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Shoigu said that Russia is ready to develop relations with Iran in the military sphere
The Defense Minister noted that Russia and Iran are actively countering international terrorism on the territory of Syria
Russia is ready to support the dynamic and multifaceted nature of military cooperation with Iran. This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday in Moscow during a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran Mohammad Hossein Bagheri.
Peskov: by suspending the work of the permanent mission to NATO, the Russian Federation formalized the de jure lack of dialogue with the alliance
By suspending the work of the permanent mission of the Russian Federation to NATO, Moscow de jure formalized the actual state of relations with the Alliance, the decision was necessary and inevitable, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
NATO should take the first step towards normalizing relations with Russia - Lavrov
Moscow believes that NATO should take the first step to normalize relations with Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "Yes, we proceed from this because we have never started the deterioration of our relations with either NATO or the EU," he told reporters on Tuesday.
Ukraine has sent the main battle tank "Oplot" to the United States
The Ukrainian main battle tank BM "Oplot", which the Pentagon ordered in 2018, went to the United States. The car was prepared for shipment at the Malyshev Plant. This is reported by Defense Express.
The CSTO will conduct maneuvers in Tajikistan, taking into account the possible worst-case scenario of the situation on the Afghan border
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is conducting maneuvers in Tajikistan on October 18-23, taking into account possible negative scenarios for the development of the situation in Afghanistan, said Anatoly Sidorov, chief of the CSTO joint staff.
Joint exercises of Russia and China "Maritime Interaction" have ended in the Sea of Japan
The joint exercises of the Russian Navy and the Naval Forces of the People's Republic of China "Maritime Cooperation-2021" have ended in the Sea of Japan, the press service of the Pacific Fleet reports.
The United States is ready to help Georgia strengthen its defense potential - Pentagon Chief
Washington is ready to help Georgia strengthen its defense capability, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. "The United States is committed to helping Georgia strengthen its defense capabilities and advance its Euro-Atlantic integration," Austin tweeted.
UAC plans to show the new Checkmate fighter at foreign air shows
The Corporation hopes for an order from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
The Checkmate light single-engine fighter of the fifth generation is planned to be demonstrated to potential customers at exhibitions abroad, said the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar.
Turkey allowed the purchase of Su-35 and Su-57 fighters if the US freezes the sale of F-16
Turkey may purchase Russian Su-35 and Su-57 fighters if the US freezes the sale of F-16s after the F-35. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated by the head of the Department of Defense Industry of Turkey Ismail Demir.
The delivery of S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters to the Philippine Air Force has been completed
According to the Philippine news agency PNA, on October 13, the acceptance ceremony of the next batch of multi-purpose S-70i Black Hawk helicopters took place at the Clark Air Force Base in Pampanga.
Turkey will buy Russian planes instead of F-16
Turkey can buy Russian Su-35 and Su-57 fighters instead of American F-16s. This was stated by the head of the Turkish Defense Industry Department Ismail Demir. His statement is reported by RIA Novosti.
The CSTO announced the start of exercises in Tajikistan near the Afghan border
The CSTO forces have started three special exercises in Tajikistan, the joint press center of maneuvers reported.
Turkey sells armed UAVs to Morocco and Ethiopia
Reuters reported, citing four informed sources, that Turkey is expanding the export of armed UAVs after their successful use in international conflicts, having concluded new agreements with Morocco and Ethiopia.
Hyundai Rotem with OBT K2 "Black Panther" is preparing to participate in the tender of the Ministry of Defense of Norway
The South Korean company Hyundai Rotem with the main battle tank K2 "Black Panther" will take part in the tender of the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, which provides for the replacement of the existing fleet of the Leopard-2A4NO MBT.
Pakistan Air Force adopted the HQ-9/P SAM
On October 14, the Chief of Staff (Commander) of the Pakistan Army, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, visited the Air Defense Center in Karachi, where he attended the ceremony of adopting the Chinese-made HQ-9/P SAM.
The President of Kazakhstan signed the law on ratification of the agreement on joint communications of the CIS Armed Forces
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law on ratification of the agreement on the joint (unified) communication system of the armed forces of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the press service of the head of state reported.
Pentagon Chief's visit to Eastern Europe: "The doors to NATO are open for Georgia and Ukraine" (The Washington Times, USA)
The US Secretary of Defense will visit these countries before traveling to Brussels for a meeting of NATO defense ministers. The Pentagon considers the trip a clear signal to Moscow, the author points out that the United States and its allies firmly support the sovereignty of Ukraine and Georgia in the face of "Russian provocations." But the real provocation is this trip itself.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation discussed military cooperation with a colleague from Iran
Russian-Iranian cooperation continues to develop consistently. Despite the difficult situation due to the coronavirus pandemic, contacts remain quite intense, Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov said on Monday, October 18, at talks in Moscow with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Hossein Bagheri.
Great Britain will provide Ukraine with missile weapons and warships - Ambassador Prystaiko
Ukraine will receive missile weapons and warships from the UK, while technologies for their construction will be transferred to Ukrainian shipyards, Ukrainian Ambassador to London Vadym Prystaiko said.
Ships of Russia and China on exercises in the Sea of Japan have worked out the fight against mine danger
During the first stage of the exercise, the base minesweepers of the Pacific Fleet carried out wiring for the trawls of ships of the two countries and ensured the deployment of forces in the waters of the Sea of Japan
Ships of the Russian Navy and the Chinese Navy at the exercises "Maritime Interaction - 2021" in the Sea of Japan conducted artillery firing on a mock mine, practicing the fight against mine danger, the press service of the Pacific Fleet (TOF) reported on Friday.