SIPRI Published 2022 Arms Trade Report: U.S. Dominates Arms Trade
SIPRI published its global arms trade report for 2022. The report indicates increased arms imports to Europe while US domination increases.
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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 armoured personnel carriers in Ukraine and T-62 Main Battle Tanks. This move comes as Russia's armoured vehicle fleet continues to suffer significant losses.
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 Submarine 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.
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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. Death toll from earthquake rises to 6,957 with 38,224 injured Turkiye. The World Health Organisation declared a “Level 3 Emergency”. Level 3 stands for the highest emergency, WHO’s agency-wide assets are called upon to be mobilised.
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 (UUV) 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.
Defence Politics
Does Russia Planning New Front for Ukraine
Russia started an invasion attempt on Ukraine almost a year ago. Assaults are primarily concentrated in the southeast and eastern parts of the country.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
Russia Deploys S-400 and Iskander Ballistic missiles in Belarus
According to Sputnik, who quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Russia has deployed the S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system and the 9K720 Iskander short-range ballistic missile system in the Republic of Belarus. The placement of the two weapon systems increases the effectiveness of the joint defence.
Navy / Maritime
Russia's Aircraft Carrier Caught Fire for the Second Time
According to local sources, a fire broke out on the Russian Navy's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. This is the second fire on Russia's flagship.
Air
Russia to deploy Su-57’s at 23rd Fighter Aviation Regiment
Russia's 23rd Fighter Aviation Regiment has been selected as the primary unit to receive the Su-57 jets. The pilots are undergoing theoretical training.
Land
Russia’s T-14 Armata Halts Again
The riddle of Russia’s T-14 Armata continues. The program halted again.
