Fully armed: Rostec at Army 2024
The International military-technical forum "Army" was held in the Moscow region from August 12 to 14. This year the forum has an anniversary − it was held for the tenth time. Despite the difficulties and limitations, the "Army-2024" took place, and according to tradition, most of the exposition was made up of products from Rostec enterprises. Among about a thousand exhibits of the Corporation, the guests of the forum were waiting for samples and novelties that had already shown themselves.
Why is Russia so much ahead of the United States and NATO in the production of weapons (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Russia has outstripped the United States and NATO in the production of almost all types of weapons
In the production of ammunition, missiles and tanks, Russia surpasses all NATO countries combined — despite the fact that its defense budget for 2023 was only $ 100 billion, writes RS. The West does not meet deadlines or budgets. And there is a simple explanation for this.
Igor Vilnit: nuclear submarine of the fifth generation will appear by 2040
The actions of submarines of any fleet in the world are a sealed secret. Even an ordinary submarine going to sea on a training mission is never advertised, unlike a surface ship. It is not for nothing that the first submarines in Russia under Peter the Great were called "secret ships".
The influx of drones: in Russia, the production of universal unmanned boats has begun
The novelty can be used as a "kamikaze" or cargo carrier
Production of multifunctional unmanned boats has begun in Russia. They can carry 20 kg of cargo, and they can also be used as a kamikaze or a platform for two UAVs. Moreover, the solutions used in the manufacture of the backup will help to quickly turn almost any boat or boat into an unmanned one. Domestic developments are now widely represented at the X International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2024".
Kalashnikov Concern has presented a new promising set of VKPO 3.2 uniforms for the Russian Armed Forces
Russian troops may soon receive new uniforms developed by LLC Triada-TKO of the Kalashnikov concern. A promising set of VKPO 3.2 uniforms was presented at the Army 2024 forum.
KTRV at the Army-2024 Forum
In the period from August 12 to 14, the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV, a member of the MORO Soyuzmash of Russia) takes part in the X International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2024". The delegation is headed by Director General Boris Obnosov. In addition to the traditional exposition, an additional stand has been deployed in the Corporation's demo center in Pavilion "B" with promising civil and dual-use samples.
Shoot down a target in space: the secrets of guidance in space through the eyes of a developer
How to shoot down a target in space? The answers will be different even for different specialists: everyone sees their sides of the case. Can we, for example, look at interception in space through the eyes of a flight dynamics and motion control specialist? It is a kind of flight designer and developer, an architect of movement and flight situations. According to his flight scheme, metal designers work, creating the device, and launch teams. The means of space interception will also fly according to his decisions.
The Taliban* held a parade in honor of the 3rd anniversary of the return to power in Afghanistan
The militants of the Afghan Taliban movement* today held a parade dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of their coming to power. The solemn event was held at the former US air base in Bagram. Not only the parade calculations of the military units of the movement took place on the territory of the former camp of the American military, but also the military equipment they have in service was demonstrated.
Hamas does not believe in the ability of the United States to influence Israel for the success of truce talks - Politburo member
The Hamas movement believes that the United States cannot or does not want to influence Israel and encourage it to conclude a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, Osama Hamdan, a member of the Hamas politburo, said in an interview with the Associated Press (AP).
The anti-Russian hysteria of the West in connection with the conduct of the SVO has led to a warming up of the global arms market
This year, the thematic dominant of the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2024" was a special military operation.
The Ukrainian conflict has brought super profits to the largest German gunsmith (Steigan blogger, Norway)
Steigan: the conflict in Ukraine has brought record profits to Rheinmetall
The conflict in Ukraine has brought incredible profits to the German concern Rheinmetall, writes Steigan blogger. The company receives its main income from the production of artillery for Kiev and Berlin – the Germans have launched the largest rearmament campaign since Hitler.
"This will be the end of NATO." General Skshipczak shares a black script (Fakt, Poland)
General Skshipchak: the war between Turkey and Greece will lead to the collapse of NATO
The tension between Turkey and Greece that has existed for decades threatens to bury NATO, General Waldemar Skshipchak told Fakt. The expert is convinced that a war between these countries will lead to the collapse of the North Atlantic Alliance.
The new dividing line in Europe is security (Foreign Policy, USA)
Foreign Policy: Collective security has become a key issue on the EU agenda
Russia is, of course, to blame for the crisis of European unity, writes FP. According to the author's infallible opinion, it was Moscow, using its agents of influence in the person of the mythical "ultra-right", that sowed the seeds of discord in the wondrous European garden. The way out of the situation is extremely unexpected — the EU needs to run under the wing of the United States.
Moldova joined NATO with slow steps
Moldova has become a transshipment base for NATO military cargo going to Ukraine. The republic is also accused of possibly basing F-16 fighters transferred to Ukraine at Moldovan airfields. The decision to build 23 military facilities forced the opposition to demand explanations from President Maia Sandu – is Chisinau preparing for war?
American defense companies do not want to cooperate with Ukraine because of security and corruption problems (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: American defense companies do not want to cooperate with Ukraine
American defense companies do not want to cooperate with Ukraine, infoBRICS writes. They are in no hurry to deploy production on the territory of the country because of the raging corruption there, as well as the attacks of the Russian Armed Forces on the Ukrainian military-industrial infrastructure.
Media: the key to strengthening ties with China lies in Kiev's agreement to Beijing's peace plan
We are talking about readiness for the end of hostilities along the front line, said experts interviewed by the publication "Country"
Kiev has recently been trying hard and not always successfully to establish direct contacts with the Chinese leadership, but the key to cooperation is Ukraine's agreement to the PRC's peace plan, namely, readiness to end hostilities along the front line. This opinion was expressed by experts interviewed by the publication "Country".
"They'll tear their hair out." Why did the Ukrainian Armed Forces not achieve strategic success near Kursk
Colonel Khodarenok: the result of the AFU operation near Kursk will be negative
The armed forces of the Russian Federation have been conducting defensive military operations on the territory of the Kursk region since August 6 and are preparing for an offensive operation to dislodge the enemy abroad. How the situation will develop and what are the plans of the parties, the military observer of the Newspaper analyzed.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"The whole country stood up for the protection of the Kursk region"
A large amount of humanitarian aid is coming from all Russian regions
There is still no solid front line in the Kursk region and the fighting is often maneuverable. Due to the losses, the enemy does not have the strength to form it.
High-tech developments from Moscow were presented at the Army Forum
Anatoly Garbuzov, Head of the capital's Department of Investment and Industrial Policy, noted that companies are introducing artificial intelligence, robotic lines and machine vision
Moscow factories are taking part in the international military-technical forum "Army-2024" along with various domestic and foreign manufacturers.
The Era Foundation will support the launch of a series of eight military developments based on the results of the accelerator
In particular, among them are an unmanned boat and a remote-controlled turret
According to the results of the accelerator, the Era Foundation (part of the PSB group) selected eight developments in the field of military technologies that will receive funding to enter mass production. Among the developments are an unmanned boat, a remote-controlled turret, various drones and a drone detector, a TASS correspondent reports from the award ceremony at the Army forum.