News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
New S-500 air defense systems will cover Moscow
The new-generation S-500 Prometheus anti-aircraft missile systems will enter service with the army, which provides air and missile defense (air defense-missile defense) of Moscow, the Russian military said.
Rostec Corporation will create an unmanned version of the Checkmate fighter
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) "Rostec" will create an unmanned version of the Checkmate light tactical fighter ("Checkmate"), equipped with one engine. Rostec said this at a presentation during the International Aviation and Space Salon of 2021 (MAKS-2021), TASS reports.
The first launch of the Glonass-K2 satellite was postponed to 2022
At the same time, Glonass-K2 will be ready this year, the source said
The launch of the newest navigation satellite "Glonass-K2" has been postponed to next year. This was reported to TASS by a source in the rocket and space industry on the sidelines of the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS).
UEC plans to create a hybrid engine for marine use
According to the corporation, the potential objects of application of the created demonstrator can be high-speed small vessels for various purposes, including traveling, rescue and patrol
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) is developing a hybrid power plant (GSU) designed for various vessels. This was reported to TASS during the MAKS-2021 air show in the UEC.
Rostec plans to create a line of aerial bombs for various purposes based on the " Drill"
A unique characteristic of the product is its payload coefficient - the "Drill" has the largest in comparison with other ammunition, said the executive director of the concern Alexander Kochkin
UEC will install a hybrid engine on dual-purpose drones
According to the corporation, the new GSU will also be installed on a wide range of aircraft
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of the Rostec state Corporation) will install the latest hybrid power plant (GSU) on dual-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was reported in the UEC in an interview with TASS during the MAKS-2021 air show.
Russian attack aircraft will receive an armored truck missile after 2023
The documents for its adoption are currently being agreed
The Russian assault aviation will receive the Armored Truck missile, as expected, after 2023. Currently, the documents for its adoption are being approved, Alexander Kochkin, executive director of the Techmash concern of the Rostec state Corporation, said in an interview with TASS at the MAKS-2021 air show.
Head of the Federal Customs Service: Russia is ready to share new aviation technologies with partners
However, this will happen if it does not contradict the national security of the country, Dmitry Shugaev noted
Russia is ready to provide aviation technologies to partners in military-technical cooperation if this does not contradict the national security of the Russian Federation. This was announced to journalists at the MAKS-2021 international Air Show by Dmitry Shugaev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).
The designer named the goals of the Russian Su-75
The new Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), called Checkmate ("Checkmate") or Su-75, is capable of simultaneously escorting two land and sea targets, the chief designer of this fifth-generation single-engine fighter, Mikhail Strelets, told TASS.
Russia has introduced a new Il-112VE military aircraft to the world market
The new Il-112VE military transport aircraft has been launched by Russia on the world market. This was announced on Wednesday, July 21, by the director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) Dmitry Shugaev.
Rostec will create a unique air purification system for the ISS
The technology provides almost 100% protection against all viruses, said Nikolay Kolesov, General Director of the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern
The Radioelectronic Technologies Concern (KRET, part of Rostec) will develop a unique air purification system for the International Space Station (ISS) that provides almost 100% protection against all viruses. This was announced to TASS within the framework of MAKS-2021 by the general director of the concern Nikolai Kolesov.
The BrahMos cruise missile was offered to the Russian Aerospace Forces
The missile variant proposed by the Russian Aerospace Forces has been fully developed and put into service with the Indian Air Force, BrahMos Aerospace reported
The Russian-Indian joint venture (JV) BrahMos Aerospace is waiting for the decision of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the acquisition of an air-launched cruise missile of joint development. This was announced to TASS on Wednesday during the MAKS-2021 air show by the head of the Russian part of the joint venture, Alexander Maksichev.
MiG presented the concepts of new combat aircraft
The MiG company demonstrated models of new aircraft at the MAKS Air show. One of them is a promising multifunctional ship-based fighter.
In Russia, the release of the entire line of drones on the world market was announced
Russia is currently bringing the entire line of drones to the world market — from ultralight to heavy. This was announced by the head of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, Interfax reports on Wednesday, July 21.
In Ukraine, a new fighter from Russia was recognized as "decommissioned from dvoechnik"
The first Russian single-engine tactical fighter of the fifth generation, the model of which Sukhoi presented at the International Aviation and Space Salon of 2021 (MAKS-2021), is a copy of the unsuccessful competitor of the American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, Defense Express claims.
"Prometheus" is preparing for service
Already this year, the Russian army may receive a new generation air defense system. Yesterday, on July 20, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on its official YouTube channel published the launch of a missile of a new air defense system.
The export version of the electronic warfare system "Lever" was shown at MAKS"
The export version of the "Lever-AV-E"electronic warfare system is presented at the MAKS-2021 International Air Show. The electronic warfare system is located on the platform of the Mi8-MTPR1 multifunctional helicopter.
The developer sees no problems in creating a ground-based version of the hypersonic missile " Zircon"
There should be no great difficulties with the development of a ground-based version of the new Russian sea hypersonic missile "Zircon", if such a task is set, said Boris Obnosov, General Director of the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation.
The terms of arming Russia with an "Armored Truck"are called
The Russian assault aviation will receive the Armored truck missile no earlier than 2023. This was announced by Alexander Kochkin, executive director of the Techmash concern of the Rostec state Corporation, in a conversation with TASS.
KTRV reported that the development of the hypersonic missile "Zircon" is on schedule
The head of the corporation Boris Obnosov called the new missile a breakthrough model of weapons
The development of the hypersonic missile "Zircon" is proceeding according to the schedule. This was announced to journalists during the MAKS-2021 air show by Boris Obnosov, General Director of the Tactical Missile Weapons Corporation (KTRV).
