Aviation news
KTRV will show a new generation X-69 cruise missile for the first time at the Army-2022 forum
The missile is designed to hit stationary ground targets with coordinates known before launch
For the first time, the Russian Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) will present a new X-69 aviation cruise missile within the framework of the Army-2022 international forum. This was reported to TASS by the press service of KTRV.
The United States found Russian planes in the air defense identification zone in Alaska, sending F-22 fighters to intercept
Over the past few days, the United States has twice established the fact of the appearance of a Russian aircraft in the air defense identification zone of the state of Alaska. This is reported by CNN.
The American company Planet.Labs claims that the satellite images presented show the consequences of the explosions at the airfield in Novofedorovka
In the account of the American company Planet.Labs, which is engaged in satellite sensing of the Earth's surface (often in the interests of the American military department), photographs have appeared that allegedly depict the airfield in Novofedorovka.
The reasons why Turkey did not support anti-Russian sanctions are named
Why has Turkey not joined Western sanctions and will it help Russia circumvent them
Why has Ankara not joined the Western sanctions regime against Russia? The author of "European Truth" names a number of reasons. Many in Turkey are convinced that the blame for the conflict in Ukraine is not Russia, but the United States and NATO.
Ex-Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: In future land wars, multiple launch rocket systems with high-precision ammunition will be the main ones
The former head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (2004-2008), Army General Yuri Baluyevsky believes that the war of the future will be a "high-precision hail of ammunition." As a result of the rearmament of the world's armies with multiple launch rocket systems, similar to the recently famous American MLRS HIMARS, the forms of warfare will radically change.
The Indonesian Ground Forces received the Black Hornet nano-UAV
During the Super Garuda Shield 2022 joint exercises taking place in Indonesia, units of the Indonesian and US Armed Forces are practicing the use of various equipment and weapons.
Media: Denmark refused to discuss the issue of supplying military aircraft to Kiev
The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov earlier expressed hope that in the near future Kiev will have Western fighters
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen refused to discuss the issue of supplying combat aircraft to Kiev. According to her, this topic will not be discussed at the Copenhagen - Ukraine - 2022 donor conference on Thursday (#CopenhagenUkraine2022), the Ritzaus Bureau agency reports.
How drones opened a new era in military affairs
Right now, a real revolution is taking place in military affairs, and this is happening thanks to drones – this was stated by the former head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Yuri Baluyevsky. Why has this revolution become possible today, due to which drones are changing their position on the battlefield – and how will the war look like in the near future thanks to them?
The French presented a manned drone with turbojet engines
The French company Zapata has introduced a high-speed manned drone with ten turbojet engines. She also showed a record of flight tests, during which the drone not only flew in a straight line, but also turned over controllably. The estimated maximum speed of the drone is 250 kilometers per hour, and the payload is 200 kilograms, according to the Zapata website.
Will Turkey risk transferring active protection complexes for tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine and Turkey are actively cooperating in the creation of active protection complexes (KAZ) for armored vehicles. Back in the fall of 2017, a contract was signed with the Turkish firm Aselsan on the production of a local version of the "Zaslon-L".
Kalashnikov told about plans to work on the development of barrage ammunition
In particular, according to the president of the concern Alan Lushnikov, "tremendous prospects" exist for guided missiles "Whirlwind"
Kalashnikov Group intends to develop the development of barrage ammunition and reconnaissance drones, the concern sees the main prospects in the production of ammunition with autonomous guidance. Kalashnikov President Alan Lushnikov said this in an interview with Kommersant newspaper published on Wednesday.
The aircraft carrier Vikrant has been accepted into the Indian Navy
The transfer of the aircraft carrier "Vikrant" (Vikrant) took place on July 28, 2022 and was recorded by the signing of acceptance documents by the appointed commander of the ship, representatives of the Indian Navy headquarters, as well as the chairman and managing director of the Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
Russia has handed over a batch of combat aircraft and helicopters to Mali
Russia continues to strengthen its position in Mali, the day before this African state received Russian military assistance. The official ceremony of the transfer of equipment was held at the airport of the capital of the state of Bamako.
Kalashnikov has no plans to expand the line of combat drones - the head of the concern
The Kalashnikov Group of Companies does not plan to develop large strike drones, intends to develop its line of KUB and Lancet barrage ammunition, Kalashnikov President Alan Lushnikov said.
The United States estimated the start date of the use of Russian "Hunters" in Ukraine
During a special military operation in Ukraine, Russia is increasingly using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In 2023, the Russian military may use heavy attack drones S-70 "Hunter", writes Peter Suchiu, a columnist for the American publication 19FortyFive.
UEC-UMPO implements a new program to improve the reliability of AL-31ST engines
The UEC-UMPO enterprise of the United Engine Corporation has started implementing a new program to improve the reliability of AL-31ST gas turbine drives with a capacity of 16 MW intended for Gazprom facilities.
Alan Lushnikov: "We have to do what we are good at"
Kalashnikov is one of the few large private companies operating in the Russian defense industry, the requirements for which have increased sharply against the background of the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Alan Lushnikov, the main owner and president of Kalashnikov Group, told Kommersant about how sanctions affected the group's activities, the production of drones and precision weapons, as well as the launch of new business lines.
Underwater SeaSearcher drone will help sunken treasure seekers
Everyone who has ever tried to find sunken treasures knows that this is a very costly and technically complex event. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, developed under the guidance of engineer Tim Reynolds, who heads the Wild Manta company, will help facilitate the work of underwater treasure seekers.
"China opens a new page in the history of drones"
The Chinese drone Feihong 95 will hunt other people's UAVs and make its own invisible
China has tested the Feihong 95 drone, also known as the "Flying Swan". It is capable of performing not only reconnaissance and strike functions, but also using electronic warfare - electronic warfare. A number of countries have already become interested in this UAV. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the features of the Chinese drone.
The US has allocated military aid to Ukraine for another $ 1 billion
The new package, in particular, will include ammunition for HIMARS MLRS and NASAMS mobile air defense systems
The United States allocates a new $1 billion military aid package to Ukraine. This was announced on Monday by the Pentagon.
