News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Source: The Project 23900 UDC under construction will receive promising Ka-65 Lamprey deck helicopters before going to testing
The new UDC, being built at the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch, will receive promising Ka-65 Minogue helicopters in an anti-submarine version. This was reported by a source familiar with the situation.
Mikhail Mishustin launched a new production of modern diesel engines in Russia
Russia is launching the production of modern diesel engines with a volume of 2-2.7 liters, a new plant has opened in the Republic of Tatarstan on the territory of the special economic zone "Alabuga". The Prime Minister of the Russian government Mikhail Mishustin gave the command to launch the production via video link.
The American Navy began to transfer the repair of warships to foreign shipyards
The reduction in the size of the American fleet while maintaining the doctrine of dominance in the oceans has led to a faster deterioration of warships. In this regard, the load on the shipbuilding capacities of the country has increased. However, in general, local shipyards were unable to repair pennants in the allotted time and for the agreed amounts, which eventually led to the need to place orders abroad.
Shoigu inspects Tatarstan defense industry plants
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday, while working in the Central Military District, checked the fulfillment of the state defense order at enterprises located in the Republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
How will the new Russian fleet be created
Russia has launched a grandiose program to upgrade the key mode of transport in the current conditions – the merchant marine fleet. What vessels are required by our country first of all, why is it so important today and what routes will the new ships serve?
Israel announced the completion of comprehensive tests of the David's Sling missile defense system
The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the completion of a series of comprehensive tests of the David's Cloak missile defense system. Testing of the complex was carried out in the south of the country, it was also attended by developers from the company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as well as defense companies Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems.
"Russia has pulled ahead." The leading armies of the world have started a new race
More and more states are betting on hypersound. In addition to Moscow, Washington and Beijing, several other players have joined the competition for leadership in this area. However, only one country has serial products that have passed the entire test cycle.
The commander of the Iranian army commissioned an electronic warfare simulator for the MiG-29 fighter
Iran has officially announced the commissioning of a new MiG-29 electronic warfare simulator. This was stated by the commander of the Iranian army, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, who visited the Shahid Sattari Aviation University in southwest Tehran.
Source: the use of S-200 missiles for strikes on the ground is possible at a range of up to 600 km
According to him, despite the fact that the S-200 SAM was removed from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2013, missiles from it were stored in arsenals and were upgraded
The use of upgraded Soviet-made S-200 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) missiles to strike ground targets is possible at a range of up to 600 km.
The Mariinsky mine will launch a full cycle of metal production for the space and nuclear industries
JSC "Mariinsky Mine", managed by RT-Capital of Rostec State Corporation, will switch to a full cycle of production of beryllium metal, which is in demand in nuclear, space and other strategic industries. The new flotation plant, which will be built as part of the investment project for the development of the Mariinsky mine over the next three years, will be able to process up to 250 thousand tons of emerald-beryllium ore and produce up to 50 tons of valuable metal.
Russian private cosmonautics will master the Earth's orbit
A whole group of Russian spacecraft has started working in near-Earth orbit. Some of them are truly unique, including those created by student and even school teams. Before our eyes, an industry of private space design bureaus is growing in Russia, which in the coming years can create entire satellite groupings in orbit.
Japanese self-defense as an addition to the American offensive
Tokyo will be able to protect itself without outside help
After the defeat in World War II, Japan was banned from having armed forces. Nevertheless, they were created – and almost immediately and under the leadership of the former main enemy – the United States.
The Celestial Empire relies on hydroaviation
Chinese designers have developed the world's largest turboprop amphibious aircraft
Active use of hydroaviation for military purposes occurred in the first half of the twentieth century. Until the advent of effective means of air defense, seaplanes and amphibious aircraft solved a wide range of tasks, often making an important contribution to victory in a battle or even a local war. But as jet aviation rose to its feet, seaplanes and amphibious aircraft lost their advantages and gave way to their young counterparts one niche after another.
Rockets conquer Europe
Rocket artillery has gone from fireworks to combat use
Rocket weapons were born in the East. There it was first used in combat. They also came up with batch loading and volley firing. Including with the help of batteries – forerunners of modern multiple rocket launchers (MLRS).
Iran's ballistic missiles: state and prospects. Conclusion
This article presents the views of experts on the possibility of the Iranians creating a BR with a nuclear warhead (warhead) and the prospects for the construction of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
Type 15 vs Zorawar: light tanks of China and India for fighting in the highlands
After the clashes on the disputed borders in the Himalayas, tensions remain between India and China, which can develop into a full-fledged military confrontation. Against this background, both countries continue to strengthen their troops and infrastructure in the border highlands.
Cluster munitions
"Cluster munition" means a munition that is designed to scatter or release explosive submunitions: small-caliber unguided projectiles or small-caliber bombs weighing less than 20 kilograms, which are designed to explode before, at the time or after impact. Depending on the model of the munition, the number of submunitions scattered or released from a cluster munition can range from several dozen to 600 or more. A cluster bomb is dropped from the air or launched from the ground.
In Uganda, the country's Air Force Su-30MK2 fighter was loaded on board the An-124
The An-124 Ruslan heavy transport aircraft of the 224th Special Detachment of the Russian Defense Ministry was recently filmed at the Entebbe Airbase in the Ugandan capital with at least one Su-30MK2 fighter of the country's Air Force in the process of loading operations.
Four squadrons per year: Lockheed Martin Corporation announced plans to produce F-16 fighter jets
During several years of stagnation, when the F-16 production line was moved from Fort Worth, Texas to Greenville, South Carolina, production of these aircraft was discontinued. Despite this, the portfolio of orders for fighters grew, including thanks to new customers. Currently, 136 F-16s of the latest version of Block 70/72 have been ordered, and given the Jordanian contract expected in the near future, this number will increase to 148 units.
The MT-LBu armored personnel carrier with the BM-7 "Sail" combat module is seen in service with the AFU
Ukrainian soldiers or "volunteers" converted the MT-LBu armored personnel carrier into an infantry fighting vehicle thanks to the installation of the BM-7 "Parus" combat module on its roof.