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World military expenditure reaches it peak

SIPRI reports that total global military expenditure reached $2113 billion in 2021, increasing by 0.7%. The five largest spenders were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, together accounting for 62% of expenditure.    Military expenditure reaches record level in the second year of the pandemic. This was the seventh consecutive year…
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Russian-Chinese Energy Cooperation and its Prospects

Cooperation between Russia and China in the field of energy and its development was discussed at the seminar "Prospects of Russian-Chinese energy cooperation". The event was organized by IMEMO RAS, the seminar was held on April 19, 2022 within the framework of the Global Energy Dialogue Forum. Speaking about the prospects of cooperation Alexander Lomanov,…
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Civilian Chips Manufacturers Are Running out of Silicon

Silicon wafers are one of the main components for the microchip production. There are silicon deposits and production of silicon wafers in Russia, but they are suitable only for special-purpose technologies. Wafers for civilian electronics were purchased in the EU, and now, according to the fifth package of EU sanctions, they are prohibited for import. …
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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…
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Heart of the Swarm

The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive a flying drone control center. It was stated during the visit of the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu to the first specialized factory for the production of large-size unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Dubna, built by “Kronstadt” company. [newslist] Sergey Surovikin, the Commander-in-chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces presented…
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Su-30SM2 Delivery to the Aerospace Forces Starts

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) handed over the first upgraded Su-30SM2 fighters to the Ministry of Defence. UAC has started the delivery of upgraded Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Armed Forces. [newslist] "The planes are fully equipped, have withstood all tests, and have been accepted by the military representative office," said Alexander Veprev, CEO of Irkut Corporation.…
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Kalashnikov’s Kamikaze Drone Gets Export Permits

Kalashnikov concern has obtained the permits for the export of the KYB-UAV kamikaze drone, said the concerns press service on Tuesday. By getting these export permits, the concern can now promote the UAV system abroad. [newslist]   “The Kalashnikov Concern, together with JSC Rosoboronexport, is ready to start promoting the KYB UAV internationally, including during…
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Tu-160M Strategic Bomber Makes its Maiden Flight

The first newly manufactured strategic missile carrier Tu-160M made its first flight from the airfield of the Kazan Aviation Plant on 12 January, said the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in a release.  [newslist] The program of reproduction of Tu-160 aircraft in the modernized form of the Tu-160M was launched by the…
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Leonardo Leads Work in Typhoon’s E-Scan Radar

Italian Leonardo will deliver R&D work as well as key antenna, processor and APSC components for the HENSOLDT-led ECRS Mk along with the development and delivery of the Typhoon’s ECRS Mk0 and ECRS Mk2 radars. [newslist] Leonardo has announced in a press release that it has signed contracts valued at more than €260 million with…
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ROSATOM Develops Fuel Modification with Lower Uranium Enrichment for Finland

TVEL Fuel Company of ROSATOM has completed the development of the new modification of VVER-440 fuel for Loviisa NPP in Finland. The new modification of VVER-440 fuel bundle with higher uranium load would enhance the efficiency of fuel usage and power plant’s operation in general, said TVEL's press service. [newslist] In particular, increasing the mass…
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