News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Air signs: which drones have been developed and used by Kiev
And what kind of devices attacked the Russian capital at the end of May
On May 30, Moscow and several districts of the Moscow region were attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were moving towards the capital from the west. Russian air defense forces engaged in battle with Ukrainian drones.
Attention ranges: Troops will receive a new jamming system
The electronic warfare system "Parodist" has already begun to arrive in the Southern Military District
The South of Russia has covered up the radio-electronic complex "Parodist". The Ministry of Defense has begun deploying the latest electronic warfare (EW) complex. The Southern Military District is already receiving new items. The system works on radars and communication systems of aircraft. Experts note that Russian developments are considered advanced and are being upgraded taking into account combat experience.
The Northern Fleet will continue to improve coverage of the situation in the Arctic
The Northern Fleet will continue to improve the system of illumination of the situation in the Arctic
The Northern Fleet will continue to improve the extensive infrastructure of the air, surface and underwater lighting system deployed on islands in the Arctic, the press service of the SF reported on Thursday on the occasion of its 290th anniversary.
The Northern Fleet of Russia celebrates the 290th anniversary of its creation
Soon its ship's complement will be replenished by the newest frigate of project 22350 "Admiral Golovko"
The Operational and Strategic Association of the Navy (Navy) The Northern Fleet celebrates on Thursday the 290th anniversary of its creation.
The construction of large research vessels of project 23460 has been canceled
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in the material of Herman Kostrinsky, Alexey Polukhin and Alexey Nikolsky, "The Ministry of Agriculture refused to build three large scientific vessels," the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation refused to build three large-tonnage research vessels (NIS) with a total cost of more than 70 billion rubles.
Unsuccessful launch of a North Korean reconnaissance satellite
An attempt to launch the first North Korean reconnaissance satellite "Manrigen No. 1" (Malligyong-1) in the DPRK on May 31, 2023 with the help of a new space launch vehicle "Chollima-1" (Chollima-1) ended in failure. After the launch from the Sohae cosmodrome, the Chollima-1 launch vehicle had an abnormal operation of the second stage after the separation of the first stage, and the rocket fell into the Yellow Sea 200 km off the west coast of South Korea. On this occasion, an air alert was announced in Seoul. Part of the fragments of the missile was discovered and fished out by the South Korean side.
How to quickly make a cheap and mobile self-propelled gun capable of hitting 44 km
The not-too-developed military industry of Syria has demonstrated how to produce samples of military equipment with minimal costs, which, according to their characteristics, will surprise even the most fastidious military experts.
The European Space Agency will force volunteers to lie upside down for 60 days
The beds of the subjects on the side of the headboard will be tilted six degrees down, and the legs will be raised up. In such a reclining position, you will have to wash, eat, and go to the toilet.
Poland intends to purchase 800 Hellfire missiles to equip its attack helicopters
The Polish government has signed an agreement to purchase 800 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to complement its fleet of attack helicopters. The Polish authorities also plan to purchase Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States. This issue is already being worked out.
The Russian Aerospace Forces received new Su-34M front-line bombers
On June 1, 2023, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) announced that the next batch of new Su-34 front-line bombers was manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov UAC. The aircraft passed a complex of ground and flight tests and were transferred to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Soulless fighters unite in a deadly network
In the fight for the Pacific Ocean, the American Navy puts on robotic systems
In recent decades, the American navy has faced two extremely serious challenges. Firstly, various kinds of unmanned and unmanned vehicles are developing more and more rapidly. Often they are even combined into integrated complexes capable of solving a very wide range of tasks – from purely auxiliary to full-fledged combat.
Rosatom has expanded the model range of its hydrogen production plants
Specialists of NPO Centrotech LLC (the enterprise of the Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL in Novouralsk, Sverdlovsk region) have completed the first stage of testing of an electrolysis plant with a capacity of 50 Nm3/h (normal cubic meters of hydrogen per hour), created on the basis of a unique Russian technology. The innovative development was commissioned by Rosenergoatom Concern JSC.
"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?
Russian Russian ATAK: Awareness-raising complex "KPO-A"Russian ATAK: Awareness-raising complex "KPO-A"
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.