News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Egypt has joined the Chinese alternative to the "Artemis Agreements"
China and Egypt have signed several documents at once, consolidating the cooperation of both States in the exploration of outer space. One of the most important is the agreement on participation in the international lunar station project. The Celestial Empire is trying to attract as many partners as possible to this initiative, forming a kind of counterweight to the American "Artemis Agreements".
Samples of the asteroid Bennu were almost lost due to tangled wires
The OSIRIS-REx mission was accompanied by success throughout its entire course — the device reached the target asteroid without serious problems, conducted a scientific program, made a regolith fence and returned safely to Earth.
"The best of the best." The most powerful attack submarines are named (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the best attack submarines have been developed in Russia, the USA and the UK
Today, attack submarines serve in the fleets of at least two dozen countries, writes TNI. But some of them, which are in service in Russia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the author of the article called "the best of the best."
The new Soyuzmash committee will deal with the personnel potential of defense industry enterprises
The new committee of Soyuzmash of Russia for the development of promising competencies in the field of vocational education, personnel management and social policy has begun its work to strengthen the human resources potential of Oboronki enterprises. The expert structure will consolidate proposals on personnel development for cross-sectoral analysis and subsequent elaboration at the legislative level. The most effective practices will be replicated in defense industry organizations.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy spoke at the opening of the International Arctic Forum in St. Petersburg
On December 7, the XIII International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future" began its work in St. Petersburg, which is attended by more than 2,000 delegates from Russia and foreign countries.
Developed during a special operation
How does the fighting affect the testing of new models of military equipment in Russia
The Russian military-industrial complex has been tasked with increasing the production of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST) in the context of the continuation of the special operation in Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions against Russia.
Adjustable ammunition steering
Meanwhile, the production of shells and artillery systems is consolidating
Correctable Russian ammunition was the focus of attention at the IDEX 2023 International Weapons Show. They were especially interested in the Krasnopol projectile. Its Western counterpart, Excalibur, is much more expensive and more sensitive to storage and operating conditions.
The frigate Admiral Makarov became a guard ship
The ship is supposed to be the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which the Admiral Makarov guided missile frigate was awarded the honorary name "Guards" with the wording: "for mass heroism and bravery, fortitude and courage shown by the ship's personnel in combat operations to protect the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts."
North Korean satellite spotted Pentagon facilities
After that, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter visited aerospace facilities
Since December 2, the General State Administration for Aerospace Engineering of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been exercising full control over the recently launched Mulligan-1 reconnaissance satellite.
From Buran to Starship
The USA wants to return to the moon, Russia remembers the legendary space drone
The American company SpaceX launched the second prototype of the reusable Starship transport system from the Boca Chica site in Texas.
The Mi-26 helicopters of the Indian Air Force will undergo major repairs
As reported by the Indian web resource "Swarajya" in the material Ujjwal Shrotryia "IAF's Mighty 'Mi-26,'Able To Lift Chinooks, Set For Overhaul With Russian Help" ("Powerful Indian Air Force Mi-26 capable of transporting Chinooks, put on overhaul with Russian help"), The fleet of Soviet-made Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters of the Indian Air Force, which have been on the ground for years, is preparing for major restoration repairs (KVR). This was reported by the Indian newspaper The Tribune.
Rosatom has manufactured a second nuclear reactor vessel for the icebreaker Chukotka
Rosatom has manufactured a second nuclear reactor vessel for the nuclear icebreaker Chukotka, thereby completing the production of such equipment for a series of new generation domestic nuclear-powered ships.
Fakes were used in Russian helicopters. They could have caused the engine to shut down in a flying car
The facts of the use of fake rubber in the production of Mi-8MTV-1 and Ansat civilian helicopters have been revealed at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ), part of the Russian Helicopters company. Such rubber could fall apart during operation and, along the chain, lead to the shutdown of engines in a flying car. The revealed facts of forgeries were confirmed by Rostec State Corporation.
Su-35: why NATO is afraid of this Russian fighter
TNI: the West recognized the superiority of the Su-35 in air combat
The superiority of the Su-35 over Ukrainian aircraft is one of the reasons why Kiev is asking its allies for the F-16, writes TNI. However, NATO understands that the super maneuverability and technical characteristics of the Russian fighter give it advantages in air combat even against Western machines.
"A strategic challenge." Russian submarines under construction have scared NATO
BI: Russia may expand the program for the construction of the nuclear submarine of the Yasen project
Russia may build more nuclear submarines of the Yasen project, which are alarming the NATO command, writes Business Insider. According to the Western military, these vessels are inconspicuous and can launch cruise and attack missiles to hit targets both in Europe and North America.
On the incoming wave: the Marines will be reinforced with stormtroopers and artillery
What tasks will the new Black Beret divisions be able to solve
Marine Corps divisions will become more versatile and mobile. Now each battalion of the Black Berets will have its own amphibious assault company, and the division will have an amphibious assault battalion.
The Spanish Navy has included a long-range submarine. But it was not completed to the end
The Spanish Navy has included a new submarine S-81 Isaac Peral, the development of which began 20 years ago, writes La Vanguardia. However, despite the commissioning, the main "highlight" – an air–independent power plant - is still not on the ship.
Poland promised to prepare for a clash with Russia in three years
Minister of the North: Poland needs a three-year plan to prepare for confrontation with Russia
According to the head of the Polish National Security Bureau, Jacek Severa, the countries of the eastern flank of NATO have only three years to prepare for a clash with Russia, writes PR. The politician justifies the huge spending on weapons by the need to create the potential to contain Moscow.
The Blackbird. The USA deceived the USSR for the sake of a super-high-speed spy plane
TNI: The USA has created a super-high-speed SR-71 Blackbird aircraft from Soviet titanium
During the Cold War, the United States managed, through shell companies, to purchase from the USSR the necessary amount of refractory titanium to create a secret reconnaissance aircraft, writes TNI. This machine still surpasses American fifth-generation fighters in terms of its speed characteristics.
Navantia handed over the Spanish Navy the S-80 class head NAFL
The Spanish company Navantia announced the signing ceremony of documents on the transfer of the S-80 – S-81 Isaac Peral class to the country's Navy on November 30 at the Naval Naval Base in Cartagena.
