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Video: radically modified MiG-21s take part in exercises in Egypt
MiG-29M2 Fighters of the Egyptian air force at the exercise "Eagles of the Nile-1" for the first time operated together with Chinese-made FTC-2000 aircraft.
These training and combat vehicles belong to the Sudan, over the ranges of which, in fact, various scenarios for the use of this winged equipment are being worked out.
Inside the Chinese VN1 armored personnel carrier for Thailand
The first detailed photos of the interior of the VN1 armored personnel carrier produced by the Chinese Corporation Norinco, which is in service with the Royal Thai army. Earlier, Thailand signed two contracts with the Chinese state Corporation Norinco for the supply of 75 wheeled armored combat vehicles of the ZBL-08 family (export designation VN1), some of which have already been delivered to the Thai army.
Life after Brexit: London decided to invest in the defense industry
in Britain, announced a record since the "cold war" investment in defense
The UK will significantly increase its defense spending - the corresponding plan was made by the country's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. According to the expert, the growth of spending on defense is a global trend, but London's plans differ from the practices of other European countries in the intention to develop high technologies, and not increase the cost of maintaining troops and monetary satisfaction.
China intends to abandon Russian Il-78 tankers
The people's liberation army of China should soon receive its own tanker aircraft, which Xian developed on the basis of the first Chinese heavy military transport aircraft Xian Y-20.
Russia has delivered more than 4.5 thousand tons of humanitarian aid to Syria in five years
Specialists of the Russian center for reconciliation of warring parties in Syria (CPVS) have delivered more than 4.5 thousand tons of humanitarian aid to Syrian citizens over the past five years, including food, medicine and essential goods.
Hungary ordered two Embraer KC-390 transport and refueling aircraft
On November 17, 2020, the Hungarian government signed a contract with the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to supply the Hungarian air force with two new Embraer C-390 Millenium medium military transport aircraft in the KS-390 transport and refueling configuration. The aircraft should be delivered in 2023 and 2024.
Media: Japan in March will send a satellite into orbit to clean up space debris
According to Kyodo, the satellite will be put into orbit by the Russian Soyuz
Japanese startup Astroscale Holdings in March next year will send into orbit a special satellite for cleaning up space debris. This was reported on Wednesday by the Kyodo news Agency.
The Hungarian General spoke about the difficulties of replacing the T-72 with the Leopard 2
The Hungarian army received the first Leopard 2 tanks - they will replace the Soviet T-72 in the ground forces. According to the military, the transition to a new type of tank caused a lot of problems-starting with the fact that the Leopard does not fit into the hangars built for the T-72.
OneWeb sent 36 satellites to launch at the Vostochny cosmodrome
the First launch of oneweb communications satellites from the spaceport is scheduled for December 2020
TASS, November 18. Communications satellites of the British company OneWeb were sent from Florida to the Vostochny cosmodrome in preparation for their launch into orbit. This was reported on the company's Twitter.
The Norwegian defense Ministry assesses the possibility of upgrading the tank fleet
The Norwegian Ministry of defense announced its intention to purchase new tanks and the selection of two potential suppliers for the project.
The Europeans have approved the project of the space telescope ARIEL
The European space Agency has officially approved the design of the new ARIEL space telescope and allowed the process of its creation to begin. It is expected that the telescope will be launched in 2029 and will conduct the first large-scale study of the atmospheres of thousands of exoplanets of various types, according to the Agency's website.
Competition with TSMC has forced Samsung to invest an astronomical $116 billion in chip manufacturing
According to recent data, Samsung has prepared a long-term investment plan in which it plans to invest $116 billion in chip production to surpass TSMC. Bloomberg reports that the company plans to start mass production of 3-nm chips by 2022.
Head of VSMPO-AVISMA: "We will continue to supply parts to Boeing»
Sergey Stepanov told RBC how a key titanium producer in the world survives a catastrophic drop in the number of orders from aircraft manufacturers, whether VSMPO-AVISMA helps the state and when the situation can be expected to normalize
Four countries have joined the Latin American space Agency
The Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE) has four new members. This was announced on Monday evening, November 16, on Twitter, Mexican foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Almaz-Antey will present developments in the field of air navigation at the Transport of Russia exhibition
Almaz-Antey concern of East Kazakhstan region will take part in the international exhibition" Transport of Russia", which will be held in Moscow from November 18 to 20.
The Greek Ministry of DEFENSE requested the purchase of 18-24 f-35 "lightning-2" fighters"
The Greek Ministry of DEFENSE sent an official "letter of request" (LoR) to Washington regarding the acquisition of 18-24 new or used fifth-generation f-35 lightning-2 fighters.
CSTO countries plan to conduct joint military exercises and peacekeeping operations
the Collective forces of the CSTO countries will continue to be equipped with modern weapons
The countries of the collective security Treaty Organization (CSTO) intend to conduct joint military exercises, and in the future, peacekeeping operations, Russian security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said.
The Croatian Ministry of defense has begun evaluating proposals for the supply of fighter jets
On November 11, the Croatian Ministry of defense announced the completion of the verification process of the received offers for the supply of new multi-purpose fighters and the beginning of the evaluation process.
Media: the main version of the accident of the VEGA launch vehicle is considered to be the failure of the Ukrainian engine
According to a source in the rocket and space industry, the failed launch of The VEGA carrier is associated with the failure of the Ukrainian engine installed on the fourth stage.
Video: the Algerian army first showed the use of the Iskander-e complex"
The national people's army of Algeria demonstrated the use of the Iskander-e tactical missile system for the first time. The video is published on the Internet.