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In the USA, they remembered Ukraine, which owned the world's largest Tu-160 fleet
The Drive: After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine owned the world's largest fleet of Tu-160 aircraft
After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine owned the world's largest fleet of Tu-160 strategic bombers, recalls the American edition of The Drive.
In Kamchatka, fighter pilots of the Pacific Fleet landed on a "damaged" runway
The crews of MiG-31 interceptor fighters conducted piloting training in difficult weather conditions in the sky over Kamchatka, the information support department of the press service of the Eastern Military District for the Pacific Fleet told RG.
Military Watch: Hunter drone will make planes useless
The test of the Russian Orion drone in air combat has become an important milestone in the development of Russia's air defense. The experiment showed that the drone is capable of hitting enemy drones, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed.
Forbes assessed the growing potential of the Black Sea Fleet
In seven years, the Russian Black Sea Fleet has been transformed. If in 2014 its capabilities could not be called outstanding, now it is a formidable force. And it's not even about new ships and coastal batteries. The main factor of the strength of the Black Sea Fleet lies in another, writes Forbes.
The timing of the Su-57's entry into the army has been named
Commander of the Air Force Chaiko: the first Su-57 will enter the Air Force in 2022
The troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) will receive the first fifth-generation Su-57 fighters in 2022. The timing of the aircraft arrival was announced by the commander of the Air Defense Forces, Colonel-General Alexander Chaiko, during the final board of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. This is reported by RIA Novosti.
Russian missiles and drones were among the top military technologies of the year
Russian hypersonic missiles and a drone were included in the list of the main military technologies of 2021.
The French portal meta-defense analyzed the military technologies of the world powers in a geopolitical context. Not only the characteristics of the weapons were taken into account, but also how much these developments affected the defense strategy of different countries. The full list consists of ten items. Its first part has been published so far.
Combat drones will displace manned aircraft
The test of the Russian Orion drone in air combat has become an important milestone in the development of Russia's air defense. The experiment showed that the drone is capable of hitting enemy drones, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed.
The Government of India imposed a fine on Dassault Aviation for non-fulfillment of compensation obligations
The Indian government has imposed a fine on the French company Dassault Aviation for delaying the fulfillment of obligations under compensation deals related to the 2016 contract for the supply of 36 Rafale fighters.
The State Duma introduced the concept of airworthiness of drones into the Air Code
According to the changes, the airworthiness of an unmanned aircraft system means the technical condition in which they comply with the standard design and requirements, including environmental protection.
Russia has developed a new engine for drones
CIAM has completed the development of an aircraft rotary piston engine
Russia has developed a new power unit for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Specialists of the Central Institute of Aviation Engine Engineering named after P. I. Baranov (CIAM) have completed the development of a technical design of a rotary piston engine. The corresponding message was published on the website of the Foundation for Advanced Research (FPI).
A batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers has arrived at the Lipetsk Aviation Center of the VKS
A batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers has arrived at the State Center for Training Aviation Personnel and Military Tests of the Russian Defense Ministry, stationed in Lipetsk.
Kazakhstan has received another batch of kits for the assembly of Mi-8/171 helicopters
17 sets should be delivered by 2023 Russian
Helicopters delivered four more sets to Kazakhstan in 2021 for the assembly of the Mi-8AMT/Mi-171E in Alma-Ata, the press service of the holding reported.
The first factory for the production of drones has been created in Russia
The Kronstadt company stressed that the center will additionally create more than 1.5 thousand jobs in the region
The Kronstadt company has created a center for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of aircraft and helicopter types in Dubna near Moscow. This was reported to journalists on Wednesday in the press service of the company.
Expert: the plant for the production of shock UAVs is a necessity for Russia
The first factory for the production of Orion and Sirius attack drones has been built in Russia. On the air of Sputnik radio, military expert Dmitry Litovkin commented on the event.
MQ-25 "straightened his shoulders"
Boeing has announced the transition of the MQ-25 drone to a new stage of testing. On December 21, the company's press service on its official YouTube channel published a video with the movement of a "flying canister" on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush (CVN-77).
The Pakistani cruise missile began to fly twice as far
The Pakistani military has launched a version of its Babur cruise missile with an extended range. According to the Associated Press, a munition called Babur 1B can hit targets at a distance of more than 900 kilometers. Its early version had a range of only 450 kilometers.
Construction of a dry dock has been completed at SSK Zvezda
The new dock is one of the largest in the world, its dimensions (480 by 114 meters, depth - 14 meters) allow you to build vessels of any size and complexity.
The Pentagon has promised to continue military flights over the Black Sea
American aircraft will continue to fly over the Black Sea, as this territory is part of international waters, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on December 20.
The Russian governor spoke about the frequent NATO reconnaissance planes
Head of the Kaliningrad region Alikhanov: the frequency of NATO aircraft appearances has increased
The head of the Kaliningrad region Anton Alikhanov spoke about the frequent flights around the region by NATO reconnaissance aircraft. He stated this in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Kyrgyzstan armed with "Bayraktars"
It is already the second Asian country to receive Turkish attack drones. Yesterday, December 20, the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported that the head of state Sadyr Zhaparov conducted an inspection and got acquainted with Bayraktar TB2.
