News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The US Army has started to receive field quadrocopters
The U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Management Office (PM UAS) has begun transferring field quadrocopters to the troops. The first complex supplied to the army received the designation "short-range reconnaissance system" (SRR).
Modular mobile shelters may appear in Russia
Modular mobile shelters may appear in the Russian Federation to protect against all types of weapons
Modular mobile shelters may appear in Russia to protect the population from the effects of all types of modern weapons, including nuclear weapons, taking into account the experience of conducting a special military operation - the corresponding draft government decree has been published on the federal portal of draft regulatory legal acts.
Scientists have calculated the water supply for the lunar base for 100 people
Even without the reuse of water, humanity can deploy a fairly serious base at the south pole of the Moon, a new study has shown. However, this decision will have quite serious consequences. Moreover, the most likely path for the development of lunar bases does not necessarily require serious water consumption on a natural satellite of the Earth.
"The tower from Abrams, the body from Armata: the new North Korean Cheonma-2 tank
In the 1970s, the DPRK began production of its own Chonma-ho series tanks based on the Soviet T-62. There were several modifications to this line in the 1980s with improvements in armor, firepower, and mobility. In the 1990s, the appearance of the Songun-915, which incorporated the features of the Russian T-72 and the Chinese Type 88, marked a shift towards greater independence in defense production, although foreign technologies were still integrated.
China has presented the concept of an autonomous attack submarine UUV300CD
Created in a compact configuration, the drone is designed to perform a wide range of tasks, but primarily focused on defeating enemy targets. The autonomous submarine is equipped with sensors for reconnaissance and can be used for covert mining.
Designed to disrupt the enemy's landing: the transportation of a new Taiwanese uninhabited underwater vehicle Hailong has been noticed
As indicated in the local edition of PeoPo, this drone has been under development since 2019 by the National Institute of Science and Technology Chung Shan and was built in 2023 by the Lungteh Shipbuilding shipyard.
Countries capable of waging war in space and their achievements (Aydinlik Gazetesi, Turkey)
Aydınlık: The United States and Russia have entered into a struggle for access to resources in space
There is a serious space race going on today. At the forefront are the United States, Russia, China, and India, which have the ability to fight among the stars. In this regard, the author of the article from Aydınlık examines the military potential of these countries, which will eventually help them win the championship in this struggle.
"It can even hit helicopters": Brazil successfully tested a new anti-tank missile MSS 1.2 AC
The Brazilian Ministry of Defense, during tests of the new MSS 1.2 AC anti-tank missile, successfully confirmed the safety of using the product and its compliance with tactical and technical requirements.
Weighing about a kilogram: China has introduced the DART QN-202 micro-rocket system
At the DSA exhibition, held in Kuala Lumpur, representatives of a number of countries around the world were interested in portable weapons systems. One of them was the QN-202 micro-rocket system, presented by the Chinese company Poly Defense.
North Korea has demonstrated a model of a new wheeled tank destroyer
During a recent visit to the Academy of Defense Sciences, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected various models of weapons systems developed by the country's defense industry, including a new wheeled tank destroyer.
Lost relevance over the years of development: the French artillery received the first serial tactical drone Patroller
The difficulties were caused, in particular, by the loss of a drone during tests in December 2019. Subsequently, it was claimed that this accident was caused by a malfunction in the American-made flight control computer. In addition, difficulties were associated with the need to integrate UAVs into civil air traffic.
In the same formation with armored vehicles: the Chinese army showed new footage of the use of "dog" robots in exercises
During the Golden Dragon 2024 military exercises, which began on May 16 together with Cambodia, the Chinese army showed the latest achievements in the field of robotics, including "dogs" equipped with assault rifles.
The Polish company presented a prototype of the Heron battalion command post
The Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola S.A. presented the first prototype of the Heron 6×6 wheeled armored vehicle, created on the basis of the Czech armored car TADEAS, which in turn is based on the Tatra Force chassis (T 815-7). It is intended to be used as a battalion-level command post.
Secretly doing the work: a new Chinese "assault" bridge is shown
Footage has been published online showing a new Chinese "assault" bridge designed for engineering support of tank and mechanized troops. It allows you to overcome anti-tank trenches, small rivers and other similar obstacles.
The sabotage on the Nord Streams prompted the French defense industry to focus on the development of underwater drones
The French Navy is aiming to achieve initial Operational Readiness (IOC) for combat operations underwater by 2026. They are moving towards this goal by testing new technical means during exercises and operations.
"Jack of all Trades": the concept of the Fearless amphibious assault ship is presented in Britain
The British company Steller Systems presented the concept of the "littoral strike ship" Fearless. The developer hopes that his proposed project will be of interest to the Royal Navy, which has launched the MRSS "multi-purpose support ship" program, which involves the purchase of a new class of compact but well-armed pennants capable of conducting amphibious operations.
Made in Rostec: anti-shatter blanket
Shrapnel damage is the second most common damaging factor according to the statistics of modern warfare. And if fighters, as a rule, have a variety of personal protective equipment, then anti-splinter blankets can be used for the safety of civilians and important facilities. They are designed to absorb fragments and weaken the shock wave generated by the explosion.
Rostec for the first time showed a mobile drone control center for rescuers
Rostec State Corporation's Roselektronika Holding presented for the first time at the Integrated Security exhibition a mobile control point for unmanned aircraft systems for rescue operations. The new complex allows you to quickly deploy a point in the field to work with UAVs.
On bezflotye: why Ukraine has relied on unmanned boats
Who is helping Kiev modernize marine drones and how can Russia respond to this
Attacks by Ukrainian unmanned boats on Russian ships and facilities in Crimea have already become regular. In the absence of its own fleet, Kiev relies on this new type of weapons. Izvestia investigated how the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the help of the West, modernize and improve unmanned boats, and what forces and means Russia has to deal with them.
Footage of the Turkish mine detection system Yener is shown
The Yener mine detection system, recently transferred to the Turkish army, which was developed by the local company Aselsan, underwent a "baptism of fire" by taking part in the EFES 2024 exercises. The relevant footage was shown by the press.