News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The Swedish arms concern Saab has upgraded the Karl-Gustaf portable anti-tank grenade launcher (Carl-Gustaf). The purpose of the modernization is to expand the range of applications of the system due to new fire control technology and programmable ammunition.

The British Ministry of Defense announced the signing of contracts with BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce worth more than 2 billion pounds, providing for the beginning of the third stage of the Dreadnought SSB construction program.

The Army Times publication writes about the implementation of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. It will help American troops get much more lethal weapons than those that have been used over the past 65 years. This is due to the transition to a 6.8mm caliber instead of 5.56 mm today. It is reported that in this way a replacement for the M4 automatic carbine and the M249 SAW machine gun was found.

Ex-commander of the Airborne Forces Shpak explained why Minsk deployed troops on the border with Ukraine

The Army of Belarus has been put on high alert. Minsk claims that this is a response to the NATO exercises "Defender of Europe-2022", which are taking place on the territory of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. Also, the Belarusian Defense Ministry announced the deployment of Special Operations Forces (SSO) on the border with Ukraine. "Newspaper.Ru" found out what the Belarusian SSOs are and what their deployment means.

B-52H strategic Bomber with AGM-86B aviation ammunition capable of carrying nuclear Warheads

Russian Russian-speaking "Russian" characters and misspelled words have already become familiar and the most obvious examples of "cranberries" in Hollywood films. But mistakes related to technology, including combat, are unlikely to be recognized by an ordinary viewer.

The APU found an unpleasant surprise from the Russian Army – an intelligent mine PTKM-1R. This was reported by the Chinese edition of Tencent. Especially for its readers, "PolitRussia" presents an exclusive retelling of the publication.

The five most promising design characteristics of the Su-57 — from artificial intelligence to ballistic missiles

The Su-57 will become the basis for the Russian tactical manned aviation of the next generation, writes MWM. It is assumed that a number of ambitious modernization programs will significantly improve its characteristics.

Chinese researchers have discovered chemicals in lunar soil samples that can be used as catalysts for the production of hydrocarbons and oxygen. Potentially, the discovery will allow us to develop a technological process that provides future colonists with the main resources for living on the Moon. And also fuel for the return trip.

Colonel of the General Staff Khodarenok told why the "Iron Dome" will not help Kiev

The Ukrainian leadership is asking Israel for military assistance. In particular, about the supply of the Iron Dome complexes. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how real such deliveries are.

Lukashenko said that Belarus has learned lessons from Russia's military special operation

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the country's authorities have learned lessons from Russia's military special operation. Therefore, Minsk took a new look at the principles of arming its army. According to Lukashenko, the events in Ukraine show that only troops with modern highly effective weapons are able to solve the tasks set.

The parade in honor of the 77th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place on May 9, 2022 on Red Square in Moscow.

"Cheburashka"! The strengths of the rare AN-72 aircraft, whose engines are located above the wings

The planes produced by the Soviet Antonov design bureau were distinguished by an unusual design, the author of the article notes. He tells about one unique aircraft of the "family" of An, which in Japan was compared to a character in a popular Soviet cartoon.

Chinese scientists from Nanjing University have found a way to convert lunar soil into carbon dioxide, oxygen and fuel. These works are described in Joule.

Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that Russian high-precision weapons are undergoing modernization, including Kalibr cruise missiles and the Kinzhal hypersonic complex.

Russia is creating a new generation of hypersonic missiles for various carriers, the Tu-22M3M missile carrier is already testing a new product, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said in an interview with Interfax.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russians on Victory Day, in his speech he recalled the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, recalled the actions of NATO in Ukraine and explained the reasons for the military operation in the Donbas.

Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that Russian high-precision complexes have proven their effectiveness in the course of actions in Ukraine.

A parade was held in Moscow in honor of the 77th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. 11 thousand servicemen marched through Red Square in a solemn march and more than 130 units of military equipment passed. As in 2017 and 2019, the air part of the parade was canceled due to bad weather - seventy-seven helicopters and planes remained at the airfields. About what the Victory Parade — 2022 was remembered for — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Yuri Borisov, who oversees the military-industrial complex, said in an interview with Interfax on Victory Day that he was working to increase the range of the Kalibr, sufficient stocks of high-precision missiles in Russia and the modernization of Bastions.