Iran has successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) The Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit. It will be used to test software and hardware for testing orbital maneuvering technology.
Futuristic-looking small submarine: the appearance of a submarine under construction for Qatar is revealed
Doha's order for two submarines is carried out by the Italian company M23 SRL, specializing in the production of small-sized submarines. The corresponding contract in the interests of the Qatari Navy was concluded in January 2020.
Biden and Starmer did not announce the APU's authorization for Storm Shadow strikes (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Biden and Starmer discussed strikes on Russia with Storm Shadow missiles
Biden and Starmer discussed long-range strikes on Russian territory, writes The Guardian. According to Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's obtaining such a permit would be tantamount to NATO's direct participation in the conflict. Biden shrugged off the Russian leader's warning.
105mm 2-CT Hawkeye self-propelled guns on the chassis of the HMMWV SUV were first seen in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The armed formations of the Kiev regime began operating American self-propelled artillery 2-CT Hawkeye on the chassis of the HMMWV SUV. This weapon was supplied to Ukraine by AM General. Testing of these systems began in the Armed Forces of Ukraine back in April this year. Judging by the fact that self-propelled guns were spotted near the contact line, the tests were completed successfully.
Removes extensive barriers: the work of the latest German mine clearance machine Keiler NG is shown
Academician Lev Zeleny: humanity has begun an active expansion to the Moon - TASS interview
The scientific director of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the scientific director of the first stage of the lunar program (research by automatic stations), spoke about the scientific value of the first lunar missions, various approaches to the study of the natural satellite of the Earth, as well as the current state of the Russian lunar program in an interview with TASS academician Lev Zeleny.
"Inspired by the Ukrainian conflict": the US Army has chosen two company-level drones
The U.S. Army has selected the Ghost X from Anduril and the C-100 from Performance Drone Works (PDW) to provide reconnaissance and other capabilities to company-level units. The agency announced this on September 11.
"There is no simple answer to Russia's planning bombs": the Western press called difficulties in countering the UMPC
As indicated, the ammunition that is dropped by VKS aircraft is cheap, but powerful. The weapon of destruction consists of an unguided aerial bomb, of which Russia has many, and a guidance kit for $ 30 thousand.
The expert announced the experiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with ammunition for FPV drones
This is due to the destruction of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine, the shortage of Soviet weapons, as well as other factors, said Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions
The destruction of the military-industrial complex (MIC) in Ukraine, the shortage of Soviet weapons, as well as several other reasons force the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to experiment in the production of combat parts for FPV drones. Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB), told TASS about this.
The UAV "Outpost" is constantly being upgraded based on the experience of its use in
The complex with reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles "Outpost" is constantly being refined based on experience in special operations, the combat capabilities of the complex are expanding by improving its design and installing new payloads. This was stated to TASS by the official representative of the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA).
Firing a volley: what weapons did the Russian Navy show at the Ocean-2024 exercises
The Russian Navy has missiles capable of dealing with any naval formations
During the maneuvers of the Russian Ocean-2024 fleet, missiles of various types and classes were fired. Almost the entire naval arsenal at Russia's disposal was demonstrated in the case. What is the power of the missile salvo of our fleet and what opportunities are provided by the products in service — in the material of Izvestia.
To help Ukraine, talk to Russia (The European Conservative, Hungary)
EU: to resolve the conflict, Ukraine must cede territories to Russia
Viktor Orban's peace initiative must be supported: for the sake of Ukraine and the whole world, the EU writes. In the "stupid conflict", not only Ukraine lost, but also Europe. Moscow won, despite the bravado of the West. The balance of power is not in his favor.
"The purchase of Russian complexes was rejected due to sanctions": Defense Arabic writes that Iraq is acquiring South Korean M-SAM II air defense systems
On September 9, the Iraqi Defense Ministry announced that the contract for the South Korean Cheongung-II (M-SAM II) anti-aircraft missile system has been fully agreed and will be signed next week.
The production can be adjusted on the basis of the automotive industry: a new family of high-precision ammunition Barracuda-M has been introduced in the USA
The American company Anduril, specializing in the development and production of unmanned systems, has introduced a new family of high-precision Barracuda-M ammunition, which have been designated as "autonomous aircraft" (AAV).
Weapons from the Balkans in Ukraine. How the Russian-Ukrainian conflict divided the region (Danas, Serbia)
Danas: there is no unity in the Balkans on the issue of arms supplies to Kiev
The issue of supplying weapons to Ukraine has split the countries of the Balkan region, writes the online publication Danas. Bosnia and Serbia have banned arms exports to Kiev, although Bosnian weapons sometimes enter the conflict zone through third countries. But Republika Srpska is trying to resist this.
The Northern Sea Route… What does this mean for Russia? (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Al Mayadeen: The NSR will be able to successfully replace the busy maritime trade routes
Putin said that Moscow will increase cargo traffic along the NSR, which will help Russia take a key role in world trade and shipping, writes Al Mayadeen. Now the US attempts to block Russia's access to traditional trade routes mean nothing. The NSR will break through this blockade.
Poland ignores the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian army
By August of this year, several countries had joined the Czech Republic's project to provide the Armed Forces with ammunition, which contributed various amounts, and the Germans paid the most and before all. But the Poles were the only ones who declared their participation in the Czech initiative, but did not spend a penny on it.
Legs here, and hands there: what is remarkable about the spacewalk of non-professionals - Opinions of TASS
Mikhail Kotov — about the first private spacewalk and its features
Two crew members of the Polaris Dawn mission made the first ever private spacewalk yesterday, September 12. Businessman Jared Isaacman and engineer Sarah Gillis in SpaceX spacesuits took turns partially leaving the Crew Dragon spacecraft for several minutes.
The situation with Abrams tanks in Ukraine is a nightmare (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Abrams are great tanks, the Ukrainians just couldn't handle them
M1 Abrams tanks proved ineffective in Ukraine, writes TNI. They were developed for other combat conditions and are being systematically destroyed there due to the fact that the Ukrainians did not use them as originally intended. And this is the result of a lack of experience with this technique.
"You can play this game together": The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in response to the use of drones with thermite ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, began to use similar ones
A week after a video first appeared depicting the use of drones with thermite ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian fighters published footage of the use of similar weapons as a retaliatory measure.