Aviation news
Amphibious liquidation: Russian troops prevented the capture of Zmeiny Island
In Mariupol, the evacuation of civilians from the territory of "Azovstal" was completed
A large-scale battle for the island of Snake in the Black Sea took place on May 7, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. During it, Russian air defense systems shot down two planes, three helicopters with landing troops and two drones.
Polish Army buys Gladius unmanned systems
On May 6, 2022, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak approved a contract for the purchase by the Armament Agency (Agencję Uzbrojenia) from the Polish company WB Electronics S.A. (as part of the WB Group) of the first four battery sets (modules) of the new Gladius unmanned reconnaissance and strike complex for the artillery of the Polish Army. These kits should be delivered already in 2022 to the artillery regiments of the Polish army stationed in the eastern part of Poland. The contract includes an option for an undisclosed number of additional complexes.
US press: Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, forcing it to buy the "most effective" weapons
The United States will determine for itself what weapons Taiwan needs to "effectively confront" mainland China. According to the New York Times, Washington is putting pressure on Taipei, indicating which weapons should be purchased from the Americans, of course.
The use of British high-tech Brimstone missiles by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been recorded in the Donbas
Foreign weapons supplied to Ukraine by Western "sponsors" from the United States and NATO are increasingly reaching the combat zone, despite the opposition of the Russian army. British Brimstone missiles have been spotted on the contact line.
How can the Russian Aerospace Forces cope with Ukrainian MANPADS
Tens of thousands of man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) were sent by the West to Ukrainian troops. It is assumed that these weapons should deprive the Russian military aviation of an advantage in the air. How do these systems work, what are the difficulties of using "Stingers" and how can Russian pilots counteract them?
How close did the United States come to direct participation in the Ukrainian conflict
The Pentagon provides Kiev with intelligence that helps to strike Russian commanders, the NYT newspaper claims, citing top US officials. This is the first time this has happened since the Cold War. It turns out that the Americans, in fact, are already participating in the battles against Russia, albeit with someone else's hands, and our losses are partly on their conscience. Or is direct participation in the war considered only the appearance of US ground forces on the battlefield?
BAE Systems has developed a universal HUD display for civil and military aircraft
British defense concern BAE Systems has introduced a compact HUD display LiteWave, which can be installed in the cockpit of almost any civilian or military aircraft. Modest dimensions (70% smaller than a conventional HUD helmet) allow it to be installed even in very small cabins. LiteWave is also easier to maintain and will cost customers much cheaper.
The Ukrainian military cannot suppress Russian UAVs, the source said
Means of electronic warfare (EW) of the Ukrainian troops cannot suppress Russian drones developed by the Kalashnikov company ZALA AERO because of a special protected radio communication channel, a source in the law enforcement agencies told RIA Novosti.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of aviation engineers at the field airfield
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the work of specialists of the Aviation Engineering Service (IAS) and the fuel and lubricants service (fuel and lubricants) at the field airfield. The military personnel of the IAS and the fuel and lubricants ensure the fulfillment of tasks during the special operation to protect the population of Donbass.
The Chinese have taught a swarm of drones to fly through bamboo thickets
Chinese engineers have taught a swarm of drones to move through the forest and demonstrated this by flying in bamboo thickets. Drones constantly exchange information and fly as a single unit, but at the same time they may deviate slightly from the general trajectory if there is an obstacle in the way. The article is published in Science Robotics.
Rostec professions: auditor
An audit for an enterprise is like an X–ray for a person - with its help, both the strengths and weaknesses of the company are revealed. To detect them, you need special skills that a modern auditor has. The head of aerospace certification projects - the leading auditor of RT-Techpriemka JSC, Alexander Buzov, told about what kind of auditor he is, the auditor of the XXI century.
"The US was afraid to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons because of corruption"
SIPRI analysts told what weapons Russia and Ukraine bought before the conflict
Global military spending continues to grow, reaching a level of $2.1 trillion. This is stated in the report of SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), a leading center for the study of military conflicts.
"Picking up a step by helicopter is one thing, it's quite another to lay it carefully"
Space expert Pushkin told why to rescue rocket stages by helicopter
Should the first-ever return of a space rocket to earth using a parachute and a helicopter be considered a breakthrough, is it better to land a rocket on its feet, as Elon Musk does, and does helicopter pick-up have a future in Russian cosmonautics, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by Pavel Pushkin, an independent space expert, former director of the private space company KosmoKurs.
That's what Poland armed Ukraine with to fight Russia
What weapons Poland supplied to Ukraine for seven billion dollars
Kiev received from Warsaw 200 T-72 tanks, a number of self-propelled artillery installations "Carnation", multiple rocket launchers "Grad" and missiles compatible with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force, writes Military Watch.
Forbes: Outdated missiles leave no chance for Ukrainian fighters
Forbes explained why Ukrainian fighters are losing air battles.
The American magazine Forbes analyzed the state and capabilities of Ukrainian fighters following the results of three months of the special operation.
The Algerian Air Force received the second BTA LM-100J "Super Hercules" aircraft
The Algerian Air Force received a second military transport aircraft "Super Hercules" in the LM-100J version (a civilian version of the serial military transport aircraft C-130J).
Who is against EuroPRO? Will the European Union have its own missile shield
Dmitry Litovkin — on the prospects of the EU's own missile defense system
The European Parliament has proposed to the European Union to create its own missile defense system. This statement was made by the head of the leading faction of the legislative and representative body of the EU — the European People's Party (EPP) Manfred Weber.
"A plane from an ultra-low altitude can throw a bomb right through the window"
Air Force General Popov spoke about the tactics of the Su-24M at extremely low altitudes
For the first time, the Russian Defense Ministry has published a video showing a Su-24M front-line bomber striking the positions of the AFU at extremely low altitude. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out in which cases this tactic is used and how the aircraft gets away from being hit by enemy air defenses.
The military showed the work of the Niobium radar stations
Behind the hill, what remains of the Ukrainian aircraft is burning down. The S-300 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) hit the target at an altitude of 40 km. The latest radar station, Niobium, has detected enemy aircraft, Alexander Morozov, a correspondent of Izvestia, said.
Rocket Lab caught the first stage of the rocket by helicopter
The American company Rocket Lab for the first time caught the first stage of the Electron rocket using a helicopter after an orbital launch. After separation, the stage descended and released a parachute, and then the helicopter hooked it with a hook to lower the step onto a nearby vessel. If the state of the stage allows, it will be re-launched for the first time in one of the company's next missions. The launch was broadcast on the Rocket Lab YouTube channel.
