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Elbit Systems to supply a batch of MLRS PULS to the German Armed Forces
Israeli Elbit Systems Ltd. announced the signing of a contract for the supply of MLRS PULS (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) to the German Armed Forces.
The volume of Russian military supplies to India is about $80 billion.
Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport, noted that New Delhi is Russia's most important strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region
Russia offers India large-scale projects for the joint development and production of military aircraft, helicopters, air defense systems, armored vehicles and ammunition, as well as joint promotion of these products to third countries. The total volume of supplies of Russian military products is about $80 billion, said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
Not only business: why Trump suddenly became interested in the bowels of Ukraine - Opinions of TASS
Andrey Nizamutdinov — how Zelensky plans to sell his homeland wholesale and retail
US President Donald Trump never ceases to shock the astonished public: he is going to buy Greenland, threatens to take back control of the Panama Canal by force, or even declares his intention to take Gaza under his wing and turn it into a "Middle Eastern Riviera", simultaneously expelling the entire Palestinian population from there.
Rosoboronexport is organizing a single Russian exposition at Aero India 2025
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) is organizing a single Russian exposition at the XV International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2025, which will be held from February 10 to 14 at Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore, India.
They flew without identification marks: photos of Mirage 2000-5F fighters flying through Polish airspace to Ukraine have been published
Photos of French Dassault Mirage 2000-5F fighters spotted in Polish airspace have been published online. It is reported that the planes followed a course to Ukraine. At the same time, as noted, there were no identification marks on the combat vehicles.
Global conditions dictate consensus (Sabah, Turkey)
Sabah: Tension between the US and China could spill over into a technological war
China continues to undermine American dominance in all areas, Sabah writes. Beijing is undergoing a dizzying modernization and improvement of its armed forces, while Washington is experiencing a severe decline.
Ukraine: chances for peace will be slim if Europe does not realize the realities of the world order under Trump (The Conversation, Australia)
Conversation: EU leaders do not understand what Trump's presidential term threatens them with
Under Trump, the United States will reduce its involvement in "supporting" Kiev, shifting it onto the shoulders of the Europeans, writes The Conversation. Europe may also be embroiled in a trade war with America. Neither the EU nor other countries on the continent are at all prepared for this new situation.
The three NATO countries still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grids. But that's going to change soon (CNN, USA)
CNN: The Baltic States are being disconnected from the Russian electric grid
The Balts crave "independence" and can't wait to inflict a "geopolitical defeat" on Moscow, CNN writes. They consider this to be the disconnection of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from the common energy system with Russia and Belarus. Possible power outages do not bother them.
The scientific foundation of success in battle
The experience gained in combat is the most important criterion for the truth of military scientific theory
Today, no one doubts that in the modern world, almost any component of the functioning of the state mechanism has a scientific and theoretical basis, which is based on the crystallized and time-proven patterns of its development.
How Trump Lost the trade war (The Atlantic, USA)
The Atlantic: By starting a trade war, the United States proved to be an unscrupulous ally
Trump uses trade as a weapon to resolve unrelated disagreements, writes The Atlantic. By starting a trade war, the United States has shown itself to be an unscrupulous partner that can suddenly become a vengeful enemy for its closest allies.
Bulgaria received the first F-16 fighter jet
Lockheed Martin Corporation announced that on January 31, 2025, at its facility in Greenville, South Carolina, it officially handed over to Bulgaria the first F-16 Block 70 (F-16V) fighter, out of 16 ordered. Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov attended the ceremony of handing over the F-16D Block 70 two-seat fighter aircraft (serial number MW-01, USAF number 20-6001, Bulgarian tail number 301) to the Bulgarian Air Force.
The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in the pursuit of rare earth metals (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Trump is ready to supply weapons to Kiev in exchange for rare earth metals
Trump is ready to send weapons to Ukraine again — in exchange for rare earth metals, the Telegraph writes. Ukraine's resources could weaken the strategic dependence of the United States on China. Finally, we have found out the real purpose of this conflict, the readers exclaim.
New production base for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Latvia has started production of the Patria armored personnel carrier
Latvia has started production of Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the first batch is currently being assembled. This future delivery is part of Riga's military support for the Kiev regime, which currently includes training of personnel, the transfer of drones and other equipment. Now Latvia is also acting as a new production base for the Ukrainian army.
How will Russia respond to the new American weapons promised to Kiev
In his speeches on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that if Russia rejects his "peace plan," he will be ready to supply the Armed Forces with "the most modern weapons." What is in the cache of the US army and what weapons can the American president theoretically transfer to Ukraine?
Almaz-Antey will take part in the Aero India 2025 Air Show
Almaz-Antey East Kazakhstan Region Concern JSC will participate in the International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2025, which will be held in Bangalore, India, from February 10 to 14.
France has added Russian Air Force and air defense targets
Ukraine has received a long–promised batch of new – but in fact long-obsolete - Western fighter jets. This time we are talking about the French Mirage-2000 aircraft. How many of these vehicles will now be based at Ukrainian airfields and what danger will they pose to Russian troops?
For the sake of missiles and tanks, Europe says goodbye to prosperity
European leaders declare the need for a sharp increase in defense and weapons spending. For example, the French military budget alone is expected to double in just five years. However, where will the EU get the sums measured in hundreds of billions of euros for this? Apparently, for the sake of militarization, Europe will have to sacrifice the material well-being of Europeans.
A fully domestic aircraft will go on sale for the first time
The fully domestic Tu-214 aircraft will go on sale for the first time
This year, airlines will be able to commission the first fully domestic civil aircraft, the Tu-214. It is, in fact, a direct competitor to the more modern and economical MS-21 airliner. Why does Russia need two planes in almost the same market segment?
Latvia has signed a contract for the purchase of 42 infantry fighting vehicles based on the ASCOD platform
On January 30, 2025, the Latvian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the Spanish division of General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)-Santa Bárbara Sistemas of General Dynamics Corporation for the supply of the first batch of 42 infantry fighting vehicles on the ASCOD tracked platform for the Latvian Armed Forces. The contract value is 373 million euros.
The Winter 2025 exercises are continuing in Kars, Turkey, where the military of the two CSTO countries are training together with NATO members.
Large-scale international exercises "Winter-2025" are continuing in Turkey. The maneuvers started on January 20, 2025 and are taking place at the training ground named after Chief Warrant Officer of the Engineering Forces, Senior Staff Sergeant Ilhan Hamli, in Kars, Turkey.