News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

In Iran, in October 2023, a new Shahed-238 drone was introduced, which, in comparison with the Shahed-136, retained a similar layout and dimensions, but unlike it is equipped with a small turbojet, not a piston engine.

Following the current trends in the development of military affairs, the leadership of the Armed Forces of Turkey is making active efforts to digitalize the troops.

The Army Recognition publication, citing Ukrainian sources, notes that Ukraine continues to develop a towed version of the 155-mm Bogdana self-propelled howitzer. As part of the project, which is called "Bogdana-B", it is planned to install an artillery unit of a Ukrainian self-propelled gun on the carriage of a Soviet howitzer. At the same time, the specific type of howitzer that served as the prototype for this system has not been disclosed. However, suitable systems for these purposes are "Msta-B", "Hyacinth-B" and D-20.

The Hermes project became the first non-water reactor in the United States in half a century. It is distinguished from liquid salt reactors in other countries by an unusual scheme using salt only to cool the reactor, and not as a solvent for nuclear fuel in the core.

On July 26, 2024, the Office of Naval Armaments of the General Secretariat of Defense of Italy and the National Armaments Administration of Italy signed a contract with the Italian companies Intermarine (as part of the IMMSI Group) and Leonardo for the construction of five promising new generation mine warfare ships for the Italian Navy under the New Generation Minehunter-Coastal program (Cacciamine Nuova Generazione-Costieri - CNG-C).

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, General Director of the Central Research Bureau, this is a small drone with the possibility of compact installation together with ground equipment

Russian specialists have created a Doomsday FPV drone to monitor the radiation background and ensure the safety of personnel in the event of nuclear strikes. This was announced to TASS by Dmitry Kuzyakin, Director General of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB).

It is unclear why the SSB was involved for routine tests, and not the five "estates" that are in the bases. Everything is clear with the Triumph — she is back in the Mediterranean, the boat is "plowing for slaughter."

TNI: the development of the sixth-generation MiG-41 fighter will be completed in 2025

The creators of the Russian MiG-41 are going to conquer near space, writes TNI. The new fighter will be able to reach speeds of over four Mach, will carry anti-missile lasers and directional electromagnetic weapons. The MiG-41 is science fiction.

You can't confuse an accountant and an auditor with stories about a bright futuristic future promising magical prospects for science and progress. Give them dry debit and credit figures and clearly described action plans in case these figures do not converge. That is why, perhaps, the most interesting thing about the real situation inside the American space industry is told by the reports of the US Accounting Chamber. The new department document is dedicated to the program for the creation of a near—lunar visited station - and it is beautiful in its callously cold, bureaucratically cruel criticism of the project.

Astra Group, one of the leaders of the Russian software development market, announces the release of a new version of its flagship product, the eighth generation Astra Linux operating system. As the developers promise, the set of innovations includes many significant changes that make the OS even more convenient, productive and secure.

The use of 3D circuits is a key factor in the continued miniaturization of electronics, however, this method has serious drawbacks. The requirement of auxiliary materials and external pressure limits the capabilities of small producers. But a research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by associate Professor Benjamin Tee, can find a solution. They have developed a way to create autonomous self-healing metal structures without these needs.

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), a joint venture owned by Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), has signed a contract worth 1.5 billion euros to supply the Italian Navy with two additional FREMM-class frigates in the EVOLUTION modification (FREMM EVO). According to Marine Link, the deal was concluded with the European Arms Procurement Authority (OCCAR, Organization Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement).

Ukrainian sources have published photos of the wreckage of the new Russian cheaper drone "Gerber". Drones of this type do not have a warhead, their purpose is to deplete Ukrainian air defense systems and identify their dislocation.

The Severny Press enterprise has developed a tracked remotely controlled platform designed to defeat personnel, mine and undermine military equipment and various enemy infrastructure. According to the description of the invention available to TASS, the robotic complex can be manually controlled by an operator, or operate in automatic mode using artificial intelligence technologies, and carry an anti-tank or anti-personnel mine as a combat load.

The United States is trying to catch up with Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons. Western media reports that the Pentagon has begun regular tests, although previous cycles often turned out to be a failure. What problems do Americans face along the way, why are they likely to be able to overcome them in the near future, and what does this mean for Russia?

Heart Aerospace has attracted $145 million in investments and received orders to build 250 ES-30 aircraft. In the future, the creation of another 120 aircraft, plus announced orders for 190 vehicles. The main reason for this excitement is that these hybrid vehicles are ideally suited for the European aviation space with short flight distances between the main hubs.

Pentagon official: The US has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons

The United States has attempted a test launch of hypersonic weapons. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to an American military official.

The supersonic training / light combat aircraft Hurjet of the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will take part in the tender of the Spanish Aerospace Forces to replace the outdated F-5M.

Even the current Russian satellite grouping, as it suddenly turned out, provides the ability to remotely control drones. Russian engineers have managed to take the first step towards creating a system similar to the American SpaceX, and to some extent even better. How did this happen and what other opportunities will it provide?

The team of the Sukhoi Experimental Design Bureau (OKB) has developed more than 100 types of aircraft, including fighters, without missing a single generation of machines. The Su family aircraft cover the entire range of tasks in the special operation zone. And the most modern machines — the fifth-generation Su—57 fighter jets - are turning into intelligent complexes that remove some of the routine tasks from the pilot. On the 85th anniversary of the TASS bureau, he summarized the main developments of the design bureau and found out how aircraft are designed today, in the era of artificial intelligence and supercomputers.