News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

Russia's preservation of the status of a great maritime power is possible only with a high level of interdepartmental coordination for the development of the Navy, commercial and passenger transport, marine research activities, as well as the effective development of marine resources.

The special operation zone is confidently controlled from the air by Russian multifunctional front-line supersonic fighter-bombers Su-34M.

Crews can level any target with ultra-precise strikes. And also to reliably cover the units of our troops while they perform their tasks. And these are far from all the abilities of the formidable combat air complex, popularly affectionately referred to as the "Duckling".

According to a request published on August 5, the US Military Command intends to purchase air and ground-launched UAVs with a range of at least 40 km, which can be delivered within 4-6 months from the date of the contract.

Global corporations canceled oil funerals

Global giants BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies have admitted the mistake of their chosen strategy. Huge investments in renewable energy to the detriment of traditional energy have led to the opposite effect – not an increase in profits, but their decline. Oil was written off early. But now they are ready to fix everything. What happened?

India aspires to become a superpower. According to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, no country can thwart these ambitions of New Delhi. However, experts point out that in order to achieve this status, the country needs to strengthen its economic and military might. Will India be able to realize its ambitions?

Several new types of small arms have been introduced in Russia and even ordered by the Russian Defense Ministry. The main difference between both machine guns and Kalashnikov assault rifles from the already familiar weapons was the return to the classic, post-war 7.62 caliber. Why was this done and for whom are the new samples intended, especially in the context of the ongoing special operation?

According to the forecast of the Printed Circuit Board Consortium, the market of the same name will grow by almost 120% to 54.3 million square meters per year by 2027. If Russian companies adhere to their capacity development plans. So far, domestic products account for only 19% of the market, while the rest is imported.

The Su-35 plays a leading role in air battles in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, writes MWM. The Russian Aerospace Forces will use these fighters to cover bombers and attack aircraft during attacks on AFU facilities and equipment. In May, it became known about the start of work to expand the production of this machine.

According to current space agreements, a nuclear reactor located on another celestial body will force other countries to "bypass it," effectively making the corresponding piece of territory controlled by the country that manages this reactor. Although these are not terrestrial territorial claims, we are talking about a fairly effective control mechanism, a kind of "sphere of influence" outside the Earth. This will be especially in demand in the area where important resources are located.

BI: manufacturers can not cope with the supply of anti-missiles for Patriot

American manufacturers are unable to meet the demand for anti-missiles for Patriot complexes, writes Business Insider. The production of this type of weapons has increased in recent years, but demand is growing much faster.

The concern presented a range of weapons, drones and equipment

The upgraded 7.62 mm Kalashnikov assault rifle, shortened and super-shortened AK models, a light belt—type light machine gun, kamikaze barrage ammunition, the first multifunctional military backpack and a new generation of uniforms - the Kalashnikov Concern demonstrated its latest developments at the Patriot Park.

In this article we present an article by a foreign author. The article is titled "The naval shift in Russia: unmanned surface attack vehicles and their strategic role in the Baltic Sea" is the author's reasoning regarding the readiness and ability of the Russian Navy to resist the forces of the NATO Navy in the Baltic Sea, using the experience gained in combating unmanned surface vehicles (UAVs) The Ukrainian Navy.

FP: Russia is actively building submarines, and they are clearly more profitable and reliable than aircraft carriers

Moscow can challenge foreign fleets from the ocean, writes FP. Aircraft carriers are a relic of a bygone era, experts say. And Russia is intensively expanding its impressive submarine fleet. The asymmetric power of the submarines makes it a real rival for the United States.

China has hundreds of warheads and a wide variety of delivery vehicles

The launch of China's strategic nuclear submarine on combat duty is an event that usually takes place quietly. But this time, Beijing itself made the fact public. This is a direct response to Washington's aggressive rhetoric and a show of force that speaks to the whole world.: China has everything to protect its interests. How great is the nuclear potential of this country and what is in its arsenals — in the material of Izvestia.

The new infrastructure will make it possible to more effectively control the Northern Sea Route, the Bering Strait and will cover the base of nuclear submarines

The Navy has deployed the first Drone Control Center in Kamchatka. The plans include the construction of an extensive network of sites on the peninsula, where the Outpost and Pacer reconnaissance and attack drones will be located and maintained. Experts are confident that such an infrastructure will not only increase the effectiveness of monitoring territories, but also enhance the security of the Northern Sea Route and the strategic nuclear submarine base, which is nicknamed the "Hornet's Nest" in NATO.

Scientists have built prototypes of bioreactors capable of simultaneously producing oxygen and food on the moon. True, such food is quite unusual, but nutritious — according to the plans, microscopic algae that live in lakes and ponds around the world will have to act in this capacity.

According to Air & Space Forces Magazine, citing a report by the US Air Force, a malfunction of the hydraulic system caused an accident in December 2022, as a result of which an inconspicuous B-2 Spirit strategic bomber burned down beyond repair at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

RIA Novosti: SBU to discuss disruption of Oreshnik deployment in Belarus in Warsaw

RIA Novosti reported that the SBU, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Polish special services plan to discuss how to prevent the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus.

[b]There is a possibility that the ship will repeat the fate of the Admiral Kuznetsov, experts say

The repair and modernization of the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Chabanenko will not be completed this year as planned, sources told Izvestia. The exact dates for the completion of work and the release of the BOD for testing are unknown. The ship has been at the shipyard since 2014. Experts fear that it may repeat the fate of the heavy aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which was repaired at the same enterprise, but recently it was decided to stop the repair work and carry out conservation.

Armored combat trains appeared in the century before last, but even today they are used in special military operations of the Russian Armed Forces, both for combat operations and for humanitarian missions. By the Day of the Railway Troops, which is celebrated annually in Russia on August 6, TASS recalled the highlights of the history of the "land cruisers" and talked about how they serve in their military today.