News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
Graphene nanotube solutions are entering the canadian and Mexican markets
graphene nanotube Solutions for high performance composites and coatings are entering the canadian and Mexican markets
Canadian company Arya Chem and Mexican companies Kathion Chemie De Mexico and NASEDA (Nacional de Servicios Dargue) plan to launch concentrates and suspensions based on graphene nanotubes to provide a new range of properties of liquid coatings and resin-based composites.
Robodog-the police performed several important missions to new York
The NYPD technical assistance service boasted of the first successes of its new ward robops. Structurally, it is very similar to the famous Spot from the company Boston Dynamics, but "Digidog" (Digidog), as it was nicknamed, is designed to perform real police work. The robot has been used since October of this year and has already participated in a mission to rescue hostages.
11 myths about 5g
in 2020, the prospects for 5g networks will continue to be hotly contested in the wireless industry. As the number of 5G deployments increases, so will the number of additional technologies that offer low-power flexibility, cost-effective power, and low-bandwidth options for mass Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. These solutions complement the strengths of 5G and provide a broader set of tools to support different use cases.
Shield with control: the West of Russia will be covered by an automated system
Russia will be covered by a large anti-aircraft shield. Air defense systems and combat aircraft in the Western military district will soon be combined under the control of a new unified automated control system (ACS). Integration will allow you to create protection from missiles and fighters in the space from St. Petersburg to Voronezh.
"We will make a Superman": why the Pentagon got into the brains of its soldiers
Without words, understand each other in battle, easily cope with stress, become stronger physically — the us army research service (US ArmyResearch Office) claims that in the near future, American soldiers will acquire superpowers. Scientists have come close to decoding brain signals and are about to revolutionize the military. This is not the only Pentagon program to "improve" personnel through new technologies. About what "upgrades" are prepared for the fighters — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Chinese border guards started receiving exoskeletons
Chinese military personnel stationed on the border with India began receiving passive exoskeletons. With the help of devices, soldiers of the people's liberation army of China will be able to carry heavy loads without significant effort in Tibetan Ladakh at an altitude of about 5,000 meters.
The US unsuccessfully tested the " air carrier»
Tests involving the capture of unmanned X-61A spacecraft in the air ended in failure. In the end, they all landed using parachutes.
A B-1B bomber launched a cruise missile from an external mount. The next step is the test of hypersonic weapons
A b-1B strategic bomber launched an AGM-158 jassm cruise missile from an external mount. This brings the US air force closer to full-fledged flight tests of the new hypersonic complex, the regular carrier of which should be this aircraft.
Blow to the shore: regular tests of the "Zircon" were carried out"
launch of hypersonic missile "Zircon" made in the White sea
Two days after training and combat tests of Intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Russian military conducted another maneuver in the White sea. This time, the combat readiness of the Zircon hypersonic missile was checked. It was first tested when hitting a coastal target. Before that, in October and November, the missiles were tested on sea targets.
Russia has started developing the nuclear tug "Nucleon»
Russia has started developing a nuclear tug " Nucleon "for flights to deep space," Roscosmos "and KB" Arsenal " signed a contract, according to the public procurement website on December 11.
Sky business: what kind of drones does the defense Ministry rely on
Priority can be given to attack UAVS and kamikaze drones
The defense Ministry plans to adjust the development plans for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS). The changes were prepared based on the experience of Syria and the study of modern conflicts, including the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, sources in the military Department told Izvestia. Goals for the number of different classes of drones may be revised. It is also possible to change priorities in the development of new samples. Izvestia looked at which programs will gain an advantage, and which will be curtailed, and what the military wants to get in the end.
The drone learned to cling to branches and hang on to them
American engineers have made a grip for the drone, allowing it to catch on a branch or other objects and turn off the engines to save energy. Unlike other similar developments, the new grip is activated passively without a motor — due to the bistable design and the force of collision with the object to be clamped. The article is published in IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.
Rostec plans to produce up to 300 VK-2500 engines per year
the Corporation reported that "orders for 2020 and 2021 are already available"
UEC-Klimov JSC (part Of the United engine Corporation of rostec state Corporation) plans to produce up to 300 VK-2500 engines per year, including the latest engines for the upgraded Mi-28NM attack helicopter. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the UEC.
Russia will build three icebreakers of the Leader project in 2027-2032"
Three nuclear-powered icebreakers of the Leader project, which are the most powerful in the world, will be commissioned in 2027-2032, Deputy Minister of industry and trade of the Russian Federation Alexey Besprozvannykh said.
The first RD0124MS engine was manufactured in Voronezh
In the Voronezh center for rocket propulsion (part of the integrated structure rocket propulsion, headed by JSC "NPO Energomash" state Corporation "Roscosmos") made the first model rocket engine РД0124МС developed for use in promising domestic carrier rocket of space appointment "Soyuz-5".
Russian electric car made more attractive Tesla
Russia is joining a new global trend. A domestic electric car is entering the market, which resembles the Oka in its dimensions. It is planned to captivate the buyer with the price – the Russian electric car "Kama-1" will cost almost three times cheaper than the most budget model of Tesla. Will this help its sales?
The Chinese Sodramjet engine will allow you to get anywhere in the world in just two hours
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully tested a prototype of a new generation engine in a wind tunnel, which was immediately accelerated to nine speeds of sound.
The Americans tested a hybrid plane on a passenger route
The American company Ampaire conducted flight tests of a hybrid version of the passenger aircraft Cessna 337 Skymaster flight on the route between the two Hawaiian Islands. According to Flightglobal, the total flight distance was 90 kilometers, and the plane flew it only using batteries without turning on the generator. The test flight was considered successful.
State tests of the Uran-9 combat robot are being completed, work on the "Companion" and "Assault" continues - the commander-in-chief of the Ground forces
Work on the creation of heavy-and medium-class robotic systems "Sturm" and "Soratnik" continues, their introduction will change the ways of using combined-arms formations in the conduct of combat operations, said the commander-in-chief of the Land forces, army General Oleg Salyukov.
We flew up the mountain: new helicopters will be tested in the Elbrus region
The defense Ministry has approved a program for testing advanced military helicopters Mi-28NM and Mi-26T2B at high altitudes in the Elbrus region, sources in the defense Ministry told Izvestia. They will be held until the end of the year. Flights to the highlands are a necessary stage for completing tests and starting mass production of vehicles on orders for the Aerospace forces (VKS). According to experts, this is a difficult challenge for helicopters, but it should improve their export prospects.
