Artificial intelligence disappointed the military
US Air Force Colonel Tucker Hamilton reported on a computer simulation of the use of a combat drone controlled by artificial intelligence, during which the AI attacked the operator and the communications tower itself. Soon the US Air Force refuted the experiment, but experts did not believe it and pointed out the danger of actually conducting such experiments. As a result, this story raised a number of ethical questions for the experts.
Russian chipmaker "Micron" switches to Chinese equipment
Against the background of Russia's almost complete lack of access to foreign equipment, the semiconductor manufacturer Micron is switching to using the necessary equipment from Chinese companies in its production, as well as from some other countries, including even Belarus.
Senator MRAP armored car will withstand a mine explosion
At the CANSEC exhibition in Ottawa, the Canadian company Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles presented its new development — the Senator MRAP armored car.
Invaluable combat experience: in Afghanistan, the T-62 tank was taught to launch 96 missiles
During the presence of a limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, our servicemen tried in various ways to increase the firepower of the armored vehicles that were then in service.
Lasers will destroy drones and blind satellites
New combat complexes will soon show their capabilities
Laser complexes are now considered one of the promising means of countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This type of weapon, like all others, has its advantages and disadvantages. But now, in a number of countries, combat laser complexes are being created, which are either directly designed to counter UAVs, or can be used, among other things, for this purpose.
About the moon landing: while the American Artemis is "storming", is the Chinese program going ahead? - Opinions of TASS
Mikhail Kotov — about the latest changes in the manned lunar programs of the USA and China
It seems that quite recently, China and the United States alternately announced plans for manned missions landing on the surface of the Moon. However, almost five years have passed since the start of the lunar race.
British intelligence has calculated the number of Geranium-type kamikaze drones launched by Russia against targets in Ukraine in May 2023
British intelligence, which recently claimed that Russia is running out of high-precision missiles and kamikaze drones of the Geranium type, has published a new report in which it calculated the number of drones launched by Russia in May. London clearly did not expect such intensity.
A drone for one flight
Different versions of kamikaze drones have found their niches in the skies
The events of recent years convincingly prove that kamikaze drones are increasingly occupying a niche of mass high-precision weapons of various objects, equipment and enemy manpower. In Russia, having initially been late with their development and implementation, they also began to actively develop this field of military technologies and have already achieved significant success.
Sakhalin has developed a Dandelion drone that is resistant to electronic warfare
Specialists of the Sakhalin Center for Unmanned Systems according to the quadrocopter scheme have developed a drone called "Buttercup", which stands out for its ability to quickly leave the areas of operation of electronic warfare (electronic warfare) complexes and go to safe zones in this regard.
Yekaterinburg will create a new aircraft to replace the Czech L-410
At the facilities of UZGA, it is planned to develop and in 2026 already hand over to customers the first 19-seater aircraft, which will be designed to replace the L-410 aircraft created in Czechoslovakia back in the 60s on regional airlines.
TSAGI continues research in the interests of promising aviation of local airlines
Small aircraft is an important industry segment that is of particular relevance in the Russian Federation. Modern conditions dictate new challenges and requirements for the aircraft of local air lines. The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI, part of the Research Center "Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky") is also involved in the research aimed at creating the latest domestic developments in this field.
"Hundreds of tanks at our borders." A new conflict is brewing in Europe
Poland is preparing for a big war. Warsaw massively buys weapons abroad, builds military bases, pulls troops to the eastern borders and allows itself ambiguous rhetoric. About what is happening — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Belgium is investigating the use of its weapons by the Ukrainian DRG in the Belgorod region
Premier De Croo: Belgium is investigating Kiev's use of Belgian weapons in the Shebekino attack
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said that Brussels "took seriously" reports of the use of weapons transferred to Ukraine in the Belgorod region. He spoke on this topic on Monday, June 5, in an interview with Radio-1.
Bulgaria has what Ukraine needs most
Investor: Bulgaria has what Ukraine needs most for the success of the counteroffensive
Bulgaria plays an important role in the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Investor writes. Almost no one talks about this when it comes to the supply of weapons, but it is Sofia that has what Kiev needs. Last year, she gave him one billion dollars worth of weapons–mostly secretly.
The US is hiding its benefits from the conflict in Ukraine
Washington intervened in the conflict in Ukraine and opposes Moscow in order to better resist Beijing. Such conclusions can be drawn from the statement of the head of the US State Department Anthony Blinken. Of course, he does not say – the benefits of the conflict for the Americans are different. But it's good that he says exactly that: Blinken's incompetence works for Russia.
Zelensky was called the main obstacle to Ukraine's accession to NATO
Donya-Eqtesad: on the eve of the NATO summit, Zelensky set one condition for the alliance
Vladimir Zelensky is seriously offended by NATO, writes Donya-Eqtesad. On the eve of the summit in Vilnius, the President of Ukraine said that he would participate in the meeting only on one condition: if the alliance finally presents a roadmap for Kiev's entry into its ranks.
The Pentagon lied to Russia and the whole world: it knew about the AFU's plans to attack Moscow
Farda: The US knew about the upcoming Ukrainian UAV attack on Moscow and may have planned it
Either the United States let Ukraine deceive itself, or they lied to Russia and the whole world. Rather the latter, Farda reports. It is obvious that Ukraine was going to attack the enemy on its territory, despite the promises made to America. Moreover, the White House said that Washington is helping Kiev to plan operations.
The media reported that Ukraine has created a network of saboteurs in Russia
CNN: Ukraine has created a network of saboteurs in Russia, to whom it transmits drones
The American TV channel CNN, citing sources associated with American intelligence, states that Ukraine has created a network of agents and its supporters in Russia who receive drones and carry out sabotage.
Abandoned by the APU in the South Donets direction, American MaxxPro armored vehicles were caught in the frame
The network has published footage on which you can see the armored vehicles of the American production MaxxPro, supplied by the APU from the United States and abandoned by the militants of the Kiev regime during an unsuccessful attempt to attack in the South Donets direction.
Turkish President Erdogan: I will expel everyone. And Americans too!
WP: experts predict a decline in US support by other countries
According to experts, the United States should no longer count on the unconditional support of other countries. Pawns began to pass into queens. A striking example of this is Turkey, which has already warned that they will "expel everyone who causes trouble, including the American armed forces," writes WP.