News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The German armed forces are faced with a total shortage of weapons stocks. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock, the ZDF TV channel reports.

The warships of the US Naval Forces of the coastal zone have repeatedly caused critical comments from skeptics related to the colossal cost, budget overruns and widespread and frequent technical breakdowns.

The staffing of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be increased, the corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The document is published on the official website of legal information.

Comparison with a foreign car stimulated the development of Mikoyan Design Bureau aircraft

The crews of MiG-31BM fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have won the first aerial victories in the sky over Donbass. This conclusion can be made based on the information heard at the daily briefings of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the course of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine.

Problems of military shipbuilding: import substitution and inaccurate forecasting

On July 31, 2022, on the Day of the Navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees "On the approval of the Naval Doctrine of the Russian Federation" and "On the approval of the Naval Charter of the Navy".

Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov spoke about the main threat to the US Navy

The ships of the US Navy, according to The Washington Post, "are subject to an intense rusting disease." The publication refers to an "internal congressional investigation", which revealed that up to 90% of American warships are rusting. "Newspaper.Ru" was looking into the causes of what happened.

The fourth stage of the international cynological competition of the Army International Games-2022 (ArMI-2022) "Faithful Friend" was held in Uzbekistan. On August 24, the Ministry of Defense told about how the Russian military showed themselves at the games.

The growth and spread of China's influence increasingly affects the interests of its neighboring states. In particular, India sees for itself more and more harassment and restrictions in the Chinese economic and military presence in the Indian Ocean. The changed geopolitical realities are reflected in the new maritime strategy, which will serve as an impetus for the adequate development of the Indian Navy.

This year the festival will be held from August 26 to September 4

There are only a few days left until the moment when the Red Square in Moscow will light up with fireworks, sparkle with costumes of military musicians from around the world and shine with brass and brass wind instruments. The air will be filled with music and a festive atmosphere that always accompanies the Spasskaya Tower festival.

The Soviet interceptor Project 701: the failed successor to the MiG-31 was one of the most promising combat aircraft in history

The USSR had many ambitious plans to create weapons. One of the "most mysterious" programs is the MiG–701 heavy interceptor, writes MWM. It was supposed to replace the MiG-31 fighter.

The US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Preble has received a High-Energy Laser weapon with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance system (HELIOS) designed to monitor and blind the enemy. This is with reference to the Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Drive edition reports.

Unified protection systems against high-precision weapons, including new aerosol ammunition, are already being delivered to the troops. This was reported by the press service of Tsniitochmash, which is the developer of the protection.

As reported by JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), on August 24, 2022, Admiralty Shipyards JSC, which is part of it, handed over to the Federal Service of Russia for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet) a scientific expedition vessel, the ice-resistant self-propelled platform "North Pole" of project 00903 (factory number 02404).

The Federal Tax Service demanded that the subsidiary of the Ukrainian company Motor Sich be declared bankrupt

The Arbitration Court of Moscow has registered the application of the capital's tax inspectorate No. 43, demanding to declare bankrupt JSC "Borysfen", one of the founders of which is the Ukrainian company "Motor Sich", which produces and repairs engines for airplanes and helicopters.

According to the head of Roscosmos, it will be serviced by a new generation of spacecraft

The Russian Orbital Station (ROS) will be able to be "eternal" thanks to replaceable modules. This was stated on Monday by the head of Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, during a visit to the Cosmonaut Training Center, his words are quoted in the message of the state corporation.

How have the combat capabilities of the missile system changed

The main carrier of hypersonic "Daggers" will be a modification of the MiG-31 combat aircraft, which received the index I. This version of the interceptor is equipped for the first time with unique digital complexes — an electric control system and on-board computers.

A TOPH frigate and Ka-27 helicopters destroyed an enemy submarine during exercises in the Sea of Japan

The crew of the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate of the Pacific Fleet (Pacific Fleet), as part of exercises in the Sea of Japan, together with two Ka-27PL helicopters of naval aviation, found and "destroyed" a submarine of a conditional enemy, the Pacific Fleet reports.

The growth of military and political tensions in the Asia-Pacific region implies the need to strengthen Japan's military potential. The Polish edition of Defence24 writes about this.

The navy is fighting an endless battle with nature, losing ships due to rust and corrosion

The US Navy is waging an endless war, but not with Russia, but with corrosion, writes The Washington Times. Rust can seriously damage the hull of ships. In addition, the appearance of ships affects the perception of the American fleet in the world, the article notes.

The Polish Navy was replenished with the second minesweeper ORP Albatros project 258 of the Kormoran type. The solemn ceremony of the transfer of the ship was held at the shipyard of the Remontowa Shipbuilding company.