News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

The large-scale Zulfiqar 1400 exercises conducted by the Iranian armed forces involve both the latest equipment and long-known samples. For example, the use of the Arash unmanned aerial vehicle on a ground target has been demonstrated.

Russian cosmonauts will have to wait at least a month for the opportunity to fly to the Moon because of the need to prepare the Vostochny cosmodrome for a new launch, according to a report by specialists of the rocket and space corporation Energia.

A new S-550 anti-aircraft missile system will appear in Russia, and work is underway to create it. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Defense about the recent series of military meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, RIA Novosti reports.

Russian specialists are developing a new S-550 anti-aircraft missile system, RIA Novosti reports, citing a statement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

The Wright Electric Company (USA), the heiress of the company of the same name founded in 1909 by aviation pioneers the Wright brothers, presented the concept of a hundred-seat Wright Spirit electric liner for local airlines, which is supposed to be put into operation within five years.

Military columnist and retired colonel Viktor Litovkin spoke about the "unpleasant surprise" for the United States from Russia in an interview with the publication "PolitRussia". According to him, it could be a new Russian drone with resettable wings.

Long-term contracts for the supply of S-400 air defense systems to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the start of deliveries of new-generation S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMS) were considered in Sochi at meetings held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in an interview with the host of the Moscow program. The Kremlin. Putin" to Pavel Zarubin (Rossiya-1 TV channel, VGTRK).

Turkey has successfully tested its Siper long-range surface-to-air missile.

This was announced by a senior official of the country's Defense Ministry, the Daily Sabah newspaper writes.

The air defense of the southern borders of Russia - primarily the Crimean peninsula - will be strengthened by the new S-350 Vityaz anti-aircraft systems.

The Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia for the first time presented the appearance of the promising frigate SMART 4000. Among other things, it will be able to carry various aircraft systems.

A new type of barrage ammunition has been patented in Russia. Yesterday, on November 7, the TASS news agency reported that the Russian Federal Nuclear Center has developed a project for a kamikaze drone with a retractable drop wing.

The new armored pickup truck "MIC-Ural" can now be seen on video. The presentation of the car was prepared by the manufacturers of the armored car.

Russia has signed a contract to participate in the creation of the newest heavy Chinese helicopter. The agreement was signed on June 25, but it became known on Monday at a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with the CEO of the Russian Helicopters company Andrey Boginsky, RIA Novosti reports.

The President listened to the report of the CEO of the Russian Helicopters holding. Andrey Boginsky spoke about working with China on a heavy helicopter. "In 2008, the discussion of this project with our Chinese comrades began," the head of the holding said. "A heavy helicopter?" - Vladimir Putin clarified.

According to a RIA Novosti source, the optimal day for launching the unmanned Luna-25 mission is July 23. Previously, May of next year was called as the planned start date.

The British Navy risks being left without relatively cheap anti-ship missiles. November 7, portal ukdefencejournal.org.uk He reported that the British Navy had abandoned the previously announced plan to purchase "temporary" missiles.

The contract for the supply of new Zircon hypersonic missiles to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is of a long-term nature, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

The financing is designed for 2 years, it is planned to be implemented within the framework of the "Commercialization 2021" competition. The Fund will provide the company with 20 million rubles, subject to equal co-financing from the company.

The Israeli Air Force launched the Sky Dew early warning balloon — one of the largest in the world. According to The Drive, it will notify about threats flying at low altitude. For example, about cruise missiles or armed drones.

The Russian government has approved the experimental launch of unmanned cargo transportation on the M-11 Neva highway - between Moscow and St. Petersburg.