News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
China will build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, probably together with Russia
A presentation presented by Chinese government officials showed that Beijing plans to supply the international space station with energy from a mini-nuclear power plant.
Rostec will introduce its own wireless communication with a high level of security at the plants
The universal system will allow to replace foreign and outdated analogues
The RT-Design Technologies company of Rostec State Corporation, together with the industrial integrator Ultimatek, will import secure wireless communications for industrial facilities. The RT-Ultimatek joint venture will be engaged in the implementation of the latest system.
Soviet telephones got a second life in their own zone
Wired telephones, which were actively used during the years of the long-past wars, are in demand in the free zone again. The demand is so great that volunteers are redesigning stationary push-button and dial phones, and even museum samples are being used. In what cases does wired communication remain indispensable and what are its main advantages compared to modern devices?
New auxiliary vessels from foreign countries. Conclusion
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the purchase of auxiliary vessels, which was largely neglected in the post-Cold War era. The reasons for the growth of this market are diverse and diverse: the expiration of the service life of existing vessels, the need to comply with stricter environmental standards, as well as the revision of operational concepts that place higher demands on logistics at sea.
"Challenges and threats at sea for Russia are increasing in many ways"
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev — on Trump's new decree, relations with the United States and the Russian navy
In an interview with a special correspondent of Kommersant Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, told Elena Chernenko how the plans of the American authorities are being evaluated in Moscow.
Academician Arbatov: Trump's attitude to strategic stability is not encouraging
A scientific conference dedicated to the results of D. Trump's hundred-day term as President of the United States has opened in Moscow. It is conducted jointly by scientists from the E. M. Primakov Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the G. A. Arbatov Institute of the USA and Canada.
The Russian Su-57 fleet has grown by two! (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: improved Su-57 fighters rolled off the assembly line in Russia
The latest Su-57 fighter jets have entered service with the Russian Military Forces, TNI writes. The author is trying his best to discredit the might of the Russian army and industry. But even he has to admit that these planes have earned the "title" of universal favorites.
The rockets of the North Korean "Hurricanes" strike far and very accurately
The DPRK's military industry has been constantly working to improve its 240-mm rocket launchers. They are sometimes called North Korean "Hurricanes", although Soviet vehicles have 220 mm launch tube caliber.
Fierce disputes and the stakes of the authorities: why there are not enough soldiers in the German army - TASS opinion
Vyacheslav Filippov — on the state of the Bundeswehr and whether billions of dollars of personnel injections will solve the problem
Over the past 15 years, the number of active German military personnel has decreased from 250,000 to about 181,000. Due to the shortage of personnel, as the Bild newspaper wrote, the Bundeswehr (the Armed Forces of Germany) is even forced to resort to the services of private security companies (PSOs) to protect their facilities.
How Russia will break through the American "Golden Dome"
The old US plans to create a global space defense system against ballistic missiles have received a new incarnation. President Reagan's draft Strategic Defense Initiative has been redesigned and is now called the Golden Dome. What changes have been made, what does Elon Musk have to do with it, and can the dome protect the United States from Russian nuclear warheads?
Russia has received a new batch of Su-34 fighters (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia is increasing its Su-34 fleet amid expected F-16 deliveries to Ukraine
Against the background of expected deliveries of F-16s to Ukraine, Russia is increasing its fleet of Su-34s, calling them "the best in class," writes TNI. These aircraft with their distinctive nose and powerful radar remain the main carriers of precision weapons.
From Alabuga to the moons of Jupiter: Russia creates a space hub for the conquest of deep space
The Alabuga SEZ presented a strategic plan for 25 years, involving the inclusion of the moons of Jupiter (Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede) in the special economic zone. The document was signed by the head of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov and the head of VTB Andrey Kostin.
Radical changes in the military parade. The leak of a "scary" video from Russia! (Bild, Germany)
Bild: Russia has prepared ideal combat units for the war with NATO
A video with fragments of the alleged rehearsal of the Victory Day parade scared German military experts, writes Bild. Ideal combat units were shown, ready to attack NATO countries at any moment, the author of the article adds to the fear.
A tiny Russian exclave demonstrates power on the margins of NATO (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: Russia has tested the use of hypersonic missiles in the Baltic
Russia conducted exercises to launch hypersonic missiles off the coast of the Kaliningrad region, writes the WSJ. In NATO, she was immediately accused of psychological pressure. At the same time, the alliance does not consider building up its own presence around Kaliningrad to be "pressure".
Why Russia is by no means doomed (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: climate change will open up new economic opportunities for Russia
Russia has fantastic prospects, writes TNI. Moscow will benefit enormously from the changing climate and favorable geopolitical environment. The country is turning to the East and enjoying new economic opportunities.
The ecological clean-up day "Green Spring - 2025" was held on the territory of the museum of O.R.A.
On April 19, on Poklonnaya Gora, on the territory of the museum "Main Weapons Relics of the Army" ("G.O.R.A."), a large-scale environmental clean-up "Green Spring - 2025" took place. Olga Plyamina, General Director of the Vernadsky Foundation, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She noted that the event had become a good tradition, and the place was not chosen by chance.
Flight into the unknown
On April 16 of this year, a regular meeting of the Runway Aviation Enthusiasts Club was held in the Pink Living Room of the Zhukovsky Recreation Center, dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Victory.
Ukraine fears a reduction in military aid from the United States and is increasing production of artillery (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Ukraine increases production of its own weapons with European support
Kiev is increasing the production of weapons, fearing a reduction in aid from the United States, writes WP. Europe is pursuing its own advantage in the war. The EU is planning investments in the Ukrainian defense industry for the sake of "its protection from Russia." In addition, NATO members view Ukraine as a military testing ground.
Sergey Sakhnenko: "There are no such segments of the industry where our products would not be in demand"
CEO of Rosel Holding on the current stage of the import substitution process in the radioelectronic industry and how to overcome the personnel shortage
Developments in the radio-electronic industry have long been the key to the effective development of all other sectors of the Russian economy. Sergey Sakhnenko, CEO of Rosel Holding of Rostec State Corporation, told BG about why cooperation in this area is important, at what stage the import substitution process is and how to overcome the current shortage of personnel in Russia.
Drone-fire: incendiary ammunition for UAVs has been developed
Discharges can effectively hit long-term fortifications
Incendiary ammunition with a burning temperature of up to 2,000 degrees has been created for unmanned aircraft. Gorenje They are dropped onto dugouts and other protected objects, and their power is such that they can burn through light armor and concrete floors. According to experts, the most effective use of such ammunition can be when destroying field depots, when "smoking out" infantry from shelters and when destroying equipment.