Cooperation news
The Chinese copy of the MiG-21 was equipped with "smart" bombs
Bangladesh will significantly increase the bombing accuracy of its Chengdu F-7BG fighters. January 18, portal savunmasanayist.com He reported that Roketsan supplied Bangladesh with TEBER Guidance Kit kits for converting MK-81/MK-82 bombs into high-precision projectiles.
Russia and Belarus to discuss Belarusian space flight project
Roscosmos and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus will discuss the flight into space of a Belarusian cosmonaut
Representatives of the state corporation "Roscosmos" and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus plan to hold a meeting in late January - early February in Moscow. The parties will discuss the implementation of the project on the flight of a citizen of Belarus into space. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the chairman of the Presidium of the NAS Vladimir Gusakov.
German Leopard 1 could receive Russian active protection "Arena"
The Russian-made Arena active protection complexes could be installed on German Leopard 1 main battle tanks. Judging by the materials that appeared on the Web, such plans were hatched in the mid-90s.
The Kremlin linked the tension around Ukraine with the supply of weapons and NATO maneuvers
The tension around Ukraine is caused by the supply of weapons to this country, as well as military maneuvers and flights of NATO aircraft, said the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov.
Malaysia will receive a new batch of Polish PT-91M Twardy MBT?
Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, during the presentation of the main directions of the "Action Plan for 2022" (PT22), announced the planned receipt of some types of military equipment in the coming weeks.
Poland to build American helicopters for Philippines
Defence24: Polish factory PZL Mielec will build 32 Black Hawk helicopters for the Philippines
The Polish plant PZL Mielec (a division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) has received a contract for the production of 32 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk multipurpose helicopters. The company will supply the Philippines with American-designed machines under a contract worth $ 630 million. This is reported by Defence24 with reference to the Minister of Defense of the Philippines Delphine Lorenzana.
The Belgian Armed Forces intend to purchase new helicopters
The Belgian Government, as part of a long-term strategy for the development of the Armed Forces, has pledged to invest 9.2 billion in the purchase of new military equipment by 2030. euro ($10 billion) in order to increase military capabilities and ensure cybersecurity.
French President Macron announces European security proposals
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced European proposals on security and stability that will be proposed for discussion with Russia, RIA Novosti reports.
The first units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation arrived in Belarus to participate in the exercises of the Union State
The exercises will be held from 10 to 20 February
The first units of the Russian Armed Forces involved in the verification of the reaction forces of the Union State have arrived in Belarus. This was reported to journalists on Wednesday in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The Russian-Belarusian exercises do not contradict the Vienna Document of 2011 on confidence- and security-building measures - The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the planned large-scale joint exercises with Belarus do not contradict the Vienna Document of 2011 on confidence- and security-building measures.
NLAW: Javelin on minimalks
The UK has supplied Ukraine with new ATGMS. January 19, portal mil.in.ua He reported that these anti-tank missiles were NLAW (Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) developed by the Swedish company Saab.
Ukraine will receive Afghan helicopters in the spring
Defense Blog: Ukrainian military will receive former Afghan helicopters as part of US assistance
The Armed Forces of Ukraine may receive new helicopters in the spring as part of US military assistance. The American side intends to transfer the Mi-17V5 and Mi-8MTV helicopters, which belonged to the Afghan Air Force (Air Force). This is reported by the Defense Blog.
NATO Secretary General assured the head of the Georgian Foreign Ministry that the alliance will not reconsider the decisions taken on Georgia
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani called the meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Monday fruitful.
No possibility of training Ukrainian forces in Slovakia was discussed with the United States - Slovak Ministry of Defense
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has denied information from the American edition of The New York Times that in the event of an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States will allegedly train Ukrainian militants on Slovak territory.
Canada sent special forces units to Ukraine - Canadian TV channel
A small contingent of Canadian special forces has been sent to Ukraine in order to assist the Ukrainian military in countering threats from Russia, the Canadian Global News channel reported without citing sources.
CIA Director visited Ukraine last week - Mass media
CIA Director William Burns visited Kiev last week, where he met with colleagues from local intelligence agencies and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, CNN reports.
The International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" will be held this year from August 26 to September 4 on Red Square
The anniversary XV International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower" will be held this year on Red Square from August 26 to September 4, the festival's directorate told reporters on Tuesday.
"For self-defense": Britain will share anti-tank weapons with Ukraine (Glavred, Ukraine)
According to the head of the Ministry of Defense, defensive equipment will not pose a threat to Russia
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that London will supply Ukraine with light anti-tank defense systems, writes Glavred. According to the official, they are not strategic weapons and do not pose a threat to Russia.
German Foreign Minister Berbock announced an unchanged policy on arms exports, including in Ukraine
During her first visit to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock noted the immutability of Berlin's policy on defense exports, including regarding the supply of weapons to Kiev, RIA Novosti reports.
Filipinos appreciated the "Black Hawks"
The Philippine Air Force is updating its helicopter fleet. Yesterday, January 17, the Reuters news agency reported that the Ministry of Defense of the Philippines announced the purchase of 32 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters of Polish assembly.