The self-propelled gun "NONA-S" was crossed with the BMP-2 in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the artillery part of the 2S9 "NONA-S" self-propelled gun began to be installed on the BMP-2 chassis, reports mil.in.ua.
The work was carried out at the Shepetovsky repair plant. The upgraded machine received the designation 2C17-2.
Updated self-propelled howitzers "Acacia" entered the Belarusian army from Russia
The updated self-propelled howitzers "Acacia" were delivered to the Belarusian army from Russia, after major repairs, modern communications equipment, as well as chemical reconnaissance and night vision devices were installed on them, the press service of the defense ministry reports.
The rocket forces and artillery of the Ground Forces receive modern weapons
The formations and military units of missile troops and artillery receive modern MLRS of medium caliber "Tornado-G", modernized self-propelled howitzers "MSTA-S", self-propelled ATGM "Chrysanthemum-S".
New cars for the Arctic are being created in Russia
Russia is creating modern vehicles for military units in the Arctic. They will form a new structure of a promising park.
Source: two test launches of the Sarmat ICBM are planned to be completed by the end of 2021
TASS has no official confirmation of this information
Two test launches of the newest liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Sarmat" are planned to be carried out by the end of 2021, the first of them in November. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
Americans will print an engine for cruise missiles
The American company Pratt & Whitney will print a TJ-150 gas turbine engine on a 3D printer, which is equipped with small cruise missiles. According to FlightGlobal, the developers want to reduce the number of power plant parts from 400 to about six. As a result, the engine should become half cheaper.
"Pantsir-S" destroyed eight rockets fired by Israel at Syria
The Russian-made Pantsir-S missile defense system, which is in service with the Syrian air defense forces, destroyed eight Israeli missiles. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was announced by the deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the warring parties, Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit.
The Russian military confirmed the good work of the "Shell" in Syria
Six Syrian soldiers were wounded as a result of a strike by six Israeli F-16 fighter jets on the T-4 airfield in the province of Homs (Syria). This was reported by the Russian military.
Roselectronics has equipped the new Sevastopol airport with domestic radars
Roselectronics Holding of Rostec State Corporation installed and put into operation radar equipment ahead of schedule during the modernization of the airfield base of the Belbek civil airport under construction in Sevastopol.
SpaceX capitalization exceeded $100 billion
SpaceX's market capitalization has exceeded $100 billion. The value of the shares of the American company has reached $560 apiece, the Izvestia TV channel reports. Investors are interested in the projects of SpaceX founder Elon Musk. In recent years, the businessman has attracted billions of dollars.
In Israel, they began to model life on Mars
In Israel, they began to simulate life on Mars: researchers deployed a base in the Ramon crater in the Negev Desert. The experiment was organized by the Austrian Space Forum together with the Israeli Space Agency. 200 scientific studies will be conducted in 20 days, the Izvestia TV channel reports.
The characteristics of the Russian reusable rocket with a rotary wing are revealed
Russian experts spoke about the technical characteristics of the IRKUT ultralight launch vehicle and the postponement of its first launch to 2024. The rocket will be produced in two versions, one of which will have a returnable first stage with a rotary wing. Depending on the version, the payload mass will be from 398 to 584 kilograms, according to an article published in the journal Space Engineering and Technology, which drew the attention of RIA Novosti.
Putin has cut funding for Roscosmos by 16 percent
On the instructions of the President of Russia, the budget of the state corporation Roscosmos for the next three years will be reduced by 16% or 150 billion rubles, which, in particular, is due to its failure to fulfill 30 of the 83 programs scheduled for 2020.
A UAV counteraction system with an unmanned interceptor is being developed in Turkey
According to Daily Sabah, a consortium of Turkish defense contractors is testing an unmanned interceptor aircraft, which will be used as part of a system to counter and neutralize threats emanating from UAVs.
Italy has abandoned Hammerhead drones
The Italian Hammerhead drone program has failed. October 10, portal defensenews.com He reported that the Italian Defense Ministry finally refused to purchase domestic drones.
The Israeli Air Force received another batch of F-35I "ADIR" fighters
According to the Israeli Air Force Command, another batch of three fifth-generation F-35I ADIR fighters landed at the Nevatim Airbase after flying from Lockheed Martin.
Russia has developed a new drone
Russia has developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle. The drone will be able to replace long-range radar detection and control aircraft (AWACS). Nikolay Dolzhenkov, the general designer of Kronstadt JSC, told about this on the air of the Zvezda TV channel, TASS reports.
A long-range radar detection drone has been developed in Russia
Russian designers managed to create a unique unmanned aerial vehicle for long-range radar detection and control. The drone is capable of patrolling the airspace and performing the functions of a full-fledged AWACS aircraft.
In pursuit of a Russian fighter, a Japanese Mitsubishi interceptor collapsed
The Japanese Air Force is facing a new scandal.
According to Japanese TV channels, when trying to intercept a foreign military aircraft, the Mitsubishi F-2 fighter began to fall apart right in the air – he lost the cockpit light.
As a result, the plane almost crashed.
Fighters and bombers refueled at a speed of 600 kilometers per hour
The flight crew of the Eastern Military District (VVO) on the basis of a mixed aviation compound in the Khabarovsk Territory has begun practicing refueling in the air. This is reported by the press service of the district.