Cooperation news
Putin discussed the development of the weapons complex with the head of Rosatom
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with the head of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, on Wednesday. The President was told that the state corporation's foreign orders continue to grow, despite the pandemic. In addition, this year the company expects to increase revenue for new products by 18%.
The Russian-Indian exercises "Indra-2021" have begun at the Prudoboy training ground in the Volgograd Region"
The opening ceremony of the international exercise "Indra-2021" was held at the Prudoboy training ground in the Volgograd region, the head of the press service of the Southern Military District Vadim Astafyev told reporters.
Commander of the US Second Fleet Lewis called cooperation with Russia adequate
The commander of the Second Fleet of the US Navy, Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis, told RIA Novosti that he assesses cooperation with the Russian military as "adequate" and considers its development possible.
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Five days of the air show replace months of normal negotiations
Last week, one of the largest aviation salons in the world, MAKS – 2021, took place in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, where JSC "Arzamas Instrument-Making Plant named after P. I. Plandin"presented its stand.
Modernization of German frigates of project 123
On July 30, 2021, the German Federal Defense Procurement Agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) issued contracts to the Swedish group Saab AB for a total of 4.6 billion Swedish kronor (about 450 million euros) for the supply of new electronic weapons for the modernization of four frigates of Project 123 (F123, Brandenburg type) of the German Navy. Deliveries and work, including subsequent technical support, will be carried out from 2021 to 2030.
KAI will supply the Thai Air Force with additional T-50TH TCB
On August 2, the South Korean company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced the signing of a contract with the command of the Thai Air Force for the supply of two T-50TH Golden Eagle training aircraft.
Saab was selected as the lead contractor for the repair and modernization of the Brandenburg-class frigates of the German Navy
The German Federal Armament, Information Technology and Maintenance Agency (BAAINBw) has signed a contract with Saab for the supply and integration of new radars and fire control equipment on Brandenburg-class frigates.
Representatives of 81 countries are planning to attend the International Military-Technical Forum
According to preliminary data, about 1.5 thousand enterprises will take part in the event
To date, representatives of military departments from 81 countries have expressed a desire to attend the International military-technical forum, which will be held at the end of August in the Moscow region. This was announced on Tuesday by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a conference call.
Schiebel company demonstrated the S-100 Kamkopter UAV of the Greek Navy
On August 2, Schiebel announced the completion of the demonstration of the S-100 Kamkopter helicopter type UAV to the command of the Greek Naval Forces.
Global Times (China): China and Russia hold joint exercises to fight terrorism and the chaos that the United States leaves behind
Commenting on the Russian-Chinese military exercises, the author emphasizes that the maneuvers are being conducted against the background of the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, which the United States plunged into chaos, leaving to the mercy of fate. In the current situation, Beijing and Moscow need to strengthen unity in the fight against the three forces that threaten the countries of Central Asia — terrorism, extremism and separatism.
Ukrainian "Motor Sich" is trying to parasitize the trademark of the Mi helicopter
The Intellectual Property Rights Court upheld the judicial acts of two lower instances, which recovered about 42 million rubles from the Ukrainian company "Motor Sich "for the illegal use of a series of trademarks"Mi" /Mi.
Video: Russian crews master Chinese IFVs and wheeled tanks
In preparation for the joint Russian-Chinese exercises "Sibu/Interaction-2021", servicemen of the Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation are trained in the operation of armored vehicles of the People's Liberation Army of China.
The head of NASA spoke about the prospects of the "Science"module
The head of NASA, Bill Nelson, during the conference on the operation of the International Space Station (ISS), said that the addition of the Russian module "Science" to the ISS will contribute to the development of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the United States.
The Ministry of Defense announced the expansion of the spheres of interaction in the military cooperation of Russia and China
Joint combat training events are regularly held between the armed forces of the two countries
The joint activities of the defense departments of Russia and China are characterized by high dynamics of development and expansion of areas of interaction. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin during a video conference dedicated to the 94th anniversary of the formation of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA).
The decision to hold joint military exercises of South Korea and the United States has not yet been made - Mass media
South Korea and the United States have not yet decided when and how to hold annual summer military exercises, Yonhap reports, citing the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea.
18 "Stallions" for the IDF
The IDF will receive new heavy helicopters. August 1, portal defensenews.com He reported that the US State Department approved the sale of CH-53K King Stallion helicopters to Israel.
Thailand intends to purchase Javelin ATGM in the United States – DSCA
The US State Department has approved the potential supply of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles and related equipment to Thailand as part of the Foreign Military Sales program. The total cost of the sale may amount to $ 83.5 million.
Rogozin proposed to create a module for tourists at the new orbital station
According to the CEO of Roscosmos, the state corporation will not engage in suborbital flights, like American billionaires
The Director General of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, proposed to create a special module at the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS) for tourists to visit it.
The Honduran Navy received the patrol boat "Defiant-85"
At the Puerto Cortes Naval Base, in the presence of the US Defense Attache Christopher Pateras, a ceremony was held for the transfer to the command of the Honduran Navy of the new FNH-8502 Rio Aguan patrol boat of the Defiant-85 class, built by Metal Shark.
Italian aircraft carrier received"Lightning"
The Italian navy is armed with fifth-generation fighters. August 1, portal navalnews.com He reported that the Italian Navy has begun testing its newest F-35B fighters on the deck of the aircraft carrier Cavour.