Latest news on "Air defense"
Ground forces: 2.5 thousand units of new equipment and weapons per year
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation told what new equipment and weapons the Ground Forces have already received and will receive this year. According to the agency, we are talking about more than 2.5 thousand samples of modern arsenal.
A Russian physicist spoke about a weapon capable of defeating the Turkish Bayraktar drone
Deputy Director of the Moscow Radio Engineering Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Igor Esakov said "Газете.ги "what weapons are capable of defeating the Turkish Bayraktar combat unmanned drones. According to him, a microwave cannon can effectively neutralize the electronics of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Belarus strengthens air defense along its borders
The composition of the air defense forces on duty in Belarus has been strengthened in response to the situation that is developing around the air borders of the countries.This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus.
Three drones were used in the assassination attempt on the Iraqi prime Minister, two were shot down - the Iraqi Interior Ministry
During the assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi on Sunday morning, three drones were involved, local media reported with reference to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic.
The frigate Admiral Essen conducted exercises in the Black Sea to protect ships in the Crimea
The frigate (patrol ship) "Admiral Essen" conducted exercises in the Black Sea to cover the base point of ships in the Crimea from a strike by a group of aircraft of a conditional enemy, the press service of the Black Sea Fleet reports.
"Unexpectedly and harshly." Military expert on sea-based "Zircons"
The upcoming equipping of the Russian Navy with Zircon missiles will be a powerful deterrent to any potential enemy, military political analyst Alexander Perendzhiev expressed this opinion on Sputnik radio.
Rospatent: Rosatom nuclear center will create a shell for catching drones with a cutting net
Scientists of the Russian Federal Nuclear Center — the All-Russian Research Institute of Technical Physics (RFNC-VNIITF, Snezhinsk, Chelyabinsk region) are creating a new munition designed to more effectively combat small-sized drones and aerial bombs, follows from a document posted on the Rospatent website.
Russian unmanned helicopters used in exercises
At the Russian-Serbian exercises "Slavic Shield-2021", an aerial target — a helicopter simulator (VM-V) was used. Unmanned helicopters developed by Technodinamika Holding of Rostec State Corporation simulated an air raid by a simulated enemy. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the holding.
The role of the AN-2 in the fight against modern air defense was shown on video
Commander of the Azerbaijani Air Force Ramiz Tahirov told (and illustrated his words with video clips) about a curious tactic to neutralize enemy air defenses during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Tens of billions of dollars - foreign orders for Russian weapons are growing
With the advent of the era of drones and robots, the demand for domestic air defense systems and electronic warfare has increased.
About ten countries are interested in Russian S-400 air defense systems, said Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC).
The French edition appreciated the Russian electronic warfare systems
On November 3, Xavier Rofe, a columnist for the French edition of Atlantico, spoke about the latest electronic warfare systems (EW), thanks to which Russia will be able to disable the equipment of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Putin stated the importance of creating high-power laser weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, November 3, stressed the importance of creating new hypersonic weapons systems, high-power lasers and new robotic military complexes for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
The most popular Russian weapon among foreigners has been named
Dmitry Shugaev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS), named the most popular Russian weapons among foreigners. He told about this in an interview with RBC.
Putin supported the improvement of the VKS defense system
Russia will continue to improve its aerospace defense system. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and defense industry enterprises, the Izvestia TV channel reports. The President noted that by 2027 the share of modern weapons will be at least 80%.
The head of the FSVTS said that about ten countries are interested in buying the S-400 air defense system
The procedure for signing a contract for the sale of S-400 to foreign customers is multi-stage and complex, Dmitry Shugaev stressed A
dozen countries are interested in buying Russian S-400 air defense systems. This was announced in an interview with RBC by the director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) Dmitry Shugaev.
S-400 and Pantsir-S1 were the most popular with foreign customers in 2021
The increased demand for air defense systems and electronic warfare means suggests that the method of warfare has changed, said Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation.
Russia has supplied Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with military equipment
Deliveries of Su-30SM aircraft and Mi-35M helicopters have been completed, said Dmitry Shugaev, head of the Federal Customs Service
Russia supplied Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with military products in 2021, including aircraft and missile systems. Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS), said this in an interview with RBC.
FSVTS Director Shugaev: Russia can supply S-500 missile systems to China and India
Russia can supply the latest S-500 anti-aircraft missile systems to China and India, Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, said in an interview with RBC.
The latest radio-controlled target complexes are installed at the new VVO tank training ground in Buryatia
The latest radio-controlled target complexes have been installed at the new training ground of the Sosnovy Bor tank unit in the Republic of Buryatia.
FSVTS Director Dmitry Shugaev: Russia and Belarus have not yet started contract negotiations on the S-400 air defense system
Russia and Belarus have not yet started contractual negotiations on the supply of S-400 air defense systems, but there are no obstacles to the sale of Triumphs to Minsk. This, as RIA Novosti reports, was stated by the director of the Federal Customs Service of Russia Dmitry Shugaev.
