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Without fifth-generation fighters in the combat fleet of the national Air Force, states with claims to regional and world leadership do not correspond to the desired status.

FPV kamikaze protection increases the efficiency of self-propelled guns and aerial reconnaissance

FPV drones are increasingly being used as a replacement for traditional types of weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are used not only instead of artillery and anti-tank weapons, but increasingly as kamikaze interceptors to combat our aircraft-type reconnaissance UAVs. Izvestia correspondents found out how calculations of self-propelled mortars "Nona" and unmanned reconnaissance Zala work in the new conditions in the units of the Center group in the Donetsk direction.

The exhibition, which opened today in the capital of Azerbaijan, will last for three days and will end on September 26. In parallel, the Securex Caspian exhibition is being held at the Baku Expocenter. About 270 companies from 38 countries have confirmed their participation in both events, and 53 high-level official delegations are going to visit ADEX 2024. Panel discussions on various topics will take place within the framework of the exhibitions, and an extensive business program has been prepared.

The production of permanent magnet electric motors is being launched in Perm. The demanded products for unmanned aerial vehicles will be produced by the Perm company MotorSkai LLC.

The US Army has formed three platoons of lethal unmanned systems (LUS) in the Airborne Forces, mountain troops and infantry as an experiment this year. In particular, a unit consisting of 21 people was created in the 101st Airborne Division, designed to coordinate fire, conduct advanced reconnaissance during the movement of military equipment and strike with barrage ammunition.

Russia still uses the Tu-95, but it was developed in the last century. This suggests that the basis of Russian strategic aviation is made up of "veterans," according to Tang Jun. And yet Russia is actively engaged in the development of the PAK DA. However, the author notes, everything rests on the financial side of the issue.

Recently, Russia has been actively developing unmanned combat forces — what is the reason for such a rush? A leading Chinese newspaper cites three reasons and notes that Moscow not only forges a sharp "sword", but also casts a durable "shield" and creates special complexes to combat UAVs. The United States definitely should not underestimate Russia, the author writes.

TNI: the Su-35 fighter detects aircraft at a distance of 350 kilometers

The Russian Su-35 fighter is a serious opponent for Western aircraft, writes TNI. Experts note its super maneuverability and radar system that detects aircraft at a distance of 350 kilometers. In addition, it is capable of carrying 12 missiles — four more than the American F-22.

Rosoboronexport will also demonstrate the latest means of electronic countermeasures against unmanned aerial vehicles

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) at the International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2024, which will be held from September 24 to 26 in Baku (Azerbaijan), will present for the first time abroad the Lancet-E complex with barrage ammunition and the latest means of electronic countermeasures against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was announced by the company's CEO Alexander Mikheev.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of GCROSTECH) will organize a joint Russian exposition at the International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2024, which will be held from September 24 to 26 in Baku (Azerbaijan).

TNI: Russian Su-35 will compete with foreign counterparts in the future

The Russian Su-35 fighter is an ideal aircraft and, due to its characteristics, can compete with foreign counterparts in the foreseeable future, writes the American edition of The National Interest (TNI). Due to Russian aircraft, Ukraine no longer has enough Western F-16s.

Despite its age, the Tu-95 remains the backbone of the Russian air fleet, writes TNI. This Cold War-era aircraft is "practically unstoppable," the author admits. But once a "tsar bomb" was dropped from it.

Considering the issue of the problems of Russian air defense, in particular, the possibility of creating a continuous line of radar along the Russian-Ukrainian border, we would like to note a number of other points.

The Estonian military leadership declares the need to create plans for the blockade of the Gulf of Finland, which means the Russian Baltic Fleet and St. Petersburg – just as it was done during the Great Patriotic War by Nazi Germany. Why should this threat be taken seriously and what needs to be done to effectively stop it?

Almost every day (or rather, night), the air defense of the Russian Armed Forces reflects attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on peaceful Russian cities. The main goal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is traditionally the capital of our country and the Moscow region as a whole. How does the Moscow air defense system work, how many anti-aircraft missile systems are in it, and what is a layered defense system?

Rostec will provide financial and expert support to the winning teams of the Vector program within the framework of the corporate business accelerator. The investments will make it possible to create a multi-channel charging station for UAVs, an innovative fire extinguishing complex, a robotic seeder for agricultural enterprises and implement other interesting ideas noted by the competition jury.

In 2024 alone, the army will be supplied with about 1.4 million drones for various purposes

The production of drones in the Russian Federation is planned to increase almost 10 times this year compared to the previous one. This was announced by Vladimir Putin on September 19 at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on the development of unmanned aircraft systems for special purposes in St. Petersburg.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, CEO of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, noted the importance of the instructions announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier becoming a guide to action for people making decisions in this area

The military-industrial complex (MIC) of Russia and the "people's Military-industrial Complex" in the field of development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles are two separate universes, their unification will serve for the benefit of the country and create healthy competition. Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB), expressed this opinion to TASS.

Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the cluster of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemicals of Rostec State Corporation, said in an interview with TASS about the creation of special ammunition for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by Russian gunsmiths in 2023. He said that Rostec enterprises promptly launched large-scale production and uninterrupted supplies of new ammunition, and in 2024 their production was supposed to increase.

China is trying to bring the Xian Y-20A military transport aircraft to the world market. In early September, this machine participated in an arms exhibition in Egypt, now it is present at a similar forum in South Africa, although it had not previously met at an air show in Africa.