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Digitalization and robotization of the Turkish Armed Forces. Part III
According to Turkish sources, in the last decade, the development of ground-based RTCs has significantly benefited from new technologies. Although they are currently primarily remotely operated vehicles, it is expected that in the near future ground-based RTCs will begin to carry out missions independently.
The Russian Navy has received a lot of help from space
For the first time in many years, the Russian Navy has received a real tool to aim its long-range missiles at enemy ships. According to a number of reports, the military satellite "Peony-NKS" has finally got up for combat duty. How did it happen that this device was created for so long and why is its work critically important for the security of the whole of Russia?
Lockheed Martin supplied the US Department of Defense with a 300-kilowatt combat laser
The largest contractor of the Pentagon, the American military-industrial corporation Lockheed Martin, supplied the US Department of Defense with a 300-kilowatt combat laser. The installation is supposed to be used in the interests of the United States Army. The company informs about this in a press release published on its website.
Chinese experts discussed the possible response of Chinese chip manufacturers to the American "chip law"
After the adoption of the so-called "chip law" in the United States, chip manufacturers in China found themselves in a difficult situation. But there is hardly a quick way out of this situation.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the daily detection of the Nebo SVU radar up to 30 targets in the SVO zone
According to the agency, including the stations fix HIMARS MLRS missiles
Calculations of the Nebo-IED radar station (radar) during a special operation in Ukraine detect up to 30 different-sized air objects daily, including missiles fired by American multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS. This was announced by the head of the radar station Ivan.
Starlink Internet launched on all continents
Starlink satellite terminals have been placed in Antarctica. This is reported by the publication TechCrunch. According to journalists, the placement of SpaceX terminals means that the Starlink satellite Internet is officially launched on all continents of the Earth.
RUSSOFT reported a multiple increase in investments in Russian software development in 2021
The total volume of investments in the software industry by the end of 2021 amounted to 232 billion rubles, which is 2.4 times more than in 2020, RUSSOFT reported the results of an annual survey.
Russia will spend 100 billion rubles on the development of quantum technologies
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said that by 2025 at least 100 billion rubles will be allocated to support scientific institutes and state-owned companies engaged in the development of quantum technologies.
Rostec shared its experience in ensuring information security
The XXI All-Russian Forum "Information Security. Regulation. Technologies. Practice. Infobear". The event was dedicated to the issues of information security (IS) in strategically important sectors of the economy, the public sector and the defense industry.
In the Zaporozhye region, a kamikaze drone of the AFU Switchblade was planted with an anti-drone gun
As the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov noted, the army was financed by 20 million rubles
The military in the Zaporozhye region planted a kamikaze drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Switchblade with an anti-drone gun, handed over by residents of the region to the army as an aid. This was reported to TASS by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.
Taipei is studying the experience of Kiev: Taiwan is afraid of losing contact with the outside world when the PRC attacks
Taiwan is afraid of losing contact with the outside world when the PRC attacks. Therefore, much attention is paid to the development of the satellite program on the island.
The US Navy has begun training officers under the "information and cryptological warfare" program
Currently, the US Navy is beginning to form a community of information warfare specialists. The training will take place under the Bachelor's degree program, which was resumed this year to increase the number of future officers.
Gunsmoke system: The Pentagon has taken care of the question of how the US army should act in case of blocking the GPS signal
Having started satellite maneuvers in orbit in July, the US Army is evaluating the results of experimental satellite technology designed to warn fighters on the ground about blocking or distortion of the GPS signal.
Iran wants to buy Su-35 from Russia. But there is a better option
Forget about the Su-35. The MiG-29UPG designed for India may become the best Russian fighter for Iran
Iran is considering purchasing Su-35S fighters from Russia. However, as noted in the MWM article, the Su-35 is the heaviest and most expensive non—Western fighter, so its potential place in the Iranian Air Force is unclear. According to the author, taking into account the challenges, Tehran should pay attention to the upgraded MiG-29.
Reaction verification: The Baltic was tested for protection against hypersonic shock
Aircraft and surface ships took part in large-scale maneuvers of the Russian Aerospace Forces
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have completed exercises in the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad zone. During the maneuvers, protection against hypersonic vehicles, drones and cruise missiles was practiced.
The West is pushing Zelensky to war to the last Ukrainian or Ukrainian woman
From October 1, Ukrainian citizens who have entered the military register will be prohibited from leaving the country. The same restrictions begin to apply to them as for conscripted men. This was stated by the lawyer of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Volodymyr Smelka.
Even a strong Russian army needs a strong shoulder of the Belarusian industry
In Russia, the construction of two new armored car factories has been announced, the main purpose of which will be the repair of armored vehicles and special military vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has long stated the need for additional capacities that could carry out repairs and modernization of equipment in service with the Russian army.
Hero Family Barrage Ammunition
According to the manufacturer, the procedure for deploying Hiro systems is relatively simple. Depending on the design, the ammunition is launched either from a portable container or using a multifunctional PU mounted on a combat platform. The flight of the barrage ammunition (BB) to the target area occurs autonomously along the trajectory and altitude set by the shooter (operator).
In the USA, the introduction of a new personnel management platform for half a billion dollars has been postponed indefinitely
The US Military Department has again decided to postpone the personnel platform of the army service. The integrated personnel and payment system for the army, also known as IPPS-A, was originally supposed to start operating in December 2021. But unsuccessful system tests forced the military leadership to postpone the launch of the platform for nine months. After the deadline was postponed, the platform was expected on September 20, but even now it will not be possible to launch it.
The US Department of Defense is concerned about the threat of a 5G ground network for old Pentagon GPS satellites
Last Friday, the US National Academy of Sciences, with the support of the US Department of Defense, published a report describing the possible risks of creating a 5G ground network for old satellites that are still used by the military department. Ligado Networks is preparing to start commissioning its system as early as next month. However, the Pentagon is concerned about the implementation of this plan.
