News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

CEO of Kronstadt Bogatikov: the Sirius attack UAV will make its first flight in May

In the spring, a new Sirius attack drone will make its first flight in Russia. The Kronstadt Company is preparing flight samples of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This was reported to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu by the General director of Kronstadt, Sergei Bogatikov, RIA Novosti reports.

All engine tests were successful

NPO Energomash last year transferred the first RD-171MV engine to the Progress Rocket and Space Center for testing. This was announced by the CEO of NPO Energomash Igor Arbuzov.

Vietnam has tested a self-propelled anti-ship missile launcher of its own design, made on the chassis of the KAMAZ all-terrain vehicle.

At the same time, apparently, the version of the Russian anti-ship missile "Uran-E" produced by the local defense industry, which has the designation VCM-01, was used.

The Energomash Research and Production Association handed over the RD-171MV engine to the Progress rocket and space center last year: there it is waiting for bench tests as part of the first stage of the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle.

Space Micro will develop a terminal for transmitting data from the F-35 to the satellite

Air Force (Air Force) The United States has entrusted Space Micro with the development of a terminal that allows data to be transmitted from a maneuvering fighter like the F-35 Lightning II to a geostationary satellite at a speed of about 10 gigabits per second, writes the American edition of The Drive.

The Italian Armed Forces are launching a five-year project to introduce robotics into military service. On January 28, Nexter's press service announced that the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), together with Milrem (the general contractor of the program), selected Nexter robotics as part of the evaluation of ground and airborne robotic platforms for the Italian army.

The American fleet is preparing to be replenished with a new generation of transport catamarans in the coming years. January 28, portal navaltoday.com He announced that the first vessel of the updated Spearhead project, EPF Flight II, was laid at the Austal USA shipyard.

19FortyFive: the Russian Su-57 can be called a fifth-generation fighter with a stretch

The Russian Su-57 can be called a fifth-generation fighter with a stretch, since it lags behind the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and J-20 combat stealth aircraft, 19FortyFive believes.

CNN: US Secretary of Defense Austin wants to accelerate the development of hypersonic weapons

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plans to hold a meeting with the heads of major American defense companies, at which he wants to agree on accelerating the development of hypersonic weapons, CNN reports.

The general director of the shipbuilding enterprise "Rybinsk Shipyard" clarified that the "Haska-10" can accommodate cargo weighing up to 10 tons

The Russian Navy is showing great interest in the newest hovercraft "Haska-10" produced by the Kalashnikov Group of companies. This was stated by the general director of the shipbuilding enterprise "Rybinsk Shipyard" (part of the group") Sergey Antonov.

The project of the British Institute of Aerospace Technologies FlyZero presented the initial concept of a regional hydrogen aircraft. According to FlightGlobal, the liner is designed to transport up to 75 people over distances of up to 1.48 thousand kilometers.

19FortyFive: the Russian Pantsir air defense system could "grow long claws"

The Russian air defense system "Pantsir" could "grow long claws", allowing it to defeat the attacking unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), says the American publication 19FortyFive.

It will be ready for launch at the end of 2025

The possibility of using the new Fregat-SBU upper stage (RB) as part of the promising Amur methane launch vehicle is currently being considered by specialists. This was reported to TASS by the press service of the S. A. Lavochkin NGO (part of Roscosmos).

The Drive: The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter was deployed aboard the ship for the first time

The US Navy has deployed a reconnaissance unmanned helicopter on board a ship for the first time. Northrop Grumman has announced the first deployment of the MQ-8C Fire Scout drone. This is reported by The Drive.

Deliveries of the first export batch of the RG120 "Aspid" sports pistol have been completed in Russia. It is characterized by increased ergonomics and convenient layout, can adapt to the individual grip of the shooter.

Two communication systems are planned to be launched as part of the Sphere program

Roscosmos plans to launch six Skif satellites until about 2027. This was announced on Thursday by Sergey Prokhorov, director of the Department of Advanced Programs and the Sphere project of the state corporation.

The experience of military conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East led to the development of the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex. Thanks to a more sensitive radar and new missiles, the complex has significantly increased the target area, including drones at low altitudes.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex is moving towards the creation of a wheeled self-propelled gun. January 26, portal defence-ua.com He reported that the Bogdana self-propelled gun had successfully completed preliminary fire tests.

American startup Elroy Air has presented a pre-production version of its Chaparral hybrid cargo drone. The vertical take-off and landing device is capable of autonomously capturing cargo weighing up to 227 kilograms and delivering it to a distance of up to 483 kilometers.

Rostec United Engine Corporation has created an automatic control system (ACS) for the new PD-8 aircraft engine, which is planned to be equipped with the SSJ-NEW passenger liner. The equipment controlling the operation of the power plant, including thrust parameters and fuel consumption, is assembled on the basis of 100% Russian components and materials.