On 20 January Pakistan tested the Shaheen-III missile which is in development by Pakistan. This is a two-stage, solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile and is reportedly capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional payloads. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "Pakistan [...] conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, having a range of…
Friendship-2020 Joint Russian-Pakistani Military Exercise
Events of the fifth joint Russian-Pakistani military exercise Friendship-2020 commenced on 8 November at the training ground of the special operations forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the village of Tarbela, stated the Russian Ministry of Defence. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The joint exercise will be held on the territory of…
The Sanction Future of Russia
Most of the sanctions imposed on Russia will not be lifted even in case of a ceasefire in Ukraine and reaching any agreement. The point of no return to "pre-February normality" was achieved, so there is a need to focus on creating a new future, where sanctions will be a constant variable. Any conflict sooner…
Army-2022: Global stability
The International Military-Technical Forum Army-2022 will be held from August 15 to 21 at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center, the Alabino training ground and Kubinka airfield. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called this event one of the most significant not only for the Russian Armed Forces, but also for representatives of the military-industrial complex,…
Prospects for Coperation between Russia and Central Asia
On May 17-18, the II Central Asian Conference "Russia — Central Asia: Cooperation and Development Amid Instability" was held at the Valdai Club. The event was attended by about 40 experts from 10 countries – Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Andrey Rudenko in…
Checkmate by Black Knight
Without doubt, the new fifth-generation Sukhoi light fighter the Checkmate became the main premiere of the MAKS-2021 airshow, which took place in Zhukovsky near Moscow at the end of July 2021. The Debutante Ball The social media campaign launched by Rostec's press service before the opening of MAKS-2021 was second to nearly none in the…
Qatar’s Defense Procurement and Its Relevance for The Persian Gulf Security
By 2024, Qatar will obtain an unprecedented number of military gears and aircraft. The volume of its air force will reach 96 aircraft by 2024. Development of this arsenal correlated to the 2017 Gulf diplomatic crisis. With the recent détente in diplomatic relations with its regional counterparts, Qatar found itself with an impressive arsenal and…
CSTO Countries as Suppliers of Military Equipment
Russia, as a country with a well-developed defense industry, is the main supplier of armaments, military and special equipment for the needs of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states. However, challenges and threats associated with the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan require a rapid increase of capabilities to secure the CSTO borders, and…
ARMY-2022 Forum: Consistently strong performance
The eighth edition of the Army Forum will take place in 2022. Events will be held at the Patriot Exhibition Center, Patriot Park, the Alabino training ground and Kubinka airfield, as well as in all military districts and the Northern Fleet. Army-2022 will be held from 15 to 21 August simultaneously with the Army International…
International Exercises of the Russian Armed Forces in 2020: An Overview
Military exercises are one of the most important elements of military readiness. They serve several key purposes, including practicing new ways of using troops, verifying command and control capabilities, trying out new ways of organizing and conducting combats, and testing the latest weaponry. International exercises broaden the range of objectives: they increase trust between participating…