News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
China has tested a robot for space sabotage
Chinese scientists have developed a method for secretly disabling spacecraft. To do this, it is planned to place small explosive charges in the nozzles of their engines. The consequences of triggering these bombs will look like malfunctions of the engines themselves, according to an article published by Professor Sun Yongzhong from the Polytechnic Institute of Defense Industry. Excerpts of the work are cited by the South China Morning Post.
19FortyFive: "Hunter" is one of the most advanced drones in the world
The Russian heavy drone S-70 "Hunter" successfully withstood combat tests at the Ashuluk training ground - in particular, the device carried out bombing with 500-kilogram ammunition. It is also known that the drone can hit moving targets, act under the guidance of a fifth-generation Su-57 fighter or independently. And the technologies used in it belong to the sixth generation of combat aviation. All this together makes the S-70 one of the most advanced drones in the world, according to 19FortyFive.
The Koreans showed a mock-up of a new combat helicopter armed with optional strike drones
At the ADEX-2021 exhibition, the South Korean KAI Corporation presented a full-size mock-up of a promising Marine Attack Helicopter capable of using multifunctional MUM-T UAVs.
Deadly "Marker" will be able to fight drones
The Marker robotic system will be able to identify several types of targets. The robot, which was previously called deadly, will receive funds to fight drones. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the NGO "Android Technology".
NI: Drones are becoming an integral part of the Russian Navy
Russia has recently been paying special attention to the development of aerial and underwater drones. And the military will rely on them in the future.
At the Partner 2021 exhibition, the Serbian Defense Industry presented various samples of new military equipment
At the Partner 2021 international exhibition in Belgrade, the Serbian Defense Industry presented various samples of new military equipment of national production.
Rogozin said that the Sphere will include five satellite groupings for telecom
According to the head of Roscosmos, the "Sphere" will include communication groups "Yamal", "Express-RV", "Express", "Skif" and "IoT Marathon"
The Sphere program will include five satellite groupings providing telecom services, and five more - surveillance. This was announced on Monday by the General Director of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin.
Russia will create a unique system that protects helicopters from dangerous left rotation
The new warning system will inform the pilot when, in particular, he goes beyond the limits prescribed by the flight protocol
A warning system on helicopters of left rotation, which often leads to accidents, will be developed in Russia. This was reported on Monday in the press service of JSC Navigator.
The prototype of the reusable stage "Krylo-SV" will be created at the end of 2022
The head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin noted that the technology used by SpaceX is not suitable for Russia
A prototype of the reusable cruise stage of the Krylo-SV light-class rocket will be created at the end of 2022, the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin said on Monday at a press conference at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress in Dubai.
The production of Baikal aircraft is planned to be launched in the Khabarovsk Territory
In Komsomolsk-on-Amur, it is planned to place the production of light multipurpose aircraft "Baikal". The new plant will appear in the Dzemga area, near the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft assembly shop.
Russia has assessed the prospects for Kiev to create its own missile systems
It is necessary to monitor Kiev's attempts to create missile systems, but they will probably end in failure. This was announced on Monday, October 25, by the head of the Russian delegation at the talks in Vienna on military security and arms control Konstantin Gavrilov.
The US military has created a "green" synthetic aviation fuel
The US Air Force and the Twelve energy company have created aviation fuel from carbon dioxide, water and energy from renewable sources. The military believes it will help them reduce their dependence on foreign oil and reduce carbon emissions. At the end of this year, they will decide whether to scale the technology and produce synthetic fuel in large quantities.
The Chinese showed the concept of a flying machine with folding screws
The Chinese startup HT Aero presented the concept of an electric flying machine with two folding screws. According to New Atlas, it is going to start producing them in 2024.
Blue Origin and Sierra Space plan to build a commercial space station
The station should be operational between 2025 and 2030
American companies Blue Origin and Sierra Space have announced plans to build a commercial space station. The corresponding statement was posted on the companies' website on Monday.
The first private space station is planned to be created by 2027
The station will consist of an inflatable living module, a docking module, a propulsion compartment, a robotic manipulator and a laboratory
The first independent commercial space station can be created by 2027. The corresponding statement was published on Thursday on the website of the American corporation Lockheed Martin.
Problems during the tests of the South Korean rocket caused a malfunction of the third stage
The launch of a rocket with a payload model weighing 1.5 tons took place on October 21 at 10:00 Moscow time
The first South Korean Nuri launch vehicle (KSLV-II) was unable to launch a mock-up payload into orbit due to a malfunction of the third stage. This was announced by the Minister of Science and Information and Communication Technologies Im Hye Suk, KBS TV channel reported on Friday.
The British are "populating" a new generation frigate
The British Navy began to master its new frigate. On October 21, the press service of the British Navy reported that the first sailors "settled" on the lead ship of the Type 26 project.
The US has conducted three tests aimed at developing hypersonic weapons
The US Army and Navy have tested prototypes of hypersonic weapons systems. Earlier it became known about the tests of the HAWC air-based missile.
TAI Company delivered the first Aksungur UAV to the Turkish Navy Command
On October 20, the command of the Turkish Navy received the first medium-altitude long-duration UAV (MALE) Aksungur manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
How will artificial intelligence develop in military aviation
Military aviation will not remain aloof from the unprecedented pace of technology development. According to experts, in the current century, armed struggle will be radically different from the ways and methods of warfare of the past. Artificial intelligence technologies will be introduced into manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.