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China is in advanced talks with Russian helicopters to acquire an unspecified number of its KA-226T chopper. The KA-226T was upgraded a couple of years ago with enhanced high-altitude capability
China showcased three types of attack boats – JARI USV, JARI-USV-A and Xuan-Long – at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Two of the unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are of JARI type developed by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
Iran showcased different types of weapons including missiles, drones and loitering munitions, besides displaying a replica of its ‘Tactical Sayyad air defense system at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum in Moscow, Russia. It is Tactical Sayyads debut at a foreign exhibition, signifying that it has successfully passed all tests and has become operational in Iran
A new top attack protection system against high explosive warheads and drone bombs has been revealed at Army-2023 (August 14-20) in Moscow. Earlier top attack protection resembling 'barbeque grill' proved ineffective against rapidly improving Ukrainian munitions
Russias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has made its debut at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Rostec confirmed this information in an official release
Russias latest Privet-82 (Hello-82) kamikaze drone will perform a demonstration flight at the Army 2023 Forum on August 18. Manufacturer Oko Design Bureau revealed this to state-owned TASS today
The United Kingdom has slapped sanctions against 25 individuals and businesses it claims are supporting Russias invasion of Ukraine, going after firms in Turkey, the Emirates and Iran. Announced on August 8, this “largest ever UK action” targets 22 individuals and businesses outside Russia as well as 3 Russian companies importing electronics vital to Russias military equipment used on the battlefield
A Rostec-made facial recognition system was used in 36 countries around the globe in 2022, including at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. "Speaking about the facial recognition system, it was put into operation for the first time in 2018 during the FIFA World Cup [in Russia]," Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said on Monday
Ukrainian forces have been attacking Moscow with long-range kamikaze drones to make up for the lack of long-range weapons. Two of these indigenously-made drones were recently revealed by volunteers who have been crowdfunding their purchase