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Pontoon units of the engineering troops passed along the rivers for more than 5 thousand km
In Volgograd, a unique transition of pontoon units of the engineering troops, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, was completed. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the head of the engineering troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Yuri Stavitsky, as well as the city's leadership and public organizations took part in the solemn event in Volgograd.
Tesla already has one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world
It seems that Tesla has acquired one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. At the moment, the installation has a performance of 1.8 exaFLOPS, and the bottom line is that this is only a third of the future Dojo supercomputer.
The Japanese launched the third frigate of the new generation
Japanese concern Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched the third frigate of a new generation - "Noshiro". According to Naval News, it is to become part of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in 2022.
The negligence of the Russian military led to the loss of the Rubezh missile system»
At the railway station, as a result of a fire on the platform, the coastal missile system "Rubezh" of the Russian Armed Forces burned down. The incident occurred on June 16 this year at the Yudino station in the Republic of Tatarstan.
The first IL-76MD-90A was built in 2021
According to spotters, on June 10, 2021, flight tests of the IL-76MD-90A military transport aircraft with the factory number 0206 (registration number RF - 78661), built at the Ulyanovsk Aviastar-SP JSC (part of the Transport Aviation Division of the United Aircraft Corporation JSC-UAC), began at the Ulyanovsk-Vostochny factory airfield complex.
Astronauts on the ISS have completed the installation of a new solar battery
American and French astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Tom Pesquet on Sunday, June 20, finished installing a new solar panel on the International Space Station. The broadcast was conducted on the NASA website.
For the first time in recent history, the Pacific Fleet conducts exercises in the Central Pacific Ocean
Warships of the Pacific Fleet (TOF), together with naval aviation, are conducting exercises in the Central Pacific Ocean for the first time in recent history, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Monday.
South Korea says it will strengthen defense capabilities in space
Minister of National Defense Soe Uk promised to work closely with the private sector to modernize the space industry
The Republic of Korea will strengthen its defense capabilities in the space sector and create a system to combat threats in space. This was stated on Monday by the Minister of National Defense So Uk, according to the KBS TV channel.
Expert: drones will be able to drive freely on the streets in five to ten years
Self-driving cars will be able to become full-fledged road users in five to ten years, current communication technologies are vulnerable to hacking and do not allow this, Dmitry Peskov, special representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the field of digital and technological development, said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet during the exercises worked out bombing attacks
The crews of aircraft and helicopters from the naval aviation and air defense of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) conducted a tactical flight exercise with the implementation of bomb attacks on land and sea targets, the Black Sea Fleet reported.
The Invisible Man Killer: how the S-125 air defense system works
60 years ago, the S-125 short-range anti-aircraft system was adopted. It was a response to the changed tactics of the Air Force and is designed to deal with low-altitude high-speed targets.
After the war, the bombers received jet engines and climbed to heights inaccessible to anti-aircraft artillery. On the ground, long-range radars and interceptor missiles were urgently invented - so effective that by the mid-50s, the Air Force was forced to change tactics.
In India, the keel of the fourth frigate of the project 11356 was laid
According to the Ministry of Defense of India, the company Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on June 18 held a ceremony of laying the keel of the second project 11356 frigate under construction in this country, intended for the Indian Navy.
Security and intelligence units of the Strategic Missile Forces train on simulators " Typhoon-M"
In the training building, which simulates a field position, military personnel learn to install reconnaissance and alarm devices, with the help of which conditional saboteurs will be detected in any weather conditions, regardless of the time of day.
Dana M2 in detail
Czechoslovakian weapons can be in demand even after four and a half decades after development. Excalibur Army has shown a new video about the Dana M2 self-propelled gun-an upgraded version of the Dana vz self-propelled gun. 77. Of particular interest is the fact that this self-propelled gun is purchased by the Ukrainian army.
The ISS orbit will be raised by almost 900 m
The ascent will be carried out using the engines of the Progress MS-16 transport cargo ship, Roscosmos reported
The height of the orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) will be adjusted by 890 m on June 24. This is stated in the message of Roscosmos, distributed on Monday.
Top Russian armored vehicles for cash
Inside, everything you need-comfortable seats, climate control, and, of course, a lot of armor.
At least for hunting, at least for a special operation. GAZ "Tiger" is the most popular armored car in the Russian law enforcement agencies. Some cars that have served their time end up on the secondary market. The most recent and trouble-free "Tiger" is sold for 8 million rubles.
Published photos and videos of the test of the new American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford with a powerful explosion
The Americans conducted "explosive" tests of their newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). Numerous photos and videos allow you to view these tests in all their glory.
Norway has developed a floating generator that can provide electricity to 80 thousand homes
The Norwegian company Windcatching Systems (WCS), together with the oil and gas company Aibel, has developed a unique wind-catching system. It is a giant grid with a height of 325 meters with many small wind turbines (about 120), arranged in a staggered order. Similar to conventional land-based wind turbines, the Windcatcher is attached to the sea floor by metal piles.
The largest Boeing 737 Max made its first flight
The largest airliner from the Boeing 737 Max family — the 737 Max 10-took to the air for the first time. According to Boeing, the aircraft is scheduled to enter service in 2023.
The military expert told what is unique about the exercises of the Pacific Fleet in the Pacific Ocean
The warships of the Pacific Fleet, together with naval aviation, are conducting exercises in the Central Pacific Ocean for the first time in recent history. On the air of Sputnik radio, the captain of the 1st rank of the reserve Mikhail Nenashev commented on the course of the exercises.