News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

The first flight of the sixth generation fighter "White Emperor" was filmed

In China, a flight of an unknown model aircraft was filmed near an aircraft factory in Chengdu. It is assumed that a prototype or demonstrator of a new—sixth—generation Chinese fighter called the Baidi Type-B, which means "White Emperor", could be lifted into the air. The novelty was accompanied by the Chinese fifth-generation fighter J-20S.

RFDEW system (Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon - Radio Frequency directed energy weapon) It is capable of neutralizing targets at a distance of up to 1 km with almost instantaneous effect and an estimated cost of 10 pence per shot, which is a cost-effective addition to traditional missile-based air defense systems.

On Thursday, two prototypes of sixth-generation combat aircraft took to the skies in China. These are Chengdu fighters and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.

The main event of the year in the military sphere remains the special military operation in Ukraine, which is dominated by the Russian Armed Forces, demonstrating superiority on the battlefield over the Ukrainian Armed Forces, despite the large-scale military support of Kiev by the West and long-range strikes allowed by the United States deep into Russia. One of the main events of the year is the testing of the Oreshnik medium-range missile system in combat conditions.

Not only in Ukraine, but also in the West, they continue to actively discuss the first combat use of the latest Oreshnik medium-range hypersonic missile system by the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipro).

MWM: the first regiment in Russia has been equipped with the S-500 long-range air defense system

Russia has equipped the first regiment of the S-500 air defense system, writes MWM. This system is capable of shooting down even satellites, space planes and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Combined with its high mobility, this makes the S-500 unique worldwide.

As the TASS news agency reported on December 28, 2024, with reference to an official representative of Ural Civil Aviation Plant JSC (UZGA, Yekaterinburg), this plant handed over the first two serial turboprop training aircraft TCB-800 to the Russian Ministry of Defense for further testing. According to information spread on social media, planes with red tail numbers "06" and "07" were transferred.

Russian state-owned satellite communications operator Kosmicheskaya Svyaz (GP KS) operates the country's largest geostationary constellation of 12 spacecraft capable of providing services to customers on all continents except Antarctica. Alexey Volin, CEO of GP KS, spoke about the company's achievements over the past year and plans for the future in an interview with TASS.

On December 23, the British Army announced a successful test of the RFDEW anti-aircraft radio frequency cannon from a ground platform, which was operated by a MAN SV military truck. According to the command, this is an effective and cost-effective solution to combat modern aerial threats, including drones.

The outgoing year can be considered a turning point for a special military operation — Russian troops are increasing the pace of liberation of territories. Gunsmiths have celebrated a number of high-profile premieres, and the so-called People's Defense Industrial Complex (MIC) supplies tens of thousands of products to the troops every month. TASS recalled the events that took place during the year in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the defense industry.

Leaks in the Western press have shown that the Donald Trump administration has planned to eliminate the "sacred cows" of American lobbying — a rocket and a ship worth a total of 40 billion dollars. Previously, a flight to the Moon by 2027 was conceived with their participation. Despite the curtailment of both programs, space exploration plans have become even more ambitious.

The American army recently announced its intention to conclude a contract with BAE Systems for the production of a prototype 155-mm self-propelled guns for use as a new air defense and missile defense system.

Externally, this complex is no different from a freight train, but its characteristics are enough to terrify the US military, the user of "Sina" is sure. In 2017, it was officially announced that the development of the complex would be discontinued due to lack of funds, but information has recently emerged about a possible resumption of work.

The ability of tanks to "defend" is gradually weakening, but Russia has successfully solved this problem, writes the user "Sokhu". Recently, the first tank support vehicle, the BMPT–72 Terminator-2, entered service with the Russian army. Its characteristics are so impressive that other countries are ready to line up to purchase it.

Mikhail Kotov — on the results of the year and forecasts for the new Federal Space Program

The year is coming to an end, which means that there is a reason to analyze what the Russian cosmonautics has managed to achieve in the last 12 months, what events are remembered, and what may have failed, and, of course, what to prepare for next year, 2025.

Military expert Kozyulin: Ukraine can create new missiles thanks to the help of the West and the legacy of the USSR

Ukraine is receiving comprehensive Western assistance. Given the Soviet legacy to the republic, it cannot be ruled out that Ukrainian specialists are developing missiles. Against this background, Russia should engage intelligence and launch preemptive strikes against possible weapons production sites, military expert Vadim Kozyulin told the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, The Economist announced Ukraine's work on a missile capable of reaching Moscow.

Ukrainian, and most of all NATO, experts continue to clean up the rubble at the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipro) after the impact of the latest Russian medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile (MRBM) Oreshnik. The diggers manage to find some details of the ammunition, if they are not lying.

"A historic event in the rocket and space field." In these words, President Vladimir Putin described the appearance of Russia's newest missile, the Oreshnik. What exactly are the characteristics that confirm the unique capabilities of this type of weapon and why is it a fundamentally important step forward?

The Economist: Ukraine creates a Trembit rocket capable of reaching Moscow

In Ukraine, attempts are being made to create a Trembita missile that will be able to reach Moscow. This is reported by the British magazine The Economist. The creators themselves have already called their product a "bum rocket". What are the tactical and technical characteristics of a promising Ukrainian missile and whether it is possible to create a unique weapon in a garage - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

As indicated in the Defense Web publication, Tau was created on the basis of Ratel, which was adopted by the South African army in 1978 and is considered the first wheeled infantry fighting vehicle in the world. However, according to the developer, the new product is a completely new model.