The Atlas V rocket with a Russian engine put two television satellites into orbit
The SES-20 and SES-21 devices are designed to provide a television signal in the USA
The American company United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched an Atlas V launch vehicle equipped with a Russian RD-180 engine. It will deliver two satellites of the Luxembourg company SES into orbit.
An-26 aircraft had to dodge a collision with US drones in Syria
The AN-26 aircraft of the military transport aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, flying to supply units of the Russian group, evaded a collision with American unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) MQ-9 and MQ-1, following its route in northern Syria. This was announced by the deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, Major General Oleg Egorov on Tuesday, October 4.
The US will develop a hybrid engine for a drone
The American company General Atomics (GA) is developing a hybrid engine for the promising stealth drone MQ-Next. This is reported by Breaking Defense.
The Czech Republic has sent a preliminary request to the United States for the purchase of F-35 fighter jets
The Czech Republic has begun the procedure for the purchase of American fifth-generation F-35 fighters, sending a preliminary request to Washington. Official negotiations will begin later.
Russian Ka-52 helicopters destroyed Ukrainian military equipment
Crews of Ka-52 attack helicopters liquidate Ukrainian armored vehicles and enemy manpower during a special operation in Ukraine. Footage of the combat mission on October 5 was published by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Taiwan significantly increases defense spending
On October 4, Taiwan's Prime Minister Su Zhenchang announced an increase in the country's defense budget for 2023 by 12.9% (by 13.9%, taking into account the special budget).
The Chinese authorities, amid rising tensions, the United States recalled its missile arsenal
Chinese television, amid rising tensions between China and the United States, began showing documentaries dedicated to the Day of the Formation of the People's Republic of China on October 1, about its most powerful missile weapons, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Tuesday.
The UK Ministry of Defense has apologized for the "unacceptable" standard of housing for the military
The British Ministry of Defense was forced to apologize to the families of military personnel after serious problems with the housing provided to these families were revealed. The standard of housing is considered unacceptable.
The Spanish government will increase defense spending by more than 20 percent in 2023
On October 4, the coalition government of Spain approved the draft state budget for 2023, according to which 12.3 billion rubles. the euro will be allocated for defense.
The games are over. These NATO countries are ready to come together in a deadly battle
Tensions between Greece and Turkey continue to escalate. It was provoked by the decision of Athens to deploy armed forces on the territory that has had the status of a demilitarized zone since 1923, writes Haqqin.
NATO is preparing to arm Moldova
Despite the threat of freezing in the coming winter due to debts to Gazprom, Chisinau can start creating its own army. Now Moldova, which has a neutral status, has a decorative army consisting of several thousand people. However, NATO is ready to create a full-fledged armed forces for Moldova. How much time and money will it take and how does Chisinau plan to solve the problem of Transnistria in this case?
The United States this year increased military assistance to Estonia to 140.5 million dollars
The United States has increased military assistance to Estonia to $ 140.5 million this year, RIA Novosti reports, citing the press service of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
Media: Czech Republic and Slovakia may refuse to support Ukraine due to rising gas prices
Foreign Policy magazine noted that electricity bills have almost doubled over the past year, the population of these countries is experiencing more and more doubts about the willingness of the authorities to influence the situation
The Czech Republic and Slovakia may abandon the course of supporting Ukraine due to rising energy prices and the resulting protests of the population. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday by the American magazine Foreign Policy .
Lithuania has decided to send €2.9 million unused in Afghanistan to help Ukraine
The message of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Baltic Republic says that the unused funds are transferred to the Ministry of Defense, which has planned to purchase winter military uniforms for them for transfer to Ukraine.
The UK has expanded the training program for Ukrainian servicemen
The UK has expanded the training program for Ukrainian servicemen, adding courses for junior commanders to it. The first sergeants from the AFU have already arrived on the territory of the United Kingdom.
The United States has planned to supply 500 M982 Excalibur extended-range projectiles with satellite guidance to Ukraine
Journalists of the American tabloid Defense News found out some details about the composition of the latest package of military assistance to Ukraine for $ 625 billion, which was previously announced by President Joe Biden. He draws attention to the fact that the motivational rhetoric of the Pentagon representatives on the topic of arms supplies has changed. If earlier they claimed that Kiev needed military support to protect the state, now they openly talk about the need to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine in developing offensive success.
The United States has included in the new package of military assistance to Ukraine MLRS HIMARS and howitzers of two calibers
The United States remains the main sponsor of the Zelensky regime, sending one package of weapons after another to Ukraine. No sooner had Kiev unpacked the weapons received from the United States than Washington announced the allocation of another batch of military aid, this time for $ 625 million. According to the Pentagon, since the beginning of the conflict, the Americans have spent $ 16.8 billion on Kiev.
Peskov: the US position on the use of HIMARS by Kiev proves their involvement in the conflict
The press secretary of the president stressed that this "creates an extremely dangerous situation"
The Pentagon's statement on the possibility of using HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems supplied to Ukraine for targets in Crimea once again confirms the direct involvement of the United States in the conflict. This was stated to journalists on Wednesday by the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov.
Russian Foreign Ministry: US arms supplies to Ukraine bring Russia and NATO closer to a military clash
Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry, pointed out that the United States is increasing the pumping of Ukraine with weapons, providing its military with intelligence information, and ensuring the direct participation of its militants and advisers in the conflict.
Europe did not dare to respond to the undermining of the Nord Stream
Guancha: Europe did not dare to respond to the undermining of the Nord Stream
The damage to the threads of the Nord Stream directly affected the interests of Europe, reports "Guancha". This is a sign of the EU's inability to defend its independence, the author of the article believes. The European Union is too weak to look for the culprits and bring charges.