News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
"Admiral Grigorovich" for the first time in the modern history of Russia called at the Port of Sudan
Frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" the black sea fleet (BSF) for the first time in Russia's recent history came to Port Sudan, said in Department of information support of the black sea fleet.
Interesting fact: The Perseverance rover is weaker than your smartphone
A big surprise for many – the Mars rover Perseverance, the most advanced rover created by mankind to date – is weaker (in terms of computing power) than most smartphones. At the core of Perseverance is an old chipset that gives it computing capabilities at the level of the 1998 iMac. Specifically – it has only 256 MB of RAM and 2 GB of permanent memory, and the frequency of its processor is only 200 MHz.
The US military has tested a satellite capable of transmitting solar energy to Earth
US Naval Research Laboratory (US NRL) scientists led by Paul Jaffe have successfully tested a prototype solar panel that is theoretically capable of relaying "solar" electricity from space to anywhere on Earth.
U.S. to review supply chains, hoping to reduce technological dependence on China
The United States is heavily dependent on other countries for high-tech products, and President Biden is looking to reduce this dependence. Referring to the LA Times, the source said that the president ordered a review of the supply chains of semiconductor products, "high-capacity" batteries and rare earth cells to ensure reliable access to them.
The next delivery of the Piorun air defense system to the Polish Army has begun
The Polish company Mesko SA has started to supply the national armed forces with another batch of several hundred missiles and launchers for Piorun portable anti-aircraft systems.
Oslo does not understand how the Norwegian turbine plant fell into the hands of Russia
Politicians and social activists in Oslo are in an extremely anxious state. They do not understand how the Bergen turbine Plant fell into the hands of Russia, because this can negatively affect the security of the kingdom, reports the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
Inherited a drone: Kaliningrad's defense has been strengthened with drones
Reconnaissance UAVs will help Marines, coastal rocket scientists and gunners in the Baltic Sea
Russia is strengthening the grouping of drones on the Baltic coast. The new unit was formed in the Kaliningrad region and became part of the marine brigade.
The source spoke about the unprecedented capabilities of " Armata"
The fire control system of the T-14 Armata tank for the first time in the history of tank construction showed the ability to find, recognize and escort targets on the battlefield without the participation of the crew, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti.
"You can't find them": Russia builds new stealth missile carriers
Advanced weapons systems, quietness and high stealth — the first serial diesel-electric submarines of the project 677 "Lada" fleet will receive in 2022. The development took more than 20 years. This sumbarine can carry precision-guided weapons, and to trace its route is extremely difficult. About the features of the project-in the material of RIA Novosti.
The army began to supply the anti-tank defense systems "Covenant»
The holding company "Roselektronika" (part of "Rostec") has started the first serial deliveries to the Russian Armed Forces of anti-tank defense control systems "Zavet", which increase the effectiveness of the fight against enemy armored vehicles. This is reported by the press service of the corporation.
French media criticized European stereotypes about Russian weapons
The leadership of Europe is lost between ignorance of recent events and long-standing stereotypes, writes Xavier Rofe in the French edition of Atlantico.
The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" will conduct shooting in the Barents Sea
The Russian frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" went to the Barents Sea for firing at land and sea targets, the press service of the Northern Fleet (SF) reported on Thursday.
Russian Aerospace Forces confirmed who is the master of the Black Sea
The crews of aircraft and helicopters of the Black Sea Fleet's naval aviation have begun tactical flight exercises, including bombing, shooting, and tracking the submarines of the imaginary enemy.
The fleet modernization program is bearing fruit
BOD "Marshal Shaposhnikov" will turn into a frigate with "Calibers" and "Zircons"
The modernization of the remaining 30-40-year-old large anti-submarine ships of the project 1155 is designed to support the minimum necessary grouping of surface warships of the ocean zone-cruise missile carriers to the readiness of the project 22350M frigates and the Leader-class destroyers, the laying of the main hulls of which is expected in 2022-2024.
Ukroboronprom plans to create a military-industrial industrial park
During the ceremony of handing over five repaired T-72 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the general director of the Ukroboronprom concern, Yuri Gusev, said that it is planned to create a military-industrial industrial park on the basis of the Kiev Armored Plant (KBTO).
Closed skies: an innovative air combat system is being created in Russia
Russia is radically changing the rules of air warfare. For strategic bombers, advanced fighters and drones, the latest hypersonic weapons are already being developed. And drones and planes are taught to fly and perform combat missions together. Anton Lavrov, a columnist for Izvestia, has been looking into how the new products will change the nature of military operations and how this will affect the confrontation with the enemy.
Chinese probe "Tianwen-1" entered the reference orbit of Mars
Since the launch, the device has covered more than 470 million km
The unmanned spacecraft of the People's Republic of China "Tianwen-1" on Wednesday entered the reference orbit of Mars and will soon begin scientific research. This was reported by the Center for Lunar Exploration and Space Programs of the Chinese National Space Administration.
In 2021, it is planned to re-equip the first anti-aircraft missile regiment with the latest S-350 Vityaz air defense system"
In the training center of anti-aircraft missile troops of the Military Academy ASD them. Zhukov carried out work on the development of the teaching staff of s-350 "Vityaz" and the preparation of educational material resources to the training of military specialists.
The military group on Sakhalin is reinforced with S-400 systems
Calculations of the S-400 "Triumph" anti-aircraft missile systems have taken up combat duty on the island of Sakhalin, the press service of the Eastern Military District (VVO) reports on Wednesday.
T-7A Red Hawk — the first digital aircraft
Digital engineering has reached the aviation industry. On February 23, Boeing announced the start of mass production of the T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft.