itself, writes Scientific American. And even if microorganisms can make the planet uninhabitable, intelligent beings will cope with this task faster, scientists warn.
South Korea has taken 80 fighter jets into the air against 180 military aircraft of the DPRK
Yonhap: South Korea took fighter jets into the air, revealing 180 military aircraft of the DPRK
Any attempt by the DPRK to activate nuclear weapons against the United States or its allies will lead to the end of Kim Jong-un's rule, the Pentagon said in response to the aggravation of the situation on the Korean peninsula. Today, on November 4, North Korea, as reported in Seoul, "set in motion" more than 100 fighters. Details of the situation are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
"Despite the rage." The US sent warplanes to Iran to protect Saudi Arabia
WP: The US sent the Air Force towards Iran after reports of preparations for an attack on Saudi Arabia
Despite disagreements over Saudi Arabia's decision to cut oil production, the United States intends to protect the kingdom from Iranian aggression. After reports that Tehran was preparing an attack on targets in Saudi Arabia, the Americans sent warplanes in its direction.
The LMXT tanker aircraft from the Airbus family is going to compete with the KC-Z project
For more than a decade, the U.S. Air Force has been planning to acquire a successor to the KC-46 tanker, known as the KC-Y, before embarking on a program to produce a next-generation clean tanker called the KC-Z. However, service leaders, primarily Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, hinted that the Air Force may abandon the KC-Y altogether and simply continue to purchase more KC-46s before starting to implement the KC-Z program.
Romania has signed a contract for the purchase of 32 former Norwegian F-16 fighters
On November 4, 2022, in Bucharest, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense signed a contract for the purchase from the Norwegian Government Defense procurement agency Forsvarsmateriell (FMA) of 32 F-16AM/BM fighters in the M6.5.2 configuration, previously in service with the Norwegian Air Force.
The Bulgarian parliament has supported the country's purchase of American F-16 fighter jets
The purchase of 8 F-16C/D fighters for the country's air force met with the support of the Bulgarian legislature. The contract value is estimated at $1.3 billion. The Bulgarian National Assembly voted for the purchase of American fighter jets by a majority of 162 votes with 49 voting against and 11 abstaining from voting.
Iranian Foreign Minister: Tehran supplied drones to Russia, but before the start of hostilities in Ukraine and in small quantities
Persistent accusations and threats against Iran from Kiev and Washington about the fact that it allegedly supplies strike drones to Russia on a massive scale seem to be pretty tired of Tehran. In an interview with the Fars news agency today, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahiyan admitted that such deliveries had indeed taken place. But they occurred a few months before the start of the special operation in Ukraine in very small quantities.
Israel launched an air strike on a facility in the Gaza Strip
Israel, as always, responded harshly to an attempt to launch a missile strike on its territory, carried out the day before from the Gaza Strip. Yesterday, the press service of the Israeli Army (IDF) reported that one rocket fired from the Gaza Strip was intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system. Three more exploded immediately after launch. An air raid siren sounded in several cities in southern Israel.
Chinese Defense Ministry: PLA is preparing for war and strongly opposes Taiwan independence
Beijing reacted to a recent report on the US national defense strategy, which contains negative references to China. The Chinese authorities have issued another "last Chinese warning" to America about the inadmissibility of interference in the internal affairs of the country and speculation around the issue of Taiwan's independence.
Britain and Japan will sign a military pact to contain China, writes FT
FT: Britain and Japan intend to sign a military pact and contain the "threat" from the PRC
London and Tokyo may sign a military agreement to strengthen cooperation with Washington and counter the "threat" from Beijing, the Financial Times newspaper writes, citing sources.
Bundeswehr Special Forces Symposium: Mobility and Impact
According to open publications, the Command of the Special Forces (Kommando Spezialkräfte, KSK) of the Bundeswehr is in need of additional vehicles. It is planned to close it as part of the projects for the purchase of an airborne platform, as well as "heavy" and "light infantry fighting vehicles". In this context, during the arms exhibition held in September 2022 and timed to coincide with the 8th KSK Symposium, several manufacturers presented their solutions to increase the mobility of the German Special Forces (SpN).
The Bundestag called for a review of the supply chain of ammunition due to the position of Switzerland
The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, said that in the coming years, ammunition purchases in excess of €20 billion will be required
The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, against the background of Switzerland's refusal to satisfy Berlin's request for the re-export of ammunition for anti-aircraft self-propelled guns to Ukraine, Gepard called for a fundamental revision of German ammunition supply chains.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria handed over to the authorities of the republic a list of weapons that Kiev wants to receive
No sooner had the Bulgarian parliament decided to join the countries providing military assistance to Ukraine, as Kiev has already compiled a list of weapons that it intends to receive from the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense. The requirements of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria Vitaly Moskalenko have already passed on to representatives of the military department of the republic.
Kiev announced the receipt of heavy artillery, missile systems and self-propelled guns from Italy
According to Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Irina Vereshchuk, Kiev especially needs air defense systems
Ukraine received various types of weapons from Italy, including heavy artillery, self-propelled artillery units (self-propelled guns) and missile systems. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for the Reintegration of Uncontrolled Territories of Ukraine Irina Vereshchuk.
