News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
"Alleged sabotage": cables cut on French frigate under construction
The frigate Amiral Ronarch, which is being built in Lorient for the French Navy, "became the target of malicious action," as indicated in the publication Le Télégramme. Numerous cables laid inside the ship were cut and severed. A similar incident occurred earlier this month on the British frigate HMS Glasgow, which is being built at a shipyard in Scotstoun, Scotland. In connection with the designated incidents, work on both ships has been suspended.
Treat in Russian: in the Russian Federation will begin to produce equipment for resuscitation and ultrasound
Rostec will create a single center of enterprises in the country for the production of new medical equipment
Mass production of medical equipment will begin in Russia, including equipment for ultrasound, resuscitation, anesthesia, and emergency care. Rostec is forming a single center for the creation, promotion and service of such products — it will coordinate the work of about 30 enterprises. The state corporation reported that the capacity of the domestic market of medical products is estimated at 600 billion rubles per year. At the same time, at least 70% today is accounted for by suppliers from unfriendly countries.
"Beach troops". Why the US Marines have lost their former power
"Not elite anymore?" — the American command is increasingly asking this question, talking about the Marine Corps. The Pentagon is trying to reform this type of troops, but is facing fierce criticism from its own officers. About the causes of discontent — in the material of RIA Novosti.
A contract has been signed for the construction of a nuclear technology maintenance vessel of project 22770
As reported by JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), on May 25, 2023, FSUE Rosatomflot (an enterprise of the Rosatom State Corporation) and JSC Baltic Plant (St. Petersburg, part of USC) signed a contract for the construction of a multifunctional nuclear technological service vessel (MSATO) project 22770.
The Russian Aerospace Forces delivered a new IL-76MD-90A aircraft
As reported by PJSC United Aircraft Corporation on May 30, 2023, the new heavy military transport aircraft Il-76MD-90A, manufactured in the branch of PJSC IL - Aviastar (part of the United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec State Corporation), was transferred to the customer - the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The newest satellite will improve the Russian weather forecast
A new historical achievement has been realized by Russia in outer space. A group of specialized Electro-L satellites has been deployed in full operational mode for the first time. What do these devices do, what are their main advantages and why is their work ultimately important for every resident of our country?
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Modern warfare is not only a weapon based on new physical principles and strikes on the entire economic and political territory of the enemy, modern warfare is primarily rapid communications, digital combat control and knowledge about the enemy. Especially in the tactical link of combat control.
The Ukrainian Parliament has adopted bills to support the production of drones
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted two bills aimed at supporting Ukrainian drone manufacturers. According to the adopted bills, it is supposed to cancel the payment of VAT and import duties for the duration of martial law in the country in order to create conditions for the production of unmanned systems in Ukraine.
The reasons for the unsuccessful landing of a Japanese spacecraft on the Moon are named
The unsuccessful mission of the Japanese startup ispace inc (9348.T) the Hakuto-R moon landing last month was caused by a miscalculation of altitude, due to which the spacecraft ran out of fuel, the company said on Friday.
Russia has received an all-seeing eye from space
Russia has put into orbit a spacecraft carrying breakthrough technologies for our country on board. Its tasks are primarily exclusively peaceful – concerning, for example, the functioning of the Northern Sea Route. However, they are not limited to this. Why is this device so important for Russian cosmonautics, including for our military?
Rocket artillery sets records
Projectiles of long-range systems reach from the continent to the island of Taiwan
Towards the end of the XX century, Chinese military leaders rethought the accumulated experience and gave local designers a new direction of activity – the creation of long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of increased power. By now, China is considered a trendsetter in this direction.
A framework contract has been signed for the supply of 123 new Leopard 2A8 tanks to the German army
It is reported that on May 25, 2023 in Koblenz, the German Federal defense procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) signed a framework contract with the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) for the purchase of 123 new Leopard 2A8 main tanks for the German army.
Briefing by the Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Protection Corps on the issue of military biological activities of the United States
Below are the briefing materials of the Chief of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, as presented by the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The Czech Armed Forces are changing priorities in equipping troops with unmanned aerial vehicles
Based on the results of the analysis of recent conflicts, the command of the Czech Armed Forces decided to abandon the acquisition of medium-sized tactical unmanned aerial vehicles in favor of smaller systems.
The reconnaissance ship of the Black Sea Fleet "Ivan Khurs" arrived in Sevastopol
The reconnaissance ship of the Black Sea Fleet "Ivan Khurs", which the day before repelled the attack of unmanned boats of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), arrived at the permanent base in Sevastopol. This was announced on Friday, May 26, by the Russian Defense Ministry.
A small armored artillery boat "Bucha" has been introduced into the Ukrainian Navy
According to Ukrainian resources, on May 26, 2023, an official ceremony was held in Kiev for the commissioning of the eighth and last small armored artillery boat (MBAC) of project 58155 (code "Gyurza-M"), called "Bucha" (BK-08, factory number 01036) into the naval forces of Ukraine. The boat was built in Kiev at PJSC "Plant "Forge on Ribalskom" (former plant "Leninskaya Forge").
The expert called the Condor-FKA satellite a breakthrough for Russian cosmonautics
One of the advantages of the device is the ability to work around the clock in any weather, noted the scientific editor of Roscosmos Media Igor Afanasyev
The high-resolution radar satellite Condor-FKA, launched on Saturday night from the Vostochny cosmodrome, is a breakthrough for Russian cosmonautics. This opinion was expressed in an interview with TASS by space expert, scientific editor of Roscosmos Media Igor Afanasyev.
An inflated military budget will not save the NATO army from decline
Hokkoku Shimbun: increasing the defense spending of NATO countries will not solve the problems of the Western military-industrial complex
In connection with the Ukrainian conflict, NATO countries announced an increase in defense spending to 2% of GDP. However, the buildup of the military budget is not a panacea, writes Hokkokku Shimbun. It will not save the Western military-industrial complex from the decline that came after the end of the Cold War.
A radar satellite for remote sensing of the Earth "Condor-FKA" has been put into orbit
According to the State Corporation Roscosmos, on May 27, 2023 at 00:14:51 Moscow time, a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with a Fregat upper stage was launched from the 1C site of the Vostochny Cosmodrome, which launched the Condor-FKA No. 1 radar remote sensing satellite into orbit. The launch vehicle worked in normal mode, the upper stage separated from the third stage of the rocket and brought the spacecraft into a predetermined orbit.
The first passenger flight of the new Chinese C919 aircraft took place
On May 28, 2023, the first commercial passenger flight of the new Chinese medium-haul narrow-body C919 aircraft took place, marking the beginning of the commissioning of this type. The first serial C919 delivered to China Eastern Airlines (serial number 10107, registration number B-919A) made its first flight (MU9191) from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, where China Eastern Airlines headquarters is located, to Beijing Capital Airport. Departure from Hongqiao took place at 10.32 a.m. local time, with arrival in Beijing at 12.31 p.m.