DRDO performed the drop of a light torpedo of national design from the IL-38
The Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defense of India (DRDO) has successfully tested for the first time a new version of the improved light torpedo "Shyena" (Shyena), adapted for use on board the IL-38SD maritime patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy.
Rostec called the terms of serial deliveries of the air defense control complex "Magister".»
Serial deliveries of the Magister air defense control system will begin this year. This was announced on Wednesday, March 31, by the press service of the state Corporation "Rostec".
Electronic warfare systems used in exercises against drones
The Borisoglebsk and Zhitel electronic warfare systems proved their effectiveness against drone attacks during the exercises. They completely disabled the combat drones, and also suppressed the command posts of the imaginary enemy.
Tomsk scientists have invented a lightweight material for satellites
Scientists of Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have created a technology for producing a complex composite that can be used to protect the electronics of space satellites. This was told to RIA "Tomsk" by Professor of TPU Oleg Khasanov.
Roscosmos has postponed the launch of the Condor-FKA radar satellites"
The launch of two Condor-FKA radar Earth observation satellites has been postponed for 2022 and 2023, according to Roscosmos materials published on the state procurement website.
The Russian "Tsar-engine" took place
Research and Production Association (NPO) "Energomash" has completed a three-month cycle of eight fire tests of the first finishing liquid rocket power unit RD-171MV, known as the "tsar-engine". This is reported by Roscosmos.
The destruction of the Houthi kamikaze drone by the Saudi F-15 was shown on video
An F-15 Eagle fighter of the Royal Saudi Air Force detected and destroyed a kamikaze drone launched by supporters of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis).
In the video that appeared on social networks, a flying unmanned aerial vehicle of relatively small size is seen, outwardly similar to the Qasef-2K barrage munition.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-225M helicopter to the Singapore Air Force
On March 29, Airbus Helicopters announced the transfer of the first H-225M medium multirole helicopter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force under the 2016 contract.
DARPA is developing a giant flying aircraft carrier with thousands of drones on board
The leadership of the Pentagon is hatching plans to create flying aircraft carriers-special transport aircraft, on board of which thousands of inexpensive combat drones-"gremlins"will be placed. The development of the project is entrusted to the research unit of the Pentagon DARPA.
Eurofighter Typhoon fighter: avionics complex
Continuing the theme of the main strike aircraft of the German Air Force (and a number of other countries of the world) "Eurofighter Typhoon" (Eurofighter Typhoon), let us turn to the features of its radio equipment. Without going into the subtleties of this topic, which requires special knowledge, we will give a general idea of the complexity of the avionics of a modern combat aircraft and the combat capabilities provided by this category of avionics.
IL-112 is replacing the AN-26
The Voronezh Aircraft Factory is capable of producing up to 12 IL-112 light transport aircraft per year.
This was stated in PJSC "Il". According to the United Aircraft Corporation, the second flight of the aircraft took place on March 30, 2021, and its duration was about 30 minutes. The tests were considered successful.
Russian conscripts will have to leave their smartphones at home
New recruits will have to part with smartphones, they will only be able to take a push-button phone to the recruiting station, a representative of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation said.
Putin considers possible the nationalization of enterprises that do not fulfill the state defense order
The President agreed that nationalization is possible "if the owners do not cope with the current work and can not effectively use, including the assistance from the state, which is generally provided."
NATO Second Fleet
The state and prospects of the French naval forces
Although France is located on the continent, military construction in this country is much like the Anglo-Saxon, with the main focus not on the army, but on the navy. But as pioneers of aviation, the French are not indifferent to the Air Force.
"Unexpected turn": hypersonic missiles will be placed in the Pacific Ocean
The Pentagon has finally decided on the strike armament of the newest Zamvolt-type destroyers. The US Navy requested a version of the upgraded ships with launchers for hypersonic missiles — the current mines did not fit in size. With the help of three improved "Zamvolts" (two are already in service, one is being tested), Washington expects to put pressure on possible opponents in the world's oceans.
Hypersound reached Perm: Circona found an underwater carrier
The fifth submarine of the Yasen-M project will be the first to receive the latest missile system
The newest hypersonic cruise missile "Zircon" was identified as a carrier submarine. The first production submarine with these munitions in the arsenal will be the Perm. All subsequent cruisers of the Yasen-M project will also be equipped with these complexes. The new weapon will allow submarines to deliver high-precision strikes both on enemy ships and on ground targets, experts say.
The crew of the MRK "Grad Sviyazhsk" CFl conducted training on special simulators of the UTK " Kaspiy"
The crew of the small rocket ship "Grad Sviyazhsk" of the Caspian Flotilla (CFl) conducted a training for the fight for the survivability of the ship on special simulators of the training complex "Caspian".
The large anti-submarine ship "Admiral Vinogradov" may become a frigate by 2025
According to a TASS source, the repair and modernization of the Admiral Vinogradov BOD will begin in 2021
The large anti-submarine ship (BOD) of Project 1155 "Admiral Vinogradov "of the Pacific Fleet (TOF), following the example of a similar BOD" Marshal Shaposhnikov", will become a frigate by 2025, having received Kalibr-NK cruise missiles to increase its strike capabilities.
Shvabe optics to be tested in Arctic conditions
The Zenit 3-12x50 sight and other optical devices of the Shvabe holding company of the Rostec State Corporation will be tested during the expedition to Novaya Zemlya, the press service of the holding company reports.
The experience of the war in Iraq confirmed the high efficiency of the TOS-1A
The first heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A entered service with the Iraqi army in July 2014.
They were taken to the airport in Baghdad by the heavy transport aircraft AN-124-100 "Ruslan". The next shipments began to arrive by sea, at the port of Umm Qasr.