BTR-60PB seen at the troops of Field Marshal Haftar after a long break
In Libya, after a long break, the former Soviet four-axle BTR-60PB were again seen. Armored vehicles in the amount of five units were demonstrated during a visit by the commander-in-chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to one of the infantry units subordinate to him.
Soviet "Nuclear BMP" - "Units" could receive missiles with special warheads
Soviet first-generation IFVs in the late 60s were considered by military theorists as a means of delivering infantry in a full-scale nuclear war.
The shooting of the Bastion missile systems in the Crimea was filmed on video
During the exercises in the Crimea, coastal anti-ship missile systems "Bastion" struck at sea targets. This was reported today in the information support department of the Black Sea Fleet.
The Black Sea Fleet conducted exercises of coastal missile systems
The division of mobile coastal anti-ship missile systems (BPRK) "Bastion" of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) conducted exercises on missile strikes when deployed from the march and from hidden firing positions. This was announced by the information support department of the Black Sea Fleet on Thursday, September 23.
Ukraine will continue to develop the Sapsan missile system
The defense budget of Ukraine for 2022 will be increased. This will allow using the funds allocated for the purchase of weapons to continue the development of the Sapsan operational and tactical missile system (OTRK). This is reported by Defense Express.
Algeria is armed with the S-400 Triumph air defense system
Despite reports that the deal between Russia and Algeria for the supply of S-400 Triumph was periodically refuted, it became known that a few days ago this African state still received the first S - 400 anti-aircraft missile systems.
Russian Success Rockets in November will conduct the first launch of a suborbital rocket from a test site in the Astrakhan region
The private company Success Rockets (SR) intends to set a record for the height of a suborbital flight for Russian private companies in November this year, the SR press service told Interfax.
Initial tests of the ERA manipulator on the ISS revealed problems with data transmission
At the same time, the ERA computer, its external control panel and the Russian computer work well and exchange information, the European Space Agency noted
Experts have identified data transmission failures during the first tests of the new ERA robot manipulator placed on the outer surface of the multi-purpose laboratory module "Science" of the International Space Station (ISS). This was announced on Thursday by the European Space Agency.
Astronauts were thrown into the mountains
Training in the mountains refers to the tests of "survival".
In the event of an emergency landing, the ship's crew must be ready for autonomous actions before the approach of search and rescue forces in any terrain and in any weather.
The Russian cosmonaut explained the need for flights to the Moon
The moon is an excellent base, including a military one. Flights there, as well as to Mars, are the next obvious steps that humanity should take for space exploration. Nevertheless, neither Russia nor other countries have any real opportunities for this yet. This is the opinion in a conversation with " Lenta.ru " was expressed by Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko.
Seven modules and a centrifuge are planned as part of the new Russian space station
The station will be part of the infrastructure for carrying out flights to the moon
The Russian orbital service station will include seven modules and a short-radius centrifuge. This is stated in the terms of reference for the research project on preparing for a flight to the Moon, published by Roscosmos on the public procurement website.
The type of the Russian lunar base should be developed by the end of 2025
The works will be carried out within the framework of a tender worth 1.7 billion rubles
The technical task for the creation of the Russian lunar base should be formed by the end of 2025. This is stated in the tender of Roscosmos, posted on the official website of public procurement.
Roscosmos announced a tender to determine the remaining resource of the Russian segment of the ISS
The work should be completed by December 10, 2023
Roscosmos is looking for a contractor to organize experiments on the Russian segment of the ISS and determine the current and residual life of structural elements and hulls of the Russian segment of the station. This is stated in the materials posted on the public procurement website.
Tactical drone Air Wolf launched a kamikaze drone in flight
The Air Wolf jet tactical drone of the American company Kratos launched a Switchblade barrage ammunition in flight. According to The Drive, this combination will help significantly increase the range of the Switchblade, allowing it to penetrate deeper into enemy territory.
The Americans presented a cargo drone for the Marines
The American company Kaman has introduced the Kargo drone, which will help the US Marine Corps to supply small units in hard-to-reach areas. According to Defense News, the device will be able to carry up to 454 kilograms and fly from 93 to 926 kilometers, depending on the weight of the transported cargo.
A new Bayraktar DIHA drone was introduced in Turkey
Baykar Defense Company has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Bayraktar DIHA. The presentation of the vertical take-off and landing drone took place within the framework of the International Aviation, Space and Technology Festival Teknofest-2021, which is being held in Turkey. This is reported by the Habericerik publication.
Bayraktar TB3 attack UAV will make its first flight in 2022
This was announced by Selchuk Bayraktar, Technical Director of Baykar Technologies, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the T3 Foundation, speaking at the International Summit of Take Off Initiatives organized as part of the third TEKNOFES Aviation, Space and Technology Festival in Istanbul.
The Australian Air Force has completed the modernization of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft
The Australian Air Force Command has completed a complex of works on the modernization of the fleet of P-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft.
Transport workers will launch missiles
Transport planes are often converted into bombers, but the Americans went further. On September 22, the YouTube channel The War Zone published a video of tests of the Rapid Dragon system, with the help of which many non-combat aircraft can become missile carriers.
A new video may show a model of an American fighter of the sixth generation
A short video shows a model of an aircraft of an unknown type. Some observers believe that it is related to the NGAD program aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter. Earlier it became known about the beginning of testing of its demonstrator.