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TEN fab has produced the first batch of anisoprint 3D printers for export
Contract manufacturer of mechatronics, robotics and medical equipment TEN fab (part of the Technospark group of companies of the investment network of the Fund for infrastructure and educational programs of the RUSNANO group) in December 2020 manufactured and delivered to Europe a series of 3D printers of the company Anisoprint.
Sberbank is testing self-driving cars
The first self-driving cars of Sber Automotive Technologies went to the streets of Moscow for testing in the conditions of the winter metropolis: the drones will be tested by high humidity, negative temperature, poor visibility and heavy road conditions.
The Ministry of defense for the first time showed a parachute landing in the format of " 360 degrees"
the Shooting was made during a practical lesson with cadets of the far Eastern higher combined arms command school
The Russian defense Ministry for the first time showed the landing of cadets-Marines of the far Eastern higher combined arms command school (DVOKU) named after K. K. Rokossovsky with a parachute in the "360 degrees" format. The video was published in the accounts of the military Department in social networks.
More than 40 Russian companies have been subject to us export restrictions
The us Department of Commerce has included several dozen Russian enterprises and organizations in the list of those to be subject to export restrictions. The us authorities consider these companies "military end-users", which makes them subject to export control rules. This means that they will need a license to export or re-export certain goods.
Expel the Russians and Assad: the US proposed to create a strategy for Syria
the US proposes to develop a strategy to reduce Russian influence in Syria]
The Congress proposes to form a strategy for Syria, which, in particular, will involve the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Arab Republic. According to the author of the idea, this is necessary to protect civilians from aerial bombardment, although Moscow has claimed from the very beginning of the military campaign in the SAR that it is targeting terrorists.
Japan invests in defense
Japan sees a threat in China, and therefore increases the amount of funding for its armed forces. on December 21, the Kyodo News Agency reported that the Japanese government approved a record military budget for the self-defense Forces.
They hope to escape from the rebellion in Africa with the help of the Russians
Foreign media actively promote the story about the fact that "Russian troops were sent to pacify the rebellion in one of the countries of Africa." As it turned out in the last few hours, several hundred Russian military instructors were actually sent to the Central African Republic (CAR). What is happening in this state and how can Russia help the local government?
Roselektronika increases production of electronic modules for servers
The R & d center for electronic computing technology (nitsevt) of the holding company "Roselektronika" will double the production of electronic modules, including for data storage systems "Dome".
The Russian defense Ministry plans to build more than 50 facilities in the Kuril Islands
More than 25 structures have already been put into operation, the air defense unit has taken up duty on the island of Kunashir
Military builders have put into operation more than 25 structures on the Kuril Islands, a total of 51 earthquake-resistant objects are planned to be built, Deputy defense Minister Timur Ivanov said.
"Inflexible rival": the US will respond to Russia's "acts of aggression"
the US Navy intends to more aggressively confront Russia and China
The Pentagon recently released a report signed by the heads of us Navy units. The document States that Moscow and Beijing pose a threat to the United States. Washington calls them "inflexible rivals" who, in the event of a conflict, can allegedly seize territories before the United States and its allies can effectively respond.
Military parade in Qatar
On December 18, 2020, the Qatari capital Doha hosted a parade of the Qatari armed forces in honor of the National day of this state, celebrated on the anniversary of the ascension to the throne in 1878 of Sheikh Jasim bin Muhammad al Thani, considered the founder of modern Qatar.
Greece increases defense spending and buys Rafale fighter jets"
The Greek government announced on December 17 that it will pay $ 2.32 billion. EUR ($2.8 billion) for the purchase of French Rafale fighter jets and missiles to equip them amid rising tensions with neighboring Turkey.
The Ministry of defense has completed the construction of a military base on the island of Alexandra Land
This is the only object in the world at the 80th degree of North latitude, said the head of the Department Sergey Shoigu
The military base on the island of Alexandra Land of the Franz Josef Land archipelago is fully built and equipped. This was stated by the head of the Russian defense Ministry Sergei Shoigu during an extended meeting of the Board of the Russian military Department.
Russian troops conducted more than 5,700 exercises and trainings in 2020
Putin drew attention to the fact that Russian military personnel are operating in Syria, and peacekeepers have begun to carry out a mission in Nagorno-Karabakh
During the year, the Russian troops conducted more than 5,700 exercises and trainings of various levels, during which they showed high combat readiness, the ability to effectively work out complex, non-standard tasks. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday at an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of defense.
A research and testing center for advanced weapons will appear in Russia
the Center will be created in the structure of the Ministry of defense
The main research and testing interspecies center for advanced weapons will be created in the structure of the Russian Defense Ministry. This is stated in the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, published on Monday on the official portal of legal information.
It took the US army almost a year to develop protective masks against coronavirus
In the near future, the US army will receive special CCFC face masks to protect against COVID-19, the losses from which this year were quite comparable to combat. According to Air Force Magazine, 117,736 cases of the disease were reported among military and civilian personnel in the United States, 129 of which ended fatally.
The United States has taken care of state support for its semiconductor industry, so as not to be left without chips for the " defense industry"
The US Department of defense plans to support national production in the field of semiconductor products suitable for use in the"defense industry".
European security: Poland among the first buyers of American weapons
In the past year, Poland continued to increase military purchases and became the second among buyers of weapons from the United States. A kind of rating of Washington's partners can be found in the report of the arms export Agency DSCA for fiscal year 2020.
"a new type of assault units will appear in the airborne forces»
commander of the airborne forces, colonel-general andrey serdyukov on reforms in the "winged infantry" and advanced weapons
the russian airborne forces have been undergoing serious reforms in recent years. in the future, they should form the basis of rapid reaction troops that will be able to perform tasks in any region of the world.
Russia can find Indo-Pakistani balance
On November 25, the fifth Russian-Pakistani exercise "Druzhba-2020" was completed, in which a special forces company took part from each of the parties. In itself, the development of relations with Pakistan seems positive, writes Konstantin Makienko, Deputy Director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, in an article for the Vedomosti newspaper.