News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

This year, the BIA 6×6 self-propelled howitzer was introduced again, which allegedly combines the advantages of the Zuzana 2 and EVA self-propelled guns. The premiere of the Slovak 120 mm self-propelled mortar AM120 by ZTS Špecial on the Tatra 815-7 6x6 chassis with a Puma L2 Long armored cabin took place. The crew is 2-4 people, the elevation range is from 40° to 80°, the minimum range of fire is 504 meters, the maximum is 8200 meters, the rate of fire is up to 20 rounds per minute.

After the creation of the new AMPV tracked armored platform in the United States, supplies of specialized vehicles based on it are gradually being deployed to the American army. So, the doctors of the 1st armored brigade are switching from the M113 to new sanitary equipment.

Edge company from the UAE has developed a family of RASH weapons, presented at the DSA exhibition (May 6-9, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

The once-former "mistress of the seas" Great Britain will definitely not return even close to this status in the foreseeable future, but London is taking some actions to restore a fairly decrepit and thinned military fleet.

According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the annual event "Drone Day 2024", organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Defense Resources Agency, took place on May 24 at the Kivishkyu airfield.

The basic vehicle for the ZMA-15 Zırhlı BMP is the ACV-15 AAPC armored personnel carrier, created on the basis of the American M113 armored personnel carrier and produced since 1992 by FNSS Defense Systems. In total, about 2.7 thousand units were produced. The main armament is represented by a 12.7mm M2 machine gun placed in a swivel turret or an open turret.

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.