Aviation news
Two fleets have worked out strikes against a simulated enemy in the Barents Sea
The Navy practiced a missile strike on a target position at the Ocean-2024 exercises
The Northern Fleet has worked out a missile strike on a difficult target position, and the aircraft of the naval aviation of the Pacific Fleet during the Ocean-2024 exercises solved practical tasks for the group search for submarines of a conditional enemy, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
A runway is being completed at the Norwegian air base to receive bombers and military transport aircraft
Work on a new runway is being completed at the Norwegian Air Force's Erland military airfield. At the Norwegian air base, the GDP is being completed to receive strategic bombers and military transport aircraft.
"Heavily Loaded F/A-18 Super Hornet": an American fighter jet with a combat load to fight for air superiority is spotted
Photos have been published online showing the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter of the US Navy with a combat load designed exclusively for the fight for air superiority.
The American ARES-DV tiltrotor drone took to the air for the first time
On September 6, the American company Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC) for the first time lifted into the air an unmanned vertical take-off and landing vehicle under development, which received the designation ARES-DV. The US Air Force and Army are involved in financing the $37 million project.
"You can play this game together": The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in response to the use of drones with thermite ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, began to use similar ones
A week after a video first appeared depicting the use of drones with thermite ammunition by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian fighters published footage of the use of similar weapons as a retaliatory measure.
Firing a volley: what weapons did the Russian Navy show at the Ocean-2024 exercises
The Russian Navy has missiles capable of dealing with any naval formations
During the maneuvers of the Russian Ocean-2024 fleet, missiles of various types and classes were fired. Almost the entire naval arsenal at Russia's disposal was demonstrated in the case. What is the power of the missile salvo of our fleet and what opportunities are provided by the products in service — in the material of Izvestia.
The UAV "Outpost" is constantly being upgraded based on the experience of its use in
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).
The expert announced the experiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with ammunition for FPV drones
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.
"There is no simple answer to Russia's planning bombs": the Western press called difficulties in countering the UMPC
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.
"Inspired by the Ukrainian conflict": the US Army has chosen two company-level drones
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.
Biden and Starmer did not announce the APU's authorization for Storm Shadow strikes (The Guardian, UK)
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.
New batches of Su-57 and Su-35S fighters for the Russian Aerospace Forces
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 troops are in a difficult transition period": the composition of the main part of the Polish army
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.
For the first time, tests of the electromagnetic catapult of the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian are shown
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.
"Red lines are hard as jelly": the British press urges not to pay attention to warnings from Russia
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.
Ukraine wants to receive 12 Bell AH-1Z combat helicopters, originally manufactured for Pakistan
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.
Director of the US Command: "Tires on Russian planes confuse missiles and drones attacking them"
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.
Experts believe Putin's options for responding to Ukraine's missile strike include a nuclear test (Reuters, UK)
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.
Without losing the shores: what tasks are being worked out at the Ocean-2024 maneuvers
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 targeted "Sparrow": an FPV drone has been created on a domestic component base
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.