News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
Blue Origin has developed a breakthrough technology for processing lunar soil without noise and pomp
Blue Origin has created two new departments within the framework of the Blue Alchemist project, one of which is engaged in the project of the orbital station, and the second is devoted to economic activities on the Moon. NASA has already received a commercial offer from them for the use of some technologies for processing lunar regolith in the Artemis mission. It is reported that operating solar panels, electrical wiring and protective materials for lunar structures have already been successfully created from an exact imitation of regolith.
Modern unmanned aircraft systems are massively supplied to every unit of the Armed Forces of Belarus
Today, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has already proved the high efficiency of the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAVs). It is worth noting that drones are classified into the following types: reconnaissance (can be used, in particular, to adjust fire on the battlefield), shock (for strikes on ground targets), reconnaissance-strike, bomber, multi-purpose, fighter (for the destruction of air targets), broadcast and others.
Exhibition of Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran
On the occasion of the next anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, various events are taking place in Iran. Among other things, an exhibition of achievements of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps is being held in Isfahan.
KTRV reported on the development of means to protect ports and coastal infrastructure
The corporation explained that they continue to improve corrected aerial bombs, torpedo and mine weapons, coastal missile systems
The Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) continues to work on improving adjustable aerial bombs, torpedo and mine weapons, coastal missile systems, as well as port protection equipment and coastal infrastructure elements. This was reported to TASS in KTRV during the international exhibition Aero India 2023.
China's sixth-generation fighter: Is a tailless derivative of the J-20 possible?
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China ( Aviation Industry Corporation of China, AVIC) on January 31, 2023, published a video recording of the concept of a tailless fighter. According to Chinese sources, it is connected with the country's efforts to develop a sixth-generation fighter. China and the United States are currently in competition for the world's first and most powerful sixth-generation fighter jets. Moreover, senior US Air Force officials have repeatedly warned that China may be the first to adopt such an aircraft.
Scientists have successfully isolated "green" hydrogen from seawater without using catalysts based on precious metals
After the first successes, an international team of scientists will work to expand the volume of hydrogen production from seawater by using a larger electrolyzer. If everything goes well, the engineers' immediate plans are to use hydrogen production for fuel cells and ammonia synthesis in commercial processes.
New Russian anti-tank shells will leave no chance for "Leopards 2"
MWM: "Leopards 2" will not be well in Ukraine from new Russian anti-tank shells
Russian tanks participating in the SVO are being re-equipped with new shells that are capable of piercing armor 800-830 mm thick at a distance of two kilometers, writes MWM. This indicates that Russia is preparing for the imminent appearance of Western combat vehicles in Ukraine.
The Tornado-G MLRS received new guided and unguided ammunition with an increased firing range
The Russian Federation has created a new line of guided and unguided ammunition of 122 mm caliber for multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) 9K51M "Tornado-G". This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Chief designer of ROS: the new orbital station will be almost "eternal" - TASS interview
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Vladimir ROS, Deputy General Designer of RSC Energia, Chief Designer, told TASS in an interview about the timing of the station's deployment and inclination, its protection from space debris and crew rescue means. Kozhevnikov.
Kalashnikov held a round table on the development of domestic UAVs
The Kalashnikov Concern initiated the round table "Priority measures in the field of development of unmanned aircraft systems in the light of the execution of the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation".
Nanomaterial graphene has opened the possibility of obtaining energy under the influence of an invisible radiation spectrum
Humanity has learned to generate electricity under the influence of sunlight (visible radiation spectrum — waves with a length from 400 to 800 nm) using photovoltaics. But why not use invisible spectrum radiation to generate electricity?
Successful tests of the anti-electronic warfare system "Sickle" have been carried out in Russia
Rostec has successfully tested the anti-electronic warfare system "Sickle-VS"
In Russia, at one of the fuel and energy complex enterprises, the anti-electronic warfare systems "Sickle-VS" were successfully tested in real conditions, which completely excluded the appearance of intruder drones in the protected area, Rostec reported.
India conducted exercises to rescue gaganauts from the water
News about the development of Indian manned astronautics is a rarity, so every message is worth its weight in gold for everyone interested in the topic. And there is a reason for joy: the test program of the first national manned spacecraft Gaganyan is rapidly approaching test orbital launches. There are still improvements and verification of crew rescue procedures on the water, which are already being worked out in practice.
The developer spoke about the features of the new RUD-250 drone
It is characterized by low cost, high speed and invulnerability to electronic warfare guns, said Vitaly Dolgov, head of the Laboratory for External Piloting and Operation of Unmanned Aircraft at the Kartsev Research Institute of Computing Complexes.
Sukhoi Design Bureau has developed the first part based on bionic design
Aluminum power bracket is intended for the Su-57 fighter
Sukhoi Design Bureau has developed the first part based on bionic design - an aluminum power bracket for the Su-57 fighter. This is reported in the Telegram channel of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
Ukrainian barrage ammunition
Senior researcher of the Chemical Faculty of the Ukrainian Kyiv National Aviation University and head of the student rocket design bureau NAURocket created at the University, Sergey Pipko, published a video of a test launch developed with the participation of the Ukrainian barrage ammunition bureau.
Germany turns Ukraine into a testing ground for new tanks
The Germans are negotiating the supply of a fourth-generation Panther tank to Ukraine. The car was first presented last summer, it made a splash at the arms exhibition in Paris. The tank is better protected than the Leopard 2, has the latest control and guidance systems. Under what conditions can the Germans start mass production of "Panthers"?
The cost of some Russian military aircraft, helicopters and missiles
The American online publication "The Drive" published interesting material by Peter Butovsky and Thomas Newdick "Here Is What Russia's Military Aircraft And Missiles Actually Cost. We examine official documentation to decode the actual cost of some of Russia’s most prominent air combat weapons".
Earthquakes in Turkey were planned by the United States
dikGAZETE: The USA staged earthquakes in Turkey with the help of the HAARP project
The closure of the US consulates in Turkey at the end of January, the earthquake and the arrival of an American warship the day before cannot be a mere coincidence. Washington is behind the disaster, the author of the article from dikGAZETE believes. This is confirmed by America's exercises in the Mediterranean Sea – and not only.
Russia will present the Abakan non-strategic missile defense system in India for the first time
The press service of the concern of East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey reported that the complex consists of a multifunctional radar station 98L6E and launchers 51P6E2
Russia will present for the first time in India at the Aero India 2023 international exhibition the anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) of the Abakan non-strategic missile defense (ABM), the press service of the Almaz-Antey concern of East Kazakhstan Region told TASS.
