Russia has concluded delivery of a second S-400 Triumf (Triumph) missile system regimental set to China via maritime transport, the handover certificate was signed in December in China, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Monday. TASS does not have an official confirmation of the information provided. «Delivery of a second S-400 regimental set consisting…
Turkish Foreign Minister Says Russian S-400 Air Defense No Threat To NATO
Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that Russia’s S-400 air defense system was compatible with NATO, which needed to set up a working group to study it. «The claim is that the S400 and F-35s are incompatible. That’s the claim. Here is our proposal, let’s have a working group and NATO can chair…
Russian, Japanese navies wrap up anti-piracy drills in Arabian Sea
Russian Navy ships and a destroyer of Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force completed their joint anti-piracy drills in the Arabian Sea, the press office of Russia’s Baltic Fleet reported on Wednesday. The drills were the Baltic Fleet’s first joint naval exercise with the Japanese Navy. «The sailors from the navies of both countries fully practiced all…
Over 120 Missiles For Russian S-400 Systems Delivered To Turkey
More than 120 surface-to-air guided missile have been supplied by Russia to Turkey along with a regiment set of S-400 air defense missile systems, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Monday. «Turkey has received two S-400 battalions, more than 120 surface-to-air missiles, as well as auxiliary equipment, spare parts and tools,» the source said,…
First Su-30 Jets Equipped With BrahMos Missiles Enter Service In India
The first squadron of Su-30MKI jet fighters, armed with an air-based version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles entered service in the Indian Air Force Monday, The Times of India reports. According to the article, the planes will enter service during a ceremony set to take place at Thanjavur Air Force Station in India’s Tamil Nadu.…
Russia To Ship First Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems to Serbia In February
The first shipments of Russia’s Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile systems to Serbia will commence in February, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS. «[At the] end of February, in accordance with the terms of the contract». Serbian President announced that Belgrade had ordered the Pantsir systems on October 24, 2019. This past November, Rosoboronexport Chairman…
KA-31: Indian Navy Cutting Down On Procurement
With forced budget cuts hitting hard, the Indian Navy is pulling back on procurement of combat systems, cutting down on the numbers planned to be acquired in some cases and foreclosing other projects that have hit a dead end. The rationalisation process, which is likely to be approved by the defence ministry, has been initiated…
MiG-29M: Egypt Demonstrates Aerial Refuelling for Combat Aircraft
Egypt now has the capability to aerial refuel combat aircraft, with an official video released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) showing 'buddy-buddy' systems fitted to air force MiG-29M 'Fulcrum' fighters. The video, which was released on 13 January to highlight the capabilities of the Egyptian armed forces, shows a pair of MiG-29Ms equipped with…
Russia delivers large batch of night vision devices to African country
The Shvabe Holding Company (part of Rostec) has delivered a large batch of night-imaging monoculars to an African country, the Rostec press office reported. «The Shvabe Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has exported a large batch of night vision monoculars in the interests of one of the countries on the African continent. The device…
Egypt Fielding Previously Unknown Mi-24 Helos
Egypt is fielding at least two Mil Mi-24 ‘Hind’ assault helicopters of unknown origin a Ministry of Defence (MoD) video released on 13 January revealed. A pair of an unspecified number of Egyptian Mil Mi-24 Hind assault helicopters revealed in an Egyptian MoD video released on 13 January. (Egyptian MoD) The promotional video highlighting…











