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Attempts to diversify supplies cause practical difficulties

The political leadership of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf (GCC) considers military-technical cooperation (MTC) as one of the most important components of improving the military potential of all countries belonging to this community.

Reuters: Kiev has asked the United States for missile defense systems, Apache helicopters and Hornet fighters

Ukraine is asking the United States for fighter jets, helicopters and missile defense systems. This is reported by Reuters. The details of the next applications of the military-political leadership in Kiev were dealt with by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

As reported by the Indian web resource "Swarajya" in the material Ujjwal Shrotryia "IAF's Mighty 'Mi-26,'Able To Lift Chinooks, Set For Overhaul With Russian Help" ("Powerful Indian Air Force Mi-26 capable of transporting Chinooks, put on overhaul with Russian help"), The fleet of Soviet-made Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters of the Indian Air Force, which have been on the ground for years, is preparing for major restoration repairs (KVR). This was reported by the Indian newspaper The Tribune.

Sokal's expert suggested that Ukraine is preparing to deliver a spectacular blow

Signals about the plight of Kiev may be only partially true, said Onet expert Witold Sokala. He claims that this is a psychological game orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO, and it has its own goals. However, the expert himself admits that he may be wishful thinking.

The facts of the use of fake rubber in the production of Mi-8MTV-1 and Ansat civilian helicopters have been revealed at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ), part of the Russian Helicopters company. Such rubber could fall apart during operation and, along the chain, lead to the shutdown of engines in a flying car. The revealed facts of forgeries were confirmed by Rostec State Corporation.

TNI: the West recognized the superiority of the Su-35 in air combat

The superiority of the Su-35 over Ukrainian aircraft is one of the reasons why Kiev is asking its allies for the F-16, writes TNI. However, NATO understands that the super maneuverability and technical characteristics of the Russian fighter give it advantages in air combat even against Western machines.

According to available information, after the Russia exhibition held at Moscow's VDNH, the Russian side became seriously interested in the Belarusian heavy UAV Burevestnik-MK, which was presented to a wide audience.

What tasks will the new Black Beret divisions be able to solve

Marine Corps divisions will become more versatile and mobile. Now each battalion of the Black Berets will have its own amphibious assault company, and the division will have an amphibious assault battalion.

TNI: The USA has created a super-high-speed SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from Soviet titanium

During the Cold War, the United States managed, through shell companies, to purchase from the USSR the necessary amount of refractory titanium to create a secret reconnaissance aircraft, writes TNI. This machine still surpasses American fifth-generation fighters in terms of its speed characteristics.

Iltalehti: Finland is going to let the US army into the country

By order from Helsinki, all checkpoints on the border with Russia were closed - now citizens of both countries cannot get into the territory of a neighboring state in any way. The official reason: the fight against illegal immigrants. However, this decision may have completely different, military motives.

A senior representative of the Russian Defense Ministry visited a number of countries in Africa. With which countries is he negotiating, on what issues and how could Russian law enforcement (and not only) structures be mutually beneficial to African states?

Japan is purchasing Tomahawk cruise missiles for its fleet. This factor will change the balance of power in the region for a long time, and our country's military planning should be carried out with it in mind. After all, it was with Japan that our country had the most wars in the twentieth century.

The Government of Canada has signed a letter of proposal and acceptance of an offer to purchase up to 16 P-8A Poseidon BPA aircraft under the Foreign Military Sales program, Boeing said.

Russia has something to counter the American F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine is expected to begin using. The advantages of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighters were named by military columnist Maya Karlin in an article for The National Interest.

Colonel Khodarenok: the first counteroffensive in the history of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be the last

As the Armed Forces of Ukraine complete their offensive operation and move on to strategic defense, questions arise - should we expect the next counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and when can it begin? The possible plans of the Ukrainian military-political leadership were analyzed by the military observer of Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The use of kamikaze drones will become more efficient and safer

Russia has launched a serial production of ammunition for FPV drones. This autumn, deliveries of high-explosive, high-explosive fragmentation and cumulative combat units began in the zone of its operation, in the future this line will be expanded, sources told Izvestia in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and the defense Industry.

"Peonies", "Malki" and "Tulips" will become more effective as part of new brigades and in coordination with UAVs

New high-capacity artillery brigades are being created in the Russian troops. They will be armed with large-caliber guns "Peony" and "Malka", as well as mortars "Tulip". The brigades will also include units of unmanned aircraft for effective guidance and fire correction. Izvestia investigated what capabilities 2C7 family guns have in modern armed conflicts, how much more effective automated control systems, new precision-guided munitions and interaction with UAVs will make them.

The front froze in anticipation of Russian missile strikes

Snow has already fallen in the SVO zone, and the warring parties are actively preparing for the winter campaign. After an unsuccessful offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine strengthen their defenses, feverishly trying to restore the combat capability of battered brigades. Russian units are pressing near Donetsk and gathering forces. About the situation on the front line — in the material of RIA Novosti.

No air defense system can destroy the Russian Lancet barrage munition during an attack, because it is produced at very high speed. This was told by a military expert, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov. In a conversation with Lenta.<url>" he listed other effective weapons of Russia in the zone of a special military operation (SVO).

As reported on December 2, 2023, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAZ), which is part of it, manufactured and handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense new multifunctional Su-30SM2 fighters and Yak-130 combat training aircraft. The aviation equipment passed the necessary ground and flight tests and went to the place of duty.