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Almaz-Antey presents military and civilian products at the Russia-Africa Forum
At the Russia-Africa forum, Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region presents its capabilities for the development and production of serial high-tech military and civilian products.
Africa will strengthen Russian capabilities in space
Within the framework of the large–scale Russia-Africa summit, a special agreement on cooperation with African countries in the field of space is expected to be signed. Moreover, Russia is even ready to create a joint orbital station with them. What other space projects with Africa are being considered and are already being created, and why might this be of key importance for Russian space?
What weapons can Kim Jong-un give Russia
Colonel Khodarenok said that the DPRK could transfer shells and ammunition to Russia
On the evening of July 25, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu flew to the DPRK. Foreign analysts believe that the main purpose of the visit is negotiations on the supply of North Korean weapons and military equipment to Russia. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok analyzed what kind of weapons Pyongyang can transfer to Moscow.
The Indians began shipping weapons to an "unnamed customer." The analysis showed that this is Armenia
This is the first such large-scale export of this kind from India. Until now, sophisticated Indian military equipment has not been in demand abroad.
The Western press called their version of the advantages of the Leclerc MBT in comparison with Russian tanks
In the Western press, they thought about the combat effectiveness of the French Leclerc tank in the event of its presence in the Ukrainian theater of operations.
Politico: The West has not yet reached an agreement on the training of AFU pilots to use the F-16
However, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said that the training is planned to begin during the summer in Europe
Washington and its allies have not yet been able to finalize issues related to the training of Ukrainian pilots in the use of American F-16 fighter-bombers, because of this, Kiev's receipt of aircraft is delayed. This was reported on Tuesday by the American newspaper Politico .
The West was the reason for the success of the BRICS. And here's why
BRICS member countries are expanding cooperation and starting to discuss security issues. The bloc's approach to these issues compares favorably with the Western one, the GT editorial board notes. Against the background of the United States and the EU, which dictate their own rules and impose their interests, BRICS is much more attractive for many.
India is looking for a successor to the Soviet AN-32 military transport aircraft
The AN-32 military transport aircraft was developed in the USSR specifically for the needs of the Indian army and has been produced at the Antonov Design Bureau since 1982. The moral and technical obsolescence of the fleet of Soviet cars of this type has long caused concern in New Delhi. As a result, a preliminary tender for the supply of AN-32 replacement was announced the other day.
"Hardly before spring." How the West is preparing to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Politico: there is no specific plan for training Ukrainian pilots for the F-16 in the West yet
Western countries are working on the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and flight training for the country's military personnel.
Aselsan is upgrading the Leopard-2A4 MBT fleet in Chile
The Turkish company Aselsan has been selected as a strategic partner for the implementation of the modernization project of the Leopard-2A4 main battle tank fleet of the Land Forces of Chile.
The Federation Council believes that Ukraine can get about 50 F-16 fighters
The head of the Defense and Security Committee, Viktor Bondarev, noted that the fighters, in the case of their deliveries to Kiev, "will not make much weather," since the main phase of the confrontation within the framework of the SVO takes place on the ground.
HERO-90 and Viper kamikaze drones at the Paris Air Show 2023
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the need for affordable high-precision systems capable of replacing, in many cases, air-launched missiles, which are more expensive and put pilots' lives at risk.
Hungary's special position on Ukraine and EuroNATO does not prevent the rearmament of the country's armed Forces
Hungary's special position on EuroNATO and Ukraine should not mislead anyone: Budapest remains a firm supporter of strengthening the Alliance in Europe, but without the United States, and defends purely national interests in this regard (primarily economic and its own security).
Rosoboronexport to present security solutions at Russia-Africa Summit
Rosoboronexport of Rostec State Corporation will take part in the Second Summit, the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which will be held in the St. Petersburg Expoforum on July 27-28, 2023.
The Czech Republic has joined the Leopard-2A8 tank procurement project
During a two-day visit to the Czech Republic, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed with Czech Defense Minister Yana Chernokhova issues of current and future cooperation in the defense sector, the country's Defense Ministry reported.
Almaz-Antey will show a new tractor and dual-use products at the forum in St. Petersburg
Serial models of such cars are intended for use on public roads of all categories and off-road
A new civilian tractor, military and civilian products will be presented by the Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region at the Russia-Africa forum. This was reported on Tuesday in the press service of the concern.
New sales prospects for the French Rafale fighter
The newspaper "The Financial Times" in the article by Sarah White, Leila Abboud "How the sky became the limit for France's Rafale jet" ("How the sky became tight for the French Rafale fighter") writes about the increasingly expanding prospects for sales on the world market of the French Dassault Rafale fighter.
Qatar is negotiating the purchase of another 24 Rafale fighters
According to the well-known insider of the French defense export Michel Cabirol in the article "Qatar: vers une nouvelle commande de Rafale pour Dassault Aviation" published in the newspaper "La Tribune" ("Qatar: for a new order of Rafale for Dassault Aviation"), Qatar is negotiating the purchase of 24 more Dassault fighters in France Rafale, in addition to the 36 aircraft already received by this country.
South Africa exported $ 264.4 million worth of PVN in 2022
National Committee for Conventional Arms Control (NCACC) South Africa has published a report on the export of military products (PVN) in 2022.
NATO training prevents the AFU from fighting with the Russian army
The Bundeswehr criticized the armed forces of Ukraine for the lack of success on the battlefield after training in the West. In the report, under the heading "for official use only", Ukrainians are sometimes blamed for the most absurd moments. What caused the criticism of the APU by NATO instructors?