News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
"Leclerc in a cage – disadvantages and compromises": the Western press appreciated the lattice protection of the tank
After the massive appearance of lattice protection on Russian tanks, a whole galaxy of Western officials and observers made fun of the new MBT equipment in every possible way. However, then similar designs began to be used by the APU, despite a long reluctance to install them on American Abrams and German Leopard 2. As previously reported by VO, now the turn has reached the West.
Hypersonic "Dagger" under the wing: what the Mikoyan Design Bureau meets with 85 years
Experimental Design Bureau (OKB) Mikoyan was founded in 1939. Under the leadership of Artyom Mikoyan and his colleague Mikhail Gurevich, fighters were developed that quickly gained recognition. Significant success came with the creation of the MiG-15, which became the most massive jet aircraft of its time. Since then, the design bureau has continuously surprised the global aircraft industry with innovations. About them and the promising developments of the bureau — in the material of TASS.
From triplex cartridges to muzzle nozzles: the German press listed the ways infantry can fight drones
The U.S. Marine Command has invited companies to provide solutions to protect infantry from small drones. The means of combating UAVs should be user-friendly, easy to learn, lightweight and maximally compatible with systems that are already in service.
The Russian Tu-22M3 bomber is a ruthless killer in Ukraine (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: upgraded Tu-22M3 is the best Russian bomber
Russian military technologies are showing their best side in the Ukrainian conflict, writes TNI. According to the author, the Tu-22M3 upgraded in 2018 is the best bomber that no Western air defense system can withstand.
"Technological leap in radar": European Eurofighter Typhoon fighters will receive the Captor-E Mk 1 radar
This radar is needed by the Spanish Air Force, which plans to receive 20 new Eurofighter fighters built according to the improved Tranche 4 standard and improve at least 5 Tranche 3A vehicles from the existing fleet as part of the air fleet modernization program. All these instances must be equipped with the Captor-E Mk 1 radar.
"It is necessary to take it out for study": the Western press suggests evacuating the advanced Russian Podlet-1K radar station captured by militants in Syria
The advanced Russian air defense radar system Podlet-1K is included in the list of many types of equipment captured by militants in Syria, and, according to Western observers, is the most valuable trophy.
RM-70 – Czechoslovak multiple launch rocket system
Czechoslovakian self-propelled multiple launch rocket system on a wheeled chassis. It is designed to destroy a variety of targets dispersed over a large area. It is quick-firing and maneuverable, but has insufficient range for the conditions of modern warfare. It is in service with the armies of 21 countries. It was used in eight local conflicts. It has been manufactured and modified since 1972.
M142 HIMARS is an American multiple launch rocket system
A modern American universal missile system on a wheeled chassis. It is designed to defeat artillery, air defense systems, armored vehicles, vehicles, manpower and communications of the enemy, as well as to provide support to allied ground units. It is used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as well as the armed forces of six other countries. It was used during the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and as part of a special military operation in Ukraine. It has been mass-produced since 2003.
Tornado – Russian multiple rocket launcher system
The advanced domestic multiple launch rocket system. It is designed for the remote destruction of infantry, armored vehicles, air defense systems, tactical missiles, aircraft on the ground, fortifications and other enemy infrastructure. It is characterized by high technology, long range and maneuverability. It has been manufactured and modified since 2012. It was used by the Russian army as part of the civil war in Syria and a special military operation in Ukraine.
A flexible package for various scenarios. Foreign media about the shots of "Zircon" in close-up
A recent video published by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for the first time allowed us to examine in detail the design of the Russian hypersonic anti-ship missile "Zircon", launches of which had previously been demonstrated only from a considerable distance. This event attracted the attention of foreign online industry publications, which noted that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received a flexible tool capable of operating from different platforms.
"There are not enough experienced personnel": the disruption of the supply of S-80 submarines threatens Spain with the loss of customers
The first submarine of this type, S-81, laid down in 2007 at the shipyard of the local Navantia concern, was supposed to be transferred to the Spanish Navy back in 2011, but disputes over contractors and the budget crisis in the country shifted the timing to the right. Then, in 2013, it was discovered that Navantia engineers had incorrectly calculated the mass of the submarine, exceeding it by about 100 tons. Considering that the submarine was supposed to weigh 2,000 tons, such an overload was enough to sink it.
MiG-31I now carries hypersonic missiles (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: MiG-31s with hypersonic missiles conducted exercises in the Mediterranean Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the MiG-31 interceptor fighter will remain in service until 2030 and longer, writes TNI. This high—speed warbird is sure to fly for many more years - now with hypersonic Dagger missiles.
Reconnaissance and strike UAV CH-7 PLA
The unobtrusive reconnaissance and strike UAV Raduga-7 (English abbreviation CH-7) was developed by the designers of the 11th CASTC Research Institute. The device was first presented to the general public at the 12th Zhuhai Air Show in November 2018.
"The US Navy amphibious fleet is in a deplorable state": half of the ships are unsuitable for service
The US Navy amphibious Fleet is facing a serious combat readiness crisis, and there is no improvement in the situation in the near future.
Turkish aircraft carrier will achieve the reputation of Bayraktars
Turkey is solemnly reporting on new tests of the world's first aircraft carrier for UAVs, the Anadolu UDC. The famous Turkish drone Bayraktar TB3, a version with a folding wing, took off from the deck of this ship for the first time. This event should rather make us happy. Why should Russia hardly repeat such an experiment?
French unmanned "flying wing" Neuron returns from storage
After ten years of testing and short-term storage, a demonstration sample of the Neuron attack drone developed by Dassault Aviation is ready to return to service.
"Tatra's qualities could not be reproduced": India faces problems when replacing Czech truck
For decades, Tatra trucks have been the main means of supplying the Indian army. By agreement with the Czech manufacturer, the state-owned enterprise BEML is engaged in their assembly. The government has set the task for the local industry to develop its own car in this niche in order to replace a foreign supplier.
"Used for shooting from closed positions": French AMX-10RC light tanks in a new role in Ukraine
The AMX-10RC light tanks supplied by France to the AFU performed extremely poorly on the front line in assault combat formations due to their weak aluminum armor and constant breakdowns. As a result, they got a new role at the front.
A chance for a Russian lithographer
Russian scientists have developed their own concept for the development of high-performance X-ray lithography. It is based on a number of innovative solutions that will lead to a reduction in the energy of the lithograph, a reduction in its overall dimensions, the cost of equipment and its use by about an order of magnitude.
T-95: the supertank that Moscow abandoned (by making a big mistake?) (The National Interest, USA)
In the history of Soviet tank building, there were many prototypes that were ahead of their contemporaries. At the end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed an experimental model of the T-95 supertank. It could surpass all modern NATO tanks, writes TNI.