News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Sudden check of missile troops ' combat readiness completed in Belarus - Defense Ministry
In the Armed Forces of Belarus, a sudden check of the combat readiness of missile troops has been completed, the Ministry of Defense of the republic reported on Wednesday.
UEC introduces robotic equipment
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec is expanding the use of robotic technological complexes in the production of parts for aircraft gas turbine engines. Five robotic lines are included in the production chain of PJSC UEC-Saturn, and two more robotics projects are included in the investment program for 2021-2023.
JSC "UEC" - UEC for the first time in the history of the Russian Federation designed a helicopter engine completely in 3D
For the first time in Russian history, the United Engine Corporation Rostec designed the VK-1600V helicopter engine only using 3D modeling. All design documentation of the power plant demonstrator created at UEC-Klimov has been released in electronic form.
NASA Launches Climate Change and Natural Disaster Monitoring System
According to the head of NASA, Bill Nelson, hurricanes have become more destructive due to the process of global warming
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is creating a new Earth system observatory to predict and monitor climate change and natural disasters. This is stated in a statement issued on Monday by the press service of NASA.
Roscosmos: VR-complexes with satellite data will be used in geography lessons
The State Corporation is working to promote virtual reality complexes with Lomonosov Moscow State University, other universities, Sirius, and schools
Virtual reality complexes that are being created at Roscosmos can be used in geography lessons using remote sensing data from space. This opinion was expressed by the director of the Digital Development Department of Roscosmos Konstantin Shadrin.
Source: upgraded Su-34M will be able to solve the tasks of an attack aircraft
In total, the Ministry of Defense plans to receive at least 76 upgraded Su-34M aircraft by 2027
The modernization of the Su-34 front-line fighter-bomber will allow it to partially solve the tasks of assault aviation. This was reported to TASS by a source in the aircraft industry.
Source: the submarine "Prince Oleg" will perform the first test outing at sea in early June
A TASS source in the military-industrial complex indicated that plans may change
The nuclear-powered strategic missile cruiser "Prince Oleg" of project 955A (code "Borey-A") will perform the first test launch at sea in early June. This was reported to TASS by a source in the military-industrial complex.
Why the powerful Russian tank T-72B2 "Slingshot" never got into the troops
The now almost forgotten T-72B2 "Slingshot" was first demonstrated at a weapons exhibition in Nizhny Tagil in 2006. This premiere made a great impression both on specialists, including foreign ones, and on all those who are not indifferent to military equipment.
S-400 "Triumph" anti-aircraft missile system exercises held in Crimea"
Exercises to repel an attack by saboteurs of a simulated enemy in the course of performing tasks for their intended purpose were conducted by combat crews of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) stationed in the territory of the Republic of Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
The oldest boathouse was reconstructed on Sevmash
At Sevmash (part of JSC "USC"), work has been completed on the reconstruction of the roof of the oldest boathouse (shop No. 50) with the replacement of the wall fence with sandwich panels. The modernization of the workshop was carried out within the framework of the state program of the Russian Federation "Development of the Defense Industry".
The US Navy has adopted the coastal zone ship LCS-26 " Mobile"
The US Navy Command announced the commissioning ceremony of the LCS-26 "Mobile" - class coastal warship "Independence", which took place on May 22 in Mobile, Alabama.
The company "Sukhoi" has implemented a "smart" storage system in Novosibirsk
Automated storage systems (ACC) were installed in a number of workshops of the V. P. Chkalov NAZ, a branch of PJSC Sukhoi (part of PJSC UAC of Rostec Group).
One of the Glonass-M satellites was taken out of the group for maintenance
This satellite was launched on March 2, 2010 and entered the system on March 28, 2010. The last time it was taken out for maintenance in December 2020
The Russian communication satellite "Glonass-M" No. 732 (23rd point) is temporarily withdrawn from the grouping, according to the website of the information and analytical center for coordinate-time and navigation support of the GLONASS system.
The arrival of the Tu-22M3 at the Khmeimim air base was shown on video
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of the arrival of three long-range bombers-missile carriers of the Russian Air Force Tu-22M3 at the Khmeimim air base in Syria.
A submarine with animal flair: The Drive highly appreciated the Condor-class submarine"
Abroad, they carefully studied the issue of "Military Acceptance" on the Zvezda TV channel, dedicated to the Russian Condor-type titanium submarines. One of their most interesting features is the Wake Trace Detection System (SOX).
Russia has deployed three long-range Tu-22M3 bombers to Syria
Three long-range Tu-22m3 bombers have flown to the Russian Hmeimim air base in the Syrian Arab Republic, and this type of aircraft is being based at the Hmeimim airfield for the first time, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Putin announced the successful completion of tests of the S-500 air defense system
Tests of the latest S-500 Prometheus anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) are being successfully completed. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 25 at the beginning of a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and enterprises of the military-industrial complex.
In the Barents Sea, more than 10 ships conducted large-scale exercises
The ships of the Northern Fleet, led by the nuclear cruiser "Peter the Great", conducted interspecific exercises in the Barents Sea with the involvement of aviation. According to the press service of the Northern Fleet, the complex exercises of the ship's tactical groups were held in the coastal training grounds. The maneuvers involved more than 10 warships and support vessels, as well as an IL-38 aircraft and a Ka-27PL helicopter of anti-submarine aviation.
The manufacturer of "Unions" reported a billion-dollar loss
The Rocket and Space Corporation Energia suffered billions of dollars in losses in 2020. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the company's statement.
"Eagles" were taught to fly in conditions of electronic suppression
During the joint training with the EW units, the specialists worked out the issues of conducting aerial reconnaissance, covertly moving to the specified objects and transmitting digital information via secure communication channels.