Cooperation news

As reported by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Thailand, on March 26, 2021, Russia completed the transfer to Thailand of three multi-purpose Mi-17V-5 helicopters, which were purchased under the state program of Thailand to assist the population during natural disasters. The helicopter transfer ceremony was held at the U-Tapao air base with the participation of the Russian Ambassador to Thailand E. Y. Tomikhin. Thus, the fleet of helicopters of this type in Thailand has increased to ten units.

According to the Turkish magazine "Türk Havacılık Haberleri ve Diğer Canavarlar", published by the Turkish Aviation Industry Association (Türk Havacılık Sanayicileri Derneği), the Russian company "New Unmanned Systems" LLC from Nizhny Novgorod in 2020 signed an agreement with the Turkish company Baykar Defense (part of the Baykar group) on the organization of joint production of the widely known Turkish reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles Bayraktar TB2 for their promotion in the Russian market.

The competition for the Russian Su-35 generation 4++ fighter in the international arms market from foreign combat aircraft today can only be made up of fifth – generation fighters produced by the United States-the F-22 and F-35, the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of the Russian Federation told RIA Novosti, commenting on media publications about the superiority of the Russian aircraft over the F-22.

The Hungarian Air Force has rejected the Russian Mi-8T helicopter. A few days ago, the last flight of the car of this model took place from the Solnok air base.

A video has appeared on the Internet showing the BTR-80 of the Venezuelan army after being blown up by an anti-personnel mine. Apparently, the armored vehicle survived the incident without much damage.

On March 29, the Polish company Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow (ZMT) announced the signing of a contract with an unnamed foreign customer for the supply of 100 units of 23-mm ZU-23-2CP anti-aircraft guns.

Enterprises of the space industry are suffering losses due to the restriction of access to critical technologies, which is caused by sanctions, said Maxim Ovchinnikov, First Deputy General Director of Roscosmos for Finance.

Spanish shipbuilding company Grup Aresa Internacional is preparing to deliver to the Nigerian Navy the first (out of four ordered) coastal patrol boat Aresa-1700.

On March 29, Airbus Helicopters announced the transfer of the first H-225M medium multirole helicopter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force under the 2016 contract.

According to the SEMI industry association, which unites manufacturers of semiconductor products and related equipment and materials, the global market for semiconductor materials in 2020 grew by 4.9% compared to 2019 and reached a record value of $ 55.3 billion.

The US Department of Defense announced the conclusion of a contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation, which provides for the supply of high-precision guided missile ammunition GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) for the US Navy.

The Australian Navy has selected five applicants under the SEA129 Phase 5 program for the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles for warships.

Ukraine used Bayraktar TB2 attack UAVs over the Black Sea to practice training tasks. This, as reported by "RIA Novosti", was reported by the agency of the Ministry of Defense of the country "Armiyainform".

One of the main topics of the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Kiev may be the replacement of Soviet MiGs, which are in service with Ukraine, with Dassault Rafale fighters. Negotiations on the sale of military equipment may take place in the first half of this year.

The Directorate-General for Armaments (DGA) of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has signed a contract with MBDA for the supply of 367 new-generation MICA NG guided air-to-air missiles.

Russian-made Kornet anti-tank missile systems are highly effective against well-protected main battle tanks, other types of armored vehicles, as well as low-flying aircraft.

NATO will not reduce military activity around Russia

The Black Sea is once again becoming the scene of Moscow's military deterrence. In the Romanian Constanta, a large – scale military exercise of the North Atlantic Alliance "Sea Shield-2021"is being prepared. It will be attended by more than 2.5 thousand military personnel, 18 ships and support vessels from Bulgaria, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, the United States and Turkey.

Israel and Slovakia have completed negotiations on the sale of a large batch of radars. On March 25, the press service of the Israeli company IAI announced the signing of a contract for 17 radars with a total cost of €148 million.

American special forces will be able to hit without a miss, even on drones. March 25, portal thedrive.com He reported that the Israeli company Smart Shooter has created a new optics in the framework of the IWOO program.

According to the French online publication "Intelligence Online" , France offers Ukraine the supply of Dassault Rafale fighters to replace outdated Soviet-made fighters. It is reported that negotiations on the sale of Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine should become the "main topic" of the agenda of the planned visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Kiev in the first half of 2021.