Aviation news
The development of the CR929 aircraft began almost anew
At the World Design Capital 2022 conference in Shanghai, which opened on September 15, Academician of the Chinese Engineering Academy, Chief Researcher of the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (COMAC) Wu Guanhui said that the preliminary design of the joint Russian-Chinese CR929 aircraft has begun. This is reported by the Shanghai Oriental Press.
A lot of noise from a small hold
London's Nuclear Ambitions: History and Modernity
Back in August 1948, the British government signed an agreement with the United States to deploy American military bases in the eastern part of England. Thus, for the first time in the history of the United Kingdom, foreign troops entered its territory in peacetime.
Communist War Brigades
The composition of the Chinese ground forces is extremely diverse
After the 2017 reform, 13 army groups (in five territorial commands) remained in the Land Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). Each of them has six combined arms and six specialized brigades.
Turkey wants to be known as a formidable technological power
But her famous drones are kept on a tight leash and a dishonest word
Selcuk Bayraktar, the son-in-law of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and technical director of Baykar Makina, which produces Bayraktar TB2 attack drones, made a statement on August 30 in a local TV program.
"They will break it or lose it." Kiev's demands have divided the US military
The US is arguing about military assistance to Ukraine. In particular, whether to transfer modern F-16, F-15 and A-10 aircraft. There are fears that American technology will fall into the wrong hands. Kiev insists on expanding the "assortment" of supplies every day. How this can turn out — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The Greek Air Force received the first upgraded F-16 fighters
The first pair of F-16C/D fighter jets, upgraded to the latest F-16V standard by Lockheed Martin, has arrived in Greece.
Western experts are thinking about the possibility of including Denmark and Greenland in the aerospace defense of North America
After the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Washington intensified its active opposition to Russia. This anti-Russian sentiment has initiated many economic sanctions and political steps. The military forces of the North Atlantic Alliance did not stand aside either. NATO has opened its doors to Finland and Sweden.
Poland has signed contracts for the purchase of 48 KAI FA-50 light combat aircraft in South Korea
On September 16, 2022, at the 23rd Tactical Airbase of the Polish Air Force in Minsk-Mazowiecki, in the presence of Polish President Andrzej Duda, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak approved contracts with the South Korean corporation Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft by Poland.
Russia will receive 50 fifth-generation fighters
By 2026, Russia will have 50 fifth-generation Su—57 fighters - with a lag of six years
50 fifth-generation Su-57 fighters will enter service with the Russian Aerospace Forces with a six-year delay, in 2026, MWM reports. The author notes that lagging behind schedule is not an unprecedented phenomenon, but it will give a chance for leadership to new programs of the United States and China.
A new package of US military assistance to Ukraine has been announced
On September 15, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 600 million.Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 has now exceeded $15.1 billion. The total amount of US military aid to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $17.9 billion.
Politico: The United States is discussing with Ukraine the supply of F-16 fighters, Patriot air defense systems, Grey Eagle UAVs
Contacts between Kiev and Washington on this issue are carried out at a low level, the newspaper writes
The United States and Ukraine are holding low-level consultations on the supply of fourth-generation American multifunctional F-16 fighter jets, Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, MQ-1C Grey Eagle reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Kiev. This was reported on Friday by the newspaper Politico, citing its sources.
The American edition called the timing of Russia's delay with the delivery of 50 Su-57 fighters to the VKS
Only by 2026, 50 Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft will enter service with the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation. This is written by the American edition of Military Watch Magazine. The author of the publication believes that the aircraft will be delivered six years behind schedule, and this, in turn, will give extra opportunities to American and Chinese programs in the construction of new aircraft.
The crew of the Ka-52: We don't even count the eliminated enemy manpower
The Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopters have proven themselves to be a highly effective combat vehicle capable of hitting almost any targets on the ground and in the air, regardless of the time of day and weather conditions. This became especially obvious during the special operation in Ukraine.
Problems of the Kazan Helicopter Plant and the Ansat program
Tatarstan business resource "BUSINESS Online" published Timur Latypov's material "We are talking about the very existence of the Ansat program: will Kolesov be able to spin the blades of the KVZ? The 2022 plan is under threat, there are no engines for Ansat in 2023, and among the ideas is the ban of the Soviet Mi" on the crisis situation at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ) of the Russian Helicopters Holding (BP) and on the proposed cessation of production of light Ansat helicopters.
American edition: Ukrainian military complain about the use of kamikaze drones "Geran-2" by Russian troops
Russian troops are actively using allegedly Iranian kamikaze drones Shahed-136, renamed Geran-2, having inflicted several "destructive" strikes on Ukrainian armored vehicles in the Kharkiv direction. This is reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to the statements of the Ukrainian military.
High fashion: how to "dress" planes
The coloring of the aircraft not only protects it from corrosion, but is also a distinctive sign of the manufacturer or airline. It happens that airliners are decorated for memorable dates or significant events. And if military aviation is restrained and practical in this regard, then the design of civil aircraft is often left to designers and modern artists.
Biden talks about nuclear provocation in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden warned Russia about the consequences in the event of a nuclear strike on Ukraine. According to experts, this statement indicates the likelihood of a provocation with the use of chemical or even nuclear weapons. The target of the attack may be the Zaporozhye NPP or a chemical industry plant. Russia has a serious reason not to use nuclear weapons first, besides, such an attack will nullify any victory.
The Russian Navy has received a lot of help from space
For the first time in many years, the Russian Navy has received a real tool to aim its long-range missiles at enemy ships. According to a number of reports, the military satellite "Peony-NKS" has finally got up for combat duty. How did it happen that this device was created for so long and why is its work critically important for the security of the whole of Russia?
In the Zaporozhye region, a kamikaze drone of the AFU Switchblade was planted with an anti-drone gun
As the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov noted, the army was financed by 20 million rubles
The military in the Zaporozhye region planted a kamikaze drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Switchblade with an anti-drone gun, handed over by residents of the region to the army as an aid. This was reported to TASS by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.
The reason for the death of the F-16 pilot in the United States could be counterfeit ejection seat parts
The investigation by the American Air Force of a fatal accident that occurred in 2022 unexpectedly showed that the cause of the death of the F-16 fighter pilot David Schmitz in the United States could be counterfeit ejection seat parts. Its key elements could well be fake.
