The first successful flight test of the American hypersonic missile AGM-183A ARRW
The US Air Force reported that on May 14, 2022, a successful flight test of the promising American air-based hypersonic missile AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) was carried out for the first time.
The package of American military assistance to Kiev may include Patriot air defense systems
The US Congress approved the provision of $ 40 billion to Ukraine, most of which it should direct to defense needs. The package of American military assistance to Kiev may include Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) and long-range artillery pieces.
The military expert said that the "Badass" complexes will change the course of events in Ukraine
Laser systems "Badass", used by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, can change the balance of forces in the air during a special operation to protect Donbass. This was stated by military expert Yuri Knutov.
Rostec has created a portable radar to combat low-flying drones
Roselectronics Holding (part of Rostec) has created a portable multifunctional radar station (radar) to protect critical infrastructure facilities, the Rostec press service reported.
The ship of a difficult fate: Starliner was finally able to fly to the ISS
The Starliner spacecraft docked to the ISS during a test flight
Boeing has completed a long series of failures related to the development of the Starliner ship. He was able to reach the ISS in unmanned mode, despite a number of emergency situations in flight and failures during previous attempts. Now, if the landing goes well, the first people will be able to go on it to the space station at the end of 2022.
The Voyager 1 space probe is sending some nonsense to Earth
The Voyager 1 space probe suddenly started sending NASA nonsense
Launched in 1977, Voyager became the farthest man-made object in space, but for some time now it has been sending gibberish to Earth, writes Gizmodo. NASA believes that the data obtained does not fit in with the true position of the ship.
Hubble shows that "something strange" is happening to the universe
NASA is confused: the Hubble telescope shows that "something strange" is happening to the universe
NASA scientists are confused by the data sent to them by the Hubble telescope. According to these data, "something strange is happening to our universe," writes the Daily Express.
Scientists have found out what happens to the human brain in space
How long space missions change the brain
Prolonged stay in space causes changes in the structure of the brain, writes Big Think. In a recent study, scientists were able to establish a link between this phenomenon and cases of visual impairment in astronauts.
Return to the Moon
Rostec's website tells about the main space launch of the year – the launch of the Luna-25 spacecraft. This automatic station will be the first Russian lunar mission in the last half century.
Lockheed Martin has begun developing a new reconnaissance and strike UAV similar to the Russian S-70 Hunter
The United States has begun developing a new reconnaissance and strike drone capable of operating in conjunction with fifth-generation F-35 fighters. The work is being carried out by Lockheed Martin Corporation.
About the development of aircraft engines in China
The enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of China have established strong relations with the Pakistan Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to the success in the development of aircraft engines.
Prospects for large-scale modernization of C-130 aircraft discussed in the United States
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the main military transport aircraft used by the aviation of the United States and other NATO countries. Strictly speaking, the C-130 is a whole family, since aircraft are used for various purposes - not only for the delivery of troops, military equipment and cargo, but also for conducting electronic intelligence, staff work, search and rescue operations, refueling other aircraft in the air, determining weather conditions, and so on.
Rosoboronexport: the delivery of Russian helicopters to Afghanistan by the United States to Ukraine grossly violates international law
The transfer to Ukraine of Russian-made helicopters destined for Afghanistan is a violation of the contracts concluded between the Russian Federation and the United States, the document banning re-export was issued by the Pentagon, said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the combat operation of Mi-28 and Ka-52 helicopters during a special operation
The Ministry of Defense on Friday, May 20, demonstrated the combat operation of multi-purpose attack helicopters Mi-28 and reconnaissance attack helicopters Ka-52 army aviation of the Western Military District during a special military operation to protect Donbass.
Video: Ka-52 and Mi-28 helicopters destroy strongholds and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry showed the combat operation of Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopters and Mi-28 multi-purpose attack helicopters of the Western Military District during a special military operation.
The International Exhibition HeliRussia 2022 has opened in Moscow
This exhibition is a project of very caring people who fifteen years ago were able to organize a very representative meeting of the world's leading helicopter companies in our capital.
Even Sergey Sikorsky, the son of the famous aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky, participated in HeliRussia, which began to be held every year.
Rosoboronexport's portfolio of orders for helicopters is $3 billion
The head of the special exporter company, Alexander Mikheev, said that negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 machines
More than 200 helicopters worth over $3 billion are in Rosoboronexport's order portfolio, and negotiations are underway for the supply of another 120 vehicles. This was stated to journalists at the Helirasha-2022 exhibition by the head of the special exporting company, Alexander Mikheev.
Unmanned aerial vehicles at the HeliRussia 2022 Helicopter Industry Exhibition
The XV International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2022 was held from May 19 to 21, 2022 in Moscow at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. Over the years of its existence, the exhibition has grown to the status of the largest industry event in Europe and Central Asia, demonstrating the full range of products and services of the helicopter industry.
The Ukrainian military began to complain about the "disappearing" reconnaissance drones
Ukrainian reconnaissance drones, which had so annoyed the Allied forces during the offensive, began to "disappear". According to Ukrainian public reports, recently the Ukrainian military have increasingly begun to complain about the impossibility of conducting aerial reconnaissance with the help of UAVs in the areas of the offensive of NM units of the republics of Donbass.
American edition: Russians are afraid of losing the newest Su-57 fighter over Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense still poses a real threat to Russian aviation, as evidenced by reports that fifth-generation Su-57 fighters operate in Ukraine outside its zone of operation. This is written by the American edition of The Drive.