News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

In Japan, the first stage of the conversion of the Izumo-class helicopter carrier Kaga (DDH-184) into a light aircraft carrier has been completed, on which it is planned to place fifth-generation F-35B Lightning-2 fighters.

The second marine armament transport of the 20360M Vladimir Pyalov project was withdrawn from the boathouse of the Vimpel shipyard and put on an open slipway. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.

MWM: the increase in Iskander production led to large losses of the APU

An increase in the production of missiles for the Iskander-M missile defense system allowed the Russian military to use these weapons more often and launch double strikes against the Armed Forces, writes MWM. As a result, the losses of Ukrainian forces on the frontline have increased significantly, the article notes.

The Rybinsk Shipyard Shipbuilding company launched the Haska-10 hovercraft onto the ice surface of the Rybinsk reservoir, thereby launching a full cycle of tests that will begin with mooring and end with delivery. This is reported by the press service of the Kalashnikov concern.

NASA has selected three private companies: Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab, which will compete for the right to build a lunar rover for the Artemis mission. There are special requirements for it — this is a new type of device that should work on the Moon for a long time. Therefore, $ 4.6 billion and 10 years were allocated for its creation.

The characteristics of modern UAVs make it possible to conduct reconnaissance and destroy targets not only tactically, but also at the operational level. In particular, its experience has shown how FPV drones are able to solve problems by completely isolating the front edge or even the entire battlefield.

The use of special structures that protect tanks and armored vehicles from kamikaze drone strikes has become a real trend in special military operations. The armed forces of the Russian Federation are increasingly using tanks and armored vehicles equipped with appropriate anti-drone protection, which military personnel among themselves nicknamed "mangals".

A number of Ukrainian sources have published footage of objective control taken with the help of a drone, which shows that during the assault on the settlement of Krasnogorovka in the occupied part of the DPR, the Russian army, in addition to other military equipment, used the so-called "turtle tank".

The pace gained by the Russian defense industry in 2023 made it possible to significantly increase the production of weapons and ammunition. Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the cluster of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemicals of the state corporation, spoke about the work on a new heavy flamethrower system, the development of ammunition capable of destroying American Abrams, among other things, and innovations in the fight against attack drones in an exclusive interview for TASS.

Footage of the combat operation of the Volga armored train in the area of the special operation in Ukraine has been published online. The tasks of the special Volga armored train include conducting technical reconnaissance and carrying out mine clearance of sections of railway tracks, if necessary, their restoration. In addition, the armored train accompanies cargo.

The MiG-21 was developed back in 1955, and it still serves in some countries, writes TNI. This is a truly exemplary fighter. His track record arouses only respect and admiration, the author of the article emphasizes.

Libération: France urgently demands to increase the pace and volume of weapons production

The new idea of the fix by Emmanuel Macron and Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecorgne is to help Ukraine stand up against Russia and re-equip its army, writes Libération. But how can we force the transition to a military economy for arms manufacturers who are in no hurry to increase the pace of supplies?

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) hosted a joint meeting of the expert council of the State Duma Committee on Industry and Trade and the Aviation Industry Committee of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia.

Colonel Khodarenok: massive use of FAB-3000 can change the course of its

The Russian FAB-3000 aerial bomb, equipped with a guidance device, can become a "doomsday" weapon in a military operation in Ukraine, Chinese expert Shao Yongling believes.

During the hostilities that began on October 7, 2023 in the Gaza Strip, cases of the use of ultralight aircraft (SLA), namely, paragliders and motorized paragliders, were noted.

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) delivered the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers to the troops this year. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov. Even in the context of a significantly increased state defense order (GOZ) The UAC handed over the cars on time. TASS — about how aircraft manufacturers are increasing the production of aircraft and what changes have occurred in combat aviation over the past year.

Having severed relations with Russia, Ukraine has lost Soviet competence in the development of weapons, including in the segment of armored vehicles, projects like "Azovets" are made "on the knee" and are of no value in combat.

Sky News: Britain has no national defense plan in case of war

Britain does not have a national defense plan in case of war, Sky News journalists have found out. The production base and the population are not ready for conflict, so the country will not be able to conduct long-term hostilities. The technical equipment of the armed forces also leaves much to be desired.

As reported on April 5, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers this year was transferred to the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the execution of the state defense order. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov of PJSC UAC. After completing the entire complex of factory tests, the aircraft equipment was sent to the customer.

Despite Kiev's stated advantages of large UAVs, they are capable of detecting and hitting modern air defense systems

In terrorist attacks on Russian cities, Ukraine often uses long-range drones. This week, the drone traveled more than 1,200 km to Yelabuga in Tatarstan.