U.S. Claims Drone Recovery is Difficult
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley said the MQ-9 Reaper drone sank in an area of the Black Sea with depths up to 1,500 metres.
Russia News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Air
Country
Unmanned Systems
Who Saves the Drone that Crashes into the Black Sea?
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet intercepted on March 14 an MQ-9 Reaper while flying in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Air
Unmanned Systems
A Su-27 Downed an MQ-9 Reaper on the Black Sea
U.S. European Command informed that a Russian Su-27 aircraft struck the propeller of a U.S. MQ-9 drone operating over international waters over the Black Sea.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Iran Has Finalised the Deal to Buy Su-35 from Russia
Iran has reportedly finalised a deal to acquire Sukhoi Su-35 fighters from Russia, state media IRNA reports. Iran is expected to acquire 24 Su-35 fighters.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Fires “AWACS Killer” R-37M to Ukrainian Fighter Jets
Russia has started to use the R-37 long-range air-to-air missile, also known as RVV-BD to control Ukrainian airspace.
Country
SIPRI 2022 Arms Trade Report: U.S. Dominates the Trade
SIPRI published its global arms trade report for 2022. The report indicates increased arms imports to Europe while US domination increases.
Land
Country
Russia’s 60-Year-Old Tanks on Ukraine Front
According to the most recent British intelligence claims, the Russian military has started deploying BTR-50 APC in Ukraine and T-62 Main Battle Tanks.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Russia Deploys New UPAB-1500B Smart Bomb on Ukraine
It is suspected that the Russian Air Force, for the first time, has used the newest guided bomb known as UPAB-1500B (K029B), weighing 1,500 kg.
Weapon / Missile
Russian Navy fired a Kalibr missile in the Sea of Japan
Russian Defence Ministry announced that the diesel-electric submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky fired a Kalibr cruise missile in the Sea of Japan.
Country
Bilateral Relations
World Assisting Turkiye After Earthquakes
A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces.
Air
Modernisation
India to Upgrade 150 Su-30MKI with a Budget of 4 Billion USD
The Indian Air Force (IAF) requires a budget of US$4 billion (USD) to upgrade 150 units of Su-30MKI fighter jets.
Weapon / Missile
India and Russia co-produce the AK-203 Assault Rifle
Indian and Russian joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), started production of the Kalashnikov 7.62×39mm calibre AK-203 assault rifle.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
The First Combat Set of Poseidon Nuclear UUV is Ready
Russia continues to underwater investments. According to local media agencies, the first combat set of Poseidon nuclear Unmanned Underwater Vehicle is ready.
Air
Russia Uses Su-57 Over Ukraine
Russian aggression in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost one year. Invaders are using even export systems and new platforms as well.
