News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The US is turning to the private sector for help in creating hypersonic weapons

The American authorities still deny that the United States is lagging behind Russia and China in the field of hypersonic weapons, Asia Times writes. Despite this, the United States recently decided to involve private companies in the creation of a supersonic test aircraft.

The US Military Department has again decided to postpone the personnel platform of the army service. The integrated personnel and payment system for the army, also known as IPPS-A, was originally supposed to start operating in December 2021. But unsuccessful system tests forced the military leadership to postpone the launch of the platform for nine months. After the deadline was postponed, the platform was expected on September 20, but even now it will not be possible to launch it.

Last Friday, the US National Academy of Sciences, with the support of the US Department of Defense, published a report describing the possible risks of creating a 5G ground network for old satellites that are still used by the military department. Ligado Networks is preparing to start commissioning its system as early as next month. However, the Pentagon is concerned about the implementation of this plan.

Fifth-generation F–35 aircraft are the national pride of Washington, they are widely promoted by the USA. However, recently they have been accompanied by a series of troubles – then frequent accidents, then a recent scandal with Chinese alloys. American experts have revealed the fact of the use of materials of Chinese origin, which were involved in the engines of the F-35 aircraft. We are talking about an alloy of cobalt and samarium, which was brought from China.

The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) named after Yu.A. Gagarin in 2022 plans to transfer to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation multifunctional Su-35S fighters and fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) reported.

The shortage of energy resources will be the last straw for Europe, overflowing the cup

The ongoing energy crisis is causing enormous damage to Europe, writes Global Times. The share of household spending on heating and electricity is reaching record highs. Protests are taking place in European countries. Won't this lead to a socio-political crisis?

Colonel Khodarenok told how to deal with HIMARS complexes with ATACMS missiles

The possible delivery of ATACMS missiles to Kiev was reported by the American Defense News portal. A little earlier, the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin told about this. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what the danger of these missiles is and how the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation can resist them.

The professional holiday "Tanker's Day" in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is celebrated on the second Sunday of September according to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 31, 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation". It was established in order to revive and develop national military traditions, increase the prestige of military service and in recognition of the merits of military specialists in solving the tasks of ensuring the defense and security of the state.

As reported on September 10, 2022, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation), the Yuri Gagarin Aviation Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, which is part of it, manufactured and handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces a batch of new Su-35S aircraft. The planes flew from Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the home airfield. These 4++ generation fighters, built at KnAAZ, are completing the third contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for delivery to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The first batch of combat winged vehicles was delivered in the fall of 2021.

In the technical and accounting documentation, these machines remained "objects" or "products", even though many of them had unique characteristics. In honor of the Tanker's Day, which is celebrated in Russia on September 11, we are talking about the most interesting non-serial developments that can be called a real exclusive in the world tank building.

The Turkish company Baykar presented the project of a new plant, which it plans to build on the territory of Ukraine. Images of a new enterprise for the production of drones are published by the Ukrainian press.

Ex-Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok compared Russian and American guided missiles

The US Department of Defense has sent Kiev an extended-range guided artillery shell with GPS guidance M982 Excalibur. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok studied the characteristics of Excalibur and compared it with the Russian Krasnopol projectile and the Daredevil mine.

In Russia, the construction of two new armored car factories has been announced, the main purpose of which will be the repair of armored vehicles and special military vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has long stated the need for additional capacities that could carry out repairs and modernization of equipment in service with the Russian army.

The first radar satellite of the Russian maritime intelligence "Pion-NKS" has passed state tests

The first Russian radar satellite of naval intelligence "Pion-NKS" has passed state tests, has been accepted for experimental combat duty and has begun monitoring foreign military activities, a source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti.

At the beginning of this week, three Russian warships appeared in the English Channel, off the coast of France. Their passage was closely watched by the French naval forces. According to La Depeche, we are talking about the cruiser Marshal Ustinov, as well as the destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov and the tanker Vyazma. These ships crossed the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer on Monday, September 5.

In the near future, the Polish authorities are going to sign another major defense procurement deal. This is reported by the publication Defence24.pl , referring to unofficial sources. We are talking about the acquisition of equipment for the formation of 21 new Pilica air defense batteries. These systems are mainly manufactured by ZM Tarnów, the new version will also use the CAMM rocket from MBDA.

Placed in containers, they will cover both combat units of the fleet and auxiliary vessels

An electronic warfare (EW) system is being developed for the defense of Russian combat and auxiliary ships. The novelty will be placed in ordinary marine, so-called 40-foot containers.

The US Navy calls the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers "workhorses", given their number and service life. The first ship of this type was launched more than 30 years ago, last year the 73rd destroyer of this class entered service.

NATO announces "battle for the Arctic"

The world media are actively commenting on the demand of the NATO leadership to strengthen the presence of Western countries in the Arctic region "in view of its growing strategic importance" against the backdrop of melting ice and global warming.

A batch of Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile systems has entered service with the air defense units of the Eastern Military District. As stated in the Ministry of Defense, the equipment was delivered as part of the state defense order.