News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The Russian unmanned vessel "Pioneer-M" was launched
Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard launched the research vessel "Pioneer-M". According to the United Shipbuilding Corporation, it will use technologies of unmanned navigation.
Russian Success Rockets in November will conduct the first launch of a suborbital rocket from a test site in the Astrakhan region
The private company Success Rockets (SR) intends to set a record for the height of a suborbital flight for Russian private companies in November this year, the SR press service told Interfax.
Americans admired the new Russian motorcycle Ural
The American journalist of the Cycle World portal Justin Daves admired the new Russian motorcycle Ural. In his opinion, the vehicle combines vintage features, a powerful engine, modern technologies and an original design.
Preliminary tests of a prototype of a light multi-purpose grenade launcher complex have been conducted in Belarus
Chairman of the State Military Industry Committee of Belarus Dmitry Pantus checked the progress of preliminary tests on the development of a prototype within the framework of the ROC on the development of a light multi-purpose grenade launcher complex "Sapphire" by one of the enterprises of the country's defense industry.
The PKK-16 was reborn into the RPL-20
The Russian army wants to get ribbon machine guns. On September 22, the general designer of the Kalashnikov concern, Sergey Uzhumtsev, in an interview with RIA Novosti, told about the beginning of testing of a new 5.45 mm hand machine gun.
Ukraine will continue to develop the Sapsan missile system
The defense budget of Ukraine for 2022 will be increased. This will allow using the funds allocated for the purchase of weapons to continue the development of the Sapsan operational and tactical missile system (OTRK). This is reported by Defense Express.
A new Bayraktar DIHA drone was introduced in Turkey
Baykar Defense Company has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Bayraktar DIHA. The presentation of the vertical take-off and landing drone took place within the framework of the International Aviation, Space and Technology Festival Teknofest-2021, which is being held in Turkey. This is reported by the Habericerik publication.
Bayraktar TB3 attack UAV will make its first flight in 2022
This was announced by Selchuk Bayraktar, Technical Director of Baykar Technologies, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the T3 Foundation, speaking at the International Summit of Take Off Initiatives organized as part of the third TEKNOFES Aviation, Space and Technology Festival in Istanbul.
A new video may show a model of an American fighter of the sixth generation
A short video shows a model of an aircraft of an unknown type. Some observers believe that it is related to the NGAD program aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter. Earlier it became known about the beginning of testing of its demonstrator.
Seven modules and a centrifuge are planned as part of the new Russian space station
The station will be part of the infrastructure for carrying out flights to the moon
The Russian orbital service station will include seven modules and a short-radius centrifuge. This is stated in the terms of reference for the research project on preparing for a flight to the Moon, published by Roscosmos on the public procurement website.
The type of the Russian lunar base should be developed by the end of 2025
The works will be carried out within the framework of a tender worth 1.7 billion rubles
The technical task for the creation of the Russian lunar base should be formed by the end of 2025. This is stated in the tender of Roscosmos, posted on the official website of public procurement.
Transport workers will launch missiles
Transport planes are often converted into bombers, but the Americans went further. On September 22, the YouTube channel The War Zone published a video of tests of the Rapid Dragon system, with the help of which many non-combat aircraft can become missile carriers.
Tactical drone Air Wolf launched a kamikaze drone in flight
The Air Wolf jet tactical drone of the American company Kratos launched a Switchblade barrage ammunition in flight. According to The Drive, this combination will help significantly increase the range of the Switchblade, allowing it to penetrate deeper into enemy territory.
The Americans presented a cargo drone for the Marines
The American company Kaman has introduced the Kargo drone, which will help the US Marine Corps to supply small units in hard-to-reach areas. According to Defense News, the device will be able to carry up to 454 kilograms and fly from 93 to 926 kilometers, depending on the weight of the transported cargo.
Roscosmos will present the project of a new Russian orbital station to replace the ISS
The state Corporation Roscosmos and the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) recommended submitting proposals to the government on the creation of a new Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS), which should replace the International Space Station (ISS) by 2028. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the state corporation.
How is the upgraded B-19 infantry fighting vehicle better than the classic BMP-3
The participation of light armored vehicles in local wars and conflicts often led to its massive losses. We can recall the mission of the Soviet limited contingent in Afghanistan, the fighting on the territory of the post-Soviet space. Dozens or even hundreds of burnt-out and exploded infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers remained everywhere after the fighting.
In the United States, they told about the construction of five "killers" of the Russian S-500
Currently, five strategic stealth B-21 Raider bombers are being built at the Northrop Grumman plant in Palmdale, California, the American edition of The Drive reports, citing a statement by the Minister of the Air Force (Air Force) USA by Frank Kendall.
Kalashnikov Concern: Russia is creating a smart machine gun that helps to aim and shoot
In Russia, the creation of a new shooting complex using neural networks has begun, which will be able to identify targets, aim and shoot, the soldier will only need to make a decision about defeat, Sergey Urzhumtsev, chief designer of Kalashnikov Concern JSC, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Mass media: China has created a hydrogen refueling system for a new generation of space rockets
According to the Global Times newspaper, the new equipment successfully produced 35.55 cubic meters of this eco-friendly fuel in 35 hours
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has developed a national hydrogen liquefaction system for refueling new - generation space rockets-Changzheng-5-be and Changzheng-7. This was reported on Wednesday by the Global Times newspaper.
In Russia, the creation of a machine with artificial intelligence has begun
Russian designers have started developing a shooting complex with elements of artificial intelligence. The neural network will help the serviceman to identify and accompany targets, aim and fire. The soldier can only pull the trigger.
