News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Russian sniper rifle ORSIS-CT20 chambered.375 CheyTac first hit a target at a range of 5,117 meters
The Russian sniper rifle from the ORSIS line has again set a world record for the target range. This time when using the ORSIS-CT20 rifle under the cartridge.375 CheyTac (9.5x77 mm) managed to hit the target at a distance of 5117 meters. This was told in the company "Promtechnology", which produces sniper weapons under the ORSIS brand.
Shoigu announced the buildup of the Russian Airborne Forces
The airborne troops of the Russian Federation are solving the most difficult and responsible tasks during the special operation to protect Donbass, their combat strength will increase. This was announced on September 21 by the country's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Kalashnikov has started work on import substitution of the BK-16 amphibious transport boat and the BK-10 high-speed assault boat
The Kalashnikov Concern is working on import substitution of the BK-16 amphibious transport boat and the BK-10 high-speed assault boat developed in the interests of Rosgvardiya. At the same time, options for creating other models of amphibious boats for the fleet are being considered. This was announced by the head of the concern Alan Lushnikov.
The US Space Forces announced the "mobilization" of young programmers to create and improve software platforms
The Chief of Staff of the US Space Forces, General John William "Jay" Raymond, reports that the department intends to significantly increase the recruitment of young and talented programmers who can work with code.
Rostec professions: tank tester
Rostec today unites more than 800 scientific and industrial organizations of various directions. Almost 600 thousand employees work at the Corporation's enterprises, among whom there are representatives of interesting, and sometimes simply unique professions. We have already talked about weapons testers, industrial designers, surveyors, cryptographers and other specialties.
RT-Techpriemka conducted an audit of the enterprise of the Uralvagonzavod Corporation
The Rostec Certificate Certification Center of RT-Techpriemka has successfully completed the inspection control of the quality management system (QMS) of the Vityaz Machine-building Company of the Uralvagonzavod Scientific and Production Corporation of Rostec State Corporation. The audit confirmed the competent work of the company's SCM, which demonstrates the professionalism of the team and allows us to master new product modifications annually.
A "breakthrough" to NATO's response. The latest T-90M tanks will strengthen Russia's western borders
The timing of the deployment of additional "Breakthroughs" in parts of the Western Military District will depend on the fulfillment of the state defense order, the Izvestia newspaper reported
The latest T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks will be additionally delivered to parts of the Western Military District (ZVO). This was reported by the newspaper "Izvestia" with reference to a source in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. This decision is associated with the need to respond to the strengthening of NATO units stationed on the western borders of the Russian Federation.
The Chief of Naval Operations of the United States spoke about the main tasks of updating the American fleet
The Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy, Admiral Michael Gilday, gave a detailed interview to the American edition of Defense One. In it, he told a lot of interesting things about the strategic plans of the American fleet against the backdrop of an unstable global political situation.
The Russian ATGM "Kornet" will have the ability to hit armored vehicles equipped with active protection complexes
The Russian anti-tank complex "Kornet" will have the ability to hit enemy armored vehicles equipped with active protection complexes. The new "double start" algorithm has already been applied as part of the initial field tests. This was told by the industrial director of the Rostec arms cluster, Bekhan Ozdoev.
In the USA, a farewell ceremony was held with the missile cruiser USS Monterey
The United States Navy continues to decommission Ticonderoga-class cruisers. Therefore, last week a farewell ceremony was held with the missile cruiser USS Monterey.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of defense industry enterprises
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of defense industry enterprises in the Kremlin on September 20. Below is the introductory word in .Putin is quoted in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.
Russian military shot down more than 30 drones during exercises in Abkhazia
The Russian military shot down more than 30 drones during exercises in the mountains of Abkhazia, the press service of the Southern Military District (SE) reports.
Chinese rover has revealed traces of water exposure on the surface of the planet
The new results show the influence of wind and water activity on the geological evolution and environmental changes on Mars, Xinhua news agency reports
A Chinese rover has revealed traces of water exposure on the Martian surface, indicating that there was once an ocean there. This was reported on Sunday by the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) in a report on the work of the orbiter and the rover of the Chinese probe "Tianwen-1".
Brought to White: the Navy has worked out the transfer of missile ships from the Baltic
For this purpose, the Mytishchi MRC successfully passed into the White Sea via inland waterways
Russian small rocket ships (MRCS) will be able to move quickly between the Baltic and the northern Seas. MRK "Mytishchi" of project 22800 "Karakurt" successfully completed the transfer from the Baltic to the White Sea and back by inland waterways.
The Ka-52M helicopter has received a new protection system against all modern MANPADS
The source said that new developments in the field of materials science have made it possible to increase the security of the machine without its radical weighting
The upgraded Ka-52M helicopter received an improved onboard defense system from all modern man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and a new ballistic protection. This was told to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
The Indian Army reduces the term of tenders for the purchase of domestic weapons to 6 months
The Indian armed forces announced that they want to switch to weapons of their own production in the future, and therefore the Indian army announced several tenders for the purchase of missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, optical systems, specialized vehicles, engineering equipment, alternative energy sources and much more from domestic (Indian) manufacturers.
Almaz-Antey will present products for the fuel and energy complex at the forum in Tyumen
The concern intends to occupy new niches in this segment after the withdrawal of foreign companies from the Russian market
Developments in the interests of the fuel and energy complex (fuel and energy complex) will be presented by the concern of East Kazakhstan Region Almaz-Antey at the TNF industrial and energy forum, which will be held in Tyumen from September 20 to 22, the press service of the joint-stock company (JSC) reported on Monday.
The Ministry of Defense has worked out the transfer of the Karakurt MRC project from the Baltic Sea to the White Sea via inland waters
The Ministry of Defense continues to work out the transfer of warships from the Baltic to the Northern Fleet via inland waterways. This time, the Mytishchi MRC of Project 22800 Karakurt from the Baltic Fleet visited the White Sea.
Organic molecules found on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the highest concentration of organic molecules in rock samples. This is reported on the official website of the organization.
Volunteer battalion "Alga" from Tatarstan received a batch of armored vehicles "Akhmat" (Z-STS)
The volunteer battalion "Alga", formed in Tatarstan, received a batch of armored vehicles "Akhmat", which will go to the zone of a special military operation.