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2021-08-08 08:40:02 Combat helicopters Mi-35M of the army aviation of Uzbekistan at the Uzbek- Russian military exercises "Zhanub-2021/South-2021". Open / Comment

2021-08-08 08:20:02 Almost three dozen of the most influential US business groups called on the Joe Biden administration to resume negotiations with China, to reduce tariffs on imports of Chinese goods

In a letter to the US Trade Representative and the Treasury Secretary, businessmen claim Beijing has met “important benchmarks and commitments” under the agreement, including opening markets to US financial institutions and lowering some regulatory barriers to US agricultural exports to China. Open / Comment

2021-08-08 08:07:02 In Shibargan, the Taliban seized another consignment of military equipment from the Afghan army. The seized equipments include an M1117 armored personnel carrier, International Maxx Pro armored cars, a D-30 howitzer, off-road vehicles and a large batch of small arms. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 13:05:00 Geolocation of the Israeli night strike on Lebanon. Local sources claim that the target of the attack was an ordinary wasteland near the road. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 12:47:05 The Pentagon reported that the State Department has approved the sale to Taiwan of 40 units of 155-mm self-propelled howitzer M109A6 artillery systems worth $ 750 million. They can fire 4 rounds per minute. This was reported on August 5 by Reuters.

We are talking about the guns themselves, sets of guidance systems, spare parts. In addition, the package also includes the modernization of Taiwan's weapons, the US Department of Defense explained. These plans were formally notified to Congress by the Pentagon on August 5.
The Ministry of Defense of Taiwan, in turn, thanked the United States, noting that this deal will help increase the country's combat capability.

At the same time, Taipei stressed that the supply of weapons is "the basis for maintaining regional stability."

It is known that the Chinese side has consistently and categorically opposed the sale of any foreign weapons to Taiwan. According to Beijing, such actions undermine the principle of one China, being a gross interference in the internal affairs of the PRC. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 11:35:03 New US Navy Triton drone will soon replace old patrol aircraft

A new US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone, equipped with a large number of sensors, made its first flight over Southern Maryland on July 29. The UAV, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is part of the Navy's extensive maritime surveillance program and boasts next-generation sensors specifically designed for maritime operations. The US Audit Office says projected development costs for Triton increased 61% from $ 3.5 billion in 2009 to nearly $ 5.7 billion in 2018. The drone will replace the retired EP-3 aircraft and take over some of the capabilities of the Navy's P-8. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 11:15:01 4 Russian Tu-22M3 missile-carrying bomber are being transferred to the Afghan border - they will be involved in joint exercises with Uzbekistan

Russia will use four Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber-bombers in exercises in Uzbekistan near the border with Afghanistan, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"Tu-22M3 relocated to an operational airfield in the Saratov region to participate in a joint Russian-Uzbek exercise," the military department said on Thursday.

They noted that in the course of practical actions, the Tu-22M3 crews will take off from an airfield in the Saratov region, fly to the Termez training ground and work out the tasks of delivering group bombing strikes on conditional camouflaged militant camps and ammunition depots during a joint Russian-Uzbek exercise.

"A pair of MiG-29 fighters of the Air Defense Forces and the Air Force of the Republic of Uzbekistan will provide cover for the Russian bombers," the ministry said. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 10:55:00 Visualization of a possible battle for Taiwan.

The first photo is a conditional attack by the Chinese Armed Forces on Taiwan:

1. The Chinese Armed Forces launch ballistic, cruise missiles, UAVs and strike at airfields, air defense facilities, command posts, supply points and other infrastructure in Taiwan.

2. The Chinese Air Force and Navy are trying to create exclusion zones around Taiwan to prevent US intervention.

3. The Chinese Armed Forces are conducting a naval landing operation to capture or suppress the Taiwanese islands of Jinmen, Matsu and Penghu.

4. MTR of China, reinforced by airborne troops, provide protection of landing sites near the coastal strip in the landing area.

5. The Chinese Marines set up camps in Taiwan, safe harbors, to allow heavier forces to land, which then advance inland to capture major cities.

The second photo shows US intervention in a possible armed conflict between China and Taiwan.

Developed by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Research (USA). Open / Comment

2021-08-05 10:20:36 Crater after the arrival of an Israeli shell in southern Lebanon. Open / Comment

2021-08-05 10:12:40 Israel hit Lebanon for the first time since 2006.

The attack was a response to missile launches from Lebanese territory. The Israeli Defense Ministry immediately announced that it did not consider Hezbollah to be involved in shelling settlements in the north of the country.

No one was killed or injured in the Israeli shelling. Open / Comment