News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Poland is experiencing a chronic shortage of ammunition. Measures have been taken, but this is a drop in the ocean (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Poland is experiencing a chronic shortage of ammunition
The alarm is sounding in Poland: the army is sorely short of ammunition, writes Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny. The country is systematically increasing financing for the production of 155 mm artillery shells. However, military experts shrug their hands: this is a drop in the bucket.
Russian troops used the "arrows of death" in the area of their military. What are they capable of?
Military commander Shurygin: The Russian Armed Forces used death arrows for the first time in the special operation zone
Russian troops have deployed new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motif" in the zone of the special military operation (SVO). High-precision weapons, nicknamed "death arrows", were used in an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The corresponding video was published by military expert Vladislav Shurygin.
Russian companies complain of "severe personnel shortage" in microelectronics
Ekaterina Koroleva, Director of Social Projects at Micron JSC, described the situation in the industry in these words. According to her, the shortage of specialists in microelectronics is a consequence of the same fashion for professions.
What will a "promising digital infrastructure" give the army?
A new automated command and control system (ACS) is being developed in Russia, and its fragments have already been shown to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. How do such systems work in NATO countries, to what extent are communications and command automated in their area today, and what is the importance of automated control systems for victory in battle?
The United States does not know the origin of electronics in its military systems.
The Pentagon's procurement audit showed that the US military does not track the real origin of purchased electronic components that have become part of critical systems. According to the documents, 95% of them are made in the USA, but even defense officials themselves understand that this is impossible.
Generation difference: Putin appreciated the power of nuclear submarines of the Russian Navy
And also visited the Sevmash enterprise and set new goals for equipping the fleet
Russia is obliged to ensure its security and national interests in all areas of the world Ocean. This was stated by Vladimir Putin at the solemn ceremony of raising the naval flag on the nuclear-powered submarine Prince Pozharsky during a trip to the Arkhangelsk region.
A promising glider: How is the creation of future fighters going?
And what sixth-generation aircraft projects are there in the world
France and Germany have agreed to resolve differences on a joint project for the future combat aviation system, FCAS. As part of it, it is planned to create a drone system and a sixth-generation fighter. But besides FCAS, there are also its competitors in Europe. What is the situation with the implementation of European fighter projects of the future and which one has the best chance of success — in the material of Izvestia.
Catching up: The Su-35 fighter has received a major upgrade for air combat (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Su-35 received new air-to-air missiles
Russian fifth-generation fighters have been equipped with new air-to-air missiles, writes MWM. This has increased their combat potential in a revolutionary way. Now Russia will be able to resist the Western Air Force even more effectively and build up its advantage in Ukraine.
"The project was conceived with maximum secrecy": a Spanish columnist got acquainted with the Sharp corvette
Despite the Ukrainian conflict and the priorities it has caused, the Russian Navy is striving to maintain its presence in the oceans, in particular by regularly sending ships on long-range voyages. So, in May, the Sharp corvette took part in the LIMA 25 exhibition, held in Malaysia. A Spanish columnist from the Defensa publication got acquainted with the Russian ship here.
After a series of incidents, the United States and Great Britain are creating a system to prevent F-35 collisions with civilian aircraft.
Washington and London have begun creating a new security system for the American F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, designed to prevent mid-air collisions. The reason lies in a series of dangerous incidents that almost led to disasters.
The Algerian author called Egypt's statement about the "critical shortcomings" of the Su-35 pro-American speculation.
In early July, a number of publications appeared in the foreign press, which cited a statement by a senior Egyptian military official that a technical study of the Su-35 allegedly revealed several "critical flaws.":
Turkey's missile ambitions affect Russia's interests
Hypersonic weapons allegedly appeared in Turkey, some publications write. Indeed, a new model of Turkish rocket technology was shown in Istanbul. But in fact, the Tayfun missile has very different key features that all potential opponents of Turkey should keep in mind. Including Russia.
"The only aircraft that shot down both 1st and 4th generation fighters": the Indian press says goodbye to the MiG-21
The Indian Air Force is preparing to say goodbye to the MiG-21 after more than 60 years of service. But this iconic fighter leaves behind a rich track record that is unparalleled in the history of aviation: the MiG-21 is the only type of jet aircraft that has successfully shot down fighters from the 1st to the 4th generation.
The heir to the combat stations and the cancelled Mir-2 project: the space module Zvezda of the ISS
The world's first orbital station, a spacecraft with a large habitable volume designed for long—term stay of astronauts on board, was launched into space by the Soviet Union in April 1971, marking the beginning of the Salyut series of stations. Salyut-1 lived in orbit for six months and managed to host one expedition. Salyut-6 has already been visited by 16 expeditions and 27 cosmonauts in five years. The Salyut-7 station, known for its dramatic rescue story after an on-board accident, became the last to consist of a single module (a single design launched into orbit by a single launch vehicle).
Russia's Planning Bombs: a Western Assessment
According to experts from the Royal United Institute for Defense Research (RUSI), by March 2023, many events had occurred in the war in Ukraine, which caused the Russian Air Force to have planning bombs with UMPK modules.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of the Navy's submarine forces
During his working trip to the Arkhangelsk Region, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development strategy of the submarine forces of the Russian Navy.
It's time to change something at the cruising observatory.
Vladimir Putin spoke about this with submariners in Severodvinsk
On July 24, Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin arrived in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region, and took part in a flag-raising ceremony on the Knyaz Pozharsky nuclear submarine.
They want to scrap Russia's only aircraft carrier. What tasks did Admiral Kuznetsov perform and why was it no longer needed?
Kostin: It makes no sense to repair the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
The aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which remains the only aircraft carrier of the Russian Navy, may be scrapped. Andrey Kostin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), told Kommersant about the senselessness of repairs.
"Adapts easily to different missions": Turkey has started serial procurement of the national helicopter T625 GÖKBEY
The GÖKBEY helicopter has a total take-off weight of 6050 kg and a capacity of 12 passengers. The maximum speed is 306 km/h, and the flight duration is 3.8 hours. The range is 740 km or 948 km with an outboard fuel tank. The flight altitude is 6096 m. The volume of the cargo compartment is 1.1 cubic meters. The crew consists of 2 people.
"His combat power is not that great." The military — about the fate of the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, which they want to scrap
Submariner Kurdin: Admiral Kuznetsov's combat power is not that big
The Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's only aircraft carrier, launched 40 years ago, may be sold or scrapped. It makes no sense to repair such a ship, says Andrey Kostin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and head of VTB Bank. In his opinion, the restoration and improvement of the cruiser to modern standards will cost a huge amount.
