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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).

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.

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 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.

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.

On September 12, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) announced that it had transferred a batch of new Su-57 and Su-35S aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The fifth-generation Su-57 fighters were accepted by the technical staff, passed a full cycle of factory tests, and were tested in various operating modes by pilots of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The planes flew to the home airfield.

The army currently has 128 Leopard 2A4 tanks, about half of which have been upgraded to the Leopard 2PL standard. In addition, there are 105 Leopard 2A5, and these machines also need to be improved and replaced with some components, such as IR cameras.

Over the past few months, various tests have been conducted on a regular basis on the new Fujian aircraft carrier of the Chinese Navy, including the use of an electromagnetic catapult when launching aircraft with increased weight and payload.

The United States and its satellites have not yet given their consent to the use of long-range missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia. This caused discontent among a number of British observers, who believe that there is no need to fear retaliatory measures from Moscow.

As reported by the American edition of Defense News, Ukraine is "actively" negotiating to receive 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper combat helicopters in the United States, which were originally manufactured for Pakistan and then offered for sale to Slovakia.

By placing tires on bombers and other aircraft, the Russian military is confusing the operation of target identification systems equipped with weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Reuters: Putin will respond to Ukraine's permission to hit Russia with strikes against Britain

Putin's unequivocal statement on retaliatory measures to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory has strained the West, Reuters reports. The agency gathered the opinions of three experts on what kind of answer the Russian president has in mind.

Calculations of missile systems conducted training in the Baltic Sea, the Kola Peninsula, Chukotka and Kotelny Island

On Wednesday, as part of the strategic exercise Ocean-2024, the coastal missile forces of the fleets performed their intended tasks. One of these units landed from large amphibious ships of the Pacific Fleet on the Chukchi Peninsula. This is a very difficult element of combat training and it is necessary to cover the Northern Sea Route in this region, experts say. At the same time, nuclear submarines and ships of the Northern Fleet worked out the search for submarines of a conditional enemy with the performance of practical firing.

The production of the most demanded type of UAV at the front will become independent of foreign supplies

Russian specialists managed to create a kamikaze drone "Sparrow", made on a domestic component base. The UAV carries a payload of up to two kilograms and can operate at a distance of up to five kilometers from the base control station. Experts note the importance of import substitution in the production of the most popular type of drones at the front.

The All-Russian meeting of operators of combat unmanned systems "Dronnitsa" was held for the third time, and all of them took place in the Novgorod region. "Dronnitsa-2024" was held on September 6-8 on the basis of the Innovative Scientific and Technological Center "Intelligent Electronics — Valdai". Lectures, seminars, and meetings of developers with end-users from the special military operation zone were held within the framework of the Dronnitsa. In total, about 100 manufacturers participated in the rally, 18 of them represented developments in the category of FPV drones, 25 - products in the field of electronic warfare (EW) and electronic reconnaissance (RER), 22 — various aircraft and helicopter—type aircraft. Robotic products were demonstrated and tested at the test site.

Earlier this year, the American startup Radia announced its intention to build the largest transport aircraft in the world in terms of cargo volume.

The Ocean-2024 naval exercises show the desire of Russia and China to strengthen cooperation in joint confrontation with the West, the world media writes. The scale of the exercises attracts special attention.

A military-technical exchange is planned between India and Brazil: New Delhi may receive Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, and its partner from Latin America – fighter jets, helicopters and drones.

Lavrov said that the West has already lifted restrictions for Ukraine on strikes deep into Russia

The UK government has allowed Ukraine to launch Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Russia. Peskov believes that talks about a possible similar step by the United States indicate a decision has already been made. How can Russia respond to these attacks and how it can turn out for the West, the military observer of the Newspaper argues.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The presentation of the Ya-130M aircraft took place at the international military-technical forum "Army-2024", which was held from August 12 to 14, 2024 at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center. It should be noted right away that this is not just the modernization of the Yak-130 aircraft, but the transformation of a combat training aircraft into a full-fledged light combat aircraft.