Rosatom scientists have developed a composite paste for 3D printing of silicon carbide ceramics
Specialists of JSC "NIIgrafit" (part of the scientific division of the State Corporation "Rosatom" - JSC "Science and Innovation") were the first in Russia to develop a composite paste from domestic raw materials for 3D printing of silicon carbide ceramics, including bearings and impellers of pumps for advanced nuclear reactors.
After oil, Russian uranium will also be banned. That's who will be hurt the most
After oil, the turn will come to Russian uranium. The embargo will hit France and the United States
EU countries are striving to reduce dependence on Russian oil, gas and coal. Uranium has been ignored so far, writes iDNES. Europe and the USA buy a lot of it from Russia. Therefore, the embargo on this resource will hurt them.
The US will give GlobalFoundries $117 million to produce 45 nm military chips
Last year, GlobalFoundries signed a contract with the US Department of Defense to produce chips for defense and aerospace projects.
Invisible "Downpour": the communication station confirmed the effectiveness in Ukraine
One of the systems that received the first combat use during the special operation in Ukraine was the Liven complex - the R-441 satellite communication station. It provides communication in strategic and operational management links and has managed to prove its effectiveness in security, range and stability of communication.
Russian scientists have developed a "smart parachute" for landing cargo
MIET scientists have improved the system of automated control of parachute platforms for cargo delivery to hard-to-reach areas.
Russian military captured Ukrainian T-64 with rare bullets
The Russian military captured a Ukrainian T-64BM tank during an offensive in the direction of the city of Krasny Liman. The ammunition of the vehicle includes MDZ-M incendiary bullets, the Telegram channel "Military Commanders of the Russian Spring" reports.
Polish T-72M1R delivered to Ukraine lost their secret electronics
The Polish command decided not to take risks, and dismantled the secret equipment from the modernized T-72M1R sent to Ukraine.
A Russian journalist has revealed a way to disable heavy tanks
Russian military journalist Alexander Kotz revealed a way to disable heavy tanks. In his Telegram channel, he noted that armored combat vehicles were vulnerable to long-range sniper rifles.
A rare mine clearance vehicle based on the T-64A became a trophy
Ukrainian armed formations have lost one of their mine-clearing combat vehicles, created on the chassis of an outdated T-64A main battle tank.
For the first time, the existence of this rather rare modification of the "sixty-fourth" became known at the end of December 2018, when the next batch of military equipment was transferred to the AFU.
In the UK, the effectiveness of Russian armored vehicles was recognized
Experts from the British Royal United Institute of Defense Studies analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Russian tanks participating in a special military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, it is noted that the fighting taking place there only confirmed the conclusions already available to experts about the use of armored vehicles.
The Ministry of Defense showed the combat work of the calculations of the self-propelled gun "Malka" during the special operation
The Ministry of Defense has published footage of the combat work of the calculations of self-propelled artillery installations "Malka" in the conduct of counter-battery warfare during a special military operation.
It is reported that the adjustment of the combat work of artillery calculations is carried out during the day and at night using unmanned aerial vehicles.
British observers on Russian tanks in a special military operation in Ukraine
On the website of the British Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies (formerly Royal United Services Institute, RUSI) on April 27, 2022, an interesting material by Sam Cranny-Evans, Sidharth Kaushal "Technical Reflections on Russia's Armored Fighting Vehicles" ("Technical reflections on Russians armored combat vehicles").
Russian superminometers "Tulip" can use nuclear mines
Domestic 2C4 tracked mortars can use various types of ammunition. In the May issue of the magazine of the Ministry of Defense "Army Collection", A. Kalistratov's publication "The Handsome Tulip is the most powerful self-propelled mortar in the world" describes in detail what weapons of destruction are included in the ammunition of this unique combat vehicle.
Concern of East Kazakhstan Region "Almaz-Antey" launches production of additive equipment
As part of the diversification of production and an increase in the share of civilian products, JSC Obukhov Plant, part of the Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region, is starting to manufacture industrial additive equipment.
In Russia, they told about the effectiveness of air defense systems
Russian anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) of medium range "Buk-M2" and short-range "Tor-2M" destroyed more than 40 targets during a special operation in Ukraine. The effectiveness of the military air defense (air defense) complexes was reported in the Ministry of Defense of Russia, reports TASS.
The first Russian space 3D printer has been developed
Russian scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have developed the first Russian-made 3D printer for printing in space in microgravity. This is reported by "Gazeta.<url>" with reference to the press service of the university.
RSC Energia will create a preliminary design of a new Russian orbital station for 2.7 billion rubles
Roscosmos has signed a contract with the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia to develop a draft design of the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS) for 2.7 billion rubles, follows from the data of the public procurement portal.
The Chinese have taught a swarm of drones to fly through bamboo thickets
Chinese engineers have taught a swarm of drones to move through the forest and demonstrated this by flying in bamboo thickets. Drones constantly exchange information and fly as a single unit, but at the same time they may deviate slightly from the general trajectory if there is an obstacle in the way. The article is published in Science Robotics.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of aviation engineers at the field airfield
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the work of specialists of the Aviation Engineering Service (IAS) and the fuel and lubricants service (fuel and lubricants) at the field airfield. The military personnel of the IAS and the fuel and lubricants ensure the fulfillment of tasks during the special operation to protect the population of Donbass.
A Japanese military expert described scenarios of a "hypothetical Russian attack" on Hokkaido
The island of Hokkaido is the most important stronghold of Japan's defense in the north of the country. A Japanese military expert described the scenario of a "hypothetical Russian invasion" in this prefecture the day before.