Aviation news

Small aircraft is an important industry segment that is of particular relevance in the Russian Federation. Modern conditions dictate new challenges and requirements for the aircraft of local air lines. The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI, part of the Research Center "Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky") is also involved in the research aimed at creating the latest domestic developments in this field.

US Air Force Colonel Tucker Hamilton reported on a computer simulation of the use of a combat drone controlled by artificial intelligence, during which the AI attacked the operator and the communications tower itself. Soon the US Air Force refuted the experiment, but experts did not believe it and pointed out the danger of actually conducting such experiments. As a result, this story raised a number of ethical questions for the experts.

At the CANSEC exhibition in Ottawa, the Canadian company Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles presented its new development — the Senator MRAP armored car.

Specialists of the Sakhalin Center for Unmanned Systems according to the quadrocopter scheme have developed a drone called "Buttercup", which stands out for its ability to quickly leave the areas of operation of electronic warfare (electronic warfare) complexes and go to safe zones in this regard.

At the facilities of UZGA, it is planned to develop and in 2026 already hand over to customers the first 19-seater aircraft, which will be designed to replace the L-410 aircraft created in Czechoslovakia back in the 60s on regional airlines.

The alignment of military forces determines the actions of politicians

A peace treaty with Armenia may be signed in the near future if Yerevan does not resort to fraud and does not change its position again. This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with residents of Lachin on May 28.

Over the past five years, the US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin Corporation have lost more than one million spare parts intended for the fifth-generation F-35 fighter, totaling at least $ 85 million. This is reported by Defense News with reference to the report of the Accounting Chamber of the United States.

Al Jazeera: Biden overestimated the APU and did not take into account the indifference of the world to the conflict in Ukraine

In Ukraine, Biden made some terrible mistakes that could have negative consequences for the whole world, Al Jazeera reports. The United States not only overestimated the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but also did not take into account the indifference to the European conflict of the Global South and East, cooperating with Russia.

The country buys the products of the American military-industrial complex

Lithuania is actively engaged in strengthening its armed forces and purchases military equipment. Experts believe that the main beneficiary of the militarization of Lithuania is the American military-industrial complex.

The Guardian: The AI of the American drone "destroyed" the operator during the tests

The artificial intelligence of the American drone decided to "destroy" its operator when it realized that he was preventing him from completing the task, writes The Guardian. This happened during simulation tests, which the US Air Force denies.

MTV: before the start of the Russian special operation in Ukraine, Finland was "preparing for the worst"

More and more military exercises with the participation of NATO countries are being held in Finland, writes MTV. Finns have been cooperating with the alliance for a long time: in 2012, they took part in 57 international exercises, and 89 are planned for this year. Now the country is simultaneously participating in three at once. The Finnish military is very clear about the purpose of these events.

Al Jazeera: Ukraine will face at least three problems in the issue of F-16 supplies

Ukraine is waiting for the delivery of American F-16 fighters, because so far its Air Force has only obsolete Soviet aircraft in service. But it is not enough to put the equipment — it needs to be properly managed, and it also needs to be serviced, writes Al Jazeera. In addition, the Russian Su-35 is not inferior to the American F-16.

The AFU has recently been armed with long-range Storm Shadow missiles of Anglo-French production. They were transferred to the Ukrainian regime by the UK. The flight range of such missiles can reach up to 500 (according to other sources - 560) kilometers at low altitude. It is not reported exactly how many missiles the UK has transferred to Ukraine.

And what kind of devices attacked the Russian capital at the end of May

On May 30, Moscow and several districts of the Moscow region were attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were moving towards the capital from the west. Russian air defense forces engaged in battle with Ukrainian drones.

Global News: A Chinese ship went to intercept a US Navy destroyer in the Taiwan Strait

A Chinese warship at high speed approached the American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon at a distance of less than 150 m in the Taiwan Strait. The relevant footage was shared by the Global News channel on June 3.

MWM: The West is looking for weapons for Ukraine around the world

Ukraine is spending weapons too quickly, Military Watch Magazine reports. According to the author, even all NATO reserves may not be enough.

The interesting material "What the Ukrainian Armed Forces Need to Do to Win" has been published on the American network resource "War on the Rocks" ("What needs to be done to win the armed forces of Ukraine?") by Erik Kramer (Eric Kramer) and Paul Schneider (Paul Schneider) - two former officers of the US special operations forces who are working in Ukraine as private military advisers and instructors.

The United States is confident that Ukraine, if it receives F-16 fighter jets, will not use them against Russian territory, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

Some of the drones used to carry out a terrorist attack on Moscow and the Moscow region look similar to the prototype of the new Ukrainian kamikaze drone "Beaver".

Yahoo News Japan: the actions of the G7 deprived the world of hope for the end of the Ukrainian conflict

the "Big Seven" faced a dilemma, writes Yahoo News Japan. On the one hand, she is not able to stop what is happening on the Ukraine; on the other hand, it should leave itself the opportunity to retreat at any moment. Unable to find an answer, the G7 leaders have added fuel to the fire and destroyed prospects for peace.