News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
"Hitting drones with a S-300 missile is like hitting sparrows with a howitzer"
Reserve General Popov told how the Russian army is disabling APU drones
The Ukrainian military complain about the massive deployment by the Russian army of electronic warfare (EW), which block the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result, the APU lost not only the strike force of drones, but also lost access to relevant intelligence in many ways. What exactly means of electronic warfare are used by the Russian military, - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
The APU began receiving pickups armed with S-8 aircraft missiles
The Ukrainian nationalist formations received three rocket launchers created on the platforms of Japanese Mitsubishi L200 cars. This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons.
Source: the high accuracy of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Ukraine is provided by "Sagittarius-M"
The high accuracy of the use of operational and tactical aviation of the Aerospace Forces in the framework of a special military operation carried out in Ukraine is provided by the intelligence, control and communications complex (KRUS) "Strelets-M", an informed source told RIA Novosti.
The keel of the Columbia class head PLARB has been laid
At the General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) shipyard in Quonset Point (pcs.Rhode Island) On June 4, the ceremony of laying the keel of the SSBN-826 District of Columbia of the Columbia class, intended for the US Navy, took place.
Roscosmos wants to turn on the German telescope without permission. Scientists are "categorically against"
Russian astronomers opposed the inclusion of the eROSITA telescope without the consent of Germany
Russian astronomers categorically opposed the inclusion of the German eROSITA telescope, contrary to the will of European partners who turned it off at the end of February. This telescope is part of the Spektr-RG Space Observatory, which also includes the ART-XC telescope developed at the ICI RAS. "Newspaper.Ru" discussed with experts what consequences a unilateral decision by Roscosmos could lead to.
The Philippine Air Force is investigating the cause of the accident of the Hermes-900 UAV
The Philippine Air Force is conducting an investigation to find out the reasons for the emergency landing of the Hermes-900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Lambia airport in Cagayan de Oro on May 28.
Sergei Shoigu held a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces
On June 7, a conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
Russian hovercraft "mined" the Baltic Sea areas during the exercises
The ships also worked out actions to protect against weapons of mass destruction at sea crossing, including carrying out special treatment in case of conditional exposure to radiation contamination.
For the first time, an unmanned gas tanker made the transoceanic transition in autonomous mode
According to HD Hyundai, the large Prism Courage gas carrier with a displacement of 122,000 tons became the first vessel with autonomous control to make the transoceanic crossing, having overcome more than 10,000 km.
The Prime Minister announced the support of competence centers for the speedy replacement of imported software in the industry
The share of Russian software products in industrial enterprises of the Russian Federation is unacceptably small, it amounts to 23% – the government will provide assistance to both customers and developers of domestic software and computer equipment to correct the situation, said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the plenary session at the CIPR-2022 conference.
"Thanks to the Sagittarius-M, the VKS is hitting the APU with an accuracy of up to a meter"
What is the Strelets-M complex and how does the Russian army use it in Ukraine
During the special operation in Ukraine, the Russian military uses the intelligence, control and communications complex (KRUS) "Strelets-M". This system is capable of transmitting in real time the coordinates of small-sized camouflaged enemy objects from a reconnaissance group by tactical aircraft. How "Sagittarius" works - in the material of "Gazeta.Ru»
Americans are seriously talking about the decline of US naval power
The Navy once made America a superpower. Will they be able to again?
Foreign Policy cites the opinion of American experts about the decline of US naval power. The author complains about the quantitative and qualitative reduction of the US Navy and calls its role in the world not decisive, but "fragmentary".
The lead American nuclear missile submarine of the new generation has been laid
On June 4, 2022, the ceremony of the official laying of the main American nuclear missile submarine of the new generation, called SSBN 826 District of Columbia, was held, and which is being built for the US Navy at the main shipbuilding enterprise of the General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) division of General Dymamics Corporation in Groton (Connecticut).
Tesla cars started to slow down for no reason
American regulators have begun investigating cases of false brakes on Tesla cars. This is reported by The Guardian.
"Everyone can prove themselves in the space industry": where and what Roscosmos teaches
Roscosmos told which universities train students in space specialties
Roscosmos has identified a list of 18 reference universities and united them into a consortium that will produce specialists for the Russian rocket and space industry. Where in Russia do they train engine engineers, where do they train specialists in aircraft control, and from which university most graduates come to the industry, "Gazeta.Ru" said Vladimir Matveychuk, Director of the Department of Personnel and Social Policy of Roscosmos.
The lead multipurpose nuclear submarine Suffren of the Barracuda type has entered the combat structure of the French Navy
The lead multi-purpose submarine of the new generation Suffren of the Barracuda type has officially entered the combat structure of the French fleet. The ceremony with the participation of the new French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu took place at the naval base in Brest.
Do Berlin's plans to create the "largest army" in Europe threaten an imbalance in the EU
Vyacheslav Filippov — about the possibilities of militarization of Germany
At the end of May, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a loud statement that "Germany may soon have the largest conventional army in Europe within the framework of NATO." In his opinion, this will significantly strengthen the security of the country and its allies.
The head of Roscosmos said there were no risks when turning on the eROSITA telescope without Germany
Roscosmos specialists will be able to control the German eROSITA telescope without causing damage to it, the risk of which is warned in the Russian Academy of Sciences, said the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin.
A new Russian supercomputer has been created in Moscow
The Ministry of Education and Science of Russia announced a new Russian supercomputer, called "Telegraph", developed at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University (MSTU).
Look beyond the horizon
What are the radar stations of the Russian Federation and Europe capable of
In a special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian group uses an advanced system of military air defense. In addition to anti-aircraft missiles and interceptor fighters, the third component of air defense is radar stations (radars). What potential does our country have for these all-seeing eyes?