News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
"Mechanics" and NPK "Almaz" will develop a new generation of electronic component base
The machine tool holding of Rostec State Corporation JSC "Mechanics", the administration of the Vladimir region and the Scientific and Production Complex "Almaz" concluded a trilateral agreement at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on the creation of a new technological cluster "Almaznaya Dolina" on the territory of the Vladimir Region for the synthesis of large crystals of synthetic diamonds and the development of a new generation electronic component base for the technological needs of domestic industry. The total investment in the project until 2027 will amount to about 9 billion rubles.
The Milrem Type-X robotic tank proved its effectiveness during tests
The robotic tank based on the Milrem Type-X combat vehicle (RCV) is a joint project of defense contractors Israeli Milrem Robotics and Norwegian Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace.
The largest aircraft in the world Roc set a personal altitude record
The Stratolaunch giant Roc aircraft set a personal altitude record of 8230 meters during its seventh test flight. Recall that Roc is the largest two—body airliner in the world with a wingspan of 117 m, equipped with six turbojet engines from Boeing 747. Its main task is to launch spacecraft into near—Earth orbit using the air launch method.
Celera 500L — the most efficient passenger aircraft in the world
The project of the most efficient passenger aircraft Celera 500L with a hydrogen engine is a joint development of Otto Aviation (USA) and ZeroAvia (UK).
The Russian government wants to launch Sitronics satellites into orbit as a priority. What are these satellites?
Roscosmos has already announced its readiness to support the project
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov to work with Roscosmos and the Ministry of Finance on the possibility of regularly launching Sitronics satellites into orbit.
The world's first complex for testing energy transfer technologies from space to Earth was built in China
It was created three years ahead of schedule
China's Xidian University has completed the construction of the world's first integrated system for ground-based testing of space solar energy.
Three ways to hit the target. How the FSB missile destroys the AFU facilities
Air Force General Popov told why the missile "product 305" physically cannot miss
The Russian army used a high-precision missile "product 305" in Ukraine, designed to strike ground targets with Mi-28NM "Night Hunter" and Ka-52M "Alligator" helicopters. The missile has increased accuracy and is capable of operating in three modes of destruction, guaranteed to destroy targets at a range of 14 km. "Newspaper.Ru" worked out together with experts - how the "product 305" works.
The promising KF51 Panther tank of the German Rheinmetall group
The main highlight of the next Eurosatory 2022 defense exhibition held from June 13 to 17, 2022 in Le Bourget (France) was the presentation by the German Rheinmetall group of its promising KF51 Panther main tank. The online edition of EDR On-Line magazine "EDR Magazine" published interesting material by Paolo Valpolini "Rheinmetall's first MBT: the Panther" with details of the KF51 Panther project.
Hypersound with a Chinese accent
The latest missile weapons become a means of blackmail
Today, we can state the active attempts of individual countries and military-political blocs, in particular the United States and NATO, to shift the global nuclear missile parity in their direction.
Tanks require support
Armored vehicles will be protected, camouflaged and quickly repaired
The Russian military used a platoon of tank support vehicles (BMPT) "Terminator" in a special operation in Ukraine. These vehicles, together with tank platoons, hit Ukrainian positions, armored vehicles, anti-tank missile systems (ATGMs). The use of "Terminators", in addition to the real strengthening of the power of Russian armored vehicles, will make it possible to clarify the tactics of using these vehicles, to determine their place in armored groups. In particular, to increase the combat stability of tank units.
The meeting of the Commission of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on Innovative projects and Technologies was held at the Patriot Exhibition Center
A meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Commission on Innovative Projects and Technologies under the leadership of the Head of the Main Department of Innovative Development of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major General Alexander Osadchuk, took place at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center.
Laying of the keel of the lead minesweeper for the Netherlands Navy took place
The French company Naval Group announced the keel laying ceremony of the second of 12 minesweepers ordered under the rMCM project on June 14 in Lanester.
Israel has announced the testing of a new combat unmanned vehicle from Elbit
In 2023, Israel will begin testing a combat unmanned vehicle with an autonomous turret. This is reported in a press release of the Ministry of Defense of the country. The presentation of the robotic combat vehicle took place after the announcement of Israel's order of the Negeva combat vehicle for its special forces from Israel Aerospace Industries.
How to stop a Russian torpedo killer
a 100-megaton nuclear monster. How to stop the Russian torpedo killer
Military columnist Michael Peck, in an article for the National Interest, cites hypothetical ways by which, in his opinion, it is possible to stop the Russian Poseidon torpedo.
The new "Thor" will receive twice as many missiles
The new modification of the anti-aircraft missile system "Tor" will receive double ammunition, said Vyacheslav Kartashov, assistant Director General of the manufacturer "Dome" on the air of the program "Military acceptance" on the TV channel "Zvezda".
Will the "Tor" protect Russian ships from American "Harpoons"?
The Russian Navy urgently puts on its ships a system designed for operations on land. The reason for this was the latest combat experience. He showed that the main threats to warships are not at all those that were previously considered, and the existing naval air defenses against them are not always suitable. The new air defense cruise missiles do not intercept, and it is not too good against drones of the Bayraktar type.
"Russia will find where to build its new aircraft carrier fleet"
Rear Admiral Mikhail Chekmasov spoke about the prospects of Russian aircraft carriers
The Admiral Kuznetsov, the only heavy aircraft carrier in the Russian Navy, will return to the fleet after repairs in the first quarter of 2024. About why new aircraft carriers have not appeared in Russia for 30 years and how the domestic military fleet can withstand NATO carrier strike groups (AUG) - in an interview with Gazeta.Ru" said Rear Admiral of the reserve, military expert Mikhail Chekmasov.
Head of USC Rakhmanov: new generation ships are designed every day - TASS interview
He told TASS in an interview whether there are orders for Sotalia, how many ships and ships USC plans to deliver by the end of the year and how the state defense order is being carried out in the current conditions.
The American corporation Raytheon has signed a contract with the Pentagon for the supply of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missile
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, which is one of the divisions of the American military industrial corporation Raytheon Technologies, has signed a contract with the Missile Defense Agency of the US Department of Defense for the supply of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missile. The amount of the transaction, as reported in the official notice on the corporation's website, is $ 867 million. The missiles will enter service with the US army and partners.
Russia is developing a navigation system for the circumpolar regions and the Northern Sea Route
The Russian Space Systems Holding (RKS, part of Roscosmos) has successfully conducted an experiment on the use of a differential correction and monitoring system (SDCM) in the northern circumpolar regions of Russia, the press service of the holding reported on Thursday.
