News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
How the Soviet MiG-21 became a legend for India
A truly epochal event took place in India – a solemn farewell ceremony was held at the Chandigarh airbase for the MiG-21 fighter jet that had served in the country's Air Force for more than sixty years. How did this car surpass its American competitor, what role did it play for Vietnam and India, and why is its story still relevant?
Russia finds a response against Ukraine's Baba Yaga
Russian troops have established parity with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the production and use of heavy attack drones, the most famous example of which is the Ukrainian Baba Yaga. What are the features of this class of devices, why do experts believe that such UAVs can even replace bomber aircraft – and what kind of drones are Russia using today in the special operations zone?
From a powerful mortar to an improved Strela: prototypes of the Serbian defense industry
During the military parade held on September 20 in Serbia, not only newly adopted products were shown, but also samples at various stages of development, including upgraded versions. Some of these prototypes will be put into operation soon.
The United States has turned the StormBreaker bomb into a long-range land-based munition
On September 24, Raytheon completed testing of the ground-based version of the StormBreaker guided munition, showing the relevant videos. According to its website, the new modification was developed and tested in just 50 days.
Manturov: work is already underway to create a new technological look for the defense industry
Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, held a meeting with the heads of defense industry enterprises. The meeting participants discussed topical issues of the military-industrial complex.
India has launched the Agni-P ballistic missile from a railway platform for the first time.
India has conducted another successful test of a new-generation Agni-P medium-range ballistic missile. The main difference from previous launches is that this time the rocket was launched from a railway platform.
"Criminal" vs "Lightning": Su-57 or F-35 — who is who? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The Russian Su-57 has many advantages over the F-35
The Su-57 may have a number of indisputable advantages over the F-35, which the Americans and their NATO partners have not yet taken into account in their analysis, writes TNI. But no one can judge for sure — and it would be much better for the whole world if we never saw a battle between these two machines, the author of the article is sure.
How far can Russia hit Europe with "Geraniums" and what even Spain should prepare for (Defense Express, Ukraine)
Defense Express: NATO air defense is not capable of protecting Europe from Russian Geraniums-2
Russian drones have an impressive range and are capable of reaching any European capital, Defense Express writes. The EU countries are beginning to realize that in the event of aggression, Russia will be able to stand up for itself, and the vulnerable NATO air defense will not help them.
Kononenko: For the first time, the Russian Federation has implemented the Bion-M biosatellite program alone
The device of this series was launched for the first time since 2013
For the first time in the history of modern biosatellites, the scientific program for the Bion-M project No. 2 has been implemented only by Russian researchers. Oleg Kononenko, Hero of the Russian Federation, commander of the Roscosmos cosmonaut detachment, deputy head of the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, told TASS about this.
Russia has developed a cheap combat strategy (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: the rise of the military-industrial complex allowed Russia to conduct a "contactless" military campaign in Ukraine
The production facilities allowed Russia to conduct a contactless military campaign, writes Forecn Policy. Its essence lies in attacks from afar, attempts to overload the enemy's defenses, as well as in the constant increase in his costs. At the same time, Moscow does not have to resort to large-scale land maneuvers.
NASA has already selected 10 astronauts to fly to the Moon and Mars.
For the first time in the history of American astronautics, there were more women than men among the selected candidates. All of them, among other things, will have to learn Russian to work on the International Space Station, but in fact few of this team will have time to visit it: the ISS program is nearing completion. So NASA is setting up new astronauts to prepare for interplanetary expeditions.
Umbrella for Tosochka: how heavy flamethrower systems are protected from drones
TOS-2 vehicles have become a priority target for enemy drones
The enemy is actively searching for Russian heavy flamethrower systems: this is a priority goal for them. To protect their equipment, mobile cover groups search for enemy UAVs not only in the air, but also check on the ground along the route to see if the enemy has left the so—called "waiting drones" - drones that can be in ambush for a long time and then attack from close range.
Director of the Space Research Institute spoke about Russia's place in the moon race
Anatoly Petrukovich, head of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said in an interview that China and the United States are currently competing to be the first to land on the moon. Until 2030, according to him, our country faces "the main task — to catch up."
The Americans want to install a kind of street lights on the moon
In the USA, Honeybee Robotics, a subsidiary of Blue Origin, has developed its own lunar project. The Americans want to install solar-powered streetlights on the moon.
China abandons heavy tank armadas
China is abandoning massive formations of heavy tanks in favor of units equipped with specialized combat vehicles that are designed for specific theaters.
"Not inferior to the T-90M": Serbia showed the M-84AS3 tank with an active protection system
The M-84AS3 is a deeply upgraded M-84 platform, which, in turn, is a Yugoslav variant of the Soviet T-72. According to the information presented at the parade, the tank received a modified MSA with upgraded sights, a digital two-axis weather sensor, a new telecommunications and command information system, video surveillance equipment for the commander with a 360° field of view, a global satellite navigation system, and an anti-drone device [REP complex].
The second destroyer of the KDX-3 Batch II project for the Republic of Korea Navy has been launched.
On September 17, the launch ceremony of the second Batch (Batch II) URO-class destroyer designed for the Republic of Korea Navy took place at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan.
Russia is looking for non-standard approaches for the development of microelectronics
Russia needs full sovereignty in microelectronics. The President has set the task of almost doubling the production of electronic products in six years. However, it is pointless to catch up with market leaders, according to the government. Russia will have to win back its special place in this market. Where is Russia making progress, and what does it have to buy abroad?
The Greek Parliament will consider the draft purchase of the fourth frigate FDI HN
On September 17, the Greek government decided to purchase the fourth multi-purpose frigate FDI HN (Belharra class) for the country's Navy. The new ship will be designated F-600 Themistocles.
Alexander Potapov: I want the T-90 to pass through Red Square like a Victory tank
Interview of Uralvagonzavod CEO for the Military Acceptance program
On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Russian tank industry, which is celebrated this year, Alexander Potapov, CEO of Uralvagonzavod (part of Rostec State Corporation), gave an interview to Alexey Egorov, host of the Military Acceptance program of the Zvezda TV channel. This is the first major interview with the head of the country's main tank concern since the beginning of the special military operation.
