Aviation news
The "built from scratch" Russian Tu-160M turned out to be not entirely new
Russia built the first Tu-160M from a Soviet airframe
The strategic missile carrier Tu-160M, first built in Russia from scratch, and flew in January, turned out to be not entirely new. This circumstance follows from the comment of the bmpd blog in LiveJournal.
The new Tu-160M armament has been named
The updated strategic missile carrier Tu-160M will become the carrier of a new generation of cruise missiles of various types, writes The Drive. In an article devoted to the first flight of an aircraft built from scratch, the publication tells in detail about the Tu-160M and almost for the first time calls its new armament.
Russian Su-34s have worked out the destruction of enemy aircraft
The crews of the Su-34 CVO destroyed the "enemy" aircraft during combat training sorties
The crews of Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers worked out overcoming the air defense system (air defense), destroying the airfield and enemy aircraft. The Su-34 aviation Division of the Central Military District (CVO) fulfilled the tasks during the first combat training sorties in 2022. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the Central Military District.
CSTO Secretary General promises to withdraw peacekeepers from Kazakhstan on time
The CSTO peacekeeping contingent will be withdrawn from Kazakhstan on time, Secretary General of the organization Stanislav Zas said.
Soha: Russian electronic warfare systems left terrorists without communication
Russian electronic warfare systems have proven themselves well during the operation of law enforcement agencies in Kazakhstan. The aerodynamic interference transmitter "Leer-3" and the drone "Orlan-10" left terrorist groups without GSM cellular communication.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia handed over the third NC-212i light transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force
The Indonesian state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has completed production of the third (out of nine ordered at the end of 2017) NC-212i military transport aircraft for the country's Air Force.
Argentine Navy to acquire national helicopter-type UAV RUAS-160
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina has approved the conclusion by the command of the country's Navy of a direct contract with the national company Invap for the purchase of the RUAS-160 naval UAV.
The destruction of the Mi-24 helicopter in Yemen was shown on video
The Royal Saudi Air Force was able to track down and destroy the Mi-24 fire support helicopter belonging to supporters of the Yemeni Shiite movement Ansar Allah (Houthis).
Hungary to update Gripen fighters
Hungarian Griffins will significantly increase their combat capabilities. On January 12, the press service of Saab announced the signing of a contract for the modernization of Gripen fighters to the MS20 Block 2 standard.
In the USA, they called the "Soviet" symbol of the revival of Russia
Popular Mechanics: the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is used as a symbol of the revival of Russia
In the publication of the American magazine Popular Mechanics, the only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is called a symbol of the revival of Russia.
India has tested an improved BrahMos cruise missile
India launched an upgraded BrahMos missile from the Visakhapatnam destroyer
India has tested an improved sea-based cruise missile BrahMos. The missile was launched from the destroyer Visakhapatnam. This was announced by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Ministry of Defense of India on Twitter.
Training flights of Su-35 fighters began in Khabarovsk Krai - VVO
FAR EAST - Su-35 fighters have begun training flights in the Khabarovsk Territory, the press service of the Eastern Military District (VVO) reports.
Peacekeepers in Kazakhstan conduct surveillance from UAVs in four areas of aerial reconnaissance
Peacekeepers protect airfields, bakeries, thermal power plants, telecentres
CSTO peacekeepers in Kazakhstan conduct round-the-clock monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles in four aerial reconnaissance areas. This was reported to journalists in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet conducted an exercise to search for a submarine
The crews of the naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet conducted an exercise to search for a submarine, the Black Sea Fleet reported on Wednesday.
Rostec will create a VR simulator for training aircraft technicians
PJSC "UAC" of Rostec State Corporation is creating a VR simulator for training technical personnel. The equipment will increase the efficiency of servicing the Su-57 and Su-35 air complexes.
Exercises with the participation of 1 thousand gunners and motorized infantry of the Central Military District started in Siberia
About 60 units of military equipment will be involved in the two-day exercises
Exercises with the participation of about 1 thousand military personnel of artillery and motorized rifle units of the combined arms association of the Central Military District (CVO) started on Wednesday at a training ground in the Kemerovo region. This is stated in a message distributed on Wednesday by the press service of the district.
Turkey has started assembling a light jet attack aircraft
The assembly of the first HÜRJET jet aircraft has begun in Turkey. January 11, portal savunmasanayist.com He announced that the new machine will be delivered in versions of a training aircraft and a light attack aircraft.
The Danish frigate will protect the Kiev regime in the Baltic
Denmark will send the frigate of the Navy Peter Willemoes to strengthen security in the Baltic region. Four F-16 fighters will also be delivered to the Shauliai airbase.
Germany again drew attention to the "nuclear" F-35
The F-35 fighters got another chance to become part of the German Air Force. January 11, portal defensenews.com He reported that the German Defense Ministry is reviewing the plan to replace the aging Tornado aircraft.
The United States recognized the F-35 as a threat to the defense industry of the European Union
Defense News: the possible acquisition of the F-35 by Germany threatens the industry of the European Union
The fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter produced by the American company Lockheed Martin as a possible candidate to replace the German Tornado aircraft may threaten the joint program of France, Germany and Spain to create a new generation European fighter, Defense News recognizes.
