News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The company “Arkus” (Arquus, formerly Renault Truck Defense), part of the Volvo concern, held the first presentation of its new project for a limited number of people at the Eurosatory 2018 exhibition. After a year of intensive work at the Paris Air Show, the Scarab reconnaissance vehicle (Scarabée) was shown publicly for the first time.

As the TASS news agency reported on November 16, 2023, the General Staff of the Russian Navy proposed to dispose of the emergency nuclear submarine "Nerpa" of project 971U ("Pike-B"), which, being leased as part of the Indian Navy, was named Chakra II. This was reported to TASS in the military-industrial complex.

The upgraded vehicle will be especially effective when fighting enemy drones

Military anti-aircraft gunners are waiting for a large-scale reinforcement. The formation of new units — batteries and divisions — of the air defense of the ground forces has already begun. Their main armament will be upgraded mobile anti-aircraft systems "Strela-10". Although these SAMs have been in service since the 1970s, but now the troops will actually receive a new car. The upgraded Strela will receive new missiles and a sighting system. Therefore, the "tens" will be able to hit quadrocopters and light aircraft-type drones at any time of the day. Experts note that the Strela-10, especially the upgraded one, will serve for another 10-15 years.

In Ukraine, they could not properly dispose of the property inherited from the Soviet Army, in particular, the UR-77 Meteorite mine-clearing installations ("Serpent Gorynych") and portable UR-83P.

In the Atrium of the Peter and Paul Fortress in the period from November 15 to 16, the Military Space Academy named after A.F.Mozhaisky organized and held the VII All-Russian Open exhibition "Scientific and Technical Creativity and Innovation" (NTTI-2023).

A quarter of a century ago, Zarya, the first module of the International Space Station, was launched into Earth orbit. The General Director of the Khrunichev Center, Alexey Brewho, told us about the past, present and future of this largest space project.

On November 19, 1987, the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) was adopted "Tornado". This weapon is one of the most powerful after tactical nuclear: one of its full volleys defeats targets on an area of dozens of football fields. We tell you about the history of the creation of a unique MLRS, its latest modifications and prospects for modernization.

During the Vietnam War, the AK-47 was appreciated even by American fighters — their own M16 caused complaints, writes the Warfare History Network. Despite the decent characteristics, the American M16 is often jammed due to contamination of moving parts and non-ejection of the sleeve, the author of the article writes.

The Russian army is armed with four "great defenders", writes the user Sohu. These planes, tanks and submarines surpass their Western counterparts in many characteristics and demonstrate the truly enormous scientific and military power of the country.

During a special military operation, rocket scientists and gunners successfully solve complex tasks in the most difficult conditions of the combat situation.

On the eve of the professional holiday of rocket scientists and gunners, the chief of rocket troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Dmitry KLIMENKO, answered the questions of the "Red Star".

Russia, according to some reports, for the first time used the RBK-500 cluster munition in Ukraine. Before that, the enemy used a similar type of weapon. Why did the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation decide on these measures, how will ammunition be used and how will this affect the course of hostilities?

At the Dubai Air Show, the French company Safran Electronics Defense presented the latest improved version of the Hammer 1000 guided bomb. It entered service less than a year ago and since then work on its improvement has not stopped.

This year, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received new models of artillery weapons, improved high-precision projectiles, and the domestic military-industrial complex accelerates the production of artillery systems and ammunition. On the occasion of the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, celebrated annually on November 19, TASS tells about the changes in the Russian "gods of war" for 2023

Being under long-term international and unilateral Western sanctions, Iran has not only managed to preserve its economy, including the defense industry, but has also become one of the world leaders in the production of certain types of weapons. Starting with a simple study and copying of downed American drones, Iranian engineers and defense engineers have established serial production of a wide range of modern military drones of various types.

Latin American countries have the most impressive fleet of the most outdated armored vehicles, many of which have a place in museum exhibitions. In particular, the Peruvian army is armed with 96 AMX-13 tanks developed in France in the second half of the 1940s. Their purchase by Lima from Paris began in 1954 and since then they have continued to serve.

Formally, the second stage of Starship even got into space — however, it exploded almost immediately after that. The key task of the launch was considered to be the successful separation of the first and second stages, since it was carried out at the expense of the "royal" principle, which was not used on modern American missiles before Elon Musk. Despite the fact that this task was completed, soon after the separation, first the first and then the second stage was lost.

On November 15, 2023, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced that it had selected a new generation Boeing E-7A Wedgetail long-range radar detection and control aircraft to replace the existing fleet of Boeing E-3A AWACS and NATO control aircraft.

The Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery is celebrated in Russia on Sunday. The Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery is celebrated annually on November 19 on the basis of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 31, 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation".

The Field Training Center of the Central Military District (CVO) for the training of kamikaze drone operators using captured aircraft captured from the enemy in the special operation zone teaches reconnaissance, combat strikes against objects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and leafleting their positions with leaflets calling for surrender. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on November 19 showed how the training center works.

Military analysts noted a qualitative increase in the capabilities of Russian UAVs

On the fields of the special operation, the Russian military began to use an analogue of the famous Lancet drone. "Scalpel" is similar in characteristics, but has a number of advantages, including its price. The latest innovations, according to experts, are a clear evidence of the evolution of the UAV sphere in Russia. What are the main trends and trends in the field of drones and what other changes can be expected in this direction?