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First Su-30 Jets Equipped With BrahMos Missiles Enter Service In India

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.…
  • 21.01.2020
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Russia To Ship First Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems to Serbia In February

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…
  • 20.01.2020
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Algeria Received a New Shipment of Т-90SА Tanks

Algeria Received a New Shipment of Т-90SА Tanks
According to Algerian social media, the next shipment of Russian-made Т-90SА tanks delivered to the country was witnessed on its way from the Algerian port of Oran on 8th January 2020. Apparently, the case here is that of the delivery of T-90 CA tanks to Algeria under a new contract that has not yet been reported…
  • 20.01.2020
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KA-31: Indian Navy Cutting Down On Procurement

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…
  • 17.01.2020
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MiG-29M: Egypt Demonstrates Aerial Refuelling for Combat Aircraft

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…
  • 16.01.2020
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Egypt Fielding Previously Unknown Mi-24 Helos

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…
  • 14.01.2020
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Iraq is in Talks With Russia Over Purchase of S-300

Iraq is in Talks With Russia Over Purchase of S-300
The Iraqi authorities are in talks with Moscow over the purchase of Russian air defense systems S-300, the television news channel Al Arabiya quoted Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran as saying. «We [Iraq] are in talks with Russia over the purchase of air defense systems S-300,» the diplomat said. Source - TASS
  • 13.01.2020
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Global Defense Spending Exceeds $1.8 Trillion in 2019

Global Defense Spending Exceeds $1.8 Trillion in 2019
Global defense expenditures soared past $1.8 trillion in 2019, Jane’s defense consultancy reported on Thursday. «Global defense spending surpasses $1.8 trillion in 2019 supported by robust growth in European markets,» the publishing company says. According to the annual report on changes in defense spending in 2019 released by Jane’s, the increase in world’s defense expenses…
  • 10.01.2020
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Four Indian Astronauts Selected for Training in Russia

Four Indian Astronauts Selected for Training in Russia
India has selected four astronauts to undergo training in Russia for the Gaganyaan mission. They will start training from the third week of January, Kailasavadivoo Sivan, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) told journalists on Wednesday. Roscosmos said on July 1, 2019 that Glavcosmos and ISRO had signed a contract for consultancy support to…
  • 02.01.2020
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