News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

During a special military operation in Ukraine, Russia is increasingly using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In 2023, the Russian military may use heavy attack drones S-70 "Hunter", writes Peter Suchiu, a columnist for the American publication 19FortyFive.

China said that the Zircon missile system is the main trump card of Russian President Vladimir Putin and noted that the United States has "cause for concern." This was announced on Wednesday, August 10, by the deputy editor-in-chief of the weekly Literary Russia, military journalist Alexey Borzenko in an interview with the 360 TV channel.

Kalashnikov is one of the few large private companies operating in the Russian defense industry, the requirements for which have increased sharply against the background of the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Alan Lushnikov, the main owner and president of Kalashnikov Group, told Kommersant about how sanctions affected the group's activities, the production of drones and precision weapons, as well as the launch of new business lines.

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle launched yesterday delivered a number of satellites to the calculated orbit, including CUBESX-HSE-2 vehicles, as well as SXC3-214 MIET-AIS, which received engines based on the plasma of the new VERA development and created in Russia by MEPhI engineers.

Everyone who has ever tried to find sunken treasures knows that this is a very costly and technically complex event. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, developed under the guidance of engineer Tim Reynolds, who heads the Wild Manta company, will help facilitate the work of underwater treasure seekers.

The Chinese drone Feihong 95 will hunt other people's UAVs and make its own invisible

China has tested the Feihong 95 drone, also known as the "Flying Swan". It is capable of performing not only reconnaissance and strike functions, but also using electronic warfare - electronic warfare. A number of countries have already become interested in this UAV. "Newspaper.Ru" understood the features of the Chinese drone.

When using this method, scientists propose using pyrotechnic devices to divide the design of the device into component elements connected by flexible cables.

The invention will make it possible to increase the efficiency of the use of drones by increasing their stay in the air, the radius of combat use and the payload mass during takeoff, the Federal Institute of Industrial Property reported.

More powerful than the American B-2 — details of a new generation of Russian stealth bombers have been revealed. NATO's dreams may be shattered

Russia has released information about even more powerful weapons than American B-2 bombers, writes user Sina. As soon as it enters service, NATO will not be able to sleep peacefully, the author of the article is sure.