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A British fighter jet hit an aerial target for the first time
British Defense Ministry: Typhoon fighter jet shot down an air target in Syria for the first time
The British Typhoon fighter used weapons for the first time to defeat an aerial target in combat. The plane shot down a drone over Syria. This is reported by the UK Defense Journal with reference to the British Ministry of Defense.
In Baghdad, the area of the "green zone" was subjected to rocket fire
The area of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the so-called "green zone", where the embassies are located, was subjected to rocket fire on Sunday, December 19. This is reported by the Al Hadath TV channel with reference to sources in the power structures of the city.
Azerbaijan handed over 10 prisoners of war to Armenia with EU mediation
On December 19, the Azerbaijani authorities handed over to Armenia 10 servicemen detained during clashes on the border of the two countries, the State Commission of the Republic for Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Citizens reports.
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.
