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Rogozin announced the ability of the ISS to work until 2030
The International Space Station (ISS), with proper technical support, is capable of operating until 2030. This was announced on Wednesday, December 15, by the Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin.
In 2022, seven launches of Soyuz rockets with British OneWeb - Rogozin satellites are planned
Six launches from Russian cosmodromes and one from the spaceport in French Guiana are planned to be carried out by Soyuz rockets under the OneWeb program in 2022, the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin said in an interview with Interfax.
Roscosmos allows interaction of Russian and US lunar crews - Rogozin
Roscosmos is ready to conduct a dialogue with NASA on the harmonization of technical standards in lunar programs, the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin told Interfax.
The Russian-Chinese lunar base project is being implemented on the principle of equality
The key aspect of the Russian-Chinese project to create a lunar station is the equality of partners, its absence was the main reason for Russia's withdrawal from the American Gateway project.
Ankara took offense at the United States because of "inattention" to the deal between Russia and India on the S-400
The ambiguity of Washington's position in response to India's decision to purchase Russian new-generation S-400 Triumph missile systems has caused discontent in Turkey.
The Danish Navy plans to purchase a new type of patrol ships
The Danish Navy plans to purchase a new type of patrol ships that meet prospective requirements, which will also replace existing refueling vessels.
Russia allowed Ukraine to buy fighter jets from France
Izvestia: Ukraine can buy Rafale fighters from France
Ukraine can buy for its Air Force (Air Force) France has Rafale fighters, writes military observer of Izvestia Anton Lavrov, commenting on the entry of the French frigate Auvergne into the Black Sea.
The Greek Air Force will receive 6 Rafale fighters in January
According to Greek media, the first batch of Rafale multipurpose fighters from the French company Dassault Aviation will be delivered to Greece in January 2022.
The Tanzanian Armed Forces demonstrated a Chinese VT2 tank
The Armed Forces of Tanzania demonstrated the VT2 main battle tank of the Chinese corporation NORINCO for the first time at the parade held on December 9 in Dar es Salaam dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the country's independence.
The UAE has frozen negotiations on the F-35
The United Arab Emirates is negotiating more favorable prices for new American weapons. December 14, portal military.com He reported that the UAE announced the freezing of negotiations on a deal worth $ 23 billion. In the US, this is considered a typical ploy on the eve of negotiations.
Patrushev discussed with the head of Cambodia's intelligence the expansion of military-technical cooperation and counteraction to "color revolutions" - the Security Council of the Russian Federation
Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev and Director General of the General Department of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Cambodia Hun Manit held consultations on security issues in Phnom Penh, the press service of the Security Council of the Russian Federation reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping supports Russia's initiative on security guarantees
Chinese President Xi Jinping is well aware of the idea of a security guarantee system and understands Russia's concerns, said Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian leader.
Glavkosmos has started accepting applications for satellite launches in an online format
The customer, in particular, can submit an electronic application, specifying the parameters of his small spacecraft and the desired time of the mission
The service, which allows you to issue an electronic application for launching spacecraft as a passing load on Soyuz-2 launch vehicles, appeared on the Glavkosmos website. This is stated in the company's message, distributed on Wednesday.
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).
