News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

As reported, on November 5, 2022, flight tests of the Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft built at the Ulyanovsk branch of PJSC Il - Aviastar (part of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) with factory number 0211 (registration number 78666) began at the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny factory airfield complex. This is the fourth IL-76MD-90A aircraft of the new construction, launched in 2022. The plane was pumped out of the workshop on October 20.

A solemn ceremony of launching the new frigate "Amiral Ronarc'h" was held in Lorient. She is the lead ship among five "defense and offensive" frigates ordered by the French Navy. Due to weather conditions, the event was incomplete, the frigate was never brought to the completion pier.

The island of Taiwan, realizing that, together with American advisers, it provokes the Chinese government to a military clash, begins to intensify military-technical activities. In particular, hangars capable of resisting China's powerful ballistic missiles began to be developed on the island. This is reported by the Taiwanese newspaper Taipei Times, citing a representative of the Taiwanese Air Force.

The British Army and Navy have tested a new solution that allows military helicopters to exchange important information in combat conditions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has set the country's leadership the task of modernizing China's armed forces, saying that in the event of military conflicts, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) should be on high alert to be able to repel the enemy at any time.

The Baltic Plant in St. Petersburg, which has already built three icebreakers of the 22220 project, is preparing to launch the fourth nuclear-powered vessel of this project. This was reported in the press service of the company.

Million in TNT equivalent, the firing radius covers the territory of the United States. Baijiahao: the Yars missile can reach anywhere in the world, and it is impossible to intercept it

The Topol-M ICBM is considered a "nuclear superbomb", but Russia has an even stronger weapon, writes user Baijiahao. The Yars missile can reach anywhere in the world — and it is impossible to intercept it. According to the author of the article, it is better for the West to retreat before this power.

The press service of Perm National Research Polytechnic University reported that the new method allows to reduce the power consumption of the equipment, and to provide a high level of fault tolerance.

November 7 marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Tula gunsmith Arkady Shipunov. He was at the origin of the creation of more than 70 types of weapons for the Ground Forces, aviation and Navy of Russia. Many infantry fighting vehicles, anti-aircraft missile and gun systems, ships, planes and helicopters in service with the Russian Army are equipped with guns developed under his leadership.

The scope of application of exoskeletons that reduce the load and increase the physical characteristics of a person continues to expand today: they are used in medicine, industry, and power structures are also actively "looking at" these technologies.

Russian kamikaze drones "Geran-2" cause significant damage to the critical infrastructure of Ukraine, and recently destroying warehouses with weapons in the rear of the enemy. The Ukrainian air defense was unable to cope with drones, the available anti-aircraft systems are not able to hit flying "mopeds". Against this background, the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard began to invent various installations for the destruction of drones.

The strategic nuclear submarine HMS Victorious S29 of the Vanguard class of the Royal Navy of Great Britain was forced to interrupt the execution of a certain secret mission and return to base due to a fire that broke out on board. This is reported by The Sun.

Tehran has made great strides in the development of missile technology. In particular, the Bavar 373 SAM can hit enemy ballistic missiles at a distance of over 300 kilometers.

Scientific American: scientists have found out that life on Mars could destroy itself

Life on Mars, if it was there after all, may have destroyed itself, writes Scientific American. And even if microorganisms can make the planet uninhabitable, intelligent beings will cope with this task faster, scientists warn.

As the hype around green hydrogen increases in the West, several energy companies and energy ministers of some countries are exploring the potential of converting existing natural gas infrastructure for use in hydrogen transportation as Europe gradually tries to abandon fossil fuels.

Military expert Nikulin: the increase in the main caliber of machine guns is due to the need for more ammunition capacity

Military expert Yuri Nikulin, in an interview with Izvestia, commented on the information about the increase in the main caliber of Russian army submachine guns. Earlier, this was announced on November 4 by the president of the Kalashnikov concern Alan Lushnikov.

The missile carrier Generalissimo Suvorov fired a Bulava ballistic missile as part of state tests

At the end of October, the submarine strategic missile carrier Generalissimo Suvorov of Project 955A Borey-A entered the White Sea from Severodvinsk for the third time for sea trials. This is the third ship of the upgraded series, which in the coming decades will become the basis of the maritime component of Russia's nuclear triad. What is the Borei-A strategic missile carrier, how does it differ from conventional Boreas and what was tested by Generalissimo Suvorov on November 3 — in the Izvestia material.

The Wagner Center, a free office and production site for companies and startups whose work is aimed at strengthening Russia's defense and scientific power, has started operating in the Northern capital. NEVSKY NOVOSTI visited the "PMK Wagner Center" and learned how to become its resident.

Nihon Keizai: Japan is thinking about creating its own hypersonic missiles by 2030

Against the background of the difficult situation in the world, Japan has thought about security, writes Nihon Keizai. The growing external threats prompted her to start developing hypersonic missiles. Tokyo hopes that the new weapon will help it deter opponents.

Ukraine has decided to focus on creating a fleet of marine drones, a week ago the attack of marine drones on Russian ships in Sevastopol led Kiev to think that this is the best option. Zelensky made a corresponding statement.