New crews for the new ships of the Russian Navy
More than 15 crews of surface ships under construction in the interests of the Russian Navy will be trained at the Joint Training Center of the Navy in 2021. This was announced by the commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.
US tightens control over the supply of information technology due to the threat of Russia and China - Ministry of Trade
The US Department of Commerce, continuing the policy of the US administration, is strengthening control over the supply channels of information and communication technologies and services in connection with threats from such "foreign rivals" as Russia and China, according to a press release issued on Thursday by the department.
DARPA is developing a night vision system the size of ordinary glasses
DARPA initiates a program to create a multispectral advanced night vision system for military purposes – envision. In the future, it will replace bulky night vision systems with light and comfortable glasses that resemble the usual ones.
The new coating will protect electronics in extreme temperatures
TSU researchers from the Laboratory of Chemical Technologies, together with employees of the ISE SB RAS, have created a new protective coating that is resistant to extreme temperature changes and has high chemical resistance to many solvents.
New Russian development will improve the" vision " of unmanned vehicles
Scientists of the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI" (NRU MEPhI) have developed the first Russian microelectronic transceiver that provides the operation of "vision" in autopiloted systems. According to them, the use of a new element, characterized by compactness and simplicity, will accelerate the introduction of fully autonomous safe transport.
Media: India will soon begin licensed production of AK-203 assault rifles
The cost of one AK-203 will be $958, The Economic Times notes
TASS, January 14. India will soon launch production under the license of the Russian Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles at the plant in Korva (Uttar Pradesh). This was reported by the Indian newspaper The Economic Times.
The British can join the creation of a new generation of European tank
The UK is considering participating in a program to develop a new generation tank that will replace such vehicles as the Leclerc and Leopard 2.
Why does Russia have many different models of tanks in service?
In 2020, the Russian Armed Forces received 300 new and upgraded tanks. The "model range" has not changed much – it is already well-known T-72B3 and T-90M "Breakthrough", produced in one line, T-80BVM tanks with a gas turbine engine, the last batch of which came to the troops this year. Deliveries of the T-14 Armata are expected in 2021.
Ankara continues negotiations with Moscow on the supply of the second regiment of S-400 air defense systems
Ankara continues negotiations with Moscow on the supply of the second regiment of S-400 air defense systems, the refusal of them is problematic for Turkey. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Hulusi Akar, as reported by RIA Novosti.
NASA to add solar scrolls to ISS
NASA will install additional solar panels on top of the existing ones on the ISS. They will partially replace the old ones, which have degraded over time, but due to high efficiency, they will increase the available electric power from 160 to 215 kilowatts. The new batteries are made of a flexible film that is rolled into a scroll for easy transport.
Satellites and drones will be more actively involved in the fight against forest fires-Abramchenko
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Victoria Abramchenko approved a "road map" to improve the system of forest protection from fires, which provides for the use of space and unmanned vehicles, the press service of Abramchenko reports.
American bomber returned to service after 10 years in landfill
At the base of the Oklahoma City Aviation Logistics Complex, scheduled maintenance of two B-52H Stratofortress bombers, which were previously mothballed in the Arizona Desert for seven and ten years, began. This is reported on the website of the Tinker Air Base of the US Air Force.
"Hunter" for Skyborg: will Russian UAVs catch up with American ones
Forbes: Russia is working on the Hunter-B UAV ahead of schedule]
The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle "Hunter-B" dropped a bomb at the Ashuluk test site in the first such test in history. Such bombings emphasize the rapid development of the Hunter-B UAV, according to Western media.
Minsk has signed a contract for the supply of the second batch of Russian Su-30SM fighters
Belarus has signed contracts for the supply of Mi-35 attack helicopters and the second batch of Su-30SM fighters from Russia, Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic Igor Golub told reporters on Thursday.
Sweden has shown a "war" with Russia
The Swedish Armed Forces posted a series of videos on YouTube, called "When the war begins", in which Russia is implicitly a potential enemy.
Air defense of Belarus to be re-equipped with S-400
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are preparing to re-equip their anti-aircraft missile forces with the Russian S-400 Triumph and Pantsir-S air defense systems.
The U.S. Navy will receive the "burying of the Russian hope" weapon
In 2022, the US Navy will arm at least one of its ships with RGM-184 anti-ship missiles, otherwise known as Naval Strike Missile (NSM), reports The Drive.
Iran has commissioned an "aircraft carrier" converted from a tanker
Iran has commissioned the largest warship in its history, the Makran helicopter carrier. Manned rotorcraft and drones can be based on its board.
The Day (Ukraine): corvettes-for the Ukrainian Navy
During Zelensky's visit to Ankara, the countries agreed to supply four Turkish corvettes. But there is already an agreement with the Ukrainian enterprise on the construction of just this type of ships. The author began to understand where the duplication came from. As a result, a form of managerial chaos was revealed with a lack of understanding of the situation in the Ukrainian Navy by their own leadership.
NATO special forces "on friendship" walked on the Russian cargo ship
Special forces of the Greek Navy defiantly landed on the Russian cargo ship "Adler" in the Mediterranean Sea. This was reported by the Greek media.