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The timing of testing the prototype of the digital ruble has been named
Izvestia: in January 2022, the Central Bank will begin testing a prototype of the digital ruble
In January 2022, the Central Bank of Russia will begin testing a prototype of the digital ruble, which will become the third equal payment method along with cash and non-cash. This is reported by Izvestia.
The Ministry of Defense will increase the number of joint exercises due to the growing threats in Central Asia
The Central Military District will increase the number of joint training sessions with our neighbors from Central Asia next year. The increased number of exercises is associated with the increase in military threats on the southern borders in the region.
The Estonian Army will increase its firepower by purchasing multiple launch rocket systems
The Estonian Ministry of Defense plans to purchase multiple launch rocket launchers with high-precision ammunition by 2031 and increase the number of personnel of the Defense Forces.
First the S-500 itself, and then - Borisov
India may become the first foreign buyer of the new S-500 air defense system, but deliveries will begin only after meeting the needs of the Russian army, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said.
The US Secretary of Defense assured Lithuania of support against Belarus, Russia and China
At a time when Lithuania is forced to resist threats in connection with the policies of Belarus and Russia, as well as pressure from China after the opening of Taiwan's representative office in Lithuania, Washington is ready to provide military support to Vilnius, Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin said.
Kazakhstan and Russia will look for another partner to modernize the Gagarin Launch if the UAE does not hurry up - Kazakh Minister
Kazakhstan and Russia have carried out all domestic procedures for the Gagarin Launch modernization project, but the UAE is delaying the process, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Bagdat Musin said.
The creation of a nuclear submarine fleet could cost Australia $122 billion
In the next 18 months, the authorities will have to make a choice in favor of British or American technologies
The creation of its own nuclear submarine fleet, for the construction of which Canberra broke the largest defense contract in its history with Paris, could cost Australia 171 billion Australian dollars ($122.2 billion) and will require at least 20 years. Such data was published on Tuesday by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).
The Romanian Ministry of Defense intends to purchase F-16 fighters from the Norwegian Air Force
The Romanian Ministry of Defense has sent a request to the country's parliament for the allocation of funds in the amount of 454 million euros for the purchase of 32 F-16 fighters from the Norwegian Air Force.
The Serbian Armed Forces will acquire an additional 30 military helicopters
As already reported, last weekend Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited a number of military facilities in the country, where he met with the command of the Armed Forces and the management of enterprises of the Serbian defense industry.
Cambodia has declared "war" on American weapons
Cambodia has officially renounced American weapons. December 13, portal straitstimes.com He reported that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the military to destroy all American weapons available in the country or send them for storage.
Parachutes of the Russian-European Exomars mission have been successfully tested in the USA
Tests of a 35-meter parachute designed to slow down at subsonic speed took place in Oregon on November 21 and December 3
Two second-stage parachutes, which are planned to be used during the descent to Mars of the equipment of the Russian-European Exomars mission, were successfully tested in late November - early December in the United States. This was reported on Tuesday by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Zelensky was outraged by Germany's refusal to sell weapons to Ukraine
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky was outraged that Germany blocked the supply of weapons to Kiev through the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO).
Putin discussed Ukraine with Niinisto, called for negotiations with the United States and NATO on Russia's security guarantees - Kremlin
The main attention during the telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto was paid to issues related to the internal Ukrainian crisis, the Kremlin's press service reported.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation supplied Uganda with military engineering equipment
The ministry indicated that the Ugandan side plans to use this equipment for the repair, restoration and construction of roads in hard-to-reach areas of the country
The Russian Ministry of Defense has supplied the Republic of Uganda with military engineering equipment, the ministry said.
The CSTO discussed a plan for joint training of governing bodies for 2023
On Tuesday, December 14, consultations were held on the basis of the CSTO Joint Headquarters to review the draft Plan for joint training of management bodies and formations of forces and means for 2023.
Chinese VT-2 tanks spotted in Africa
The export version of the Chinese Type 96A tank was noticed in Tanzania
In Africa, Chinese VT-2 tanks were demonstrated for the first time. The export version of the Type 96A tank was noticed at a display of military equipment, which was timed to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of Tanzania's independence. This is reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
Glavred (Ukraine): Blinken called the condition for Ukraine's accession to NATO
Ukraine and Georgia can make progress on the issue of NATO membership if they meet the requirements. This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in an interview with NBC. The North Atlantic Alliance confirmed at the summit in 2008 that Ukraine and Georgia would eventually join it, but we will not provide the countries with an action plan.
The Kazakh-Russian commission has decided on the issues of modernization of the infrastructure of the Baiterek complex
The Kazakh-Russian intergovernmental commission discussed topical areas of cooperation concerning the prospects for joint use and further development of the Baikonur complex, as well as improving the living conditions of the city of Baikonur, the press service of the Government of Kazakhstan reported.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans to significantly increase defense spending in 2022.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the country's defense budget, which is planned for 2022 in the amount of over 1.1 billion rubles. In the future, it will be increased by another 500 million euros for the purchase of equipment and weapons, including combat aircraft.
The Asp pistol was exported
The Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH) has fulfilled the first export contract for the supply of a new generation sports pistol RG120 "Aspid".