Engineers from Washington State University conducted a series of experiments that proved the fundamental possibility of creating durable and reliable metal-ceramic products from regolith. In this case, "regolith" is a conditional substance, an imitation of lunar soil and Martian dust. During the exploration of the Moon and Mars, this material should become the main raw material for production, since it will not be possible to bring a lot of products from Earth.

Chris Bergin, managing editor of NASASpaceflight, posted on his Twitter channel a video of the movement of the outlandish structure at the Boca Chica cosmodrome. Resembling a giant tarantula with many paws, the mechanism is called "Can Crusher" (Can Crusher). NASA has been using these since 2011, but this version is unique — it was created specifically for SpaceX.

The European Space Agency (ESA) intends to ask for more than 18 billion euros from its 22 member states to finance programs for the next three years, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said.

Aircraft and surface ships took part in large-scale maneuvers of the Russian Aerospace Forces

The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have completed exercises in the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad zone. During the maneuvers, protection against hypersonic vehicles, drones and cruise missiles was practiced.

What can the Russian S-400 still do? Will China be able to effectively restrain the United States after their introduction?

Many countries want to get Russian S-400 air defense systems, and this is fair, their characteristics are really impressive. For China, the presence of the S-400 in its arsenal is also beneficial, even though it has its own developments, says the user "Sohu".

The Iranian ground forces tested two guided missiles during the annual defense exercises. The Fatah-360 and Fajr-5 satellite-guided missiles were tested for the first time.

Is nuclear war inevitable?

Recent events have reminded us that it is impossible to avoid uncertainties and risks. The goal of gradually reducing the role of nuclear weapons remains equally important. A bomb in the basement has certain risks, but not as big as bombs on the front line, writes American political scientist Joseph Nye in an article by PJ.

On September 11, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrated a professional holiday – the Day of the Tankman, which is one of the most significant dates in the Ground Forces.

The T-72S tanks of the Iranian army received optoelectronic suppression systems of their own design. This technique was used in large-scale exercises conducted in the central part of the country. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons".

It became known that the armed formations of the Ukrainian Nazis will receive American 105-mm towed M101 howitzers from Lithuania.

By the Day of the Tanker, which this year is celebrated on September 11, TSAMTO publishes statistical material on world exports in the segment of armored vehicles.

Futuristic military dreams of an Iron Man exoskeleton suit may give way to something simpler: a lightweight wearable device that helps reduce back strain.

Israel does not believe that Iran and world powers will be able to agree on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program before the midterm elections in the United States in November, The Times of Israel writes, citing a statement by a senior Israeli official to journalists.

JSC UEC-Perm Motors supplied PJSC Gazprom with four sets of gas turbine units, the press service of the United Engine Corporation (UEC), which includes the company, reports.

The Russian navy will receive four medium-sized reconnaissance ships of the new 03182P project, the laying of the second pair is planned in the near future. This was reported by a source in the Russian defense industry.

The exercises were held on islands in the Laptev Sea

The ships of the Arctic grouping of the Northern Fleet "Admiral Levchenko" and "Alexander Otrakovsky" together with the tactical group stationed on Kotelny Island of the archipelago of the Novosibirsk Islands in the Laptev Sea have worked out combat training tasks for defense in the Arctic, the press service of the fleet reported on Monday.

Air defense means will repel a massive strike by aircraft and missiles of a simulated enemy on the Kaliningrad region as part of the exercises of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy. This is reported by RIA Novosti.

Military expert Andrey Frolov — on the impact of the special military operation on Russian arms exports

The special operation in Ukraine has become not only a milestone event for the Russian army and military thought, but also for the domestic defense industry. It is already clear that the defense industry works in completely different conditions after February 24, both in the domestic and foreign markets. Let's try to consider how its impact on Russian military-technical cooperation.

In Russia, the construction of two new armored car factories has been announced, the main purpose of which will be the repair of armored vehicles and special military vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has long stated the need for additional capacities that could carry out repairs and modernization of equipment in service with the Russian army.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces plan to attack allied troops in several districts of Donbass at once. According to the enemy's plan, the main strikes can be inflicted in the areas of Svatovo (LNR), as well as Krasny Estuary and Ugledar (DNR). What are the risks of such plans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and what can Russia oppose to this?