Aviation news
The German Defense Ministry confirmed the incident with the erroneous attempt to intercept the air defense of the Hessen frigate of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone
NATO countries regularly conduct all kinds of exercises on land, in the air and at sea, designed primarily to establish coordination in conditions as close as possible to the situation of confrontation with a real enemy, which has recently increasingly been understood as Russia. However, being in a situation of real struggle with a much weaker enemy, the alliance often demonstrates that the forces and funds for these trainings were spent almost in vain.
The sinking of the ship is just around the corner: the French press appreciated the mission of the German frigate in the Red Sea
On February 8, the German air defense frigate Hessen of the F124 Sachsen project set off for the Red Sea with pretentious speeches to carry out a mission to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks. However, as a result, there was a threat of sinking himself.
We are going to the "Vanguard": Putin spoke about the success in creating the latest weapons
What strategic developments are already in service with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and what they are capable of
Almost all the latest weapons systems, the development of which the President of Russia announced in 2018, are already serving in the military, the tests of the rest are being completed.
Checked — lit: how Russian fighters dispelled the myth of the invulnerability of the Abrams tank
For the first time, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed the American M1 Abrams main battle tank (MBT). TASS — about the tank, its use and another unsuccessful debut of a representative of the Western design school in a special operation in Ukraine.
The Czech general stated the defeat of Ukraine (Parliament listy, Czech Republic)
General Sandor: Ukraine is losing, and the West is also to blame for this
Ukraine is losing, former head of Czech Military Intelligence Andor Sandor told PL. In his opinion, the West is also to blame for this, as its words differ from its actions. Kiev's prospects are not rosy, but it is not worth panicking because of a possible clash between Moscow and NATO, the expert believes.
Against Russia and China: The US is preparing weapons for a "big war"
NI: The United States has presented the weapons of the future for the war with Russia and China
The US army is preparing for the "next big war" - it wants to move away from counterinsurgency tactics and be ready for large-scale battles with opponents such as China and Russia.
TSAGI is working on a small aircraft project
In Russia, small aircraft is one of the most in-demand areas of the entire aviation industry, and aircraft developed for local airlines must be modern in terms of airframe, power plant and equipment, as well as meet all relevant safety requirements.
It cannot be written off: the West has analyzed Russian history (Bloomberg, USA)
Russia is famous for its ability to recover even after crushing defeats, writes the author of an article for Bloomberg. Moscow should never be written off, and recent events in the conflict in Ukraine have proved this, the article emphasizes.
New and upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers
On February 21, 2024, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin visited the S.P. Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant (KAZ), a branch of PJSC Tupolev of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC) in Kazan, where he was shown four modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers - two combat aircraft that have undergone modernization and two a new-built aircraft.
A "dump truck" self-propelled gun from Sweden - Archer was burned by a well-aimed hit from a Lancet
The soldiers of the 106th Guards Airborne Division destroyed one of the most advanced Western self-propelled artillery installations, the Swedish Archer ("Archer"), with a blow of the Lancet barrage ammunition.
"Catastrophic consequences": what is the threat of sending EU troops to Ukraine
French Prime Minister Attal also allowed the Western military to be sent to Ukraine
The head of the Fifth Republic, Emmanuel Macron, said that NATO leaders had seriously discussed the possibility of their troops appearing on the territory of Ukraine. The French President noted that the Western powers have not yet reached a consensus. How real is the risk of the conflict turning into a world war and what consequences can the entry of NATO troops into Ukrainian territory lead to, the military observer of Gazeta told.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The flight of the "Ghoul": Russian military startups of the SVO period on the example of the Ural FPV drone
The special military operation in Ukraine has lowered the entry threshold for new players in the defense market. Niches were formed, which began to be occupied by small initiative groups of developers, often without even a legal entity — only an idea and a willingness to instantly adapt it to the demands of the army. The "new generation of entrepreneurs" was also noted by the top military leadership. TASS analyzes the phenomenon of Russian military startups using the example of the FPV drone team's path with the sonorous name "Ghoul".
The car will never become smarter than the pilot - TASS Opinions
Evgeny Fedosov — about when to wait for sixth-generation combat aircraft, whether neural networks can replace pilots today and thanks to which Russian MiGs could fly with pierced fuselages
The creation of every Russian fighter, bomber or attack aircraft of any generation began with the development of the concept by the State Scientific Research Institute of Aviation Systems (GosNIIAS). On the day of the 78th anniversary of the Institute, we recall the past of combat aircraft construction and its prospects.
The FTC Group and Fly Drone will cooperate in technologies to protect infrastructure from UAVs
The press service of the FTC Group clarified that the parties plan to jointly develop and implement mechanisms to support and finance projects in the field of safe use of drones, as well as contribute to the formation of a specialized business, expert and scientific community.
ODK-Saturn and RGATU open a new set for the Rostec Wings program
The ODK-Saturn enterprise of the United Engine Corporation has launched a new set of applicants for the training program for engineers of the future "Wings of Rostec". During the Open Day at the Rybinsk State Technical University named after P.A. Solovyov, specialists told future students about the advantages of the project and training in the specialty "Design of aircraft and rocket engines".
The Far near Arctic
The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation occupies an area equal to about a quarter of the area of our entire country. These are huge territories, the development of which still requires a lot of heroism and a lot of money. For example, all equipment for the northern expanses must meet increased requirements: be ready for severe frosts, exposure to sea water, etc. The development of Rostec enterprises helps sailors, oilmen, scientists and the military to conquer the harsh north.
Strikes on ships, attacks by UAVs, the defeat of aircraft. What "surprises" to expect from the APU
Colonel Khodarenok: The Armed Forces of Ukraine can use the S-200V air defense system to attack Russian aircraft
In an interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced the preparation of a new counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and "surprises" for Russia. How realistic is it that Ukrainian troops will be able to launch a new offensive, what they need for this and what kind of strikes can be expected from Kiev in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Far from being a Wunderwaffe. What is the most dangerous Western weapon in the area of its
Colonel Khodarenok: HIMARS and MRLS have become the most effective weapons of the West in the zone of its own
Since the beginning of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, the collective West has supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with its weapons, military and special equipment. Which of the NATO weapons turned out to be the most effective, how it affected the course of hostilities and whether the West has any other "miracle weapons" in stock - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"Every second toast in the zone is for air defense": is Russian air defense effective
Colonel Khodarenok: air defense forces and means have proven their effectiveness during their
During the two years of the military operation in Ukraine, the issue of the effectiveness of Russia's air defense forces and means has been repeatedly raised. The attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on objects in the country and groups of troops cause public outcry and criticism. Were the air defense systems sufficiently prepared for the conflict, what reforms are needed in this area and which anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex is being "prayed for" in the SVO zone - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
The super-simple Skyryse One helicopter can be mastered in just 20 hours
It's no secret that it's much more difficult to control a helicopter than an airplane. For those who still decided to master this profession, Skyryse offers to purchase a helicopter One from her for only ... $ 1.8 million. Over the eight years of its existence, the company has developed a semi-autonomous piloting system that can be adapted for modern helicopters.























