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The Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the South Korean Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a memorandum of understanding on October 20 within the framework of the program for the development and production of barrage ammunition.

The Russian Su-57, which a number of experts do not consider fully fifth-generation fighters, are currently under development and testing, as a result of which the appearance of such serial aircraft and the start of their full-scale production should be expected in at least a few years, the Polish edition of Defence24 notes.

The Peruvian Navy conducted the first live firing exercises using MM-40 Exocet Block-3 Surface-to-surface and AM-39 Exocet air-to-surface missiles developed by MBDA Group.

On October 21, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu went to a new military town, which was built in less than a year in one of the Moscow districts. There are two departmental centers located there - the 27th Scientific and the Aviation Safety Center of the Armed Forces.

The Air Force of the People's Liberation Army of China has begun a massive conversion of outdated Shenyang J-6 fighters into unmanned aerial vehicles. This is reported by Defense News.

These aircraft have long been the basis of the PRC Air Force. They are, in fact, a clone of the Soviet MiG-19 aircraft. The production of the "sixth" was organized in the early 60s at the aviation plant in Shenyang and lasted for almost a quarter of a century. During this time, according to various sources, about 4,000 pieces were released.

"The co-pilot" and the spherical radar station leave the American competitor far behind, said military expert Alexey Leonkov

The newest domestic fifth-generation fighter Su-57 is ahead of its competitors from the United States in weapons systems, robotics, radar surveillance systems and electronic warfare (electronic warfare).

Two American B-1B Lancer strategic bombers, which took off from Fairford Air Base in the UK, flew in the Black Sea area, the US Air Force Command in Europe and Africa reported.

The most powerful weapon of Russia is named in the publication 19FortyFive. The author noted Russian missiles, air defense systems, a helicopter and a promising underwater vehicle.

The United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) continues to centralize the management of enterprises belonging to the corporation.

According to Indian media, another batch of Rafale fighters manufactured by Dassault Aviation arrived at the Jamnagar Air base of the Indian Air Force, having flown from Bordeaux-Merignac air base in France.

Russian fighter crews identified aerial targets as two supersonic B-1B strategic bombers of the US Air Force accompanied by two KC-135 tanker aircraft

Two Russian Su-30 fighters escorted two B-1B bombers and two KC-135 tanker aircraft of the US Air Force over the Black Sea. This was reported on Wednesday in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The Malaysian Air Force plans to receive new FLIT/LCA (Fighter Lead-in Trainer/Light Combat Aircraft) training/light combat aircraft within the next three years.

The scenarios of NATO exercises near the western border of the Union State are based on armed confrontation with the Russian Federation, he said.

The NATO bloc holds annual exercises "Steadfast Noon" (Steadfast Noon), which began on October 18, during which a nuclear war scenario will be worked out. 14 European countries, including Germany, are taking part in them. Dozens of aircraft are involved, including nuclear-armed fighters, combat aircraft, as well as tankers and reconnaissance aircraft, the Swiss Telegraph Agency (SDA) reports.

Novikombank, the main bank of the Rostec State Corporation, has set a lending limit of 1.5 billion rubles to the Helicopter Service Company (JSC VSK), which provides modernization and maintenance of Russian helicopter equipment.

The United States surpasses Russia and China in its military power, according to Popular Mechanics magazine, referring to a study by the RAND Corporation.

Israeli startup Air has presented the concept of a personal aircraft vertical takeoff and landing Air One for personal use. With a cruising speed of 161 kilometers per hour, it will be able to fly up to 177 kilometers. The company is already testing a prototype and is going to certify it in 2023.

Scouts from the Australian Light Cavalry began testing electric bicycles. According to Elecrek, this transport has a number of advantages over traditional motorcycles. Electric bicycles are much quieter and weigh less, so they are easier to load into transport vehicles. In addition, if the battery suddenly runs out, the soldiers will be able to use the pedals.

B-1B Lancer Bombers of the Air Force (Air Force) The United States, during a recent mission in the Black Sea, practiced striking the positions of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) of Russia located in the Crimea, says the Ukrainian information and consulting agency Defense Express.

Turkey's acquisition of Russian Su-35 and Su-57 fighters due to the conflict with the United States is quite likely. So military expert Vadim Kozyulin appreciated the statement of the head of the Defense Industry Department of Turkey Ismail Demir, who allowed the possibility of such a purchase. This is reported by Izvestia.