Developers of the Marker robotic platform told TASS state agency that the platform, which has been tested at the Vostochny launch site, will be able to combat intruding unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with the help of electronic pulses, suicide drones and capturing networks. [newslist] The Marker robot will identify intruders of different types: unauthorized individuals, motor…
Second Core Tests for the PD-8 Engine Completed
Rostec United Engine Corporation has successfully completed tests of the second prototype engine core, the "heart" of the PD-8 engine designed for the SSJ-NEW aircraft. [newslist] The tests confirmed the proper operation of components, required temperature and pressure parameters, and compliance with environmental standards. The next stage of the project is scheduled for…
Russian UAV Countermeasures: Electronic Countermeasure Equipment
UAVs are used by both regular army forces and non-state formations. The presence of UAVs can often affect the outcome of a conflict, and only a complex system can counter them, one of the most important elements of this system being electronic countermeasure (ECM) equipment. They are not as well-known as EW means, but…
SEMIEXPO Russia 2021 Coming in October
On 19 - 20 October 2021, the Expocentre Fairgrounds will host the International Exhibition and Conference on Technologies, Standards and Equipment in the Field of Microelectronics SEMIEXPO Russia 2021 [newslist] Considering the importance of the project's topics for the country's innovative development, this year SEMIEXPO Russia 2021 will become part of the Russaian…
Kalashnikov Expands its AK-12 Assault Rifle Family
The Kalashnikov Concern is working to expand the latest family of AK-12 assault rifles and to include new models, reports TASS. [newslist] Kalashnikov Concern is expanding the family of AK-12 assault rifles. In particular, the AK-12SP has been developed on its own initiative. This assault rifle is a version of the AK-12, in…
Compact Double-Rotor Wind Turbine
Development of civilisation requires a significant consumption of electricity. Nowadays, traditional ways of power generation arouse harsh criticism aimed at emission of large amounts of carbon dioxide in the process. In this connection, the role of renewable energy sources (RES), such as hydroelectric power plants, solar panels, and wind turbines, is increasing. Each…
Air Defense Missile System «Sosna»
Among short-range air defense missile systems created in Russia in the last few years, there is a new generation ADMS «Sosna», developed by the Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau, housed within «Almaz-Antey» Air and Space Defence Corporation since 2020. ADMS «Sosna» is intended for protecting army units in any type of combat; on the…
SPLAV: Fire Control
Joint-stock company SPLAV Scientific Production Association named after A. Ganichev is a leading enterprise in the development of multiple rocket launch systems (MRLS) both for the Army and the Navy. Our company is part of the management network of the Technodinamika Holding company of the Rostec State Corporation – the managing organization being the JSC…
Serial Production of APR-3ME Starts
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) has started the serial production of the latest APR-3ME air-to-submarine torpedoes, Boris Obnosov, General Director of KTRV, told TASS. [newslist] “Serial production of the APR-3ME air-to-submarine missile has started. The first batch has been delivered,” Obnosov told Tass. According to the head of KTRV, work is in progress to develop…
MITT to Present Maglev Prototype in August
The Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology (MITT) intends to showcase a magnetic levitation train prototype (Maglev) for the first time in August. TASS state news agency reported that MITT revealed this on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the enterprise. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The source added that the reconstruction of the single steel…