News of the automotive industry
The German equivalent of the UAZ-469 in action: Mercedes Wolf car in service with the model battalion of the Bundeswehr
The German command widely advertises its newest Puma BMP, which is designed to replace the Marder. Its technological refinement is still underway, including based on the results of operation in the military. In particular, it is in service with the 33rd Mechanized battalion, which has become an exemplary unit of the Bundeswehr due to the transition to a new materiel.
Russia has developed an armored car "Akhmat" inspired by the special operation
The Akhmat armored car, the development of which took into account the challenges faced by the military-industrial complex and military personnel during a special military operation in Ukraine, was created in Russia, the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov was the first to show interest in it, an informed source told RIA Novosti.
In Russia, taking into account the experience of the special operation in Ukraine, the Akhmat armored car was developed
The Akhmat armored car, which was developed taking into account the experience of special operations in Ukraine, was created in Russia, the first to show interest in it was the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, RIA Novosti reports, citing an informed source.
KAMAZ has developed a unique dump truck for autonomous operation in the quarry
The designers of the Scientific and Technical Center of KAMAZ PJSC have developed a unique KAMAZ-6559 dump truck designed for quarry work in autonomous mode.
New Czech 155 mm/52 self-propelled howitzer Morana
The online edition of EDR On-Line magazine "EDR Magazine" published Paolo Valpolini's material "Morana: a new 52-cal 155 mm artillery system from Czech Republic" about the presentation of the notorious Czech company Excalibur Army at the next Eurosatory 2022 defense exhibition held from June 13 to 17, 2022 in Le Bourget (France) (forming the basis of the private Czecho-Slovak defense industry association Czechoslovak Group - CSG) of the new 155 mm/52 self-propelled howitzer Morana on a wheeled chassis (8x8).
The work of the Ukrainian MLRS on the armored Tatra chassis was caught on video
In the combat zone, the use of a rather rare modification of the Hurricane MLRS was recorded, created by transferring the warhead from the standard Soviet chassis from the ZIL to an armored platform.
German military assistance to Ukraine
On June 21, 2022, the German government published an official list of weapons, military equipment and military property transferred as military aid to Ukraine, as well as those still planned for transfer.
Imported armored car in Ukraine is not a luxury
Vehicles of the doomed infantry
In the article "They don't look at a rusty tank in trucks" (see "HBO" from 04/22/12), the question was considered what heavy equipment of Soviet and Eastern European production the West can supply to Ukraine. It also said that if it comes to the supply of Western heavy equipment, it is easiest to transfer armored personnel carriers and armored vehicles to the Ukrainian army. They are easier for personnel to master, and there are a lot of cars of this class in the West.
The first Estonian armored car Mamba Mk2 EE became a trophy in the Donbas
Ukraine, through the efforts of its overseas owners, has turned into an arsenal of all kinds of products of the world defense industry. At the same time, if even Soviet military equipment is less common in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, then the neo-Nazi units, being in the special care of the Kiev regime, receive the latest batches of Western weapons.
"Where does the disregard for Russian come from?" The head of Rostec on import substitution
The eternal dispute between pessimists and optimists has spread to the sphere of import substitution. Some point to examples of the critical dependence of the Russian economy on imports, not noticing the positive. Others look at the obvious achievements of the industry, avoiding problematic issues. Often, both sides are quite far from the true state of affairs. This is where the polarity of opinions arises: from "everything is gone" to "dizzying successes".
Russian scientists have designed the latest amphibious buggy for special forces
Specialists of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation of the Order of Zhukov have developed a project of an amphibious buggy - a six—wheeled all-terrain vehicle designed to move through difficult terrain, including on water, and conduct battles as part of tactical groups, follows from a document published on the Rospatent website.
New amphibious buggy designed for Russian Special Forces units
Special forces units of the Russian army in the future may receive a new amphibious buggy, specially designed for use in difficult terrain. Information about the new development is posted on the Rospatent website.
Two seats in the back: Ukrainian sports cars are being converted into buggies for the APU
Cars specialized in participating in sports competitions have good maneuverability, maintained at high speeds, and a strong frame, which is designed to protect the life and health of the rider in the event of a car overturning. These characteristics prompted the Ukrainian mechanic to think about turning a sports car into a combat buggy.
The Prime Minister announced the support of competence centers for the speedy replacement of imported software in the industry
The share of Russian software products in industrial enterprises of the Russian Federation is unacceptably small, it amounts to 23% – the government will provide assistance to both customers and developers of domestic software and computer equipment to correct the situation, said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the plenary session at the CIPR-2022 conference.
For the first time, an unmanned gas tanker made the transoceanic transition in autonomous mode
According to HD Hyundai, the large Prism Courage gas carrier with a displacement of 122,000 tons became the first vessel with autonomous control to make the transoceanic crossing, having overcome more than 10,000 km.
Tesla cars started to slow down for no reason
American regulators have begun investigating cases of false brakes on Tesla cars. This is reported by The Guardian.
South Korean weapons can get to Ukraine in a roundabout way
Western countries are trying to involve neutral states in the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by roundabout maneuvers.
Kaliningrad "tsap-tsarap": how modern batteries for electric vehicles appeared in Russia
Plunging into the details of Rosatom's project to create a lithium battery factory near Kaliningrad, Naked Science discovered a full-fledged detective story. There is also the receipt of grants from the US government, and annoying bankruptcies, and cunning takeovers of firms by each other. We talk about the impressive path of electric vehicle technologies to Russia.
The Polish Ministry of Defense intends to purchase large batches of VIVT of South Korean production
According to the Polish Ministry of Defense, during the visit of Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak to the Republic of Korea, which began on May 29, negotiations were held with the head of the Defense Procurement Agency (DAPA) Kang Eun Ho and representatives of the largest defense companies, including Hanwha Defense President Jail Son.
British armored vehicles "Wolfhound" arrived in Ukraine
The troops of the Kiev regime suffered critical losses in the match as a result of the strikes of Russian units that have not stopped since the beginning of the special operation. In particular, serious damage was caused to the transport equipment of the ground forces; civilian vehicles seized from the civilian population and used to transport militants are increasingly getting into the frame.