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Rocket pace: what new items will be shown at the Army-2022 forum
At the exhibition, it will be possible to see unmanned armored vehicles, the latest ammunition and trophies of the special operation in Ukraine
Kubinka, near Moscow, will host Russia's main international exhibition in the military-technical sphere, the Army—2022 forum, from August 15 to 21. According to the head of the Russian Defense Ministry Sergei Shoigu, this year it is planned to participate about one and a half thousand enterprises and organizations from Russia and abroad.
Kalashnikov showed the serial version of the new ZALA 421-24 drone
According to a representative of ZALA aero, the drone has already been tested. ZALA 421-24 is stable in operation under conditions of suppression by electronic warfare, he noted
From aeronautics to sky domination
The Russian Air Force is 110 years old.
The Commander of the Air Force, Deputy Commander-in–Chief of the Aerospace Forces, Lieutenant General Sergey DRONOV, tells the Red Star about the results with which the Air Force personnel approached the next anniversary.
Thunder of a clear sky
Tactical Missile Armament Corporation will show a new generation product at Army-2022
The so-called leaks that the International Military-Technical Forum (IMTF) will not take place in the conditions of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine turned out to be a bluff. By tradition, it will open at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center in Kubinka near Moscow on August 15.
From exploration to tsunami
Marine drones are mastering a new field
Marine unmanned systems are "in the shadow" of similar flying systems, that is, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Nevertheless, they are also developing very actively within the general trend of creating "deserted" combat systems.
"Paralax" of the last frontier, a spicy North Korean dish and dreams of the White House
At the Army-2022 exhibition-forum, the BMP-3, which can be controlled with a glance, will be presented for the first time
The Signal Research Institute (part of the "High-Precision Complexes" of the Rostec State Corporation) allows you to enter the unreal reality through American glasses and control a combat vehicle. Following the turn of the operator's head, the multi-ton combat vehicle obediently turns the panoramic sight. Another second – and the barrel of the BMP is heading in the direction of the target.
The MiG-31I with the Dagger complex is successfully used in a military operation in Ukraine
In addition, the commander of the Air Force, Sergei Dronov, noted that strategic bombers Tu-160 and Tu-95MS are in service with long-range aviation
The regiment with the Dagger aviation missile system on MiG-31I aircraft, which became part of the long-range aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces in 2021, is successfully used during a special military operation in Ukraine.
Military equipment of the future: a variant of Elbit Systems
Within the framework of the Future Combat Vehicle project, the Israeli Defense Ministry is studying ways to improve the efficiency and security of promising military equipment. The task is to "achieve a greater effect with less cost," that is, the possibility of solving combat tasks with lighter and smaller combat vehicles with reduced crews is being considered.
Vladimir Artyakov: the near boundary of air defense systems has been reduced to a record 500 m
Also at the "Army", the corporation will present a new combat robot designed for actions, for example, in urban conditions. In addition, Artyakov spoke about the completed development of small anti-aircraft guided missiles for the destruction of drones and MLRS shells and other means of air attack, the completed state tests of a light floating tank and the development of a prototype of a full-fledged combined-arms exoskeleton.
"The Krasnopol projectile chooses its own target to its liking"
General Bondar told how the new version of the "smart" Krasnopol projectile works
The Ministry of Defense demonstrated the work of the Msta-S self-propelled gun with Krasnopol ammunition during a military special operation in Ukraine. We are already talking about the upgraded Krasnopol-M2, which is able to independently "choose targets" during volley firing. The desired accuracy is achieved due to the correction of the aerodynamic rudders of the ammunition at the end of the flight along the laser mark on the target. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the features of the new "Krasnopol".
KTRV will show a new generation X-69 cruise missile for the first time at the Army-2022 forum
The missile is designed to hit stationary ground targets with coordinates known before launch
For the first time, the Russian Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) will present a new X-69 aviation cruise missile within the framework of the Army-2022 international forum. This was reported to TASS by the press service of KTRV.
The new electric silent torpedo ET-1E will be shown at the Army-2022 forum
It is capable of hitting surface, underwater and coastal targets at a distance of up to 18 km
The new ET-1E electric torpedo, capable of hitting any surface, underwater and coastal targets at a distance of up to 18 km, will be presented at the exposition of the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) at the Army-2022 forum. This was reported to TASS by the press service of KTRV.
26 enterprises of JSC "Concern of East Kazakhstan Region "Almaz-Antey" will take part in the forum "Army-2022"
Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region will take part in the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2022", which will be held from August 15 to 21 in Kubinka near Moscow on the basis of the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center.
Russia will not have enough new T-90M tanks to confront NATO. But there is a way out
The Russian army has received new T-90M tanks. Will this be enough to resist NATO?
The Russian army has received a new batch of T-90M "Breakthrough", writes MWM. It was believed that this tank provides Russia with parity with the most combat-ready NATO vehicles. However, the situation is changing, and Moscow should properly invest in the T-14, the author of the article warns.
Ex-Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: In future land wars, multiple launch rocket systems with high-precision ammunition will be the main ones
The former head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (2004-2008), Army General Yuri Baluyevsky believes that the war of the future will be a "high-precision hail of ammunition." As a result of the rearmament of the world's armies with multiple launch rocket systems, similar to the recently famous American MLRS HIMARS, the forms of warfare will radically change.
Elektromashina will bring the Prometheus combat module to the Army for the first time
The research and Production Association "Elektromashina" of the Uralvagonzavod concern will take part in the largest international forum "Army-2022". In addition to its traditional military products, the company will demonstrate the Prometheus combat module at the forum for the first time.
The French presented a manned drone with turbojet engines
The French company Zapata has introduced a high-speed manned drone with ten turbojet engines. She also showed a record of flight tests, during which the drone not only flew in a straight line, but also turned over controllably. The estimated maximum speed of the drone is 250 kilometers per hour, and the payload is 200 kilograms, according to the Zapata website.
Kalashnikov told about plans to work on the development of barrage ammunition
In particular, according to the president of the concern Alan Lushnikov, "tremendous prospects" exist for guided missiles "Whirlwind"
Kalashnikov Group intends to develop the development of barrage ammunition and reconnaissance drones, the concern sees the main prospects in the production of ammunition with autonomous guidance. Kalashnikov President Alan Lushnikov said this in an interview with Kommersant newspaper published on Wednesday.
The Ukrainian-American alternative to RD-181 engines will appear in 2024
Initially looking promising, the Antares launch vehicle has become quite problematic in recent years. Its creation required the cooperation of the United States, Ukraine and Russia, which is practically impossible in the light of the current geopolitical situation. The solution to the problem will be the transition from Russian engines to those created in America. And the key role in it will be played partly by the Ukrainian company Firefly Aerospace.
Kalashnikov has no plans to expand the line of combat drones - the head of the concern
The Kalashnikov Group of Companies does not plan to develop large strike drones, intends to develop its line of KUB and Lancet barrage ammunition, Kalashnikov President Alan Lushnikov said.