News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The American B-2 Spirit strategic bomber successfully launched the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) for the first time, which was previously stated to be capable of "reaching" Siberia. This is with reference to the company Northrop Grumman reports the publication The Drive.

The Japanese police will use drones and artificial intelligence technologies to protect the leaders of the "Big Seven", said the head of the Public Security Committee Koichi Tani.

Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin has signed a decree according to which the full-time strength of the Russian army will exceed 2 million people from the new year. Of these, 1.15 million are actually military. It is planned to strengthen the ranks of the army participating in the special operation at the expense of contract professionals. What types of troops and military specialties should be strengthened first of all?

The Pentagon confessed to impotence in front of Soviet X-22 missiles

The Defense News portal, citing a Pentagon source, reported that the US army "will not be able to effectively resist the X-22 missiles." "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what scared the Americans.

They will be built with updated air defense and anti-submarine protection systems

Frigates — carriers of hypersonic missiles "Zircon" will be improved. The ninth and 10th ships of project 22350, which will be laid this year, will receive a new radar system, air defense equipment, and protection against submarines will be finalized.

The T-90M main battle tanks produced in Nizhny Tagil are currently considered the most advanced serial domestic combat vehicles.

Western analysts conducted a study, the main issue of which was the assistance provided by different countries of Ukraine. It is noted that the allocation of a "record amount" of aid to Kiev from the Biden administration ($2.98 billion) is due not so much to the generosity of the White House, but to the fact that other countries are on the path of reducing their aid.

The German armed forces are faced with a total shortage of weapons stocks. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock, the ZDF TV channel reports.

The warships of the US Naval Forces of the coastal zone have repeatedly caused critical comments from skeptics related to the colossal cost, budget overruns and widespread and frequent technical breakdowns.

The staffing of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be increased, the corresponding decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The document is published on the official website of legal information.

Comparison with a foreign car stimulated the development of Mikoyan Design Bureau aircraft

The crews of MiG-31BM fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have won the first aerial victories in the sky over Donbass. This conclusion can be made based on the information heard at the daily briefings of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the course of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine.

Problems of military shipbuilding: import substitution and inaccurate forecasting

On July 31, 2022, on the Day of the Navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees "On the approval of the Naval Doctrine of the Russian Federation" and "On the approval of the Naval Charter of the Navy".

Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov spoke about the main threat to the US Navy

The ships of the US Navy, according to The Washington Post, "are subject to an intense rusting disease." The publication refers to an "internal congressional investigation", which revealed that up to 90% of American warships are rusting. "Newspaper.Ru" was looking into the causes of what happened.

The fourth stage of the international cynological competition of the Army International Games-2022 (ArMI-2022) "Faithful Friend" was held in Uzbekistan. On August 24, the Ministry of Defense told about how the Russian military showed themselves at the games.

The growth and spread of China's influence increasingly affects the interests of its neighboring states. In particular, India sees for itself more and more harassment and restrictions in the Chinese economic and military presence in the Indian Ocean. The changed geopolitical realities are reflected in the new maritime strategy, which will serve as an impetus for the adequate development of the Indian Navy.

This year the festival will be held from August 26 to September 4

There are only a few days left until the moment when the Red Square in Moscow will light up with fireworks, sparkle with costumes of military musicians from around the world and shine with brass and brass wind instruments. The air will be filled with music and a festive atmosphere that always accompanies the Spasskaya Tower festival.

The Soviet interceptor Project 701: the failed successor to the MiG-31 was one of the most promising combat aircraft in history

The USSR had many ambitious plans to create weapons. One of the "most mysterious" programs is the MiG–701 heavy interceptor, writes MWM. It was supposed to replace the MiG-31 fighter.

The US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Preble has received a High-Energy Laser weapon with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance system (HELIOS) designed to monitor and blind the enemy. This is with reference to the Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Drive edition reports.

Unified protection systems against high-precision weapons, including new aerosol ammunition, are already being delivered to the troops. This was reported by the press service of Tsniitochmash, which is the developer of the protection.

As reported by JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), on August 24, 2022, Admiralty Shipyards JSC, which is part of it, handed over to the Federal Service of Russia for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet) a scientific expedition vessel, the ice-resistant self-propelled platform "North Pole" of project 00903 (factory number 02404).