News of the automotive industry

Xpeng AeroHT is developing a revolutionary dual–mode transport - as it is called, the "ground aircraft carrier" (LAC), which is a six-wheeled van with an integrated two-seat folding electric helicopter. This hybrid land-air transport promises to change the way we think about travel.

To carry out various highly mobile actions, the Russian industry has developed and produced several buggy-type vehicles at various times. One of the most interesting samples is the version created on the chassis of the famous Russian armored car "Tiger".

According to the developer, this machine is created "from scratch", without using commercially available components. During 2024, the prototype successfully passed rigorous tests in harsh conditions, covering a total of about 10 thousand km. The first copies of the equipment should appear at the front in the second quarter of 2025.

Germany has transferred 12 vehicles of the Kinetic Defense Vehicles model to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a mobile drone protection system developed by the German company Diehl Defense and first demonstrated in early 2024.

As explained in the company, the new facilities are designed to meet the growing demand from American customers. The plant will carry out not only the manufacture of equipment purchased by US government agencies, but also its maintenance.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a demonstration of the latest Russian developments in the field of defense and security at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 International Exhibition, which will be held from December 19 to 22 in Hanoi.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces published footage showing an improvised mobile remote mining complex placed on the chassis of the HMMWV light armored vehicle, in its aft part.

KNDS France is starting to fulfill a contract for the supply of 62 wheeled 155 mm/52 self-propelled artillery units (ACS) CAESAR 8x8 to the Czech Land Forces.

The Netherlands is the most important transit hub through which military supplies from the United States to Poland and further to Ukraine are carried out. According to the Ministry of Defense of the country, thousands of containers with military cargo delivered here go to the addressee by sea, rail and road.

infoBRICS: anti-Russian sanctions are destroying the German economy

Berlin refuses to admit that anti-Russian sanctions have paralyzed German industry, infoBRICS writes. Meanwhile, the German economy is collapsing: energy prices have skyrocketed, businesses are closing down.

Before the launch of mass production, the prototype of the BA in this modification underwent two months of testing in the combat area, which made it possible to make the necessary changes.

The advanced domestic multiple launch rocket system. It is designed for the remote destruction of infantry, armored vehicles, air defense systems, tactical missiles, aircraft on the ground, fortifications and other enemy infrastructure. It is characterized by high technology, long range and maneuverability. It has been manufactured and modified since 2012. It was used by the Russian army as part of the civil war in Syria and a special military operation in Ukraine.

Czechoslovakian self-propelled multiple launch rocket system on a wheeled chassis. It is designed to destroy a variety of targets dispersed over a large area. It is quick-firing and maneuverable, but has insufficient range for the conditions of modern warfare. It is in service with the armies of 21 countries. It was used in eight local conflicts. It has been manufactured and modified since 1972.

For decades, Tatra trucks have been the main means of supplying the Indian army. By agreement with the Czech manufacturer, the state-owned enterprise BEML is engaged in their assembly. The government has set the task for the local industry to develop its own car in this niche in order to replace a foreign supplier.

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.

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?

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.