News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
TF-X is a Turkish fighter of the 5th generation. Beginning
The 5th Generation Experimental Turkish Fighter (TF-X, Turkish Fighter-Experimental) is a single-seat twin–engined all-weather multi-purpose combat aircraft designed to gain air superiority. The general contractor of the project is the Turkish Aerospace Company (Turkish Aerospace Industries, TAI), technological support is provided by the British BAE Systems. Currently, in TAI, this program is called shorter: Turkish Fighter (TF), – excluding the letter "X" and, thereby, emphasizing that the development is no longer experimental.
The Russian military in the SVO zone will receive tracked all-terrain vehicles "Plastun- SN" for the evacuation of the wounded
The Russian military in the zone of the SVO will receive tracked all-terrain vehicles "Plastun-SN", a batch of equipment specially made for the army, released by the company "Russian All-terrain vehicles Plastun" from St. Petersburg. This was announced by the company's CEO Erik Sagymbayev.
Sit on the "desk": the Navy will receive a ship for training helicopter pilots
The crews of the Ka-27 and Ka-29 naval aviation will be able to practice new skills
The Russian Defense Ministry has approved a plan for the commissioning and commissioning of a unique vessel of project 14400 — the so-called floating desk designed to train pilots of naval aviation helicopters.
The confrontation between the USA and the Russian Federation came to the tip of the "Dagger"
Missile-carrying aircraft will constantly patrol over the Black Sea
The Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation (VKS RF) "begin patrolling on a permanent basis in the neutral zone of airspace over the Black Sea."
ROS Chief Designer: creation of a national orbital station is a state task - TASS interview
Vladimir Kozhevnikov — about when the adjusted draft design of the ROS will be handed over to Roscosmos, when the first crew will go to the station, which ships will be launched to it
At a meeting with young scientists and specialists of the space industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the first module of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) could be put into orbit in 2027 as the ISS resources are exhausted. According to him, the decision on the ROS should be taken promptly. At the same time, the station itself should ensure Russia's interests in security and economic issues as much as possible.
Hybrid on rubber tracks: South Korea presented the concept of the new K-NIFV BMP
The South Korean company Hanwha presented at the ADEX 2023 exhibition the concept of a new Korean infantry fighting vehicle K-NIFV, which is offered as a successor to the K21, which has gained a reputation in the West as one of the best products in its class.
Hybrid anti-aircraft missile systems created in the USA for Ukraine under the FrankenSAM project
The American newspaper "The New York Times" published an interesting article by Lara Jakes "Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons" ("Desperate for air defense means, Ukraine is pushing the United States to create "Frankenstein-like weapons") about the development in the USA within the framework of the notorious FrankenSAM project for the supply of hybrid anti-aircraft missile systems with a combination of Western and Soviet elements to Ukraine.
"It's actually a combat robot." What is good about the latest self-propelled howitzer "Coalition-SV"
The promising Russian self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) "Coalition-SV" has successfully passed state tests, which makes it possible to start its serial production. TASS has collected information about a unique weapon.
The first photo of the tail section of the newest American B-21 Raider bomber has appeared
Until recently, the United States has been keeping information about its newest strategic bomber, the B-21 Raider, strictly secret. This aircraft is being developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Air Force as part of the implementation of the "long-range strike bomber" program.
Putin arrived at the Moscow Space center for a meeting on the rocket and space industry
The President will also talk with young specialists
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Korolev, where the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia is located. Here the head of state will talk with young specialists and hold a meeting on the development of the rocket and space industry.
South Korea unveils NG-MBT tank prototype
For the first time, a prototype of the NG-MBT tank was shown in 2022, but this time the developer – the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem – revealed a number of details about this project.
Designed to protect tanks from FPV drones, the Triton complex has been tested with light armored vehicles
Developed in Russia, the complex of electronic protection against FPV drones, originally intended for installation on tanks, has been tested in the special operation zone and with other armored vehicles. This was told by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of the Laboratory for Countering Industrial Espionage.
Shoot down from the light: Russian troops used the latest shock UAVs
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are modifying their weapons in order to neutralize the effect of Western equipment supplies to the RFU, experts note
The scale of its in Ukraine is such that up to 15 thousand tons of various cargoes are supplied daily for the needs of Russian units participating in it: ammunition, fuel, water, spare parts.
The APU has been armed with a Ratel S ground-based kamikaze drone for blowing up tanks
The Ukrainian army has received a new ground-based kamikaze robot called Ratel S. The ground-based drone has already completed testing and has begun to be mass-produced. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Ukrainian government Mikhail Fedorov, who is responsible for the development of various technologies.
Could Russia have stolen a "super-duper" missile from the United States?
Colonel Khodarenok: there are inconsistencies in Trump's words about the theft of the Russian "super-rocket"
Russia allegedly stole the blueprints of a "super-duper" missile from the Americans, Donald Trump said at a rally of supporters in New Hampshire. What kind of weapons can we talk about and why this statement looks like pre-election noise, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"Stole the blueprints." Trump explained where Russia's "super-duper" missiles came from
Trump accused Russia of stealing classified drawings of a "super-duper missile" from the United States
Russia stole American blueprints and built its "super-duper missile," former US President Donald Trump said, probably referring to hypersonic weapons. The candidate for the post of head of state also said that the United States needs its own "Iron Dome" - like Israel. Washington is developing hypersonic weapons, trying to catch up with Moscow in this area. What is known about this is in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".
Belarus has joined the Chinese-Russian project of the international lunar station
The document was signed by Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov and Head of the Chinese National Space Administration Zhang Kejian
Belarus has joined the joint Russian-Chinese project for the construction of the International Scientific Lunar Station (ISS). This was reported to TASS by the press service of the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences (NAS).
Kirill Fudiman: the country needs thousands of humanitarian demining vehicles
Demining of the liberated territories is one of the key tasks to ensure the safety of military personnel and civilians. According to experts, after the end of the conflict in Ukraine, the complete clearance of the zone of a special military operation can last for decades. The problem of minefields is acute all over the world: until now, the territories where armed conflicts occurred 50 or more years ago have not been completely cleared.
The special operation will completely change the appearance of the Russian tank of the future
The course of its forced to say that tanks, in principle, are outdated as a type of military equipment. Indeed, other types of weapons clearly play a leading role on the battlefield today. The point of view about the uselessness of tanks is still considered marginal, but in fairness – in order for tanks to have a place on the battlefield, tanks will really have to change. What should they look like in the end?
Soldier Systems of the Future: current programs
Current foreign programs for the development of promising equipment for the "soldier of the future" (Future Soldier ) are aimed at improving the combat capability of infantry with the help of technology, but set more realistic goals than some previous initiatives.