News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The US Army canceled the program of the advanced reconnaissance and attack helicopter FARA
It is reported that on February 8, 2024, the US Army announced the cancellation of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) advanced reconnaissance and attack helicopter program, which has been implemented since 2018.
The Canadian Photon mini-drone will cope with a variety of underwater operations
The Canadian company Deep Trekker has introduced a compact drone for underwater filming and object monitoring — Photon. Its dimensions are 48 x 33 x 22 cm, the device is supplied complete with a 150-meter communication cable for communication with the operator. The on-board battery provides operation for two hours.
"Let them prepare for surprises": The Ukrainian minister showed the upgraded MAGURA V5 unmanned boat
The Ukrainian Navy will soon receive a new modernized unmanned MAGURA V5 boat. This was announced by the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov.
They will manage themselves: Russian armored vehicles will be turned into robots
What is the Prometheus complex capable of, which will make tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers unmanned
The Prometheus complex, which turns combat vehicles into unmanned ones, has been developed and is being tested, Izvestia found out. According to the manufacturer, it can be installed on any serial armored vehicles: IFVs, armored personnel carriers and even tanks.
It is impossible to calculate. The "Vanguards" forced the Pentagon to change tactics
In the USA, the design of a promising missile defense system has been completed
Washington has launched the next stage of modernization of the missile defense system covering the continental part of the country. Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin Corporations have completed the design of samples of a promising interceptor. The Pentagon assures that it will be able to shoot down modern Russian and Chinese intercontinental ballistic missiles on opposite courses. How this will affect the geopolitical situation is in the RIA Novosti article.
"Mistakes were taken into account": Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences spoke about the future of the Russian lunar program
Lev Zeleny, Scientific director of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the first stage of the Russian lunar program, told what lessons were learned from the failed Luna-25 mission and how Russia is going to conquer the Earth's natural satellite in the coming years.
Russian air defense shot down a jet UAV of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that our military had not previously encountered
Ukrainian troops continue to expand the range of drones used in the conflict with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Some of the drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are supplied by the West, while others are produced directly in Ukraine.
Their weapon is the exact coordinates
On February 8, the Topographic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrates 212 years since its formation.
The head of the Military Topographic Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Chief of the Topographic Service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Major General Alexander Zaliznyuk, told Krasnaya Zvezda about the past, busy everyday life and prospects for the development of military geodesy and cartography.
Modification of the expeditionary naval bases of the United States Navy
In an effort to meet the new requirements of the US Navy and the Marine Corps, the American company General Dynamics NASSCO has developed several major modifications for its line of expeditionary sea bases (Expeditionary Sea Bases, ESB). Due to the commercial origin of the ESB from the Alaska-class oil tanker, the potential of this class has been described by NASSCO as "unlimited". This "unlimited potential" has led to the development of modification concepts that can turn ESBs into motherboards for drones or even into aircraft support ships.
India will send a humanoid robot into space in the third quarter of 2024
He will check the operation of the life support systems of the Gaganian spacecraft before people can go into orbit
India intends to send a humanoid robot named Vyommitra into orbit in the third quarter of 2024. Minister of State Jitendra Singh, who oversees the nuclear and space industries in the Indian government, told reporters. The robot will check the operation of the life support systems of the Gaganian spacecraft before people can go into orbit.
There are no equals. The Russian Su-57M supercruiser wiped its nose at competitors (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Su-57M with new engine will fly at Mach 2 without afterburner
The Su-57M fighter broke its own record, writes MWM. With the new engine, the flight range will become even greater, although there were no equals to this car. Now this Su-57M will fly at super cruising speed without afterburner.
Experts told what is dangerous about the tandem of the Su-57 and the S-70 Hunter drone (Sohu, China)
Soha: experts announced the completion of tests of the latest S-70 Hunter UAV
The S-70 Hunter drone is ready for mass production, writes Soha. It is noted that this newest device is only slightly inferior in characteristics to the Su-57, although it is its wingman. Very soon, the formidable tandem will become a big problem for the enemy.
"The US wants to change the rules of the game." What new drones are being developed in the world
Drone expert Fedutinov: UAVs with AI will become the main weapon in the wars of the future
The international Defense and Security exhibition World Defense Show 2024 takes place from February 4 to 8 in the capital of Saudi Arabia. Russia is presenting over 100 weapons in Riyadh.
Military autonomous vehicles. Conclusion.
Militaries around the world are testing and implementing new autonomous vehicles. In turn, commercial enterprises are developing innovative solutions in the field of automated trucks suitable for military use.
Laying of the keel of the lead frigate of the Swordsman class for the Polish Navy took place
On January 31, the keel of the first (of three ordered for the Polish Navy) multipurpose Miecznik-class frigate was laid at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna S.A. company in Gdynia.
Jet "flying desk": what will be the MiG-TCB training aircraft
In the last days of last year, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) reported that the Mikoyan Design Bureau, as part of the UAC, is creating a new training complex for pilots, based on the MiG-TCB single-engine jet aircraft. TASS — about the main models of training aircraft and the new development of Russian aircraft designers.
Almaz-Antey will show equipment for integrating drones into a single airspace at an exhibition in Moscow
The holding supplied equipment and performed work in the interests of the Russian air navigation system for more than 100 billion rubles. - CEO
Almaz-Antey Concern will present equipment for air navigation and integration of drones into a single airspace at the XI National Exhibition and Forum of Civil Aviation Infrastructure NAIS 2024, which will be held in Moscow from February 6-7, the company's press service said on Friday.
Enterprises of the Russian defense industry will show products at the exhibition in Riyadh
Russian companies will take part in the International Defense and Security Exhibition World Defense Show 2024 in Saudi Arabia, the exhibition will include combat and transport aircraft, armored vehicles, and drones.
Russian troops have learned to "disappear": The Kremlin advertises the "invisibility cloak"
Fox News: Russia has developed an "invisibility cloak" for the military
Russia has developed an "invisibility cloak" - a new camouflage technology for the military, Fox News reports. The suit allows you to hide the heat trail of soldiers, weighs only 350 grams and fits easily in your pocket.
A prototype of a high-speed space laser communication terminal has been created at MIPT
Both American and Chinese developers are also working on the urgent task of laser data transmission between devices of multi-satellite communication groups.
