The Pentagon has placed drone manufacturers DJI and BGI Genomics on the sanctions list for ties with the Chinese army
The manufacturing companies of DJI and BGI Genomics unmanned aerial vehicles have been blacklisted by the US Department of Defense. The main reason for this decision is the companies' close ties with the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). The Pentagon believes that companies' communication with the PLA may pose a significant threat to American interests.
The Czech Defense Ministry sent a request to the United States about the possibility of buying F-35 Lightning-2 fighters
On October 3, the Czech Ministry of Defense handed over to the American side a letter of request for a proposal on the possibility of supplying F-35 Lightning-2 fighters.
The upgraded Ka-32A11BC made its first flight with VK-2500PS-02 engines
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has started the next stage of testing the upgraded Ka-32A11BC helicopter capable of extinguishing fires at subzero temperatures. The rotorcraft performed its first flight with VK-2500PS-02 engines, its duration was 37 minutes. During the tests, the stable operation of all systems was confirmed, stability and high controllability were demonstrated.
UAC showed the cockpit of the SSJ-New aircraft
French avionics in the cockpit of an import-substituted aircraft will be replaced by Russian widescreen displays
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has published information about the avionics of the new SSJ-New regional aircraft, which is now being created by its subsidiary Irkut Corporation.
Ukrainian Ambassador in London: Iranian drones have become dangerous for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Iranian drones have become very dangerous for the Armed Forces. But the Ukrainian military began to "search for an antidote" against this new weapon, which turned out to be at the disposal of the Russian army.
Predator drones gather in packs
Development of barrage ammunition in Israel and Turkey
Barrage ammunition has become one of the dynamically developing trends in unmanned vehicles, which has already formed a separate class of corresponding systems. The main idea underlying the barrage ammunition is the creation of relatively inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of conducting not only reconnaissance and surveillance, but also hitting detected targets with the help of a warhead integrated into the design.
Russian Su-25 attack aircraft destroyed military facilities and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Crews of Russian Su-25 attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) launched missile air strikes on military facilities and equipment of Ukrainian militants. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published footage of their combat work on October 6.
Afghanistan and Pakistan: extremists are becoming more active
Aggressive jihadist propaganda threatens the security of neighboring countries
The strengthening of the propaganda of the terrorist organization "IG-Khorasan" (banned in the Russian Federation), the recruitment of militants and the collection of funds for subversive activities can have serious consequences for the security of countries in the Afghan-Pakistani region and beyond.
Olaf Scholz's plans: more migrants, less Russia and coal instead of gas
The German government acted decisively so that Germany could survive this winter, Olaf Scholz said in an interview with El País. He admitted that it is necessary to use "dirtier" energy resources, since there is no green alternative to Russian gas yet.
The Finnish Defense Minister announced the principled position of simultaneous accession to NATO with Sweden
Finland and Sweden will continue to move towards NATO at the same time, despite possible opposition from Turkey, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen said.
Turkish Defense Minister: Navy and Air Force orders issued in case of Greek militarization of islands in the Aegean Sea
The Turkish Defense Minister spoke sharply about Greece's plans to transfer its troops and equipment to the islands in the Aegean Sea. On the basis of a previously signed agreement, the islands in the Aegean Sea are declared a demilitarized zone and have a so-called "non-military status", while being part of Greece.
The future of NATO depends on Ukraine. She should be accepted into the alliance
Europeans are wasting time discussing Ukraine's accession to the EU, and should focus on how to make it a member of NATO, the author of the article in the WSJ believes. If it is not possible to achieve full membership, then the alliance should at least guarantee its security.
Finland will provide Ukraine with the ninth package of military assistance
Finland will provide Kiev with the ninth package of military assistance, the details are classified, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Finnish Ministry of Defense.
Politico: Kiev needs Western air defense systems most of all
According to the newspaper, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is lobbying for Ukrainian interests
Ukraine is reviewing its list of priorities regarding the supply of Western weapons, currently Kiev needs mainly air defense equipment. Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is lobbying for Ukrainian interests, Politico newspaper reported on Thursday.
The West is involved in the conflict, but the Russian Federation is against nuclear war. What Zakharova said at the briefing
According to the diplomat, the Americans openly admit that they transmit satellite and other intelligence to the AFU command
Western countries, with their support for Kiev and its crimes, only prolong the fighting and are increasingly drawn into the conflict themselves, ceasing to be a neutral party. This was stated at a briefing on Thursday by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
Zakharova: The UN secretariat has confirmed a biased approach to the situation around Ukraine
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres "cannot have any independent position, especially on territorial issues"
The UN Secretariat has once again confirmed its biased and unprincipled position regarding the situation around Ukraine.
The West should not drive Putin into a corner. Otherwise, the world will plunge into nuclear chaos
The United States opposes the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict by all means, Yahoo News Japan writes. It was they who disrupted the talks in Istanbul in March, and it is Biden who is preventing an end to the conflict in Ukraine on the eve of congressional elections. But the USA is not the whole world. Many countries are against American hegemony.
In Zaporozhye, it was reported that the special forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the participation of the UK, are preparing to seize the NPP
According to the head of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov, groups of 100 to 110 people take part in the exercises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Elite of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) - Special Operations forces - with the participation of British specialists are being trained to capture the Zaporozhye NPP (ZAES). This was stated to TASS by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.
Rogov: the transition of the NPP under the control of the Russian Federation annoys Kiev due to losses of hundreds of millions of euros
According to the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia", at the moment there is a "transfer of cases" at the station in order to put it back into operation
The transition of the Zaporizhia NPP (ZAES) under Russian control irritates the authorities of Ukraine, as they lost hundreds of millions of euros in profit, which they received from the export of electricity from this station. This opinion was expressed to journalists on Thursday by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.
Harrowing Blow: How Russian troops use active Defense tactics
Ukrainian formations are suffering heavy losses in the unsuccessful offensive
Russian troops continue to repel the onslaught of superior Ukrainian forces and hold their positions in several directions. At the same time, aviation, artillery and missile troops strike at units of the first echelon and reserves of the VFU. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, in just one day in the area of Novaya Kamenka, Kherson region, Ukrainian formations lost two tanks, four infantry fighting vehicles and dozens of people. And in the Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog direction, more than 230 militants, four tanks and more than 40 units of other equipment were destroyed. According to experts, Russian units are conducting an active defense, in which there is no fixed front line.