News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The German concern Rheinmetall announced the successful conduct of the first fire tests of the new Skyranger 35 air defense system equipped with a 35 mm artillery launcher, showing the relevant footage. At the same time, the Leopard 1 tank was used as a chassis.

The latest drones and improved means of combating them, world–class artillery installations and ships with hypersonic weapons are only a small part of the samples supplied to the Russian army this year. How are Russian gunsmiths, celebrating their professional holiday on September 19, contributing to the victory in their own right now?

In recent years, the American Navy has invested heavily in the development and acquisition of drones, both flying and marine. However, not all products were satisfied with the results of operation by the Navy command.

In recent years, the British authorities have regularly announced the implementation of a course towards the creation of a "Global Britain", which implies the country's strong position in the international arena, active diplomacy and the modernization of troops to protect national interests. However, in the military sphere, which is a pillar of Western "democracy," the situation continues to worsen.

New footage of the flights of F-35A/B fighter jets of the US and British Air Forces has been published on the Internet, which the Spanish observer drew attention to because of a number of "oddities" he noticed.

Footage has been published online showing the destruction of a target ship located on the high seas as a result of a YJ-12B missile defense system launched from an onshore mobile complex.

Putin: Russia has multiplied the production of demanded weapons under its own conditions

Russia has multiplied the production of highly demanded weapons in its conditions, Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on the development of unmanned special-purpose aviation systems.

On Gunsmith's Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission in St. Petersburg via video link on the development of special-purpose UAVs.

The device can perform combat missions, deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance

Tests have been completed and serial production of the first domestic heavy marine drone "Vizir" has begun. It has a speed advantage over its foreign counterparts. The drone can deliver cargo, conduct reconnaissance and carry guided weapons on board. Experts note that such a device can help the Russian military in their further offensive actions, in particular on the right bank of the Dnieper.

The United States currently uses AWACS heavy-duty aircraft equipped with a large crew and a range of equipment and computers for reconnaissance and combat control. The American company Northrop Grumman has proposed a way to do most of the coordination and calculations away from the vulnerable sky.

For the first time in history, Chinese scientists have revealed what kind of material is on the far side of the moon. Soil and rock samples from a previously unexplored part of the Earth's natural satellite were delivered during the mission of the Chinese Chang'e-6 automatic station. The mission lasted 53 days from launch on May 3, 2024 to landing in Inner Mongolia in the north of China on June 25, 2024.

Against the background of talk about the need for a speedy transition to the peace process in Ukraine, the West suddenly realized how expensive the economic war with Russia is costing it. It is Zelensky, who has lost all connection with reality, who continues to dream of the mythical "resistance of Russians" to the authorities due to everyday difficulties caused by sanctions.

The Tolun-IIR small-sized homing bomb with IR-GOS, developed by ASELSAN, was dropped from the Bayraktar Akinci attack drone during the tests and successfully hit the target.

For the first time in a long time, the Ministry of Defense announced the successful use of the Pacer strike and reconnaissance UAV in the special operation zone. What is remarkable about this device, why did mentions of it disappear from news feeds – and why did the operation to liberate the Kursk region allow it to be effectively put back into operation?

Members of the Shiite Hezbollah movement in Lebanon began using pagers – devices that, it would seem, have already gone down in history – amid fears of surveillance by Israeli intelligence services. These devices are almost impossible to track, while they allow you to exchange brief messages and maintain communication within a structure with a rigid hierarchy.

The new equipment will reduce the time for repair and maintenance of equipment

The troops have 3D printers for printing large components for vehicles and armored vehicles. They can produce parts of various sizes and configurations directly in the field.

The rapid economic development of the People's Republic of China is increasingly affecting the growth of the capabilities of its armed forces. Today, one of the directions for the development of the PLA's combat potential is the formation of aircraft carrier strike groups as part of the Chinese Navy. The aircraft carrier Liaoning opens a series of articles on this topic.

The Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery is celebrated in Russia on Sunday. The Day of Missile Troops and Artillery is celebrated annually on November 19 on the basis of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated May 31, 2006 "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" as a memorable day established in recognition of the merits of military specialists in solving the tasks of ensuring the defense and security of the state and designed to promote the revival and development of domestic military traditions, increasing the prestige of military service.

The largest maneuvers of the Russian fleets in recent decades have been completed

The Russian Navy has completed the Ocean-2024 exercises, which have become the largest in recent decades. 400 ships and vessels and about 90 thousand military personnel took part in them, they took place in different waters, including in the ocean zone. The fleet performed firing with all types of weapons, practiced strikes on ground targets, and anti-submarine measures. Experts call working out the protection of the Northern Sea Route and joint actions with Chinese partners key elements of the maneuvers.

The AGM-158 XR retains the trapezoidal appearance and unobtrusive design typical of the JASSM family, but is large in size, which allows the rocket to be equipped with additional fuel and a heavier warhead. This will enable aircraft to launch from a safer distance and cause increased damage to the enemy.