News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The US Navy has shown a carrier-based fighter of the sixth generation
The US Navy has shown the concept of a sixth-generation carrier-based fighter being developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to replace the current F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. The corresponding image was posted on Twitter by Aviation Week editor Steve Trimble.
The South Korean analogue of the Russian fighter Checkmate was presented at the exhibition in Peru
Its maximum take-off weight will be 25,600 kg
The South Korean KF-21 fighter, which is an analogue of the newest Russian single-engine combat aircraft Checkmate, is presented for the first time in Latin America at the SITDEF 2021 arms exhibition, held in Lima (Peru), a TASS correspondent reports from the scene.
A competitor of the Russian Su-75 from South Korea was presented at the exhibition for the first time
The South Korean KF-21 fighter, an analogue of the Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, was first presented in Lima, Peru, at the SITDEF 2021 arms exhibition. This is reported by a TASS correspondent.
Swiss THOR is ready for production
Mortars are becoming more dangerous and "smarter". Yesterday, October 30, the portal janes.com He reported that Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland (SBDS) has announced the completion of the development of the "smart" THOR artillery mine.
An exoskeleton has been created in Taiwan, giving soldiers superpowers
Experts from the Zhongshan Institute of Science and Technology (Taiwan) have created an exoskeleton for the lower body, which will significantly increase the physical capabilities of military personnel on the battlefield.
The US Army has funded the assembly of a combat 300-kilowatt laser
The winners of the competition among potential developers of a super-powerful combat laser announced by the US Army were General Atomics (GA) and Boeing. According to the plan of the command, in the future it will be able to destroy high-speed air targets, including hypersonic missiles.
The launch of the Skif-D satellite is scheduled for the end of September 2022
The satellite will be placed in an average circular orbit with a height of 8,070 km
The launch of the Skif-D satellite into a circular orbit with a height of 8,070 km is scheduled for the end of September 2022. This is stated in the message of Roscosmos, distributed on Sunday.
A small-sized radar for detecting drones was created in Russia
A small-sized radar station (MRLS) "Volna" has been developed, designed for round-the-clock and all-weather search, detection and tracking of ultra-small drones.
Along with large strike unmanned aerial vehicles, very small drones performing reconnaissance functions pose a major security threat.
Unmanned navigation systems will be developed at Innopolis University
The Marine Instrumentation Corporation (KMP) will create a development center at Innopolis University to test systems for unmanned navigation and other tasks. This is reported by TASS.
The first launch of the new European Ariane 6 launch vehicle is planned to take place in the second half of 2022
The European Space Agency (ESA) is going to carry out the first launch of the new Ariane 6 launch vehicle in the second half of 2022, according to data from the French developer Arianespace.
The new Russian robot "Marker" will be armed with kamikaze drones and electric missiles
The promising Marker robot will receive a wide range of weapons, which will include barrage ammunition, electric missiles and other loads. This was reported in the NGO "Android Technology", which developed the device.
The newest anthropomorphic robot "Teledroid" will be able to work inside and outside the ISS
An experiment to put a robot into orbit is planned to be carried out in 2024
The anthropomorphic robot "Teledroid" will be able to work both inside and outside the International Space Station (ISS). This was reported to TASS by a representative of the Cosmonaut Training Center on the sidelines of the International Astronautical Congress in Dubai.
Roscosmos will use a new durable and lightweight alloy in Soyuz-5 rockets
Dmitry Baranov, General Director of the Progress Rocket and Space Center (RCC), said that in the manufacture of Soyuz-5 launch vehicles, specialists will use a new durable and lightweight alloy.
Potential foreign customers are showing interest in the new Checkmate fighter
According to Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Rosoboronexport, at the same time, it is premature to talk about any orders yet
Potential foreign customers are showing increased interest in the latest Russian single-engine fighter of the fifth generation Checkmate. This was announced in an interview with TASS on the eve of the international arms exhibition SITDEF 2021 by the Director General of Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) Alexander Mikheev.
In Serbia, an anti-aircraft installation with Russian missiles was shown
The new MTU-4 anti-aircraft gun was shown in Serbia. The development of the Military Technical Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Serbia can use anti-aircraft missiles of the Igla and Strela-2MA complexes. This is reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
The US Navy has started using MANTAS T-12 unmanned surface vehicles in the Persian Gulf
According to a video published by the US Navy Central Command (NAVCENT), MANTAS T-12 unmanned surface vehicles under the control of American operators have begun patrolling the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Ukraine is testing a modernized "Alder"
The Ukrainian multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) will hit more than 100 km. On October 27, the press service of the State Corporation "Ukroboronprom" on its official YouTube channel published a video of the test of the MLRS "Olkha-M" ("Vilkha-M").
The Russian Su-75 has shown interest abroad
Many foreign Air forces (Air Force) have shown interest in the promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Rosoboronexport, told TASS.
The multi-caliber AKV-521 was shown in detail
The Kalashnikov Concern has published a detailed video about the AKV-521 civilian carbine with interchangeable barrels for 5x45x39 caliber cartridges and.223Rem.
Modification of the Soviet AN-28 turned into a plane for US special forces
Last Tuesday, a prototype of the MC-145B aircraft was shown for the first time at Warsaw Babice Airport. According to the Lotnictwo resource, the aircraft is designed for the American Special Operations Command.
