News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Lockheed Martin supplied the US Department of Defense with a 300-kilowatt combat laser
The largest contractor of the Pentagon, the American military-industrial corporation Lockheed Martin, supplied the US Department of Defense with a 300-kilowatt combat laser. The installation is supposed to be used in the interests of the United States Army. The company informs about this in a press release published on its website.
Director of the Australian Defense Association: we may need nuclear submarines ahead of scheduled delivery dates
The creation of the AUKUS military-political alliance consisting of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States led not only to an increase in Australia's military potential in the future, but also to the emergence of certain risks. First of all, they are related to the need to attract additional labor resources, the creation of new production facilities, the development of new logistics routes and the necessary infrastructure for the implementation of the country's maritime program.
Russia will receive 50 fifth-generation fighters
By 2026, Russia will have 50 fifth-generation Su—57 fighters - with a lag of six years
50 fifth-generation Su-57 fighters will enter service with the Russian Aerospace Forces with a six-year delay, in 2026, MWM reports. The author notes that lagging behind schedule is not an unprecedented phenomenon, but it will give a chance for leadership to new programs of the United States and China.
The American edition called the timing of Russia's delay with the delivery of 50 Su-57 fighters to the VKS
Only by 2026, 50 Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft will enter service with the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation. This is written by the American edition of Military Watch Magazine. The author of the publication believes that the aircraft will be delivered six years behind schedule, and this, in turn, will give extra opportunities to American and Chinese programs in the construction of new aircraft.
Estonia plans to invest hundreds of millions of euros in the creation of a medium-range air defense system by 2025
During the negotiations on the state budget held this week, the Government of Estonia decided to allocate funds for the creation of a medium-range air defense system by 2025.
Problems of the Kazan Helicopter Plant and the Ansat program
Tatarstan business resource "BUSINESS Online" published Timur Latypov's material "We are talking about the very existence of the Ansat program: will Kolesov be able to spin the blades of the KVZ? The 2022 plan is under threat, there are no engines for Ansat in 2023, and among the ideas is the ban of the Soviet Mi" on the crisis situation at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ) of the Russian Helicopters Holding (BP) and on the proposed cessation of production of light Ansat helicopters.
High fashion: how to "dress" planes
The coloring of the aircraft not only protects it from corrosion, but is also a distinctive sign of the manufacturer or airline. It happens that airliners are decorated for memorable dates or significant events. And if military aviation is restrained and practical in this regard, then the design of civil aircraft is often left to designers and modern artists.
Peaceful explosion
The active introduction of explosive technologies for peaceful purposes began in the second half of the last century and continues at the present time. The energy of the explosion is used for laying channels, tunnels, roads, in construction and agriculture, for the development of deposits and mining.
Head of USC Rakhmanov: we are hatching the idea to build a large cruise liner in St. Petersburg - TASS interview
Alexey Rakhmanov — about the corporation's plans and the potential for the development of domestic tourism in Russia
The development of the Russian tourism industry has become one of the leitmotives of the Eastern Economic Forum (WEF). Alexey Rakhmanov, the head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), spoke about how domestic tourism can develop thanks to shipbuilding in an interview with TASS.
The Russian Navy has received a lot of help from space
For the first time in many years, the Russian Navy has received a real tool to aim its long-range missiles at enemy ships. According to a number of reports, the military satellite "Peony-NKS" has finally got up for combat duty. How did it happen that this device was created for so long and why is its work critically important for the security of the whole of Russia?
The fighting in Ukraine has shown that the first aid kit of the "Warrior" equipment does not meet modern requirements
Russian servicemen will receive a new individual first aid kit, the decision was made based on the experience of a special military operation in Ukraine. The development of a new first aid kit will be handled by Tsniitochmash.
NASA said that they are set to work with all countries
According to Meredith McKay, Assistant Deputy Director of the Department for International Relations, NASA's priorities are "strengthening the security, predictability and transparency of activities in space."
"Breakthrough" — by the end of the year: the western direction will be reinforced with T-90M tanks
The new equipment will be a response to the deployment of NATO forces in the region
The Russian Defense Ministry will arm new units in the western direction with the most modern T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks. According to the main characteristics, they are not inferior to the promising T-14 Armata. The military department has already announced the appearance of new army formations in the Western Military District as a response to NATO's actions.
The first ship with a marine "Shell" will be handed over to the Russian Navy in 2022
Ak Bars CEO Mistakhov: the first Cyclone ship will be handed over to the Russian Navy in 2022
The first small rocket ship of the project 22800 "Karakurt", armed with a naval version of the anti-aircraft missile and gun complex "Pantsir-M", called "Cyclone" will be handed over to the Russian Navy by the end of 2022, Director General of the shipbuilding corporation "Ak Bars" Renat Mistakhov told RIA Novosti.
Construction of the Tamandare-class lead frigate for the Brazilian Navy has begun
At ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul (tkEBS) in Itajai (Santa Catarina, Brazil), the cutting ceremony of the first steel for the lead frigate of the F200 class "Tamandare" (MEKO A-100MB) took place.
Rostec shared its experience in ensuring information security
The XXI All-Russian Forum "Information Security. Regulation. Technologies. Practice. Infobear". The event was dedicated to the issues of information security (IS) in strategically important sectors of the economy, the public sector and the defense industry.
The first vertical wind generator with a capacity of 1 MW will appear off the coast of Norway
SeaTwirl has announced the launch of a revolutionary S2 model wind turbine next year. A device of record size for this class will be installed in the sea near the municipality of Bokn in Norway. The capacity of the windmill should be at least 1 MW, but this is just the beginning – the company's project has devices with a capacity of up to 30 MW.
RUSSOFT reported a multiple increase in investments in Russian software development in 2021
The total volume of investments in the software industry by the end of 2021 amounted to 232 billion rubles, which is 2.4 times more than in 2020, RUSSOFT reported the results of an annual survey.
NATO forces observed the North Pole platform on the first flight to Murmansk
According to the captain of the platform Sergey Dyachkin, everything went without incident
NATO forces observed the world's first ice-resistant self-propelled platform (LSP) "North Pole" during its first flight from St. Petersburg to Murmansk, the captain of the platform Sergey Dyachkin told reporters on Thursday.
Starlink Internet launched on all continents
Starlink satellite terminals have been placed in Antarctica. This is reported by the publication TechCrunch. According to journalists, the placement of SpaceX terminals means that the Starlink satellite Internet is officially launched on all continents of the Earth.























