News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
China continues to develop an aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing
In other countries, such machines are gradually being abandoned
With the advent of the first jet aircraft, mankind began to think about the possibility of creating aircraft with the function of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL). In the 1950s, the development of jet and turboprop aircraft engines reached a level where vertical takeoff and landing of aircraft became theoretically possible.
The Indonesian pilot made the first flight on the South Korean fighter KF-21
It was reported that on May 16, 2023, test pilot of the Indonesian Air Force Colonel Muhammad "Mammoth" Sugiyanto became the first Indonesian pilot to fly the promising South Korean fighter KAI KF-21 Boramae, which is formally considered the South Korean-Indonesian joint program KF-X/IF-X.
Doubles the range of fire: Serbia has developed a new ammunition for MLRS "Grad"
The Serbian company EDePro has developed a new 122-mm NURS, called G-2000, which offers greater accuracy and twice the range of fire compared to the original BM-21 Grad MLRS ammunition. This missile was demonstrated at the FEINDEF 2023 arms exhibition in Madrid.
Chinese supersonic drone WZ-8 caught on satellite image
The Chinese supersonic reconnaissance drone WZ-8 was captured on a satellite image, Defense News writes. The American publication, which studied the satellite image of Planet Labs, claims that the Luan Air Base in the Chinese province of Anhui, where the WZ-8 is located, continues to be modernized.
The Western press showed a satellite image of a Chinese supersonic UAV at the PLA air base
A Chinese supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle WZ-8 was captured on the satellite image of Planet Labs. This is written by the American edition of Defense News.
The US Air Force has officially launched a competition for the NGAD advanced fighter program
As reported by the American resource "The Drive" in the Joseph Trevithick material "Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Competition Has Begun" ("A competition for the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter program has begun"), the US Air Force on May 18, 2023 published a secret request for proposals for concluding a contract for the design and production of prototypes (Engineering and Manufacturing phase of the Development - EMD) programs for the creation of a new unobtrusive manned tactical fighter of the sixth generation.
Attempt to revive 152-mm self-propelled howitzer 2S18 "Pat-S"
The RIA Novosti news agency reported that PJSC Kurganmashzavod (part of the holding of JSC NPO High-Precision Complexes of Rostec State Corporation) is working on the modernization of the self-propelled howitzer 2S18 "Pat-S" 152 mm caliber on the modified chassis of the infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3. This was reported to RIA Novosti in the holding.
In Spain, a new GMOS tracked mortar was introduced
The Spanish company Tess Defense has developed a new Guardian Mortar System (GMOS) firing system equipped with a mortar turret and located on a VAC tracked chassis, which was created on the basis of the Ascod armored vehicle.
A new version of the LT105 light tank is presented in Spain
The Spanish company GDELS-SBS, subordinate to General Dynamics (USA), at the site of the FEINDEF 2023 exhibition, held in Madrid, demonstrated a new version of the LT105 light tank, created on the basis of the ASCOD tracked armored vehicle. This platform is in service with four countries (Spain, Austria, Britain and the Philippines); in total, over 1,000 ASCOD machines have been delivered or contracted.
The "Flying Dutchmen" are preparing for battle
The Russian Federation is lagging far behind in the creation of unmanned marine systems
Marine unmanned systems are in the shadow of similar flying vehicles, that is, drones. Nevertheless, they are also developing very actively within the general trend of creating "deserted" combat systems.
Serval is a marine predator from Russia
Will the project of a non-nuclear submarine be embodied in metal
Modern warfare places increased demands on samples of naval equipment, on which success in the struggle for dominance in the oceans depends. Today, there is an increased interest in non-nuclear submarines (submarines) equipped with diesel-electric or air-independent power plants (VNEU), as well as having a combined-type main power plant.
Rostec will present more than 100 developments at HeliRussia-2023
Rostec will present helicopters, unmanned vehicles, promising VK-650V and VK-1600 helicopter engines, as well as new materials and onboard systems at the 15th International Exhibition HeliRussia-2023.
Plans for the development of a civil light training aircraft in Russia
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in the material of Herman Kostrinsky, "Rosaviation initiates the development of a Russian light training aircraft. Half of the fleet of foreign cars has been stopped due to difficulties with engine maintenance," Russia may begin developing a new light aircraft for pilot training.
The OXYJUMP NG system will make ultra-high-altitude skydiving safer
Fighters of elite special forces (SAS, navy seals) during missions sometimes have to make long jumps from a height of up to 10,000 meters, while the fall speed can exceed 200 km / h. For such extreme landings, they are equipped with special, usually bulky and heavy oxygen systems.
Getting into the gel: antimicrobial implants will cure severe wounds
Russian scientists have developed innovative implants made of cryogel saturated with antibiotics. The new materials will be used to disinfect wounds and inflammations. The products are non-toxic, do not grow to the tissues and do not allow the damage to grow together uncontrollably. They are made on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol, which is approved for the creation of medical and hygienic preparations. The effectiveness of the implants has been confirmed in preclinical trials. Experts note the demand for materials as an ambulance.
New strategic missile system "Yars-M"
As reported by the Telegram channel MilitaryRussia.En, according to the documentation from the public procurement website, JSC "Corporation "Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering" (MIT) is preparing for the serial production of a new strategic combat missile system "Yars-M", at least in a mobile version of the complex 15P180 with a mobile autonomous launcher (APU) 15U200 and solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile 15ZH80. The new Yars-M complex is a further development of the Yars missile system and will be equipped with individual breeding units (BIR).
The head of "Android technology": robots should be created to save people's lives - TASS Interview
The executive director of the company, Evgeny Dudorov, in an interview with TASS, spoke about the work of the enterprise under sanctions, about how the Marker robotic platform was tested for the needs of a special military operation, about the creation of a new drone, about why it is necessary to control robots at a great distance, why there is no need to be afraid of the development of artificial intelligence, as well as about about why robots are the future and in what areas they can benefit humanity.
Underwater position: a new intercontinental missile will be created for the Navy
It will replace the "Mace" and will have to overcome a promising enemy missile defense
The Russian Defense Ministry is finalizing the formation of tactical and technical requirements for a new sea-based intercontinental missile, sources in the military department told Izvestia.
Taiwan plans to get a submarine of its own production
"Thanks" to Washington's efforts, the situation around Taiwan has recently been in a tense situation. The island's authorities continue to develop their armed forces with the support of the States.
Robots on the battlefield: prospects near and far
Artificial intelligence vs. "man with a gun"
In 1915, during the First World War, France, and later the United States and Great Britain for the first time used samples of combat robotics: mobile tracked and wheeled vehicles controlled by wires to undermine enemy ground targets.