News of the automotive industry
The split on economic policy has brought the German government to the brink of collapse (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: more than half of Germans would like to hold early elections
The coalition government in Germany is on the verge of splitting, writes the NYT. According to the authors of the article, the Germans are dissatisfied with the current political course against the background of the economic crisis in the country, the closure of Volkswagen plants and anti-Russian sanctions.
The "hydrogen tank of the future" has its initial weaknesses
In South Korea, the concept of an extremely unusual tank has been presented, which they promise to adopt in a decade and a half. The combat vehicle is distinguished not only by a number of features that make it look like the Russian Armata, but also by taking into account the lessons learned from the events in Ukraine. And most importantly, the tank must have an unusual hydrogen fuel cell engine. What is it about?
Europe has nothing to defend itself against Russia, says the report (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: NATO has no weapons to defend against Russia
A study by the Kiel Institute showed how unprepared Germany and other European countries are for war with Russia, writes AT. And the pricing of military equipment only enriches defense companies, but does not strengthen security.
Europe has nothing to defend itself against Russia, says the report (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: NATO has no weapons to defend against Russia
A study by the Kiel Institute showed how unprepared Germany and other European countries are for war with Russia, writes AT. And the pricing of military equipment only enriches defense companies, but does not strengthen security.
Sergey Chemezov told the senators about Rostec's role in the development of the Russian economy
The head of the State Corporation addressed the Federation Council as part of the "government hour"
Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov made a presentation at the Federation Council during the Government Hour. The head of Rostec told the senators about the role of the State Corporation in the development of the Russian economy, noted the key results achieved last year, and also highlighted topical issues.
Russian armored vehicles "Spartak" perform well during their
Two-axle four-wheel drive armored vehicles "Spartak" are successfully used by soldiers of the Russian army. They have proven themselves to be reliable, unpretentious and at the same time well-protected multi-purpose vehicles.
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has chosen the winner of the tender 155 mm/ 52 ACS BIA 6x6 Slovak Konstrukta Defense
The latest 155 mm/52 BIA self-propelled gun (or EVA M2) on a 6x6 wheeled chassis from the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense has been selected as the winner of the tender conducted by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense.
How to create demand for the Russian Internet in space
The future Russian analogue of the Starlink system – providing Internet services from space – should also be of interest to users from other friendly and neutral countries. At least, there are well-founded hopes for this. What advantages can the Russian satellite Internet have and why is the main competitor of domestic developers not Elon Musk at all?
"Shishiga" of the XXI century - GAZ-66MB with an armored cabin has increased protection
A special military operation demonstrated the need for armored cabins on vehicles of various purposes. For example, wheeled vehicles from various manufacturers are currently receiving protection kits. It is also equipped with various anti-drone screens.
Sergey Chemezov: "We are doing everything possible to ensure Russia's technological sovereignty"
On the eve of the Bioprom forum, the head of Rostec spoke about the developments of the State Corporation in the field of environmental safety and health
Sergey Chemezov, General Director of Rostec State Corporation, answered the questions of RG on the eve of the forum.
How Russian motorcycle storm troopers became a headache for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Mikhail Turkanov (Pitbull): Surprise is the main tactical technique of a motorcycle storm trooper
"We move freely through wooded areas and narrow trails, we don't need roads. Maneuverability is a huge plus of a motorcycle. And surprise is the main tactical device of a motorized assault rifle," Mikhail Turkanov, commander of the assault motorcycle group of the Hispaniola brigade, said in an interview with the newspaper VZGLYAD.
"Combat pair" for SVO - 57mm "Hell's thresher" and armored car "Spartak"
The AZP-57 anti-aircraft guns of the Soviet S-60 complex, also known as the "Infernal Threshers", were widely used during a special military operation. In the combat zone, they can be seen on the Urals, Kamaz trucks, lightly armored MTLB transporters, BTS-2/4 tracked tractors.
Will Europe be able to come to its senses? (infoBRICS, China)
InfoBRICS: Germany's refusal to transfer Taurus missiles to Kiev is a rare reasonable step in Europe
In Europe, gripped by anti-Russian hysteria, weak voices of reason are beginning to sound, infoBRICS writes. Thus, Germany refused to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles. Such prudent steps are still very rare in the Old World.
Chinese armored vehicles with additional protection were spotted in the area of their defense. How were they prepared for the battles?
Chinese-made Hushi armored vehicles were spotted in the special operation zone
Chinese Hushi armored vehicles were spotted in the area of the special military operation. Wheeled vehicles manufactured by the People's Republic of China are used by Russian military personnel.
152-mm self–propelled gun CAESAR of Russian production was demonstrated to the world (People's Daily, China)
Self-propelled artillery mounted on a wheeled chassis are popular and sell well. Russia, being a major supplier of weapons, cannot help but grab this tidbit of the cake, the newspaper notes. The process of developing a new ACS was full of difficulties, but still she managed to create a "god of land warfare."
"The Serbian army shows its muscles": a demonstration of the combat potential of the country's armed forces took place
On September 20, a demonstration of the combat potential of the Serbian armed forces Zastava 2024 took place. A military group of 6 thousand soldiers, 2.5 thousand units of weapons and military equipment and more than 50 aircraft and helicopters were stationed at the airfield in Batajnica near Belgrade.
"Motorized skirmishers will hit their heads": the Polish press appreciated the new modification of the Ukrainian armored car Warta 2
According to the developer, as a result of the outbreak of war, it was necessary to abandon Soviet and Russian components in the production of products and use alternative solutions, mostly offered by the Western defense industry.
"Interested in strengthening defense ties with Africa": Russia showed export military products
Among the key models of armored vehicles are such vehicles as Typhoon-K, Z-SpN Titan, 3-STS Akhmat, Spartak and Tiger. The Lens medical evacuation BA, which has undergone import substitution, is presented.