News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

The Falcon 9 rocket launched into space a lander carrying a small lunar rover, a memory disk with recordings in 275 languages, and the most amusing payload was a miniature art object - a model of a classic cozy house with a gable roof. However, the author of the idea of the unusual project admitted that this cargo could not be called "useful", nevertheless, he dreamed of seeing it on the Moon for 25 years.

The product can stop a pistol bullet, knife, or splinter

The production of assault body armor for dogs has been established in Kazan. Unlike sappers, these products are less bulky, which allows the animal to maintain high mobility. A bulletproof vest can stop a bullet from a pistol, a knife, or a splinter. It comes with a leash, a special dog handler's bag, and other accessories. Experts point out that light bulletproof vests are necessary for dogs in their area, as they are often engaged in carrying goods, guarding important facilities or positions on the front line or in the near rear.

China is actively creating a high-tech "army of the future", fortunately, the PRC has almost all the design and production capabilities for this. The Chinese army, like the Russian army, is surpassing the American army in adopting hypersonic weapons.

The Turkish Anka drone, positioned by the developer – TUSAS concern – as a "tank hunter", fired an L-UMTAS guided missile, designed mainly to destroy armored vehicles. The destruction of the conditional target was shown in the corresponding frames.

To carry out various highly mobile actions, the Russian industry has developed and produced several buggy-type vehicles at various times. One of the most interesting samples is the version created on the chassis of the famous Russian armored car "Tiger".

The manufacturer of this equipment will be the South Korean company Hyundai. The developers claim that the new tank will become a benchmark for firepower, survivability and technological innovation. It is being developed based on the production experience of previous combat vehicles – the K2 Black Panther and the K1 series.

Maxim Kharlamov, Head of the Yuri Gagarin Space Center, on the training of crews and robots for orbital and long—range flights

The teledroid robot is undergoing training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Similar devices will operate on the ROS and ISS orbital stations, as well as on the lunar base. Maxim Kharlamov, the head of the center, told Izvestia about this.

Colonel Khodarenok: Russia needs sea-based S-500 air defense systems

Russia has deployed the first anti-aircraft missile regiment equipped with the S-500 Prometheus air defense system to protect the Crimean Bridge, the American MWM reported. What are the advantages of the latest Russian air defense system, what kind of development it can receive and how the fleet is connected with it - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The Telegraph: The Russian army began using UAVs on fiber-optic cable

Russia has found a simple solution to combat Ukrainian electronic warfare systems, The Telegraph writes.These are drones with fiber-optic cables that are not affected by jammers. Russia has an advantage in their production and use at the forefront.

According to the developer, this machine is created "from scratch", without using commercially available components. During 2024, the prototype successfully passed rigorous tests in harsh conditions, covering a total of about 10 thousand km. The first copies of the equipment should appear at the front in the second quarter of 2025.

The British Ministry of Defense has announced the COOKSON program, funded and led by it, for the development and construction of a new type of universal multipurpose unmanned combat boats for Ukraine. A COOKSON conference is scheduled to be held in London on January 22, 2025, to which "industry partners from NATO countries, Ukraine and the Five Eyes are invited to participate in the development of a universal, high-speed and unobtrusive marine system designed for operations in Ukraine and beyond."

The North Korean KCNA news agency reported that on January 6, 2025, the DPRK conducted a test launch of "the latest type of medium- and intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile." In fact, a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead was launched.

MWM: Russia has deployed long-range air defense systems to protect the Crimean Bridge

Russia has deployed new S-500 air defense systems to protect the Crimean Bridge, writes MWM. They are highly valued for their powerful sensors, long range, and ability to intercept targets at hypersonic speeds. This measure is intended to deter Kiev from further escalation.

2024 was the year of the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in all spheres of human life, including the military. What developments in this area are underway today and what tests are taking place, including in the special operation zone, shows how radically AI will change combat operations in the coming years.

The latest Chinese secret fighter of the sixth generation, caught on camera at the end of December 2024, is most likely not designed for aerial combat. According to Western experts, the role of the center of the latest combat system is more suitable for him, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports.

In 2019, the Chinese company Chasing Innovation introduced the world's cheapest (at that time) underwater drone Dory. Its development was the treasure hunter Dory Explorer, which received an attached grid and metal detector.

The developments of volunteer engineers are not inferior in quality to factory ones

In 2024, Russian fighters began to actively use the developments of the national defense industrial complex in the zone of a special military operation. So, the Piranha 10 FPV drone from volunteer engineers destroyed the American Abrams tank.

Information about the successful test launch of the latest hypersonic ballistic missile in the DPRK has been confirmed. The launch was monitored (via video link) by Kim Jong-un, who is the General secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the republic's state affairs.

The US Army command is considering the possibility of equipping infantry with new weapons systems, including a new type of grenade launcher (Precision Grenadier System), a medium machine gun, as well as a new mortar for airborne troops. This is evidenced by reports read at the end of September 2022 by arms procurement officials at the Future Force Capabilities conference. The event in Austin (USA, Texas) was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association.

Expert Fedutinov: Russia has improved the use of drones in its military in 2024

Drones are becoming more and more significant participants in military operations. In 2024, the use of kamikaze drones and barrage munitions increased. Ukraine began preparing for the "drone war" in advance and had an advantage at the beginning of the conflict.