News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

The demonstration of armored vehicles at the Army 2024 exhibition held in August is radically different from what the Russian army exhibits at military parades on Red Square.

The units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine publish footage showing how the Dragon drone falls asleep with burning termite, allegedly, Russian positions located along the forest belt.

On August 14, the Polish Ministry of Defense ordered 286 Bobr 3 armored vehicles from the local company AMZ Kutno for delivery in 2025-2030. They are intended to replace the Soviet BRDM-2 and their upgraded versions in the troops.

Former American astronaut, head of NASA in the Barack Obama administration (2009-2017), Major General of the US Marine Corps Charles Bolden, in an interview with TASS, assessed the prospects for cooperation between the United States and Russia in space exploration, shared memories of a joint shuttle flight with Sergei Krikalev in 1994, commented on plans for landing people on the Moon and Mars.

The Buran was created on the basis of the chassis of the GAZ-3308 commercial truck and had an armored body of various configurations, which allowed it to act as a multi-purpose armored vehicle. Officially, it qualifies as a special purpose armored vehicle.

The Ukrainian military has begun to use the so-called flying Kalashnikov assault rifle in its zone. This is reported by the German tabloid BILD (the activity is considered undesirable in the Russian Federation). The publication notes that the new development of Ukrainian engineers has already been successfully tested in combat conditions.

Russian weapons used in Ukraine are constantly being upgraded. The modification process is ongoing based on information gathered from the front.

The new development should ensure inevitable retaliation in the event of an attack on Russia

Analysts at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) this week reported on Russia's preparations for the deployment of cruise missiles with the Burevestnik nuclear power plant. It is considered one of the most closed Russian developments. Whether the reports about the "Doomsday rocket" can be true and what is the general history of the issue of creating aircraft with nuclear engines, Izvestia investigated.

Bild columnist Repke: The APU installed a Kalashnikov assault rifle on a drone

Ukraine has developed a "flying Kalashnikov assault rifle". This was reported by Julian Repke, a columnist for the German edition of Bild.

Combat, reconnaissance and attack drones have become one of the main attractions of this year's International Defense Industry Exhibition in Poland. Both "battle-tested" solutions and many new products are presented.

According to a brochure released in 2022, the VN22, when equipped with a remotely controlled combat station with a 30 mm cannon, has a combat weight of 25 tons. In this configuration, the crew consists of 3 people, the landing party consists of 8 fighters. The machine is able to withstand a bullet from a 14.5 mm cartridge and has mine protection.

According to the Western press, the tests have yielded positive results and it may soon enter mass production. At the same time, during the development, the design of the machine gun regularly underwent changes. The new modification was demonstrated in August of this year.

Approximately 400 M-60A1 units were acquired by Iran during the reign of the Shah from the United States, of which about 150 remain in service. According to the local IRNA publication, during the modernization, the tanks significantly improve their characteristics, have an increased level of protection, new means of communication and an optimized fire control system.

The Tor-M2KM short-range air defense system began to be installed on the MRK and patrol ships

The Tor-M2KM anti-aircraft missile system began to be installed on small missile and patrol ships. This is a new modification of the SAM, made according to the modular principle, can be installed on any platform. "Tor" is considered one of the most effective short-range systems and has proven itself well in its field. Experts note that installing "Torus" on ships will significantly increase their protection from air strikes.

The International Defense Exhibition (MSPO) 2024 is taking place in Kielce, Poland. This is the largest event of its type in Central Europe and one of the largest in Europe itself. This year's exhibition is a record one: 769 exhibitors from all over the world take part in it.

Ukrainian resources have published footage that allegedly captures the moment when an FPV drone was used to intercept the Lancet barrage ammunition of the Russian army.

A new agreement for the construction of fishing vessels was signed during the Eastern Economic Forum. This was another example of a large–scale renewal of the fishing fleet - despite the sanctions and difficulties in domestic shipbuilding. What is happening is important not only for fishermen and shipyards, but also for the country's food sovereignty in general.

Colonel Khodarenok compared the AFU flamethrower drones with weapons of the First World War

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun using drones equipped with flamethrowers. Such UAVs burn out landings in which Russian fighters can hide and weapons, equipment and supplies can be located. How such "flamethrowers" work and how to deal with them, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The UAC confirmed that the corporation's specialists are actively engaged in testing the prototype of the Il-114-300 passenger liner, which has already completed more than 30 test flights, and the duration of a number of them was several hours.

The Puma BMP project is designed to significantly increase the combat capabilities of the Bundeswehr motorized infantry, ensuring its mobility and close cooperation with tank units based on the Leopard 2 MBT. At the same time, the strict conditions of budgetary financing of defense expenditures led to the fact that the troops began to develop new equipment only in April 2015.