Military hydrographers and scientists conducted research to substantiate the outer boundary of the continental shelf of the Russian Federation
In 2019-2020, as part of the work to substantiate the RF application for the outer boundary of the Russian continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean, Navy hydrographers organized and conducted comprehensive bathymetric studies in order to obtain additional data.
Russia is inferior to the United States and NATO in the number of military facilities in the Arctic
About 50 military infrastructure facilities of foreign countries, such as the USA, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, are located in the Arctic. This was stated by the commander of the Northern Fleet, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, during the strategic session "Security Architecture of the Arctic region: ahead of the challenges of the time" of the XI International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future".
Rosatom has put into commercial operation a plant for the production of a PAN-precursor
The event was attended by President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, General Director of Rosatom State Corporation Alexey Likhachev, General Director of UMATEX Alexander Tyunin, General Director of JSC SEZ PPT Alabuga Timur Shagivaleev, State Duma Deputy Alexander Mazhuga, First Deputy General Director of PJSC Irkut Corporation, General Director of JSC aErocOmposite Anatoly Gaidansky, General Director of JSC ONPP Technology named after A.G. Romashin Andrey Silkin and others.
Russia unveils new intelligence complex in Egypt for the first time
Rostec State Corporation has introduced a new intelligence complex abroad for the first time. The Russian development was shown at the EDEX-2021 arms exhibition in Egypt. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the holding "Roselectronics" of the Rostec state Corporation.
Rostec presented a new reconnaissance and alarm system at EDEX 2021
Rostec State Corporation's Roselectronics Holding presented a new generation intelligence and alarm system for the first time at the EDEX 2021 arms exhibition in Egypt.
Will American soldiers be offered to eat their waste?
In the USA, they are looking for ways to turn garbage into food. On December 2, Popular Science magazine reported that the Agency for Advanced Defense Projects (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense is developing the ReSource project.
Tests of the countersniper rifle "Devastator" were shown on video
The capabilities of the Russian sniper rifle DXL-5 "Devastator" were described in the video.
The WarGonzo project was the first to test the new DXL-5 "Devastator" sniper rifle. It was developed by the private arms company Lobaev Arms for two cartridges - NATO 12,7x99 and 12,7x108.
Over 700 snipers are conducting exercises in the Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and Smolensk regions
Exercises of sniper units have started in four regions of Russia, the press service of the Western Military District (ZVO) reported.[/b]
"Military personnel of sniper units of the combined arms army of the Far Eastern Federal District have begun conducting large-scale exercises as part of training camps in the Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and Smolensk regions. (...) More than 700 military personnel were involved in the training camp," the press service said.
The British robot Ameca impresses with super-realistic facial expressions and natural movements
The British company Engineered Arts has reached impressive heights in the field of robotics, to demonstrate which it has released a video with a new Ameca robot. The android machine differs in two aspects. Firstly, she has very realistic movements, including facial expressions. Secondly, Ameca is a good actress and has already managed to impress observers with her performance.
Lexus has introduced the concept of an unusual SUV with a hydrogen engine
Lexus, being a division of Toyota, is known as a manufacturer of premium executive cars - but it is no less successful in the SUV market. Her latest achievements are the chic LX600 and GX460 based on the Land Cruiser. However, even in this abode of automotive luxury, the winds of change are blowing.
The first M1A2 Abrams tanks will enter the Polish army in 2022
Tank units of the Polish army will receive Abrams M1A2SEPv3 next year. We are talking about 28 cars. Earlier it was reported that a group of military personnel from this state is in the United States, where they are being trained in the operation and combat use of such equipment.
Ukrainian gunners carried out a strange modernization of the self-propelled gun "Carnation"
At the recent exercises of the artillery units of the Ukrainian army, a strangely modified 122-mm self-propelled artillery installation 2S1 "Carnation" was noticed.
No, this ACS has not received a new digital automated fire control system, as in some countries, satellite navigation, upgraded communications equipment, night vision devices or a remote-controlled anti-aircraft installation.
The Indian Army has chosen a turret from the BMP-2 for its wheeled armored vehicle
The Kestrel wheeled Indian armored vehicle ("Kestrel") was created to replace the outdated Czechoslovak-made OT-64 armored personnel carriers and Soviet BMP-1.
Modules with weapons of various types, including uninhabited ones, were installed on it at different times. However, judging by the video footage that appeared on the Network, currently preference is given to the tower from the Russian BMP-2 Sarath ("Victory Chariot"), which is produced in India under license.
Which countries abandoned the T-72 and why?
Soviet T-72 tanks are in service with almost fifty countries of the world, and during this time only a few countries have abandoned their operation. Why did this happen?
500 tank crews of the Southern Military District performed live firing exercises
More than 500 tank crews of formations and military units of the Southern Military District conducted live firing in the first week of the winter training period, the press service of the Southern Military District reported.
Russian military will receive tow trucks for the Arctic
The Russian army will receive new vehicles for the Arctic. The military will be given tractors with robotic manipulators for the repair and evacuation of equipment at temperatures below minus 50 degrees. This is reported by the Izvestia newspaper, citing sources in the Russian Defense Ministry.
The United States has released the first sample of an upgraded atomic bomb
The United States has released the first serial sample of its upgraded B61-12 atomic bomb. This is reported by TASS with reference to the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) under the US Department of Energy.
The United States has assembled the first atomic bomb of a new type
The first serial sample of the new B61-12 atomic bomb has been assembled at the Pentex plant in Texas. The ammunition lost its parachute, receiving instead an elongated tail section with rudders for flight correction.
The United States will produce 480 new nuclear bombs by 2025 - American scientists
The United States will produce 480 new tactical nuclear bombs in the B61-12 modification by 2025, according to the Federation of American Scientists.
The United States called an American missile capable of striking Moscow from Ukraine
The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) operational and Tactical missile system of the US Army, if deployed in Ukraine near its northern borders with Russia, is capable of hitting Moscow, writes the American edition of The Drive.