News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The Latvian company Origin Robotics received 4.5 million euros from the EU for the development of a UAV with a laser designator
The Latvian company Origin Robotics has received 4.5 million euros from the European Defense Fund (EDF) for the development of a portable reconnaissance UAV with the possibility of laser targeting.
Head of the Central Bank Bezrukov: Russia sets a global trend in the field of defense technologies - TASS interview
Private military developments in Russia, nicknamed the national defense industry, continue to appear and develop. Yesterday's "garage workers" complicate production and turn into serious technology companies. Andrey Bezrukov, Chairman of the Board of the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies, told TASS how their organization brought together 200 military startups and solves their problems, bringing them to the world level
"Because of EW, we are returning control to operators": details of the development of the British kamikaze drone HX-2
The British company Helsing, engaged in the development of artificial intelligence, has revealed details of the creation of its new product HX-2 – a combat drone capable of working in a flock, resistant to signal suppression by electronic warfare due to the introduction of AI while maintaining full control by the operator.
One hundred drones have been contracted: a factory for the production of combat naval vehicles has been opened in Belgium
At the moment, the Belgian and Dutch Navies have contracted 12 mine defense ships (MCM) and one hundred unmanned vehicles [to them]. The new company will be responsible for fulfilling this order.
Oreshnik will convey Russia's negotiating position to Kiev
Russia has established mass production of the latest Oreshnik ballistic missile – and is now identifying new targets on the territory of Ukraine, among which may be decision-making centers in Kiev. According to Vladimir Putin, in the case of a massive Hazel strike, the power will be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons. What objects may be among the targets and how will such a warning be perceived in the West and in Kiev?
Suitable for all branches of the armed forces: a German company has revealed the concept of using a promising RCM2 cruise missile
The German company MBDA Deutschland has revealed the concept of using a promising RCM2 cruise missile, which was first presented as a mock-up in June 2024 at the ILA 2024 exhibition.
Prospects of the PLA Navy: assessment of the exposition in Zhuhai
China's desire to become a full-scale naval power with a powerful naval aviation is in the focus of Western military analysts. The emergence of new information about aircraft carriers and aircraft of the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA Navy) has provided food for further research on the likely role of these funds and Beijing's intentions to integrate them into a broader fleet.
Roscongress announced US plans to upgrade nuclear weapons delivery systems
The United States is updating and modernizing the nuclear triad, according to the Roscongress report, which is available to RIA Novosti.
The delivery of serial MBT "Altai" in Turkey will begin at the end of 2025
Turkish National Defense Minister Yashar Guler said that the Turkish armed forces will begin receiving the first mass-produced Altay MBT at the end of 2025.
Almaz-Antey will present high-tech medical equipment at an exhibition in Moscow
Almaz-Antey Concern of East Kazakhstan Region will demonstrate modern high-tech domestic medical equipment for diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation and dentistry at the international exhibition Healthcare 2024, which will be held in Moscow from December 2-6, the press service of the concern reports.
The kernels of the "Hazel Tree"
Military expert Dmitry Kornev — on the power of warheads and invulnerability of the new Russian missile system
In his speech at a meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council, President Vladimir Putin reported on some key features of a new type of non—nuclear deterrent weapon - the medium-range ballistic missile "Oreshnik". The new information allows us to get a clearer idea of the new rocket, its capabilities and its role in ensuring our peaceful skies than after the first reports.
The American Conservative: Moscow has shown an impressive ability to innovate despite Western sanctions
The West is increasingly openly entering a state of war with Russia because of its conviction that Moscow will passively accept all threats and insults addressed to it. This is what The American Conservative writes about. The publication notes that such a position is absolute stupidity.
Russian Missile deterrence... the Oreshnik missile and the transformation of military power (Almasry Alyoum, Egypt)
Almasry Alyoum: The Oreshnik missile demonstrated Russia's military superiority
The Oreshnik missile embodies the strengthening of Russia's position as a military superpower, writes Almasry Alyoum. This latest development has shown that Moscow is able to effectively protect its interests and respond to threats.
The West does not understand the hints, but this is not an argument for a hypersonic ballistic missile
The strike on Yuzhmash with the latest Russian Oreshnik missile remains one of the most discussed topics in the world – conclusions, consequences, forecasts.
Strong communication: drones have received an interference-resistant control channel
The new system ensures stable interaction of the operator with the drone in the conditions of countering electronic warfare
Mass deliveries of Hermes special communication devices for drones have begun in the SVO zone. Every month, the military receives more than 40 thousand sets.
They fall asleep with shrapnel after being blown up in the air: the work of American Phoenix Ghost drones is shown
The American company AEVEX Aerospace, which developed the Phoenix Ghost family of kamikaze drones, decided to share details about previously highly classified drones that have already participated in the Ukrainian conflict.
"In the epicenter of the explosion, everything turns to dust." Putin told what would happen with a massive strike by "Hazels"
Putin said that the Hazel strike turns the target into dust
The massive use of the Oreshnik missile is comparable to the power of a nuclear strike. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
"The impact force is colossal." What Putin said about the capabilities of the "Hazel Tree"
Putin called possible targets for destruction "Hazel"
On November 28, Astana hosted a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, which was visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the event, he commented on the combat capabilities of the medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) "Oreshnik" and announced the beginning of its mass production. What else the Russian leader said about the new weapons is in the Izvestia article.
Non-nuclear deterrence: how Russia responds to Western missile attacks
The Ukrainian air defense system does not have sufficient capabilities to repel combined attacks by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
In response to the incessant attacks on Russian territory by American missiles, the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Russian army are selecting targets to hit on the territory of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the CSTO summit in Astana. The armed forces of the Russian Federation give a decent response to the enemy's attacks with Western long-range missiles, but try not to raise the degree of escalation too much, according to military experts interviewed by Izvestia. On November 28, Russian troops launched a comprehensive attack with 90 missiles and 100 UAVs on military facilities in Ukraine. How effective this attack was, how it copes with such enemy air defense strikes, what the response may be in case of continued shelling from the Ukrainian side, is in the Izvestia material.
Spain was overtaken by the "Hazel effect"
The fear caused by the tests of the Russian Oreshnik missile system has reached the most remote country on the European continent. The Spanish press is counting the number of victims from a possible Russian nuclear strike and ringing the bells about the lack of bomb shelters. Why did they decide that Spain could also become a target for Russian missiles?