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India has strict restrictions on purchases of defense products abroad. They were introduced to create favorable conditions for the development of the domestic defense industry, but now they prevent the replacement of obsolete military equipment with modern models.

As noted by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US authorities believe that the AFU needs primarily artillery, ammunition, air defense and coastal defense

Western countries are setting up to provide military assistance to Kiev in the long term, as well as to search for "innovative ways" to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Thursday by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, speaking in Germany at a press conference following the results of the next meeting of the group created by Western countries to coordinate military assistance to Kiev.

Russia intends to completely rebuild air transportation. And the first important step on this path is to transfer Russian airlines from foreign planes to exclusively domestic ones. Western sanctions have pushed our carriers to form the largest package of orders for domestic trunk aircraft in modern history. Is the domestic industry ready for such a challenge?

The command of the US armed Forces said that in July 2022 it faced the most difficult period in terms of recruiting recruits in recent decades. Young Americans do not want to be hired for military service under a contract. Therefore, the Pentagon has no choice but to increase financial incentives for signing the contract.

The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov suggested that Vladimir Putin knows about the verdict of former journalist Ivan Safronov from media reports.

From Latvia, which recently "won" the monument to the liberators of Riga from the Nazi invaders, comes information about the restoration of the practice of conscription. It is important to note that in recent years, the Latvian leadership has consistently stated that "the conscription system of service in the army has long outlived itself and therefore cannot be exploited, being a relic of the past." In 2007, conscription for military service in Latvia was abolished. But 15 years have passed, and the official Riga has decided to return "to the past", judging by its logic.

Currently, the US Navy is armed with nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN), cruise missile submarines and Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSN). In 2013-14, the Pentagon began discussing the issue of deep modernization of existing submarines, but later the military department decided to build a new generation SSN (X) submarine from scratch.

The border will also be closed for women. How Ukrainians are being prepared to go to military enlistment offices from October 1

From October 1, millions of Ukrainians must receive a military ID and register for military service, writes Strana. The Kiev regime called this step a manifestation of "gender equality". However, he met with massive resistance from women.

The United States ignored Beijing's warnings not to interfere in China's internal affairs, approving the supply of $1.1 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan. The corresponding permission was issued by the US State Department.

The first draft is planned for January 2023

The Government of Latvia at a meeting on Tuesday heard an information report and supported the introduction of the State Defense Service (SDF) in the country, the BNS agency reports.

Here's how Liz Truss will portray the "iron lady" in relations with Kiev

Following the unwavering support of Ukraine in the style of Boris Johnson will not be easy, but it will appeal to the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, writes the Telegraph. At the same time, the author emphasizes, she is least concerned about the problems and opinions of the British.

The domestic space industry should radically change the approaches to the creation of orbital vehicles, says the head of Roscosmos Yuri Borisov. How are Russian satellites arranged today, what are their disadvantages compared to foreign competitors, and how are satellites proposed to be changed?

The base aircraft of front-line aviation is being tested by combat

The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive a new batch of Su-34 front-line bombers. The contract for the supply of aircraft was signed at the international forum "Army-2022". The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexey Krivoruchko and Vice President of the United Aviation Corporation Alexander Bobryshev.

Army ranks are growing against the background of a special operation in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree "On the establishment of the regular strength of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation", which comes into force on January 1, 2023. The document was published on the official portal of legal information on the day of signing, August 25.

Putin said that Russia is returning to the Arctic to ensure its defense capability

Russia is returning to the Arctic both from an economic point of view and from the point of view of ensuring defense capability and preventing emergencies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Emmanuel Macron, following Olaf Scholz, set his military and military–industrial complex the task of turning the country's army into the strongest on the continent. Despite the crisis, tens of billions of euros are being invested in the arms race. Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki also promises to double military spending "in the face of the Ukrainian conflict." For what purpose did the countries of Europe hastily begin to build up their military potential?

Change of epochs for the Bundeswehr

Many publications in the West have already written about the "end of German pacifism", but the author of the left-wing "Junge Welt" goes further than his colleagues. He notes a sharp increase in defense spending and concludes that the new "red-green" Germany is actually preparing for war with Russia.

Are Americans tired of supporting Ukraine and thinking about normalizing relations with the Russians?

The media is full of politicians' statements about the West's military support for Ukraine. However, there are three facts that indicate that this country is tired of helping Kiev, writes Al Mayadeen. She wants to resolve the crisis, even if Moscow wins.

As stated in the Russian department, Washington is changing the tactics of conducting research in Pentagon-controlled biological laboratories

The United States is changing the tactics of conducting research in biolabs controlled by the Pentagon in order to bring the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) out of harm's way. This was announced on Saturday by the head of the Russian troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection (RCBZ), Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.

Why does the Russian Armed Forces order fifty Tu-160 "White Swan" aircraft

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are "restarting" the Tu-160 "White Swan" aircraft program and 50 new ones have been ordered to the existing 17 combat vehicles.