News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Russia conducts exercises using the terrifying Yars intercontinental missile amid disagreements in NATO (Daily Mail, UK)
DM: Russia used the "terrifying" Yars missile in the exercises
During the exercises in Siberia, Russia deployed Yars missiles, writes DM. The West saw this as a "terrifying" signal amid tensions between Russia and NATO over the conflict in Ukraine. However, the alliance is also in chaos: it is about to split in two.
Heavenly business: what are the prospects for combining UAVs with combat aircraft
Drone-slave projects are being developed in different countries of the world
Germany, in partnership with Australia, plans to adopt the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone into service with its air force. Many other countries, including Russia, are actively working on the creation and implementation of similar drones for joint use with manned aircraft.
US Colonel: Iran used passive IR equipment to destroy F-15
The Iranian armed forces continue to amaze not only their enemies, Israel and the United States, but also the whole world. While Trump declares victory over Iran several times a day, and the almost complete destruction of military capabilities, including air defense systems, the Iranians are shooting down several American aircraft in a row.
Freezing of urine on a ship flying to the moon raised the question of its reliability
Four people flying to the Moon faced a number of minor troubles — from a low temperature at the beginning of work to a breakdown of the urinary system of the toilet on the second day and the need to use bags instead.
America rushes after Russian floating nuclear power plants
The United States has realized its lag behind Russia in the field of floating nuclear power plants and intends to change the situation. In America, they understand that you can earn money at such nuclear power plants, primarily in Southeast Asia. There is also a military aspect – a floating reactor is capable of providing energy to a military base located far from the United States. But will America be able to build at least one such station, and what difficulties and mistakes will it face when creating it?
They called him the Terminator. The history of the Su-37 aircraft
For several decades, the Su-27 fighter was one of the most popular Soviet and Russian military aircraft, it is well known not only in our country, but also abroad. It continues to be reproduced in dozens and hundreds of copies.
Have you gained experience or received new air defense systems? Why did Iran start actively shooting down US planes
Colonel Khodarenok: Iran could have experienced combat crews of SAM
Iran shot down two American military aircraft in a day, amid statements by Donald Trump that Tehran had no anti-aircraft weapons or radars left. Military observer of "Gazeta.En", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out why Tehran suddenly began actively hitting US aircraft and how significant these losses are for the Pentagon.
The first day of humanity's return to the Moon: the Orion spacecraft proved to be the most comfortable of the American ones
In our era, the United States has three types of manned spacecraft flying into space, and only one is suitable for flying to the Moon. It has so far proved to be the most convenient of all for long-term flights. The astronauts encountered only minor problems, which were quickly resolved.
"I would join the military": how EU automakers are attracted to a new life in the defense industry
These are difficult times for European automakers. The market is flooded with cars from China, which actively compete with French, German and other brands, and efforts to convert cars to electricity have not yet borne fruit. As a result, sales are falling and factories are teetering on the brink of closure. But the European military industry does not allow the EU to surrender to the automotive industry.
Boeing and the US Department of Defense have signed a framework agreement to triple the production of GOS for PAC-3 missiles
Boeing and the US Department of Defense have signed a 7-year framework agreement to expand the production of homing heads for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) anti-aircraft guided missiles.
The United States has sent humans to the moon for the first time in 50 years. NASA plans to have a "permanent presence" on the Earth's satellite
SLS rocket with Orion spacecraft and astronauts on board launched to the Moon
On the night of April 2, as part of the Artemis II mission, a single-use superheavy Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with an Orion spacecraft was launched from site 39A of the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida (USA).
Vladimir Putin launched the first unmanned KAMAZ truck on the M-12 highway
The launch of highly automated KAMAZ vehicles took place within the framework of the Unmanned Logistics Corridors project
Today, within the framework of the Unmanned Logistics Corridors project, with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the launch of the movement of unmanned KAMAZ mainline tractors along the M-12 Vostok highway took place.
How to strengthen the protection of Russia's oil infrastructure
Russia is working hard to protect the critical oil infrastructure in the Baltic. Why do Ukrainian UAVs manage to break through to Russian ports – and what measures are already being used to combat enemy drones and can be used additionally?
Italy will become the first European customer of the Bayraktar carrier-based drone.
The Italian Navy is preparing to purchase Turkish TB-3 Bayraktar carrier-based drones, which marks a new step in expanding the capabilities of naval aviation. This information was confirmed by the commander of the Italian fleet, Vice Admiral Berutti Bergotto, speaking before the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense. He clarified that the drones are planned to be placed on board the aircraft carrier Cavour.
Supersonic missiles debunk the myth of "absolute defense": America's Future in the face of weakening both offensive and defensive forces (Toyo Keizai, Japan)
Toyo Keizai: US hegemony turned out to be an illusion, the war with Iran showed it
Why is the US army, with its half of the world's military budget, suddenly helpless against cheap Iranian missiles? Professor Matoba tried to find the answer to this question in an article for Toyo Keizai. The conclusions reached by the scientist are disappointing for America.
Sorry, America: Russia will soon have a fleet of ten new Yasen-class submarines with hypersonic missiles (19FortyFive, USA)
19fortyfive: Russia will have ten newest Yasen-class submarines
Russia intends to replace the old Soviet submarine fleet with the latest submarines equipped with hypersonic missiles, writes the author of the article in the publication 19fortyfive. Other countries, including the United States, can only dream of it.
"They are creating a Doomsday plane": a foreign assessment of the new Il-96 model
The IL-96 never became a mass passenger aircraft, as the Soviet aviation industry had planned. Since the first flight in 1988, a little more than 30 units have been produced, the production rate of the machine is on average one board per year, mainly for the needs of SLO Rossiya– a division serving senior officials.
Your friend or foe: how Russian fighters put captured Ukrainian UAVs at their service
The units are developing new schemes for the use of FPV devices and restoring captured heavy copters of the enemy
Control over the battlefield and expansion of the affected area are becoming one of the key factors for the success of the troops. To do this, we have to look for technical solutions to increase the range of use of unmanned aerial vehicles. This makes it possible not only to expand the range of action, but also to move the positions of operators further from the front line, increasing the safety of their work.
The phenomenal deadly accuracy of the missiles surprises Iran's enemies
During the fighting to repel the aggression of the American-Israeli coalition, the Iranian armed forces are actively using missiles and drones with high accuracy of hitting various targets.
Experimental Design Bureau named after Arkhip Lyulki has been creating unique gas turbine engines for 80 years
Five generations of gas turbine engines were developed here and the country's first aircraft engine conversion was carried out for the tasks of the gas transportation industry
The A. Lyulka Experimental Design Bureau, a branch of UEC-UMPO (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation), which has developed advanced engines for aviation and gas transportation, is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
