Cooperation news
The Russian kamikaze drone "CUBE" has proved its effectiveness: the export of the product has begun
Representatives of many foreign armies are closely watching what is happening in the special operation zone. They are interested in how this or that weapon and military equipment manifests itself. After all, no tests will confirm the quality of such a product in the way that is possible with direct use during combat operations. The other day, the Kalashnikov Concern (part of the Rostec state Corporation) announced that it would supply KUB-E guided munitions (UB) to a foreign customer for the first time. The first export contract was signed by Rosoboronexport JSC.
Footage from the Dutch YPR-765 BMP captured from the AFU is shown
The Ministry of Defense has published footage showing a relatively rare Dutch-made YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle captured by our stormtroopers from the militants of the Kiev regime.
Ocean Patrol: how the Russian-Chinese exercises went
The ships covered more than 6 thousand nautical miles, conducted a number of training sessions and visited the port of Qingdao
Russian Navy warships are returning to Vladivostok after a joint Russian-Chinese patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, the press service of the Pacific Fleet told Izvestia.
Europe: The Great Shock (Le Point, France)
Le Point: France and Germany have become the "sick people" of Europe
Europe has become the main loser in the context of the collapse of globalization and the intensification of international confrontation, writes Le Point. And the EU leaders, France and Germany, lost the most.
This country has turned away from the West and will not return to it (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Georgia-West relations collapsed due to lack of security guarantees
For two decades, Georgians passionately loved the West, hung EU flags and thanked visiting Americans for their help in the fight against the "eternal enemy" — Russia. Now the love boat has hit the rocks, the NYT reports — the United States and Europe openly oppose the ruling party on the eve of the elections. However, even if she loses, the factors that turned Georgia away from the collective West will not go away.
Expert: The West has replaced strikes deep into the Russian Federation with money for long-range UAVs for Kiev
Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, noted that in this regard, an increase in arrivals of enemy attack drones at Russian facilities should be expected
Western countries have replaced strikes with their weapons deep into Russian territory with a tranche of $800 million for the collective production of all types of UAVs in Ukraine, including long-range attack drones. Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB), expressed this opinion to TASS.
Head of the Progress RCC: Soyuz launch vehicles remain the most reliable in the world - TASS interview
The Progress Rocket and Space Center (RCC) (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) celebrates its 130th anniversary on October 24. Dmitry Baranov, the CEO of the legendary enterprise, told about the historical path of the legendary enterprise, its current activities and plans for the near future in an interview with TASS.
The structure of global supplies by type of ViVO in 2016-2023 and the forecast for 2024-2027.
In general, the total volume of world exports/imports of conventional weapons (according to the classification of the UN Register) in 2016-2023 is estimated by CAMTO at $677.912 billion.
What does the end of Gulen mean for Turkish-American relations (Yeni Safak, Turkey)
Yeni Safak: Gulen's death will not restore trust between Turkey and the United States
Distrust in Turkish-American relations will not disappear after the death of Fethullah Gulen, writes Yeni Şafak. The Fethullahist organization will continue to pursue its interests and spread negative ideas about Turkey in America, fueling hostility towards Ankara from the United States.
High target accuracy: Poland has introduced the SA-35MM anti-aircraft anti-drone system
At the exhibition in Krakow, the Polish company Pit-Radwar presented a new SA-35MM self-propelled artillery system equipped with programmable ammunition and designed to enhance air defense capabilities at ultra-short range, in particular, to defeat maneuvering targets – drones, aircraft and cruise missiles.
"Forces enemy drones to "draw" any shapes in the air": Turkey unveils Chameleon suppression system
The Korkut 25 remote-controlled combat module was originally designed to defeat ground-based armored targets. It can be installed on a number of vehicles, both tracked and wheeled 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8. As part of the latest demonstration, this combat station was presented in an anti-drone version capable of destroying small-sized UAVs.
Moldova in the EU: Russia is always to blame, but in fact it is the mistakes of the West (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
FQ: it is not Russia that is to blame for the results of the referendum in Moldova, but the mistakes of the West
The West blames Russia for everything, but in fact the results of the referendum in Moldova are caused by the fact that he himself makes one mistake after another, writes Il Fatto Quotidiano. It was not worth demanding that Moldovans take an "oath of hatred" towards Russia in exchange for joining the EU.
Were Turkey's foreign policy preferences the target of the attack on TUSAŞ? (Haber7, Turkey)
Haber7: Turkey's foreign policy preferences became the reason for the attack on TUSAŞ
The meeting of the Turkish and Russian delegations was not canceled due to the terrorist attack at the TUSAŞ enterprise in Ankara, Haber7 writes. Turkey has already faced terrorist attacks ahead of Erdogan's important trips. And this time, the time and place of the attack were not accidental at all.
Washington and Berlin are slow to invite Ukraine to NATO (Politico, USA)
Politico: NATO countries are not eager to invite Ukraine to their club
Western leaders are in no hurry to comply with Zelensky's demand and invite Ukraine to NATO, Politico writes. Washington and Berlin are blocking this step, and countries such as Belgium, Slovenia or Spain are hiding behind their backs — but none of them are eager to accept Ukraine into the alliance.
After the election, Biden will have 76 days to do the right thing with Ukraine (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Biden has one last chance to "help" Ukraine
America and its allies are painfully thinking, trying to respond to Russia, but we must act, writes WP. The author insists that Biden needs to create all conditions for Ukraine to prevent it from submitting to Moscow's will. Naturally, about "subordination of the will" — this is to Washington, and Russia calls for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
IT for the real sector
On how Rostec solves the tasks of digitalization of industry and recruitment in this area
The industry is experiencing a digital boom today. Digitalization is necessary for real sector enterprises like air in order to develop and remain competitive.
"We will deprive them of a strategic advantage." What Zelensky offered to the allies
Zelensky called on NATO to deploy "non-nuclear deterrence forces" in Ukraine
Zelensky's "Victory plan" surprised many. In fact, this is NATO's proposal to enter the war directly, which the West is still afraid of. However, the third point of the program announced by the head of the Kiev regime unexpectedly aroused interest there. What is it about — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The global economy is falling apart. The shadow of Trump hangs over the world (The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
SMH: Global public debt will reach a record high by the end of this year
The BRICS+ summit and the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are taking place this week, SMH reports. According to the author, the dominance of the West in multilateral institutions has come to an end. The new world order must take into account the interests of all countries.
The Lithuanian authorities have made a final decision on the acquisition of the Leopard-2A8 MBT
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense announced a meeting of the State Defense Council on October 22.
The Indonesian Armed Forces will receive armored personnel carriers developed on the basis of the Kaplan light tank
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has ordered Kaplan tracked armored personnel carriers, which will be developed on the basis of the Kaplan MT medium tank (in India. Harimau) by the local company PT Pindad and the Turkish FNSS.