In the USA, the modernization of the Russian T-90M was evaluated
An upgraded T-90M tank was demonstrated at the Army-2021 forum in August. A car with an over-the-horizon vision system was evaluated in the USA. The National Interest magazine noted the export prospects of the Russian tank.
The firing range of the anti-ship missile of the Bal complex has been increased to 500 kilometers
As the TASS news agency reported on October 19, 2021, a new missile of the Bal coastal missile complex developed and manufactured by Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) JSC will allow hitting targets at a range of over 500 km. The new capabilities of the complex have made it comparable in range and ground firing capability to the Bastion missile defense system using the Onyx supersonic missile, a source in the defense industry complex said.
What is known about North Korean ballistic missiles for submarines
In North Korea, work continues on the creation of ballistic missiles for submarines (SLBMs). Last Thursday, it became known about the conduct of new tests of such weapons.
According to military expert Yuri Lyamin, currently only one diesel-electric submarine of the DPRK, which is a carrier of ballistic missiles, is known. This submarine was built in 2014. It was named "8.24 Engun" ("Heroes of August 24th"). In the West, it was designated as Sinpo-B or type Gorae.
The recent test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile was not aimed at the United States, North Korea says
North Korea has said its recent test launch of a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) was not aimed at the US.
Biden and the White House voiced concern about China's missile tests
The President of the United States Joe Biden was concerned about the testing of hypersonic weapons by the People's Republic of China (PRC). This became known on Wednesday, October 20.
The US has recognized the effectiveness of the new missiles of Russia and China
The United States has nothing to defend against Russian and Chinese long-range missiles. This was stated during a virtual round table on American air defense, which was organized by the Alliance on Missile Defense.
Financial Times: Chinese military conducted two tests of hypersonic weapons over the summer
The Chinese military conducted two tests of hypersonic weapons in the summer of 2021, the Financial Times newspaper writes, citing informed sources.
The Peruvian Navy carried out the first launch of the Exocet Block-3 missile defense system
The Peruvian Navy conducted the first live firing exercises using MM-40 Exocet Block-3 Surface-to-surface and AM-39 Exocet air-to-surface missiles developed by MBDA Group.
Americans are preparing to fight back against the Russians in Alaska
The US military predicts that in the event of a hypothetical conflict between the US and Russia, as well as China in the Pacific Ocean, even the remote state of Alaska will become a battlefield.
That is why the missile defense system in Alaska is given priority, Defense Express reports.
Kaspersky Lab has created a complex to combat drones
The system includes radar detection, radio frequency detection and visual identification using a neural network
Kaspersky Lab, a well-known domestic manufacturer of computer protection systems, has created a system for detecting and combating Kaspersky Antidrone drones. This was told to TASS by the system developer Vladimir Turov at the international exhibition of state security tools "Interpolitech-2021".
The UAE and Israel have agreed to develop cooperation in space exploration
The memorandum provides for the expansion of cooperation between the two countries in scientific research, exchange of experience and development of educational programs in space exploration
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli Space Agency in order to expand bilateral cooperation.
South Korea launched the first "national" launch vehicle
In South Korea, the first Nuri rocket of its own design was launched, which has been created since 2010. The carrier was unable to launch a mock-up payload into near-Earth orbit.
Moon Jae-in commented on the launch of the Nuri rocket
The President of the Republic of Korea said that he was proud of the launch, despite the fact that it was not possible to "perfectly fulfill all the goals"
The first South Korean carrier rocket "Nuri", launched in the country on Thursday, failed to fulfill all the tasks assigned to it. This was stated to journalists by the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, after watching the launch at the Naro cosmodrome in Jeolla-Namdo province, 470 km south of Seoul.
Contracts for two launches of the Soyuz rocket from the Kourou cosmodrome have been concluded for 2023
According to the CEO of CENKI, work is underway on new contracts
Contracts for two launches of the Soyuz-ST launch vehicle have been concluded for 2023. This was announced in an interview with TASS by Ruslan Mukhamedzhanov, Director General of the Center for the Operation of Ground-based Space Infrastructure Facilities (CENKI, part of Roscosmos).
Three Soyuz rocket launches are expected from the Kourou Cosmodrome in 2022
The first start of the new year was scheduled for January 6
Three launches of Soyuz-ST launch vehicles are expected in 2022 from the Kourou cosmodrome in French Guiana. This was announced in an interview with TASS by Ruslan Mukhamedzhanov, Director General of the Center for the Operation of Ground-based Space Infrastructure Facilities (CENKI, part of Roscosmos).
Progress RCC plans to launch more than 20 Soyuz rockets by the end of the year
16 Soyuz rockets have already been launched at various cosmodromes in 2021
The Progress Rocket and Space Center (RCC) plans to launch more than 20 Soyuz rockets in 2021. This was announced to journalists on Thursday by the general director of the company Dmitry Baranov.
The Progress spacecraft has successfully disconnected from the ISS for re-docking
The Progress MS-17 spacecraft undocked from the small research module "Search" of the International Space Station (ISS). This became known on Thursday, October 21.
At the Plesetsk cosmodrome, they started taking the "Angara" to the launch pad
At the 1st Plesetsk state test cosmodrome, they began the "dry" removal of the Angara rocket in the process of preparing the rocket for testing. This is reported by TASS.
The payload of the promising Soyuz-5 has not yet been determined
Dmitry Baranov, General Director of the Progress Rocket and Space Center, noted that the first Soyuz-2 rockets.1a" and "Soyuz-2.1b" were launched immediately with spacecraft
The payload that will be launched on the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle has not yet been determined. This was announced to journalists on Thursday by Dmitry Baranov, General Director of the Progress Rocket and Space Center (RCC).
Israel Aerospace Industries will transfer technologies for the production of barrage ammunition to the Republic of Korea
The Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the South Korean Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a memorandum of understanding on October 20 within the framework of the program for the development and production of barrage ammunition.