News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The test of Chinese hypersonic weapons in the United States is considered a threat in the near future
Washington regards the test of Chinese hypersonic weapons as a constant threat, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Source: Russia has received five foreign applications for Orion-E drones armed with Whirlwinds
Russia has received five applications from foreign customers for the supply of Orion attack unmanned aerial vehicles with guided missiles "Whirlwind-M", a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti.
In China, the capabilities of the S-550 system were evaluated
Russia is developing the S-550 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM), which will surpass Israel and the United States in the field of missile defense. The capabilities of the Russian system were evaluated by the author of the Chinese portal Sohu.
The new iodine engine was successfully tested in orbit
ThrustMe startup has reported on the first ever flight of a satellite equipped with an iodine ion engine. Many spacecraft use ion electric rocket engines, which are characterized by very weak thrust, but they consume fuel so economically that some can serve for years without interruption.
A mobile multi-purpose robotic complex is being developed for the RCB protection troops
In Russia, a mobile multipurpose robotic complex of the MRK-RKHBZ defense forces is being developed as part of two ground-based robotic vehicles and two UAVs based on Orlan-10 with sets of replaceable attachments.
The Pentagon accused Russia of undermining strategic stability
Russia's tests of anti-satellite weapons undermine strategic stability in the world and pose a threat to it. This was stated by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at a briefing on November 17.
Elon Musk announced a new date for the first orbital launch of the Starship
According to the head of SpaceX, the first orbital launch of Starship can be carried out in January 2022. Previously, they wanted to do this in 2021.
In the USA, they told about the advantage of the F-35 over the Su-75
The Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS) of the fifth generation Checkmate is positioned as a competitor to the F-35 Lightning II. Columnist Brent Eastwood spoke about the advantage of the American aircraft over the LTS, known as the Su-75 and Checkmate, in the material 19FortyFive.
The Russian military tested the "Zircon" again
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu informed Russian President Vladimir Putin about a new successful test launch by the Northern Fleet of a hypersonic missile "Zircon", the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Russian Foreign Ministry: the test conducted by Russia in space was carried out in accordance with international law, not directed against anyone
The test, as a result of which the inactive Russian spacecraft "Tselina-D" was hit, is not directed against anyone, the fragments formed during it do not pose a threat to space activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry: The United States is testing the latest strike-combat means in orbit, including with the destruction of its spacecraft
The Russian Federation has questions about the X-37B space drone
The United States is pursuing a course on the use of space for conducting combat operations, testing the latest shock-combat equipment, the Russian Foreign Ministry says.
The Raid is one of the newest versions of the Russian Tiger armored car
The MIC-233136 armored car is one of the newest versions of the Russian Tiger. This special vehicle is distinguished not only by the modified front part with modern LED headlights, but also by other improvements.
The European Commissioner called the test conducted by Russia a threat to the EU's activities in space
The crew members of the International Space Station were also exposed to danger, stressed Thierry Breton
The resulting fragments of the non-operational satellite "Tselina-D" after its destruction during the tests conducted by Russia may pose a threat to the activities of the European Union in space. This statement was made on Tuesday by the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton.
Artificial intelligence has helped the Orion drone become more autonomous
Sergey Bogatikov, CEO of Kronstadt JSC, also noted that the concept of integrating drones into a single airspace approved by the government in October will accelerate the process of Orion's civil certification.
The source told about the completion of the tests of the UMP "Tick", capable of single-handedly thwarting the attack
Factory tests of the newest universal minelayer (UMZ) on a tracked chassis, created as part of the experimental design work "Tick" and capable of disrupting the offensive of enemy units alone, have been completed in the Russian Federation, sources in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti.
Middle Eastern countries intend to purchase the ROSC-1 anti-UAV system
ROSC-1 is a unique system, the only one in the world, elements of artificial intelligence are embedded in it, said Vitaly Repin, adviser to the Deputy General Director of the Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region
Within the framework of Dubai Airshow 2021, Almaz Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region held negotiations with a number of countries in the Middle East region on the sale of a unique complex for providing ornithological protection and countering aircraft drones for ROSC-1 airports.
In the USA, they were surprised by the size of the Su-75
What is called a promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, actually looks like an average fighter. The dimensions of the aircraft being developed by Rostec were surprised in the American edition of The Drive.
The historian predicted an arms race in space
The indignation on the part of the United States about the tests of the anti-satellite system by Russia is quite cynical, since they themselves shot down their satellite back in 2008, and then the Pentagon itself did not respond to objections from the Russian Federation and China. This was told by military historian Boris Yulin on Wednesday, November 17.
The American general gave details of China's test of a hypersonic missile
The Deputy chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General John Hyten, in an interview with CBS, specified information about China's hypersonic missile test conducted this summer.
In Russia, work has begun on the Sirius heavy drone
The Russian company Kronstadt has begun work on the assembly of the first prototype of the Sirius heavy drone. This was announced by the general director of the company Sergey Bogatikov in an interview with RIA Novosti.
