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Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and escort ships go on exercises in the Pacific Ocean - Mass media
A group of ships of the Chinese Navy, led by the first Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, is making the transition to the Pacific Ocean for subsequent exercises, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Sunday.
American political scientist: the root of tension between Russia and the United States is the exploitation of Russia's weakness by Washington in the 90s
The reason for the current tension in US-Russia relations is Washington's realization of its geopolitical interests at the expense of Moscow's interests in the 1990s, especially in the post-Soviet space, according to Thomas Graham, head of Kissinger Associates, former adviser to US President George W. Bush on Russia and Eurasia.
The head of the European Council called the transfer of 10 military personnel to Armenia a gesture demonstrating the mutual will to strengthen trust between Baku and Yerevan
European Council President Charles Michel welcomes Azerbaijan's decision to transfer 10 servicemen to Armenia.
Russian-made Pantsir complexes shot down more than 40 Turkish drones in Syria and Libya - TV
The Russian Pantsir-S short-range air defense systems shot down more than 40 Turkish Bayraktar and Anka drones during the fighting in Syria and Libya, according to a report by the Rossiya-1 TV channel (VGTRK).
The head of the German Defense Ministry proposes to impose sanctions because of the situation around Ukraine against the top leadership of the Russian Federation
New sanctions against the Russian Federation in connection with the situation around Ukraine should be directed against the immediate leaders of the Russian Federation, German Defense Minister Kristine Lambrecht said.
Russia has no right to set the geographical borders of NATO - head of the German Defense Ministry
Russia has no right to determine which countries NATO may or may not consist of, German Defense Minister Kristine Lambrecht said on Sunday during a visit to Lithuania.
The Ministry of Defense showed Russian kamikaze drones in action
The Russian Defense Ministry showed how the Lancet destroyed Syrian militants in April 2020
The Rossiya-1 TV channel published video footage of an airstrike on the positions of Syrian formations, which was made in April 2020 with the help of a Lancet barrage ammunition.
"Evil" neural networks have learned to hide malware from antiviruses
Neural networks of the future will be able to successfully hide malware from antiviruses. This is reported by The Next Web.
Georgian authorities are looking for sources of financing to increase defense spending
Georgian Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili said at a plenary session of the parliament that Georgia will increase defense spending next year by $12.9 million.
Israel strikes southern Syria, military killed - Media
Syrian air defense systems repelled an Israeli missile strike aimed at the southern regions of the country, one soldier was killed, the state news agency SANA reported, citing a military source.
Instructors from the Russian Federation conducted training of the Syrian military in Palmyra
The Syrian Army continues combat training classes under the guidance of Russian instructors in Palmyra, using techniques used at Russian military training grounds. This became known on Thursday, December 16.
Stoltenberg: the new concept of the alliance should confirm Kiev's right to join the alliance
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he expects that the new strategic concept will confirm the importance of partners such as Ukraine and their right to join the alliance.
President of Ukraine Zelensky called for an increase in the number of exercises in the Black Sea region
Ukraine has initiated a process of negotiations with partners in the Black Sea region to increase the number of exercises, President Vladimir Zelensky said after talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
The State Duma has ratified an agreement with Tajikistan on a unified air defense system
The system is being created in order to increase the effectiveness of solving air defense tasks in the region
The State Duma on Thursday ratified an agreement between Russia and Tajikistan on the creation of a joint air defense system.
The Ministry of Defense of Belarus has confirmed its commitment to the implementation of arms control treaties
A representative of the Belarusian Defense Ministry announced Minsk's commitment to the implementation of international arms control treaties at the annual meeting of the heads of verification centers of the OSCE countries.
The US Air Force permanently deployed the F-35 in Europe in response to the "revival of Russia"
The Drive: The US Air Force permanently deployed F-35A Lightning II fighters in England
Air Force (Air Force) The United States has permanently deployed its fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters in Europe for the first time, writes The Drive.
The Japanese government plans to spend a record $262.8 billion on defense
Japan will spend a record $262.8 billion on defense in five years. Compared to the previous planning period, Tokyo will increase spending on the army by 10%. Additional funding will be used for the purchase of weapons, the Izvestia TV channel reports.
Damaged "noseless" nuclear submarine of the US Navy caught on video
The Drive: a submarine makes a surface crossing from California to Washington
The damaged Connecticut nuclear submarine of the Seawolf type of the US Navy (Navy) was caught on video. The corresponding video was posted on Twitter by the user WarshipCam. The video drew the attention of the publication The Drive.
Now the Pentagon will be paid for catching UFOs
The search and identification of the nature of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has been officially declared one of the important tasks of the Pentagon.
The US Congress has established a special service in the system of the Ministry of Defense — the Department for Tracking Anomalies and Finding out their Nature (ASRO, Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office).
The UAE suspended negotiations on the purchase of the F-35 from the United States
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) informed the United States about the suspension of negotiations on the purchase of the F-35. This was announced on Tuesday, October 14, according to the official representative of the country's authorities.
