The Russian Navy will receive large landing ships
JSC "Baltic Shipbuilding Plant "Yantar" will accelerate the construction of two large landing ships of the project 11711.
This was announced by JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation following the results of a meeting held at the shipyard by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexey Krivoruchko.
Parts of Russian floating nuclear power plants will be built in China
Parts of Russian floating nuclear power plants will be built at the Wison (Nantong) Heavy Industry Co Ltd. shipyard in Nantong. A Chinese manufacturer has won a competition for the construction of two nuclear power plant buildings for the needs of the Baim Mining and Processing Plant. The Chinese shipyard offered the lowest price, Kommersant reports.
Russian and Chinese scientists have found a way to create industrial parts without defects
Scientists from Perm Polytechnic University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (PRC) have created a unique technology that will allow enterprises to produce industrial products without defects. Laser welding in vacuum will improve the quality of critical structures in the aerospace and engineering industries.
The European Commission announced plans to create a "new ecosystem of chip production"
Europe has announced a reduction in dependence on microelectronics suppliers from the United States and Southeast Asia, Reuters reported on Wednesday-the European Commission intends to create its own ecosystem of chip production.
In Turkey, Russian drones were evaluated
Russia, having brought the Platform-M robotic complexes to the battlefield for the first time, demonstrated its technological power. Thus, the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet assessed the use of drones during the Zapad-2021 exercises.
Step forward: the US evaluated the use of robots at the Zapad-2021 exercises
During the strategic exercises "West-2021", the Russian army for the first time used robotic complexes for fire support of units, reconnaissance, mine clearance and ammunition delivery. This is a significant step forward in creating an unmanned army, writes the US Army publication Stars and stripes.
In Britain, a modified Challenger 3 tank was presented
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has presented a demonstration sample of the modified Challenger 3 tank at the DSEI-2021 defense exhibition in Britain. The tank received an updated fire control system, improved security and mobility, according to Defense Blog.
T-80UD tanks were shot in Russia
Russian T-80UD tanks and BTR-70 armored personnel carriers imitated a likely enemy at the Zapad-2021 strategic exercises. The decommissioned equipment was shot by tankers and soldiers of motorized rifle units, reports Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
The Russian base in Tajikistan against the background of the situation in Afghanistan will be strengthened with modernized T-72B3M tanks
The 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan will receive upgraded T-72B3M tanks with improved maneuverability and crew protection.
Sources: on the basis of the unified Armata platform, a heavy rapid-firing self-propelled gun will be created
On the basis of the unified Armata platform, the Uralvagonzavod concern is developing a heavy rapid-fire self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) of 152 mm caliber, two sources in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti. Russia needs a new self-propelled gun for superiority over a technically comparable enemy.
The T-14 Armata tanks received a modified undercarriage and a paired 7.62 mm machine gun
The International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2021" has become a landmark event for the Russian armed forces and the domestic defense industry. As always, a large number of different novelties were presented at it.
The Russian military tested bulletproof tankers
Russian servicemen tested new fuel tankers and special tanks with bulletproof coating at the Zapad-2021 exercises. The tank can withstand a bullet from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. This is reported by TASS.
Engineers of the Pacific Fleet for the first time received a special mine clearance vehicle based on the UAZ-2363 pickup truck
For the first time, the newest special vehicle of mine clearance groups (SAGR) based on the UAZ-2363 pickup truck entered service with a separate marine engineering regiment of the Pacific Fleet.
In Russia, trains were tested for special operations
The Russian Defense Ministry has tested special trains. Trains with residential cars and workshops are designed to eliminate the consequences of natural disasters, as well as support combat operations. They will allow carrying out work in a sparsely populated area, Izvestia reports, citing sources in the defense department.
The II All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference was held at the Military Academy of the Russian Academy of Defense
The second All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference was held at the Military Academy of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection named after Marshal of the Soviet Union S. K. Timoshenko.
Korean missile "exchange"
North and South Korea are "measured" with missiles. On September 15, the two countries conducted demonstration launches of ballistic missiles, aggravating the already difficult situation in relations.
North Korea confirmed the launch of ballistic missiles using a railway missile system
North Korea said that a railway mobile missile regiment conducted training firing on Wednesday, KCNA reported.
A photo of the DPRK rocket train has appeared
A photo of the launch of a ballistic missile by the North Korean military from a railway train appeared on the Network. - Now the DPRK is shooting from trains? - the author of the post asks.
Rheinmetall demonstrated the Mission Master XT DOOM with Brimstone missiles
Rheinmetall demonstrated at the DSEI exhibition in London a remote-controlled machine "Mission Master XT" version of fire support (Mission Master XT - Fire Support), developed in cooperation with the MBDA group.
The Serbian army plans to receive anti-tank systems "Kornet"
The Russian-made Kornet anti-tank missile systems were purchased for the Serbian armed forces. This information was announced by President Aleksandar Vucic last Wednesday during an inspection of weapons and military equipment at an exhibition launched to commemorate the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. This is reported by the portal Tango Six.
