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PTDI handed over the second NC-212i military transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force
The Indonesian state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has announced the delivery of the second (out of nine ordered at the end of 2017) NC-212i military transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force.
Putin called for the introduction of AI when working on drones
We need to continue working on unmanned vehicles using artificial intelligence. This was stated by President Vladimir Putin at a meeting on defense issues in Sochi.
The second day of communication between the head of state and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and defense-industrial enterprises was devoted to the development of unmanned aviation.
On November 3, Putin will hold the final meeting in a series of defense-related meetings
Thematic meetings on defense are held annually in May and November
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, November 3, will conclude the next series of meetings on defense issues, which is taking place in Sochi. This was reported to TASS by the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov.
Pushkov declared criminal stupidity at the heart of the US nuclear strategy
The basis of the US nuclear strategy is criminal stupidity.Such a statement on Tuesday, November 2, was made by Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov, commenting on the technological strengthening of American nuclear missiles.
Five law enforcement agencies will carry out all purchases in closed competitive ways
The Government of the Russian Federation has identified five law enforcement agencies that will carry out all their purchases in closed competitive ways. The relevant government decree has been published on the legal information portal.
China boosts green energy technologies
China will accelerate the energy transition with wind farms and photovoltaic projects. This promise was made by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his written address to the participating countries of the climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, Xinhua news agency reports.
Putin: the level of equipment of the Russian Navy with modern weapons by 2027 should exceed 70%
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the level of equipment of the Russian Navy with modern weapons by 2027 should exceed 70%.
A bill on the right of conscripts to enter into a contract with the FSB has been submitted to the Duma
According to Deputy Vasily Piskarev, the extension of this norm to the FSB "will serve to strengthen its personnel and expand the sources of replenishment of security agencies with young promising specialists."
Putin revealed plans to supply air defense systems to the troops
In recent years, the Russian Armed Forces have received 25 S-400 air defense systems and more than 70 new fighters, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Putin urged to modernize the aerospace defense system
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the modernization of the aerospace defense system (EKO). This is reported by Interfax.
The Swedish Air Force has revealed plans to supply the Gripen E fighter
The Swedish Air Force Command has announced initial plans to adopt the Gripen E multipurpose fighter developed by Saab and named the first base for the deployment of this type of aircraft.
In Ukraine, every conscript and reservist is being "digitized"
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran announced the provision of electronic services (services) to citizens on the portal "Dia" for the performance of their military duties.
Russia disposes of aviation missiles
The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced a competition for the disposal of aviation ammunition. The agency plans to dispose of 187 guided missiles of the Navy. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the data of the public procurement portal.
Putin will hold military meetings in Sochi next week
The President traditionally gathers the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, key defense industry enterprises and their chief designers twice a year
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a traditional series of military meetings in Sochi in early November. This was announced to TASS on Friday by the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov.
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants to ban flights over 5G towers
The US aviation regulator plans to ban flights over 5G towers, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reports. The Federal Aviation Administration believes that radio signals interfere with aircraft control. However, the US Communications Commission stated that the effect of 5G radiation on aviation systems has not been proven.
Mishustin approved the rules for maintaining the register of results of intellectual activity related to defense and security
Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin signed a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers approving the rules for maintaining the Register of Intellectual Property results directly related to defense and security. The text of the resolution, which will come into force on January 1, 2022, was published on Saturday on the official portal of legal information.
The US has imposed sanctions against Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle program
On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Department of State announced the imposition of sanctions against Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle program.
The US Army has funded the assembly of a combat 300-kilowatt laser
The winners of the competition among potential developers of a super-powerful combat laser announced by the US Army were General Atomics (GA) and Boeing. According to the plan of the command, in the future it will be able to destroy high-speed air targets, including hypersonic missiles.
Special radio frequencies will be allocated for drones
The State Commission on Radio Frequencies (GCRF) can allocate frequencies of 5850-6425 MHz for communication of unmanned aircraft with their operators. This is reported by "Prime" with a link to iz.ru .
US lawmakers block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey
US lawmakers from Democrats and Republicans have called on the administration of President Joe Biden to block the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.