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A drone for one flight
Different versions of kamikaze drones have found their niches in the skies
The events of recent years convincingly prove that kamikaze drones are increasingly occupying a niche of mass high-precision weapons of various objects, equipment and enemy manpower. In Russia, having initially been late with their development and implementation, they also began to actively develop this field of military technologies and have already achieved significant success.
About the moon landing: while the American Artemis is "storming", is the Chinese program going ahead? - Opinions of TASS
Mikhail Kotov — about the latest changes in the manned lunar programs of the USA and China
It seems that quite recently, China and the United States alternately announced plans for manned missions landing on the surface of the Moon. However, almost five years have passed since the start of the lunar race.
TSAGI continues research in the interests of promising aviation of local airlines
Small aircraft is an important industry segment that is of particular relevance in the Russian Federation. Modern conditions dictate new challenges and requirements for the aircraft of local air lines. The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI, part of the Research Center "Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky") is also involved in the research aimed at creating the latest domestic developments in this field.
Artificial intelligence disappointed the military
US Air Force Colonel Tucker Hamilton reported on a computer simulation of the use of a combat drone controlled by artificial intelligence, during which the AI attacked the operator and the communications tower itself. Soon the US Air Force refuted the experiment, but experts did not believe it and pointed out the danger of actually conducting such experiments. As a result, this story raised a number of ethical questions for the experts.
Senator MRAP armored car will withstand a mine explosion
At the CANSEC exhibition in Ottawa, the Canadian company Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles presented its new development — the Senator MRAP armored car.
Sakhalin has developed a Dandelion drone that is resistant to electronic warfare
Specialists of the Sakhalin Center for Unmanned Systems according to the quadrocopter scheme have developed a drone called "Buttercup", which stands out for its ability to quickly leave the areas of operation of electronic warfare (electronic warfare) complexes and go to safe zones in this regard.
Yekaterinburg will create a new aircraft to replace the Czech L-410
At the facilities of UZGA, it is planned to develop and in 2026 already hand over to customers the first 19-seater aircraft, which will be designed to replace the L-410 aircraft created in Czechoslovakia back in the 60s on regional airlines.
The rise of the machines. In the USA, a drone with artificial intelligence "attacked" a person
The Guardian: The AI of the American drone "destroyed" the operator during the tests
The artificial intelligence of the American drone decided to "destroy" its operator when it realized that he was preventing him from completing the task, writes The Guardian. This happened during simulation tests, which the US Air Force denies.
"Don't do better, do this" (c)
The RIA Novosti news agency reported on June 1, 2023, that Russia is creating a new 300-millimeter MLRS "Sarma" of increased mobility, capable of firing guided munitions. This was reported to RIA Novosti by an informed source.
Air signs: which drones have been developed and used by Kiev
And what kind of devices attacked the Russian capital at the end of May
On May 30, Moscow and several districts of the Moscow region were attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were moving towards the capital from the west. Russian air defense forces engaged in battle with Ukrainian drones.
The first modified 155-mm self-propelled gun "Bogdana" on a new chassis was filmed in the area of the contact line
An updated wheeled self-propelled artillery installation 2S22 "Bogdana" of Ukrainian production appeared on one of the sites near the contact line. A snapshot of the new version of the ACS is distributed by Ukrainian resources.
Western press: Some UAVs that attacked Moscow resemble the prototype of the Ukrainian kamikaze drone "Beaver"
Some of the drones used to carry out a terrorist attack on Moscow and the Moscow region look similar to the prototype of the new Ukrainian kamikaze drone "Beaver".
Attention ranges: Troops will receive a new jamming system
The electronic warfare system "Parodist" has already begun to arrive in the Southern Military District
The South of Russia has covered up the radio-electronic complex "Parodist". The Ministry of Defense has begun deploying the latest electronic warfare (EW) complex. The Southern Military District is already receiving new items. The system works on radars and communication systems of aircraft. Experts note that Russian developments are considered advanced and are being upgraded taking into account combat experience.
The construction of large research vessels of project 23460 has been canceled
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in the material of Herman Kostrinsky, Alexey Polukhin and Alexey Nikolsky, "The Ministry of Agriculture refused to build three large scientific vessels," the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation refused to build three large-tonnage research vessels (NIS) with a total cost of more than 70 billion rubles.
The first flight of the Iranian Simorgh light transport aircraft
On May 30, 2023, a test flight of an Iranian Simorgh light transport aircraft created by an aviation Industry Organization controlled by the Iranian Defense Ministry took place. Let me remind you that this aircraft is a deep modification of the IrAn-140 passenger aircraft project into a transport aircraft with a cargo ramp and other changes.
How to quickly make a cheap and mobile self-propelled gun capable of hitting 44 km
The not-too-developed military industry of Syria has demonstrated how to produce samples of military equipment with minimal costs, which, according to their characteristics, will surprise even the most fastidious military experts.
The European Space Agency will force volunteers to lie upside down for 60 days
The beds of the subjects on the side of the headboard will be tilted six degrees down, and the legs will be raised up. In such a reclining position, you will have to wash, eat, and go to the toilet.
Bombardier is working on a prototype aircraft with a "mixed wing"
The company is building a second prototype of the Ecodjet and claims that the new aircraft will "reduce emissions" by 50%. From a technical point of view, this is almost impossible without leaving kerosene. Probably, we are talking about switching to other types of fuel.
Soulless fighters unite in a deadly network
In the fight for the Pacific Ocean, the American Navy puts on robotic systems
In recent decades, the American navy has faced two extremely serious challenges. Firstly, various kinds of unmanned and unmanned vehicles are developing more and more rapidly. Often they are even combined into integrated complexes capable of solving a very wide range of tasks – from purely auxiliary to full-fledged combat.
Rosatom has expanded the model range of its hydrogen production plants
Specialists of NPO Centrotech LLC (the enterprise of the Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL in Novouralsk, Sverdlovsk region) have completed the first stage of testing of an electrolysis plant with a capacity of 50 Nm3/h (normal cubic meters of hydrogen per hour), created on the basis of a unique Russian technology. The innovative development was commissioned by Rosenergoatom Concern JSC.
