News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
A microwave microcircuit for AFAR systems has been developed in Sevastopol
Specialists of the SevSU Micro- and Nanoelectronics Engineering Center have developed a complex-functional monolithic integrated circuit (SF MIS) for use in domestic microwave receivers and transmitters with active phased array antennas (AFAR).
A new Russian nuclear missile has caused a stir in the West. What is known about her?
MWM: Russian R-37M nuclear missile will be able to shoot down squadrons
American intelligence has announced a new Russian air—to-air missile with a nuclear warhead, which the Russian Aerospace Forces have allegedly begun to adopt. The report of the intelligence directorate of the US Armed Forces says that we may be talking about a new version of the long-range missile R-37M.
"Surpasses Russian and Israeli complexes": Turkey has adopted KAZ Akkor 10
The Turkish company Aselsan said that the country's armed forces have officially adopted the Akkor 10 active protection system, designed to combat anti-tank weapons such as ATGM.
Own drone: motorized infantry units will receive aircraft-type UAVs
The new aerial reconnaissance units are equipped with modern Supercam S350 drones
Reconnaissance units equipped with aircraft-type drones are being created in motorized rifle brigades. They will conduct reconnaissance and direct fire weapons at the identified targets. According to experts, such devices are necessary for the successful search for military installations deep in the enemy's defenses.
NPC Elvis was fined 89 million for 2.5 years of delay in developing an import-substituting processor for drones
The processor developer NPC Elvis was almost 2.5 years overdue in developing an analog of an imported microcircuit, for which he received a fine of 89 million rubles. The chip is needed for drones. It is also used in automated test equipment, flow meters for liquid and gaseous media in industry. The project will now be completed no earlier than 2026.
"An ideal target for anti-aircraft missile systems." What's wrong with the Chinese "aerial aircraft carrier"
Colonel Khodarenok: Chinese "aerial aircraft carrier" can be easily shot down by a missile
The Chinese aviation industry has developed and is preparing for testing a promising Jiutian (High Sky) heavy-class unmanned aerial vehicle, which is a carrier for hundreds of small-class UAVs. Whether the "aerial aircraft carrier" has analogues and what problems it may face in real combat conditions is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
The world's first UAV based on an unmanned helicopter will be shown in Belarus
Optionally, the Fly-Truck helicopter-type manned aircraft is capable of flying for up to 5 hours, at a range of up to 480 km and carrying a payload weighing 600 kg, the Belarusian design bureau Unmanned Helicopters (UAVHELI) said.
Cheetah: Russia's newest kamikaze drone (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Ukrainian electronic warfare systems are powerless against the new Russian drone "Cheetah"
In an attempt to surpass the Ukrainian defense in the rapidly developing drone war, Russia has deployed more than two thousand kamikaze Cheetah drones. By the end of the year, 2,500 more such UAVs will be delivered to the troops – and the enemy's electronic warfare is powerless against them.
Drum type: production of drones with revolver ammunition has begun
The new UAV bomber "Pigeon" carries 12 grenades on board
Serial production of revolver-type drones has begun in Russia. The copter bomber named "Pigeon" is equipped with a 12-round drum for an under-barrel grenade launcher. It is designed to destroy unarmored enemy equipment and personnel and has been successfully tested in the area of a special military operation.
VTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the US Army
The US Army has announced that it has selected five companies to create prototypes in the second stage (INC 2) of the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) competition. This was announced at the end of February 2023 by the responsible head of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) project.
"Russia's technological breakthrough": the Western press praised the equipment of the MiG-31 interceptor with the KS-172 missile
One of the most advanced developments of the Russian defense industry is the KC-172 air-to-air missile, which differs significantly from its analogues, including American ones, in range. According to the Western press, it is successfully undergoing integration with the MiG-31 combat aircraft.
"It will be able to hit drones": the United States showed firing from a new PGS hand grenade launcher
The other day, the American companies Colt and Northrop Grumman showed a "high-precision grenade launcher system" (PGS) during a shooting demonstration. Previously, he was only caught on camera at gun shows.
Exceeds the speed of the MiG-31 interceptor: Britain unveils the Sceptre ultra-long-range artillery shell
The Western defense industry strives to achieve unsurpassed range and precision of artillery fire, considering progress in this direction as one of the main ways to achieve dominance on the battlefield.
Economical, but low-powered: China is converting artillery shells into aerial bombs
Photos have been published online showing the transformation of artillery shells by Chinese specialists into precision bombs designed for the needs of PLA combat aircraft.
Giant concrete balls on the ocean floor will be able to store huge amounts of energy.
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute have successfully tested a prototype of a new underwater energy storage device on Lake Constance. And now they are preparing to create and test a full-scale model together with their American colleagues. The tests are scheduled for 2026, the venue is Long Beach near Los Angeles.
Protect ships from drones: France equips fleet with RapidFire artillery system
In the context of the massive use of UAVs in combat, the French Navy decided to equip ships with a 40-mm RapidFire artillery system, allegedly capable of effectively combating this threat.
New Russian small cruise missile “Banderol" alarmed Ukraine (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: new Russian rocket “Banderol" caused alarm in Ukraine
Ukrainian military intelligence claims that Russia has created a new cruise missile called the S8000 Parcel, writes 19FortyFive. This weapon, according to the GUR, has unique capabilities. Russian sources did not report on the creation of such a missile.
"New generation combat vehicle": Turkey unveils Pars Alpha 6x6 in the BRDM variant
The specific version of the new platform shown to the public specializes in performing reconnaissance and combat missions. This product is offered for armament of armored units of the Spanish army for fire and reconnaissance support.
"We will build vehicles during their testing": the US Army accelerates the production of the MV-75 rotary-wing attack aircraft
The US Army has assigned the designation "MV-75" to a new tiltrotor aircraft being created as part of the FLRAA ("advanced long-range attack aircraft") program. The command intends to significantly accelerate the delivery of this rotary-wing aircraft to the troops by setting a very limited time frame for the start of deliveries.
"We have significantly increased the range": Russian "frontline" drones began destroying the Ukrainian Armed Forces equipment 40 km from the front line.
Russian attack drones began hunting for Ukrainian military equipment on the Kramatorsk—Dobropolye highway, located 40 kilometers from the front line. Ukrainian public figures write that movement along this highway is becoming problematic, and it is the main logistical artery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the south of the DPR.