News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
In the USA, they created an "impossible" polymer that is lighter than plastic and stronger than steel
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported a breakthrough – they managed to obtain a two-dimensional form of a polymer material, which at first glance has solid advantages without disadvantages.
Ministry of Finance: Requirements for cybersecurity of artificial intelligence should appear in Russia by 2024
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into various systems, including autonomous transport systems, raises the issue of cybersecurity.
NASA postponed the flight around the Moon as part of the Artemis program for April-May
In August last year, NASA Inspector General Paul Martin reported that the landing of astronauts on the Moon in 2024 is not possible due, in particular, to delays in the development of spacesuits.
The ship "Eagle" will be dropped from a helicopter to test the landing system
Roscosmos has decided on a test schedule for the promising Eagle spacecraft, the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin said.
Rogozin: the sequence of tests of the safety system of the ship "Eagle" has been determined
The CEO of Roscosmos noted that the tests will begin in 2023
The sequence of tests of the security system of the promising manned spacecraft "Eagle", which will be held at the Vostochny cosmodrome, has been finally approved. This was announced by the General Director of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin.
The US explained Russia's inability to build a nuclear aircraft carrier
19FortyFive: Russia is unable to build a nuclear aircraft carrier due to lack of capital
The USSR and, subsequently, Russia are unable to build a nuclear aircraft carrier due to a shortage of human and financial capital, explains Brent Eastwood, a columnist for the American publication 19FortyFive.
Source: the production of the latest Ichthyosaurus torpedoes will be increased from 2023
It is planned to conclude a new long-term contract to obtain the required number of products, a source in the military-industrial complex said
The volume of production of promising electric torpedoes UET-1 (cipher "Ichthyosaurus") will increase from 2023. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
NASA will launch the SLS superheavy rocket for the first time in March
NASA postponed the first launch of the SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft from February to March
The first launch of the superheavy Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft, which is supposed to fly around the Moon and then return to Earth, is postponed from February 15 to mid-March. Ars Technica writes about this, referring to NASA.
Rostec has created a new means of protection against aggressive animals
Technodinamika Holding (part of Rostec) has created a new portable means of protection against aggressive animals Pyrodefende. The device is not a weapon, no license or storage permit is required for its purchase, the state corporation reported.
Rostec will complete testing of self-propelled guns for paratroopers in 2022
Rostec announced the completion of preliminary tests of the Lotos ACS for the Airborne Forces in 2022
Preliminary tests of the airborne self-propelled artillery gun 2C42 "Lotus", which is being developed for Airborne troops, will be completed in 2022. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the Rostec state Corporation.
Roscosmos will test the safety and landing systems of the Eagle spacecraft
The Russian space Agency told about the scheme of tests of rescue systems and landing of the ship "Eagle". During the tests, his return vehicle will be dropped four times from a helicopter.
The United States called the shortcomings of new SUVs for the army
The Pentagon recognized the low efficiency of promising ISV machines
The American Army Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) SUVs were recognized as ineffective in combat. The shortcomings of the new machines were named in the report of the Department of operational testing and evaluation DOT & E (Director of Operational Test and Evaluation) of the US Department of Defense, which was published on Thursday. This is reported by Breaking Defense.
Russian paratroopers will receive the "Birdman" complex next year
The Ptitselov air defense systems will begin to be delivered to airborne units in 2023
Mobile air defense systems (PVO) "Birdman" next year will begin to arrive in the units of the Airborne Troops (airborne). Russian paratroopers will receive vehicles based on the BMD-4M. This was reported in the February issue of the magazine of the Ministry of Defense of Russia "Army Collection".
Roscosmos has created an algorithm that increases the volume of data transmission from satellites by 10 times
Russian engineers will use an algorithm that will allow archiving information transmitted by spacecraft in orbit, significantly reducing the file size
The new data compression algorithm created by the Russian Space Systems Holding (RKS, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) will allow 10 times to increase data transmission from satellites. This was reported on Wednesday in Roscosmos.
The use of a light Belarusian grenade launcher "Sapphire" was shown on video
The use of the Belarusian light grenade launcher complex "Sapphire" was shown on video. Unlike heavy analogues, the new grenade launcher does not unmask the shooter with the sound of a shot and does not leave a trajectory trace.
The updated "Eagle" showed "claws"
The US Air Force is checking its "new thing". February 1, portal defensenews.com He reported that the F-15EX Eagle II fighter had passed the first fire tests by launching an air-to-air missile.
In the USA, the development of a space shuttle capable of taking off like a conventional aircraft has begun
The Washington-based company Radian Aerospace has announced the beginning of the development of a reusable spacecraft capable of taking off and landing like a conventional aircraft. The project budget is $27.5 million.
Black Hawk helicopter pilots will develop a virtual assistant
The American company Northrop Grumman has signed a contract with the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA) to develop a prototype virtual assistant for Black Hawk helicopter pilots. It will be integrated into their augmented reality helmets.
The next newest
The old man AN-2 will not wait for a replacement soon
The domestic aviation industry has another resounding victory: the LMS-901 Baikal light multipurpose aircraft, presented with pomp at the MAKS-2021 air show, made its first flight. This was announced by the Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. Everything seems to be fine, another budget tranche is closed – the money has been allocated, the plane has flown, everyone is happy. But there is no sense for the Russian small aircraft from the new victory.
The ex-head of the General Staff said that the prototype of hypersonic weapons was tested in the Russian Federation in 2004
Yuri Baluyevsky clarified that the prototype was tested at the landfill in Plesetsk
The former chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Army General Yuri Baluyevsky, said on Monday that a prototype of hypersonic weapons was tested in Russia back in 2004.