News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
The US military criticized Microsoft smart glasses
The US military, who took part in testing Microsoft's augmented reality headset, criticized the device. This is reported by Bloomberg.
The defense industry reported that the air-radar missile in Ukraine showed an efficiency above 98%
According to a source in the military-industrial complex, almost all products successfully hit the set targets
The air-to-RADAR aircraft missile manufactured by Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) during a special military operation in Ukraine showed an efficiency exceeding 98%. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
The Strategic Missile Forces conducted exercises with the Yoshkar-Ola missile unit
The command and staff exercises with the Yoshkar-Ola Missile compound are being completed in the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation (RVSN). In total, more than 3,000 military personnel and about 300 pieces of equipment are involved in the exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, October 14.
The JFS-M rocket is a new means of fire support for the Bundeswehr
During the Eurosatory 2022 international arms exhibition held in Paris in June this year, MBDA Deutschland presented a new concept of a missile system for joint fire support (Joint Fire Support-Missile, JFS-M). As reported, the concept offers a solution capable of meeting the requirements of the German Ground Forces regarding promising long-range artillery systems (300 km +).
Vladislav Lobaev: we supply our rifles to the army at a 50% discount%
The founder of Lobaev Arms Vladislav Lobaev told in an interview with RIA Novosti correspondent Ivan Suraev about the use of the ultra-long-range rifle "Twilight" at the front, the development of a new anti-drone complex and other innovative weapons projects, as well as the main problems and challenges faced by the domestic military industry today.
Nuclear icebreaker "Ural" has been tested
As reported by JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), on October 14, 2022, the new nuclear icebreaker Ural of project 22220 (LK-60YA), built at JSC Baltic Plant (part of USC), left St. Petersburg for the first stage of sea trials.
The US is afraid of Russian air defense systems. And here's why
TNI: Russian air defense systems are a serious threat to the F–35
The US Air Force is practicing combat missions on the F-35 in the face of countering the best Russian-made air defense systems, writes TNI. American fighters must be prepared for any eventuality – the threat from ground-based aircraft suppression systems is very serious.
Up to eight Molniya drones will be able to attach to the IL-76MD-90
Defense industry: the IL-76MD-90 aircraft will be able to carry up to eight Molniya drones
The Russian Il-76MD-90 military transport aircraft will be able to carry up to eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Molniya air launch. On Saturday, October 15, TASS was informed by a source in the military-industrial complex.
Deadly AK. Here's how the Russians created the best machine in the world
The USSR regularly conducted tests to improve the effectiveness of weapons in service, writes TNI. In particular, the tests made it possible to achieve excellent performance in handling and ballistics of the Kalashnikov assault rifle.
There is no way to modernize everything: The Pentagon intends to reduce the number of tactical radio stations in the troops
During the modernization of its communications forces until 2030, the Pentagon is considering reducing the number of single-channel ground and onboard radio systems of the SINCGARS family in the army. National Defense writes about this with reference to the IT director of one of the divisions of the US Armed Forces, Raj Ayer.
The head of Roscosmos announced a decrease in the effectiveness of research due to malfunctions on the ISS
The problem is also recognized by American colleagues, Yuri Borisov noted
Malfunctions exist on the International Space Station (ISS), they reduce the effectiveness of the scientific program. This was announced by the Director General of Roscosmos Yuri Borisov to journalists on Thursday.
The Alpha veteran spoke about the use of explosive detection systems
Alpha veteran: explosives search systems need to check all cars at important sites
Detection systems even for carefully disguised explosives are available in Russia, but it is important that they check all cars moving on such critical transport facilities as the Crimean Bridge, the security of the state should be above all, honorary president of the international Association of veterans of the antiterrorism unit "Alpha" Sergei Goncharov told RIA Novosti.
The US Army is looking for an opportunity to transfer the fleet of vehicles to electric traction
For the US defense industry, the creation of hybrid and fully electric vehicles for the US army is a very important step. And the purpose of this is not related to environmental protection. The command wants to increase the efficiency of the army, in addition to reducing the noise when using transport in order to make it harder to detect fighters.
The third Taigei-class submarine was launched at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard
At the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, on October 12, a ceremony of baptism and launching of the SS-515 Jingei, designed for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, took place.
Battalion Commander Khodakovsky: Modern technical means of reconnaissance, which had been in storage for a long time, began to arrive at the front
Modern short-range reconnaissance stations "Fara" and radar stations "Sobolyatnik" first entered service with the special forces of the Southern Military District in January of this year, although their serial production was established by the same NGO "Strela" in early 2021.
The Pakistan Air Force is working on integrating the recently acquired Bayraktar TB2 UAVs into the country's air defense system
The Pakistan Air Force is working on integrating the recently acquired Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles into the country's air defense system.
The thunderstorm of the German "cats" is still in the ranks. What is known about the SU-100
Despite the "advanced age", the SU-100 is used in some armies of the world in about the same condition as they were almost 80 years ago when they left the factory, writes Wirtualna Polska. These machines participated in the battles for Berlin, where their powerful guns proved to be very effective.
Humanity has successfully rejected an asteroid for the first time
NASA experts have confirmed that the collision of the spacecraft with the asteroid Dimorph successfully deflected the celestial body from its original orbit. This is the first time that humanity has intentionally changed the movement of a space object, which proves the operability of a potential Earth protection system. This is reported in a press release on the agency's website.
The projectile is out of turn: the Airborne Forces will have their own rear connection
A separate logistics brigade will be formed in the Airborne Troops
In Russia, the first brigade of logistics (MTO) of Airborne troops will be formed. This compound will be fully equipped with equipment adapted for transportation by military transport planes and helicopters.
A visiting meeting of the Federation Council Committee was held at the Yantar PSZ
On October 11, a visiting meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security on the topic "The current state, prospects for the development of the forces and means of defense of the Kaliningrad Special Region in a changing geopolitical situation" was held at the Yantar PSZ (part of the USC).
