News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

Aydınlık: The United States and Russia have entered into a struggle for access to resources in space

There is a serious space race going on today. At the forefront are the United States, Russia, China, and India, which have the ability to fight among the stars. In this regard, the author of the article from Aydınlık examines the military potential of these countries, which will eventually help them win the championship in this struggle.

The difficulties were caused, in particular, by the loss of a drone during tests in December 2019. Subsequently, it was claimed that this accident was caused by a malfunction in the American-made flight control computer. In addition, difficulties were associated with the need to integrate UAVs into civil air traffic.

The Taiwanese Navy intends to restart the "New Generation Frigate" program, designed to provide the fleet with new multifunctional ships.

Collins-class submarines have faced numerous problems over the years during their service in the Australian Navy. Now there is a threat that they will have to say goodbye.

How the Navy will destroy unmanned boats and aerial drones

The Russian Navy has begun to master a new combat training program — anti—ship protection (abbreviated as PRZ). It provides training for ship crews to combat unmanned boats and enemy UAVs. The navy is already receiving additional weapons to combat drones. Experts note that such a course is necessary for any modern fleet. The events of the last two years have shown that drones, and especially unmanned boats, have become a serious threat to warships and naval bases.

During a special military operation, many thousands of Russian servicemen live in the field, while the proximity of the line of contact requires special organization of household services. Recently, new funds and equipment have been supplied to the rear units. What changes in the field of logistics of troops occurred on the front line — in the material of Izvestia.

It is reported that on May 28, 2024, Almaz Shipbuilding Company PJSC in St. Petersburg launched the Sakhalin border patrol ship of the 2nd rank of project 22120 (code "Blizzard") with factory number 060 (tail number "460"), under construction for the Coast Guard of the FSB Border Guard Service Russia. This is the eleventh ship of Project 22120.

Footage has been published online showing a new Chinese "assault" bridge designed for engineering support of tank and mechanized troops. It allows you to overcome anti-tank trenches, small rivers and other similar obstacles.

The naval forces of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA Navy) announced the holding of perhaps the most ambitious exercises not only in recent times, which will last a month and will be held, as stated in the statement, in all seas bordering the PRC. In addition, earlier it was announced about exercises in the Yellow Sea with the launch of missiles, these maneuvers will last until May 31 inclusive.

Ex-employee of the US Department of Defense Pine: Russia has the most effective electronic warfare systems in the world

Moscow has the most effective electronic warfare systems in the world, writes MWM, citing the opinion of former US Department of Defense officer Pine. Russian troops were able to repel the vast majority of Western guided missiles and unmanned systems supplied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The head of the Department of Defense Industry (SSB) of Turkey, Haluk Gergun, announced the start of mass production of Altai main battle tanks of national design.

Politician Dvorchik: Poland needs to withdraw from the convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines

Poland needs to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines, Sejm deputy Michal Dvorchik said in an interview with Defense 24. This way Warsaw will be able to produce these mines, make reserves and use them in case of war.

The diameter of the newly formed crater is about 10 m

Specialists from Russia has most likely identified a crater (funnel) on the Moon from the fall of the Luna-25 spacecraft in August 2023. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

One of the rather unique types of weapons used in the Ukrainian conflict is the FrankenSAM air defense system. This system was captured only a few times, representing a rather rare product, including when it was hit by a drone this month. Now she was seen in a photo taken by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, being covered with a camouflage net.

Military specialists have adapted a number of naval fire systems for use in ground forces

On the fields of a special military operation, there are options for using naval weapons systems on land chassis. The possibility of using naval naval firepower is primarily available to Marine Corps units. Several examples of military creativity that perform combat work in a special military operation are in the Izvestia review.

Sun: The number of trained military personnel in Britain has fallen to a historic low

In Europe, they doubted Britain's ability to fight, writes The Sun. The budget of the country's army is being reduced, and the armed forces themselves are "drying up": the number of trained military personnel has plummeted to a historic low of 73 thousand people.

Trans-Baikal flamethrowers are sending projectiles of heavy flamethrower systems (CBT) towards Ugledar, where Ukrainian militants are holed up in well-fortified and concreted dungeons. CBT is called an indispensable infantry companion — they help Russian units to lead the offensive. After the CBT strikes, the surviving enemy surrenders without a fight, Kirill Olkov, a correspondent for Izvestia, said on May 29.

Enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of the People's Republic of China have established strong relations with the Pakistani Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to successes in the development of aircraft engines.

Consolidated teams of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators The Orenburg, Vladimir and Omsk missile associations have completed the Falconry tests for the best calculation of UAVs on the scale of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN). This was announced on May 29 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Maneuverability is important in the universe of the movie "Top Gun", where Maverick lures enemy 5th generation fighters at close range to use the guns of his F-14 Tomcat to destroy them. In the real world, it may happen that the case will develop in a completely different scenario.