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SpaceX will launch 53 satellites into orbit for the Starlink network
The launch of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from the cosmodrome is scheduled for December 2
The American company SpaceX plans to launch 53 more mini-satellites into orbit for its Starlink network on December 2. This was reported on Sunday by a specialized portal Spaceflightnow.com .
Uralvagonzavod will show the newest T-90MS battle tank in Cairo at EDEX-2021
The exhibition will be held from November 29 to December 2
Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of Rostec) will present the newest T-90MS battle tank and a tank support combat vehicle created on its basis at the EDEX-2021 International Defense Industry Exhibition, which will be held from November 29 to December 2 in Cairo. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the concern.
In the USA, the Ukrainian "Stronghold" was evaluated
The capabilities of the tank forces of Ukraine were evaluated in the United States. The most modern Ukrainian tank "Oplot" will not be able to influence the course of the battle. 19FortyFive columnist Brent Eastwood came to this conclusion.
The Russian military will hold about 40 exercises in Tajikistan in the winter
About 40 exercises will be held at the 201st Russian military base in Tajikistan during the winter training period, which will begin on December 1, the Central Military District (CVO) reported.
EDEX defense Industry exhibition starts in Egypt with the participation of companies from Russia
The EDEX defense Industry exhibition begins its work on Monday in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, more than 20 countries are expected to participate, including Russian companies.
Chinese investor Motor Sich filed a lawsuit in The Hague demanding damages
Beijing Skyrizon, a Chinese investor of the Ukrainian company Motor Sich, is seeking compensation for losses from Kiev through a court in The Hague, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the company's statement.
Roselectronics presents communication complexes, electronic warfare and automated control systems of the latest generation at EDEX 2021
Roselectronics Holding of Rostec State Corporation presents solutions for communication and control in the troops at the EDEX 2021 exhibition in Egypt.
The T-72 under Saddam Hussein was improved with the help of Chinese technology
In the 80s, during the Iran-Iraq war, various unusual-looking samples of military equipment appeared. For example, this T-72 tank in the photo.
The Iraqi military improved it with Chinese help, which, given the very tense relations between the Soviet Union and the PRC at that time, was not quite an ordinary thing.
Russian T-90S and American M113 serve together in the Vietnam Army
The Vietnamese People's Army continues to operate several hundred captured American M113 armored personnel carriers. These tracked vehicles, for example, are in service with the elite 201st Armored Brigade stationed in the Hanoi area.
The second patrol ship MRRV for the Philippine Coast Guard has been launched in Japan
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, MHI) announced the launch ceremony of the second (out of two ordered by the Philippine Coast Guard) multi-purpose patrol ship MRRV (Multi-Role Response Vessels) on November 18.
Greece received American armored vehicles M1117 ASV Guardian
The Greek army began arming itself with American-backed armored vehicles. Yesterday, November 28, the portal greekcitytimes.com He reported that the first batch of 1,200 ordered armored personnel carriers arrived from the United States to Greece.
Roscosmos allows the US to reject the Venus-D joint project, in which case Russia will send the station on its own - Rogozin
Roscosmos admits that the United States may abandon the Venus-D joint project, in which case the Russian Federation will launch the station on its own, said Dmitry Rogozin, head of the state corporation.
Rogozin said that the Venus-D project must be implemented by 2030.
Otherwise, Russia will "fall out" of the three great space powers, the head of Roscosmos believes
Russia will "fall out" of the three great space powers if it does not implement the Venus-D project by 2030, Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin said.
Russia has transferred four Mi-171 military transport helicopters to Mali
Last week, Russia handed over four Mi-171 military transport helicopters to the Armed Forces of Mali. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was reported on November 29 by the Russian Embassy in Mali and Niger.
Russian cosmonauts began to prepare for the flight on Crew Dragon
Sergey Krikalev, Executive Director of Roscosmos for manned Space Programs, said that Russian cosmonauts have begun familiarizing themselves with operations with the Crew Dragon spacecraft of Elon Musk's SpaceX company. This is reported by TASS.
Russian cosmonauts are already getting acquainted with some operations with the Crew Dragon spacecraft
The training plan for Crew Dragon will be further clarified, Roscosmos noted
Russian cosmonauts are not yet getting acquainted with the Crew Dragon spacecraft of Elon Musk's SpaceX company, but are being trained in some operations with it. This was reported to TASS by the executive director of Roscosmos for manned space programs Sergey Krikalev.
The Croatian Defense Ministry has signed a contract for the purchase of Rafale fighters
On November 25, in Zagreb, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatian Prime Minister Andrei Plenkovic, a ceremony was held to sign two contracts for the supply of 12 Rafale fighters to the Croatian Air Force and the provision of logistical support.
Serbia expects to receive Russian ATGM "Kornet" by the end of the year
Serbia expects to receive the Kornet ATGM from Russia by the end of the year. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated by Serbian President Alexander Vucic after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi.
The Moroccan Air Force plans to purchase a large batch of new multi-purpose helicopters
The Moroccan Air Force is considering the possibility of purchasing 36 new multi-purpose helicopters as part of a project to replace the catastrophically outdated fleet of existing rotorcraft.
ISS crew members celebrated Thanksgiving with apple cider and turkey
Roscosmos said that alcohol is prohibited at the station, and the corresponding photo on Instagram shows the products of the American diet
The crew members of the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving on board, apple cider and smoked turkey were on the festive table. This was announced on Friday by Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov.
