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Putin ordered the evacuation of Russians and citizens from the CIS countries from the Gaza Strip-presidential order
The Foreign Ministry, the SVR and the Ministry of Emergency Situations will determine the timing and format of the evacuation, taking into account the development of the situation in the Gaza Strip
The evacuated citizens will be taken to Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order on the evacuation of Russian and CIS citizens from the Gaza Strip.
Putin spoke about the development of new Russian weapons
In Russia, there are new airline complexes, they have no analogues in the world, combat surface and submarine ships due to a prudent attitude to finance, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Amendments to the laws of defense significance have been adopted
In the third reading, the plenary session of the State Duma considered and adopted the draft laws "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" and "On Amendments to Article 51 of the Federal Law "On Military Duty and Military Service".
Zelensky signed a decree on increasing military spending in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the decision of the National Security Council of the country (NSDC) of May 14, which provides for an increase in military spending in the budget of Ukraine in the next three years, was put into effect. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky on May 18.
The Pentagon will allocate $240 million for the construction of military facilities in 20 countries
The United States Army Corps of Engineers plans to explore potential contractors for a project to build military facilities in 20 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. The corresponding initiative is estimated at $240 million, as reported on Wednesday, May 19.
The United States has issued a permit for the sale of Turkish T129 ATTACK helicopters to the Philippines
The US State Department has issued the necessary documents and licenses to allow the supply of six TAI-produced T129 ATTACK attack helicopters equipped with American LHTEC T800-4A turboshaft engines to the Philippines.
USC announced its readiness to build diesel submarines of two projects for the Russian Baltic Fleet
The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) is ready to build diesel submarines for the Russian Baltic Fleet, which, according to the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Nikolai Evmenov, is planned to be strengthened.
Russia has developed a new draft of the National Security Doctrine
The staff of the Russian Security Council has finished work on the draft of the updated National Security doctrine for the period up to 2027. Changes and updates to the doctrinal document are related to new challenges and threats that have recently emerged.
EU extends restrictive measures in the fight against cyber attacks
The EU Council announced on Monday its decision to extend the framework of restrictive measures against cyber attacks that threaten the EU or its member states, which affect citizens and organizations from Russia, for another year, until May 18, 2022.
The military-industrial complex told about the project of a new Russian aircraft carrier
The Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation, when preparing a new state armament program for 2024-2033, will assess the feasibility of including plans for the construction of a new aircraft carrier, Vladimir Pospelov, a member of the board of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation, a member of the Naval Board under the government, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
The cost of building a new Russian aircraft carrier is named
The new Russian aircraft carrier, with a displacement of 70-80 thousand tons, can cost the Russian defense budget 500 billion rubles. Nevertheless, the ship will be cheaper than US aircraft carriers with a displacement of 110 thousand tons. This was stated to RIA Novosti by Vladimir Pospelov, a member of the board of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation.
The Baltic Fleet will be equipped with new submarines, aircraft and coastal complexes
The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, congratulated the Baltic sailors on the Baltic Fleet Day.
In his congratulatory message, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov noted that " The Baltic Fleet remains the most important tool for ensuring Russia's security in the western direction.
The Federation Council postponed the discussion of the denunciation of the Treaty on Open Skies
A decision has been made to postpone consideration of the issue of denouncing the Open Skies Treaty, Senator Leonid Slutsky said. Earlier, the meeting was scheduled to be held on May 19.
Japan aims for space carriers
Anywhere in the world in less than two hours? In Japan, this is considered quite real in twenty years. On May 17, the Mainichi News Agency reported that the Japanese government and private companies are preparing to develop intercontinental passenger spacecraft.
In the military-industrial complex told about plans for the construction of submarines " Borey"
Russia can continue the construction of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarines of the project 955 ("Borey") after all ten such submarines contracted for today are ready, Vladimir Pospelov, a member of the board of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation, a member of the Marine Board under the government, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
The Navy will receive about 40 warships and vessels in 2021
The Russian Navy will receive about 40 ships and support vessels of various classes this year, Vladimir Pospelov, a member of the board of the Military-Industrial Commission and a member of the Marine Board under the government of the Russian Federation, told RIA Novosti in an interview.
Borey series of nuclear submarines may be expanded
The construction of the Borey-A project 995A strategic missile submarines can be continued after the execution of the contract concluded with the Ministry of Defense for the supply of 10 ships.
AMPV: new tracked armored personnel carriers go to the troops
The substitute for the "aluminum coffin" is a step away from mass production. May 16, portal armyrecognition.com He announced that the US Department of Defense and BAE Systems have signed a new contract for the development and supply of AMPV tracked combat vehicles.
The State Duma Committee on Defense supported the bill on the denunciation of the Open Skies Treaty
The State Duma Defense Committee recommended that the house denounce the Open Skies Treaty, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Yuri Shvytkin told Interfax on Monday.
Vladimir Putin instructed to sign an agreement with Tajikistan on the creation of a unified regional air defense system
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to sign an agreement with Tajikistan on the creation of a unified regional air defense system.