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Russia is growing in territory, the army is growing in reservists
Against the background of mobilization, industry is increasing arms supplies
On October 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the ratification of the agreements on the admission of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions to Russia.
Replenished with a reserve: more than 200 thousand people have already been called up to the troops
Sergei Shoigu instructed the General Staff to explain exhaustively to the military commissars who are entitled to deferrals
To date, more than 200 thousand people have already arrived in the troops, called up as part of partial mobilization. They are undergoing training and combat coordination at 80 training grounds and six training centers, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on October 4.
Deferred draft: who is expected in the army in November
Partial mobilization and annual conscription campaign were separated by terms
The autumn draft in 2022 starts a month later than usual — on November 1, but it should be completed by tradition by the New Year. The postponement of deadlines in the Kremlin was explained by the desire to unload the military enlistment offices, which are now occupied by the mobilized. Izvestia answers the most popular questions on the autumn draft-2022 and explains how conscription differs from partial mobilization.
The UK Ministry of Defense has apologized for the "unacceptable" standard of housing for the military
The British Ministry of Defense was forced to apologize to the families of military personnel after serious problems with the housing provided to these families were revealed. The standard of housing is considered unacceptable.
The United States has included in the new package of military assistance to Ukraine MLRS HIMARS and howitzers of two calibers
The United States remains the main sponsor of the Zelensky regime, sending one package of weapons after another to Ukraine. No sooner had Kiev unpacked the weapons received from the United States than Washington announced the allocation of another batch of military aid, this time for $ 625 million. According to the Pentagon, since the beginning of the conflict, the Americans have spent $ 16.8 billion on Kiev.
American Marines may find themselves without amphibious ships
Over the past four years, the US Navy has not been able to repair one of the landing ships. The excess of the repair budget amounted to $ 99 million, and these are the minimum figures. But even despite such expenses, the ship still cannot be operated.
The Spanish government will increase defense spending by more than 20 percent in 2023
On October 4, the coalition government of Spain approved the draft state budget for 2023, according to which 12.3 billion rubles. the euro will be allocated for defense.
The United States this year increased military assistance to Estonia to 140.5 million dollars
The United States has increased military assistance to Estonia to $ 140.5 million this year, RIA Novosti reports, citing the press service of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
Taiwan significantly increases defense spending
On October 4, Taiwan's Prime Minister Su Zhenchang announced an increase in the country's defense budget for 2023 by 12.9% (by 13.9%, taking into account the special budget).
Armenia to increase military spending by one and a half times
Armenia intends to significantly increase military spending
Armenia will increase its defense budget by 50 percent in 2023, Eurasianet writes. The funds will be spent on combat vehicles, equipment, communication systems, possible internal purchases of weapons and ammunition.
The Minister of Defense held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On October 4, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the head of the military department, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
Rostec announced the reorganization of the "Motovilikha plants" for the execution of the state order
As specified in the state corporation, the competence of the military direction was concentrated on the basis of the subsidiary of CJSC "SKB", and the civilian ones were transferred to the subsidiary of LLC "MGM"
The reorganization of the "Motovilikha Plants" will allow to fully fulfill state orders, the press service of the Rostec state Corporation told reporters.
The production of the Tornado MLRS now works in three shifts
The Tornado-G and Tornado-S jet systems are manufactured by the Motovilikha Plants enterprise. In connection with the special military operation in Ukraine, the production of these combat vehicles has increased significantly, breaking the record of a decade ago.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited KAMAZ
On Saturday, October 1, as part of a working visit to Naberezhnye Chelny, KAMAZ was visited by the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. In the presence of the Head of Tatarstan, the company's Scientific and Technical Center hosted the opening of a testing ground for new cars and the signing of a trilateral partnership agreement between KAMAZ PJSC, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan and Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University.
Serial production of onboard equipment for satellites will begin in Yaroslavl
Such a transition will increase the pace of production of modern and high-quality products for space
Director General of the state Corporation "Roscosmos" Yuri Borisov instructed to organize the serial production of unified onboard equipment for satellites at the Yaroslavl Radio Plant. This was reported on Friday in Roscosmos.
The Swiss government has established a coordinating body in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine
At the moment, the country's Defense Ministry "considers it unlikely that Russia will resort to nuclear weapons as part of the war in Ukraine, or that a nuclear incident will be intentionally caused"
The Swiss Federal Council (Government) has authorized the Ministry of Defense to create an analytical and coordinating body for the country's rapid response in the event of a nuclear incident in Ukraine. The government announced this on its website on Friday.
Modern upgraded T-80BVM tanks have entered the army ahead of schedule
Omsk Plant of Transport Engineering (as part of Uralvagonzavod Concern JSC, part of Rostec State Corporation) has handed over to the Ministry of Defense the next batch of T-80BVM tanks as part of the execution of the state defense order. This is reported by the press center of the enterprise.
Several Tula enterprises have been repurposed to produce products for the needs of the army
According to the press service of the regional government, state support is provided to the productions
Light industry enterprises in the Tula region are increasing the volume of production for the needs of the Russian Armed Forces, including some being converted to the production of sleeping bags, gloves, socks. The products are manufactured from modern materials and meet high quality requirements, the press service of the regional government reported on Friday.
Biden signed a law including $12.4 billion in additional aid to Ukraine
Of these, $4.5 billion is proposed to be allocated for economic support of Kiev
US President Joe Biden signed a law on Friday to continue funding the US government until December 16, 2022, including $12.4 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the White House.
The United States discussed with its allies the impact on the elite of the Russian Federation by confiscating assets
The country's authorities also touched on the topic of measures aimed at forcing Moscow to "pay reparations"
The United States authorities discussed on Friday with allies efforts to influence Russian elites by confiscating assets, as well as measures aimed at forcing the Russian Federation to "pay reparations." This is stated in a statement published by the American Ministry of Finance.
