News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The Russian MS-21 is not afraid of the success of its Chinese competitor
For the first time, the Chinese C919 aircraft will be put into commercial operation by the airline two years earlier than its Russian competitor, the MS–21 airliner. Both projects developed in parallel and made their first flights even in the same month and year. However, the Chinese is the first to be released into life. However, this is where the advantages of the Chinese liner end. How is the MS-21 superior to its rival?
Polish hovercraft PRC-650
At the MSPO 2022 Arms Exhibition in Kielce, the Polish Aviation Institute (Łukasiewicz-Instytut Lotnictwa) from Warsaw presented its newest product, the PRC-650 hovercraft for patrol and search and rescue operations. The company Farada Group from Lyubartov, known for the development of drones for medical transport, has received permission to manufacture these boats under license. They should be available internationally.
Maglev machines have been successfully tested in China. They are already moving at a speed of more than 200 km/h
In Kit, the magnetolevitation technology installed in the car was successfully tested, during which the 2.8-ton car rose to a height of 35 mm and flew over the road.
Barrage ammunition at the ADEX-2022 exhibition in Baku
The 4th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition ADEX-2022 was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from September 6 to 8, 2022. A feature of the exhibition was the unusually wide presence of various unmanned aerial vehicles and barrage ammunition in its exposition. Denis Fedutinov kindly provided us with a report on the barrage ammunition presented at ADEX-2022.
Gunsmoke system: The Pentagon has taken care of the question of how the US army should act in case of blocking the GPS signal
Having started satellite maneuvers in orbit in July, the US Army is evaluating the results of experimental satellite technology designed to warn fighters on the ground about blocking or distortion of the GPS signal.
The US Army will soon have a new piece of equipment that reduces the load on the back when working with weights
Futuristic military dreams of an Iron Man exoskeleton suit may give way to something simpler: a lightweight wearable device that helps reduce back strain.
T-72S with "red eyes" - analogues of the "Curtain" complex seen in Iran
The T-72S tanks of the Iranian army received optoelectronic suppression systems of their own design. This technique was used in large-scale exercises conducted in the central part of the country. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons".
The Iranian army tested satellite-guided missiles during the exercises
The Iranian ground forces tested two guided missiles during the annual defense exercises. The Fatah-360 and Fajr-5 satellite-guided missiles were tested for the first time.
In the USA, they told about the "dying on the drawing board" Russian fighter
The Russian advanced light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, can "die on the drawing board". This is told by the columnist of the American edition of 19FortyFive, Peter Sichiu.
Future colonists will be able to print products made of titanium and Martian dust on a 3D printer
Engineers from Washington State University conducted a series of experiments that proved the fundamental possibility of creating durable and reliable metal-ceramic products from regolith. In this case, "regolith" is a conditional substance, an imitation of lunar soil and Martian dust. During the exploration of the Moon and Mars, this material should become the main raw material for production, since it will not be possible to bring a lot of products from Earth.
Does the tank need a 152 mm cannon
The role of armored vehicles is being clarified during the Ukrainian crisis
Since mid-March 2022, the actions of tanks in a special operation in Ukraine have become fundamentally different from the tank battles of the Great Patriotic War, the Arab-Israeli wars, "Desert Storm", etc. Breakthroughs of tank units deep into enemy defenses have stopped, single and group tank duels have become rare. Now tanks from both sides are mainly used as a means of supporting infantry.
Russian tanks will receive KAZ Arena-M in the process of modernization
Russian tanks will receive the Arena-M active protection system, and development work is currently underway to modernize the fleet of tanks in service with the army with the installation of this complex. This was stated by the head of the Main Tank Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Major General Alexander Shestakov.
The Polish company ZM Tarnów presented a self-propelled anti-drone system and a wide range of small arms
At the MSPO 2022 exhibition in Kielce, the Polish company ZM Tarnów presented a self-propelled anti-drone system and a wide range of small arms. In addition, the Tarnów Mechanical Plant demonstrated armament modules, mortars and anti-aircraft guns at an event taking place in Poland.
These Russian missiles have put the United States in a daze. They have nothing to answer
Russia and China can destroy American aircraft in this terrible way
With the adoption of long–range air-to-air missiles in the Russian and Chinese Air Forces, which will be delivered to the target by fifth-generation aircraft, the Pentagon may have serious problems, writes TNI. The US has not yet developed an effective defense plan against these killer missiles.
America has found a way to catch up with Russia in the hypersonic arms race
The US is turning to the private sector for help in creating hypersonic weapons
The American authorities still deny that the United States is lagging behind Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons, Asia Times writes. Despite this, the United States recently decided to involve private companies in the creation of a supersonic test aircraft.
In the USA, the introduction of a new personnel management platform for half a billion dollars has been postponed indefinitely
The US Military Department has again decided to postpone the personnel platform of the army service. The integrated personnel and payment system for the army, also known as IPPS-A, was originally supposed to start operating in December 2021. But unsuccessful system tests forced the military leadership to postpone the launch of the platform for nine months. After the deadline was postponed, the platform was expected on September 20, but even now it will not be possible to launch it.
The first radar satellite of the Russian maritime intelligence has passed state tests
The first radar satellite of the Russian maritime intelligence "Pion-NKS" has passed state tests
The first Russian radar satellite of naval intelligence "Pion-NKS" has passed state tests, has been accepted for experimental combat duty and has begun monitoring foreign military activities, a source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti.
Noisy patrol: Russian ships will protect electronic warfare systems
Placed in containers, they will cover both combat units of the fleet and auxiliary vessels
An electronic warfare (EW) system is being developed for the defense of Russian combat and auxiliary ships. The novelty will be placed in ordinary marine, so-called 40-foot containers.
Russian Navy ships will be protected by container electronic warfare systems
The ships of the Russian Navy will be protected by electronic warfare systems (EW), which will be placed in 40-foot sea containers. This is reported by Izvestia with reference to sources in the Ministry of Defense of the country.
"The MiG-41 will be able to perform tasks in space"
General Popov told what the feature of the MiG-41 fighter will be
The project of the new Russian MiG-41 fighter has attracted the attention of American experts. The publication The Nationl Interest told about this plane. The MiG-41 or PAK DP project (a promising long-range interception aviation complex) should replace the MiG-31 high-altitude fighters, its construction in Russia was announced back in 2013. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the specifics of this project.
