News of the automotive industry
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.
Army printing: the troops received 3D printers for the production of spare parts
The new equipment will reduce the time for repair and maintenance of equipment
The troops have 3D printers for printing large components for vehicles and armored vehicles. They can produce parts of various sizes and configurations directly in the field.
Ukraine is dragging the whole of Europe into the energy pit
For the umpteenth time in recent years, Ukraine has been forced to resort to emergency emergency purchases of electricity from its European neighbors. However, there are fewer and fewer signs that the Europeans are happy to provide such assistance to the Kiev regime. This is because the Ukrainian energy crisis is spreading to Europe. How?
On the way to increased security: turning the Sarmat-3 all-terrain vehicle into an armored vehicle
At the end of the 2010s, OKB Technika proposed a line of Sarmat all-terrain vehicles for the needs of the Airborne Forces, designated as LSTS – a light special vehicle. These were small-sized high-terrain vehicles of a doorless type, and in a number of modifications with an open top. However, by now this project has undergone major changes.
An active participant in the Kursk raid of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: a new modification of the Roshel Senator armored car
The Canadian company Roshel is one of the main commercial suppliers of armored vehicles for the needs of the Armed Forces. As indicated in the Defense Blog, by the beginning of 2024, it had delivered 1,000 Senator armored vehicles.
Combat motorcycles, electric scooters and monowheels: how is light transport used in its
Another episode of the combat use of motorcycles was made public by the Russian military department in the summer of this year. Having reached the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the fighters of the Vostok group of forces broke into the enemy's trenches and immediately joined the battle. At the same time, they used anti-tank mines to destroy long-term fortifications. The coordinated actions of Russian attack aircraft and marines of the Pacific Fleet allowed the liberation of the village of Urozhnoye.
"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are being purchased in large quantities": a new version of the Buran armored car
The Buran was created on the basis of the chassis of the GAZ-3308 commercial truck and had an armored body of various configurations, which allowed it to act as a multi-purpose armored vehicle. Officially, it qualifies as a special purpose armored vehicle.
Rosatom is preparing to release the Voyt crossover
Rosatom State Corporation has officially registered the Voyt automobile trademark, under which, apparently, a family of electric cars will be produced.
"Universal Soldiers": robotics on the battlefield
Creating an artificial assistant who will perform complex and dangerous tasks is a long–standing dream of mankind. It is reflected in the myths and legends of many peoples. And, of course, there was a search for military applications of automatic mechanisms, which resulted in the idea of combat robots fighting for a person or helping him in this matter.
Archimedes Defense has turned Cybertruck into a jet-fueled armored personnel carrier
The Cybertruck Sting family of machines has made a lot of noise on the Network, which is the result of a partnership between two companies — Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance. The first specializes in power and generator sets for government and defense needs, and the second upgrades Tesla cars to meet the needs of customers, including the government and the police.
"It will be sent to its own": the head of Chechnya thanked Elon Musk for the Tesla Cybertruck electric car
The head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, tested the latest American technology. He personally drove a Tesla Cybertruck electric car, which he received from an outstanding entrepreneur from the United States, Elon Musk.
NGO "High-precision complexes" presents modern weapons at Army-2024
The editorial board of the National Defense magazine for the Army-2024 forum has published a series of materials on advanced developments in the Russian defense industry. Below is an article dedicated to the innovative developments of the NGO "High-precision complexes" presented at the forum.
Western press: Murmansk-BN electronic warfare systems could disrupt IDF operations in Iran
Information about Iran's alleged interest in long-range electronic warfare systems (for example, Murmansk-BN) is actively replicated in the Western press.
The results of the work of Rostec State Corporation in 2023
On July 30, 2024, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with the head of Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov. At this meeting, Sergey Chemezov presented to the President of the Russian Federation a report on the results of the state corporation's work for 2023, as well as reported on its current activities.
Units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation actively use electric scooters on the front line
In the special operation zone, the Russian military often uses unusual types of transport. In particular, units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation actively use electric scooters on the front line.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Sergey Chemezov, Head of Rostec State Corporation
On July 30, Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec Group, presented to the president a report on the results of the state corporation's work for 2023, as well as reported on its current activities.
Vityaz electronic warfare vehicle is being developed in Russia
In Russia, a light military vehicle "Vityaz" with an electronic warfare system "Breakwater" is being created
For Russian intelligence groups and special operations forces operating at the forefront in the area of the SVO, a light military vehicle "Vityaz" is being created, equipped with an electronic warfare system "Breakwater", Konstantin Bagdasarov, CEO of the company developing this machine, Argo LLC, told RIA Novosti.