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Roscosmos and NASA are consulting on extending the operation of the ISS until 2030
In addition, the agencies have prepared a draft agreement on cross-flights of US astronauts on Soyuz and Russian cosmonauts on American ships
Roscosmos and NASA are consulting on extending the operation of the International Space Station (ISS) until 2030. This is stated in the presentation of the General Director of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense ordered a batch of ammunition for the Karl-Gustav M4 grenade launcher
On January 11, the Swedish company Saab announced the signing of a framework agreement with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense for the supply of 84-mm Karl-Gustav M4 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers and ammunition for them.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia handed over the third NC-212i light transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force
The Indonesian state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has completed production of the third (out of nine ordered at the end of 2017) NC-212i military transport aircraft for the country's Air Force.
Argentine Navy to acquire national helicopter-type UAV RUAS-160
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina has approved the conclusion by the command of the country's Navy of a direct contract with the national company Invap for the purchase of the RUAS-160 naval UAV.
Russian ships entered the Indian port of Cochin
The press service of the Pacific Fleet noted that "it is planned to conduct a joint Russian-Indian naval exercise PASSEX, as well as replenishment of water and fuel reserves"
A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet) consisting of the Varyag missile cruiser and the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Tributs entered the port of Cochin (India). This was reported to journalists on Thursday in the press service of the Pacific Fleet.
Ships of the Russian Navy and the Indian Navy will conduct PASSEX exercises near the Indian port of Cochin
The Russian Navy and the Indian Navy are launching bilateral PASSEX exercises near the Indian port of Cochin, the press service of the Pacific Fleet reported on Thursday.
Hungary to update Gripen fighters
Hungarian Griffins will significantly increase their combat capabilities. On January 12, the press service of Saab announced the signing of a contract for the modernization of Gripen fighters to the MS20 Block 2 standard.
Norway has notified about major NATO exercises - the Northern Fleet
About 40 thousand people will take part in them
Norway has notified Russia about large-scale NATO military exercises in the Norwegian Sea and on the territory of Norway, the press service of the Northern Fleet reported.
SpaceX launched a launch vehicle with a Ukrainian satellite and other devices
The Falcon 9 launch vehicle will deliver a total of 105 spacecraft from 20 countries into orbit
SpaceX launched private and public spacecraft, including microsatellites, on Thursday as part of its commercial program. The broadcast is conducted on the company's website.
India has tested an improved BrahMos cruise missile
India launched an upgraded BrahMos missile from the Visakhapatnam destroyer
India has tested an improved sea-based cruise missile BrahMos. The missile was launched from the destroyer Visakhapatnam. This was announced by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of the Ministry of Defense of India on Twitter.
In 2022 , the Main Command of the Ground Forces will organize seven competitions of the Army International Games
In 2022, it is planned to train and participate military formations and military units of the Ground Forces in seven competitions of the Army International Games organized by the Main Command of the Ground Forces.
The Australian Ministry of Defense has approved financing for the supply of the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams MBT
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton announced the allocation of 3.5 billion on January 10. Austr. dollars (2.5 billion US dollars) for the implementation of projects for the purchase of OBT (LAND 907 Phase 2) and armored engineering vehicles (LAND 8160 Phase 1) in the USA.
Algerian Ground Forces received new Chinese 120mm self-propelled mortars
The Algerian ground forces have received the first batch of new Chinese 120mm self-propelled mortars mounted on the platform of the HAFEET 640A 6x6 tactical armored vehicle developed by the UAE-based company NIMR.
Germany again drew attention to the "nuclear" F-35
The F-35 fighters got another chance to become part of the German Air Force. January 11, portal defensenews.com He reported that the German Defense Ministry is reviewing the plan to replace the aging Tornado aircraft.
The United States recognized the F-35 as a threat to the defense industry of the European Union
Defense News: the possible acquisition of the F-35 by Germany threatens the industry of the European Union
The fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter produced by the American company Lockheed Martin as a possible candidate to replace the German Tornado aircraft may threaten the joint program of France, Germany and Spain to create a new generation European fighter, Defense News recognizes.
Lockheed Martin upgrades onboard sensors of AH-64 Apache helicopters of the Egyptian Air Force
On January 7, Lockheed Martin Corporation announced the signing of a contract with the US Department of Defense as part of the modernization of 25 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters of the Egyptian Air Force to the latest version of the "E".
The popularity of smart weapons is predicted
Reuters: in 2022, several models of smart weapons will appear on the American market
In 2022, several models of smart weapons will appear on the US market at once. This is reported by Reuters.
The Colombian Air Force received the fourth TCB T-6C "Texan-2"
The command of the Colombian Air Force has received the fourth turboprop training aircraft T-6C "Texan-2" manufactured by Beechcraft (Textron Aviation division).
The United States in Geneva strongly rejected Russia's attempts to obstruct NATO's "open door" policy - State Department
The United States has strongly made it clear to Russia that it will not allow attempts to achieve a change in NATO's "open door" policy and Washington's cooperation with other sovereign countries, State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Monday.
The Yantar plant will launch the Tamala frigate for the Indian Navy in 2022
Ilya Samarin, General Director of the PSZ, said that work on the ships is on schedule
The second frigate of project 11356 "Tamala", under construction at the Baltic Shipyard "Yantar" (Kaliningrad) for the Indian Navy, will be launched this year. This was reported to TASS by the general director of the PSZ Ilya Samarin.
