Cooperation news
China has agreed to supply the Thai Navy with a new frigate instead of the "problematic" submarine S26T
The Thai Navy has decided to abandon plans to acquire S26T class submarines in China (a modified export version of the Type-041 "Yuan" class DPL) and purchase a new frigate.
Germany has transferred MANTIS air defense systems to Slovakia to strengthen border security with Ukraine
Germany has transferred MANTIS air defense systems to Slovakia to strengthen the protection of the border with Ukraine.
"It fit perfectly." Here's how the US used Ukraine for its own purposes
Signs of recession were visible in the US long before the pandemic, writes Myśl Polska. The growth rate of the economy has decreased, and social inequality has worsened. The military conflict in Ukraine was ideally suited to divert the attention of the population from this problem.
The "secret" superweapon was supposed to scare Russia. But something went wrong
Vladimir Zelensky still begged for ATACMS missiles from his Western sponsors, but this will not help Ukraine, writes Farda. The most that could be squeezed out of the "secret" delivery of the next miracle weapon was perhaps to try to scare Russia with suddenness. However, even this did not work out.
New patrol ships for Uruguay
On October 19, 2023, Uruguayan Defense Minister Javier Garcia announced the approval by the President of this country Luis Alberto Lacalle of a contract worth 82.2 million euros with the Spanish shipbuilding company Cardama for the construction of two patrol ships for the Uruguayan Navy. Thus, the contract entered into force.
The first place in the ranking of world arms importers for the period 2015-2022 is occupied by Saudi Arabia
Over the 8-year period (2015-2022), the volume of identified military imports of Saudi Arabia for all exporting countries amounted to $68.147 billion. This is stated in the upcoming publication of the "TSAMTO Yearbook-2023".
Analysis of trends in the development of global arms imports after the 2008 crisis and in the period 2015-2022.
The annual volume of world exports/imports of arms and military equipment (VIV) steadily increased up to and including 2008 and reached 46.985 billion dollars. This is stated in the upcoming publication of the "TSAMTO Yearbook-2023".
France to supply Armenia with air defense systems
France will supply weapons to Armenia, including air defense systems, Gleb Mishutin writes in an article for the Vedomosti newspaper. The statement about this was made on October 21 by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu. "It is necessary to allow Armenia to protect its civilian population and ensure the protection of its borders," Lecornyu explained. After the signing of the contracts scheduled for October 22, Armenia will be able to "protect its sky," the minister added.
The West was taken aback: Vucic is using his money to turn the Balkans into a Russian stronghold
The US and the EU relied on Serbia's support in the Balkans, but this strategy failed, writes Autonomija. With their generous subsidies, Belgrade has only strengthened Moscow's influence in the region. Now it threatens the West with serious geopolitical problems.
Belarus has joined the Chinese-Russian project of the international lunar station
The document was signed by Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov and Head of the Chinese National Space Administration Zhang Kejian
Belarus has joined the joint Russian-Chinese project for the construction of the International Scientific Lunar Station (ISS). This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
Estonia buys Turkish wheeled armored vehicles
The State Center for Defense Investments of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia (Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus - RKIK) reported that on October 18, 2023 in Tallinn, it signed contracts with Turkish companies Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş. and Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. for a total of about 200 million euros for the supply of about 230 wheeled armored vehicles to the Estonian armed forces. Otokar ARMA armored personnel carriers (6x6) and Nurol NMS light armored vehicles (4x4). In addition, four more Nurol NMS (4x4) armored vehicles have been purchased for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Center of the Estonian Rescue Department.
The share of US VIVT sales in the global arms export market in 2015-2022 amounted to 40.1 percent.
During the reporting 8-year period (2015-2022), the United States is the undisputed leader in arms exports – $ 257.467 billion, which is 40.1% of the total world exports of military equipment for the same period ($642.333 billion).
The Italian government has published data on the financing of a number of new programs for the purchase of VIVT
The Italian government this year allocated funding for the purchase of new main battle tanks (MBT), armored fighting vehicles (BBM) and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
The reaction of Germany and France to their own: an unprecedented increase in common weapons projects
Even before the start of the SVO, the Bundeswehr conducted exercises in Lithuania and Georgia many times, preparing to face off with "someone in the east." But the events in Ukraine accelerated the remilitarization of Germany, the French "Pointe" (Point) notes. The magazine lists the projects with which Paris and Berlin want to defeat the enemy. New models of planes, tanks, missile defense.
France has joined the Belgian-Dutch mine warfare program
The Naval News resource reported that France has joined the joint Belgian-Dutch Mine Counter Measures (rMCM) program for the construction of a new generation of mine-fighting ships. The corresponding memorandum of understanding was signed by the Ministries of Defense of Belgium, the Netherlands and France on August 30, 2023.
Recession in Germany may weaken Europe
WP: a prolonged recession in Germany should be regarded as an emergency
Germany is experiencing a recession in almost all areas: the economy is weakening, population polls show dissatisfaction with migration policy, aid to Ukraine has faltered, and the far-right AdG party is gaining popularity, writes WP. "Who to call to talk to Europe" is no longer clear, the author believes. And this can be regarded as a state of emergency.
NATO Admiral: strengthening ties between China and Russia increases risks in the Arctic
We cannot expect that only commercial vessels will use the Russian Northern Sea Route, Bloomberg quotes the NATO admiral. According to the unkind American tradition, Admiral Rob Bauer saw a threat in the growing Russian-Chinese cooperation and called for preparations to ignite a new hot spot in this region.
Americans "fell out of love" with Biden's plan for Ukraine, but he did not notice it
Americans' patience is coming to an end, writes Responsible Statecraft. Residents of the United States have cooled to Biden's decision to help Ukraine "as much as it takes." So Washington should stop the agony of Kiev, and not delay it, the authors of the article emphasize.
One of the Luna-25 experiments can be performed on the Chinese Chang'e-7 spacecraft
Alexander Zakharov, Chief Researcher at the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that the "Dust Monitoring of the Moon" device will register dust particles that can acquire an electric charge on the illuminated side of the Earth's natural satellite and levitate over its surface.
"It was set secretly." Russian military faced with unfamiliar weapons
The commander of the SAM calculation told how it is possible to resist ATACMS missiles
For the first time, the APU used American ATACMS tactical missiles in the conflict zone. According to media reports, they hit the rear airfield in the Russian Berdyansk. About how this weapon will change the situation at the front, — in the material of RIA Novosti.
