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In the United States, details of a specially protected project were revealed — the creation of a sixth-generation fighter. According to the military, the development is not going as fast as we would like. The Pentagon expects to put a promising aircraft on the wing by 2030, hoping to be in time before its geopolitical rivals.

The holding company "Roselektronika" of the Rostec State Corporation has started research on the method of molecular layering for the synthesis of a new generation of composites.

In Ukraine, it is increasingly being stated that unprecedented weapons are being used against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photos of fragments of ammunition with the inscriptions "Geranium-2" found at the site of missile strikes appear. How does Geranium-2 work, what is it, what is it made of – and what does Iran have to do with it?

Le Figaro: France has secured underwater cables due to sabotage on the "Nord Streams"

Several NATO countries have stated that they intend to strengthen control over underwater telecommunications highways. The Elysee Palace acknowledged that France is forced to increase vigilance after the recent events in the Baltic Sea, writes Le Figaro.

The Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, France, Italy and Poland have been selected as sites for hosting the first European quantum computers, she said The European Commission on Tuesday.

Dehumidification of tanks for launch vehicles in the Russian space industry continues to be a very costly and time-consuming procedure. For example, draining one tank at the Polet enterprise takes more than a dozen hours with non-stop gas supply. At the same time, the main time costs are directly related to the opening of leaks.

In April 2021, the first full-fledged test was finally conducted at the Annaya test site [AMRAAM-ER missile defense system] <...> It was recognized as successful and reported that they had received valuable data that would be used to improve the algorithms of the rocket software. Then Raytheon Missiles & Defense announced that they were planning new tests on Annaya in the second quarter. But neither they nor KDA shared any more news.

The Reuters agency has published interesting material-the investigation of Joel Schectman, Bozorgmehr Sharafedin "America's Throwaway Spies: How the CIA failed Iranian informants in its secret war with Tehran" ("American one-day spies: How the CIA failed Iranian informants in the secret war with Tehran"). Our blog offers the first part of the translation of this material.

Beijing will no longer be able to purchase artificial intelligence-related chips, equipment for their self-production, as well as other high-tech products abroad. This happened because Washington imposed large-scale sanctions against China in the field of semiconductor technologies.

The US Defense and Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the intentions of the Middle Eastern country, notifying the US Congress of the potential sale. In addition to the NASAMS SAM, Kuwait will receive dozens of missiles of various types. These are AIM-120C-8 (AMRAAM), AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER), AIM-120-C-8 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II.

French avionics in the cockpit of an import-substituted aircraft will be replaced by Russian widescreen displays

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has published information about the avionics of the new SSJ-New regional aircraft, which is now being created by its subsidiary Irkut Corporation.

Pantes Group of Companies has officially opened an electronics manufacturing plant on the territory of the special economic zone (SEZ) "Saint Petersburg" (Novoorlovskaya site).

Quasi-civilian infrastructure may be a legitimate target for a retaliatory strike, the Russian Foreign Ministry recalled

The United States, in the context of the conflict in Ukraine, uses components of civilian infrastructure in space for military purposes, but such quasi-civilian infrastructure may be a legitimate target for a retaliatory strike. This is stated in a statement by Vladimir Ermakov, Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced on Tuesday at a meeting of the First Committee of the UN General Assembly. The text was read by his deputy Konstantin Vorontsov.

Taking advantage of a certain numerical superiority, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are making an onslaught in two directions – in Kherson and Lugansk. The Allied forces successfully repelled all attacks during the day, and in some sectors of the front – in particular, on the Dnieper – even inflicted huge losses on the APU, using military cunning catching parts of the attackers in a "fire bag". What other methods can be used to bring down the attacking ardor of the enemy?

Residents of Donbass during the referendum on the entry of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) into Russia were protected by the newest radar station (radar) of counter-battery warfare. This was reported to RIA Novosti on October 4, citing a source in the DPR law enforcement agencies.

The Russian missile attack warning system will soon be replenished with two more ground-based radar stations. According to the Ministry of Defense, the new radar stations will close the northern direction.

Tula Instrument Design Bureau named after Academician A.G. Shipunov turns 95 on October 1. The history of KBP is several generations of outstanding gunsmiths and their legendary developments. Tokarev, Stechkin, Makarov – these names have long become household names. Arkady Shipunov and Vasily Gryazev, perhaps the most famous gun duo, also worked here. We recall the history of KBP, woven from the names of great designers and their unique inventions.

The works will be handled by SRCTec

The US Department of Defense, as part of providing military assistance to Ukraine, has signed a $12 million contract with a company in New York state for the maintenance of TPQ-50 counter-battery radar stations. This is stated in a notice distributed by the Pentagon on Thursday.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine received installations for countering SKY CTRL drones. Presumably, it is capable of detecting any aerial targets in a ten-kilometer zone.

American companies Lockheed Martin and Verizon have tested unmanned aerial vehicles with support for 5G networks and reconnaissance equipment. This is reported by Defense News.