Technologies 2024, November

Fuel price

Fuel price

Newer batteries (top) and better management of systems such as mobile generators (bottom) promote energy efficiency Since fossil fuels are scarce and costly, the military is looking for alternatives to current methods

Active camouflage technologies are reaching maturity (part 2)

Active camouflage technologies are reaching maturity (part 2)

Technological issues Cameras Some proposed active camouflage systems have cameras installed directly on the object to be camouflaged, and some systems have remote infrared cameras. If the scheme of the system is such that the camera should be installed directly on the object to be masked, then one

Active camouflage technologies reach maturity (part 1)

Active camouflage technologies reach maturity (part 1)

An artistic representation of a future combat vehicle protected by an active camouflage system Currently, infantry reconnaissance and infiltration operations are carried out with a conventional camouflage created to camouflage a soldier using two main elements: color and pattern (camouflage pattern

Transparent protection: finding new solutions

Transparent protection: finding new solutions

Perlucor semi-crystalline ceramic material is available in different forms and for different uses, many manufacturers of transparent protection use it for their combined solutions Raising the situational awareness of drivers and crews has become a key issue as asymmetric

Bulletproof glass. A trade-off in weight, cost and performance

Bulletproof glass. A trade-off in weight, cost and performance

In order to increase the life of the armored glass, users must use special measures in difficult environments. In the photo, M-ATV armored vehicles in Afghanistan The need for better situational awareness, which appeared along with the combat missions of asymmetric combat

Ground robots. From drop systems to unmanned transport convoys (Part 6 final)

Ground robots. From drop systems to unmanned transport convoys (Part 6 final)

Robots on wheels! Electronically controlled automatic transmissions, electronically controlled throttle valves plus electrically controlled steering systems, which are now increasingly standard features of modern vehicles

A giant leap in robotization

A giant leap in robotization

CHIMP Takes One Of The Most Difficult Tasks - Trying to Attach a Fire Hose to a Hydrant

Thermal imagers are getting smaller and seeing better

Thermal imagers are getting smaller and seeing better

The latest developments in the field of improving the performance, reducing the size and energy consumption of thermal imagers offer unprecedented opportunities not only to combat units, but also to law enforcement and commercial structures, which perfectly demonstrates to us the images taken by the device

Laser quest

Laser quest

A 20 kW laser from Rheinmetall, installed on a Boxer 8x8, was presented at DSEI 2015. Technological progress has now reached a milestone when vehicle-mounted laser weapons systems have become a reality. Let's see how

Hybrid electric drives and fuel cells

Hybrid electric drives and fuel cells

The EMILY 3000 fuel cell system has a rated output power of 125 W and a daily charge capacity of 6 kWh. It can recharge multiple batteries or act as a field generator. The system was created specifically for military applications, including test scenarios, in

Electric transmissions for modern combat vehicles

Electric transmissions for modern combat vehicles

According to the website rosinform.ru, the specialists of the Military Industrial Company have completed the development and testing of a wheeled vehicle based on the BTR-90 Rostok as part of the research work (code Krymsk). The novelty uses a hybrid power plant and electric transmission. Of course, it is worth celebrating the success

Modern technologies to ensure the security of forward bases

Modern technologies to ensure the security of forward bases

The US Army's Kraken system includes various sensors and actuators, all integrated into a single overarching command system "An unsafe forward base of operations cost two soldiers the lives of." This was one of the headlines in the British Army on January 29, 2013

Combat unmanned ground vehicle Ripsaw-MS2

Combat unmanned ground vehicle Ripsaw-MS2

Most unmanned ground vehicles (UAVs) developers use vehicles that move rather slowly and require relatively complex control, as well as lacking effective circular (360 degrees) situational awareness. As a result

Computers: military, but not very hefty

Computers: military, but not very hefty

General Micro Systems manufactures small embedded devices, rugged smart displays, server racks, and other computer systems, and takes part in a number of major programs Battlefield goes digital, ground forces increasingly rely on soldier-wearable or embedded in

Poisonous substances "Novichok": do not exist, but are used?

Poisonous substances "Novichok": do not exist, but are used?

The case of the poisoning of a former employee of the Russian GRU Sergei Skripal has already reached the international level. Great Britain accuses Russia of organizing the assassination attempt, and official Moscow denies its involvement in it. The British authorities have already promised to take action against the Russian

Weapon of 2100?

Weapon of 2100?

Until now, the discussion of the sensational news about the plans of the Russian Ministry of Defense continues. The fact is that not so long ago, at a meeting of the Government, Defense Minister A. Serdyukov mentioned the creation of a certain program providing for the development of weapons based on "new physical principles"

Seeing everything, seeing through: the state and prospects of technical vision systems of combat vehicles

Seeing everything, seeing through: the state and prospects of technical vision systems of combat vehicles

Even in the daytime, the life of paratroopers when disembarking from an infantry fighting vehicle or armored personnel carrier depends on the earliest possible achievement of the maximum level of situational awareness, not to mention landing at night during a battle, when the safety of the landing force is almost entirely dependent on sensor technology

Unmanned aerial motorcycle from Star Wars created in England

Unmanned aerial motorcycle from Star Wars created in England

The world's first aerial motorcycle-drone was made in Great Britain, which will appeal to all fans of the movie "Star Wars". It is reported that its inventor, Australian Chris Malloy, has already put the drone on sale to fund prototype work

HAARP is back on

HAARP is back on

HAARP (High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is a program of high frequency active auroral research. This is an American research project to study the interaction of the ionosphere with powerful electromagnetic radiation. We launched the project back in 1997 near the village

Unknown HAARP

Unknown HAARP

HAARP, High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program or, in translation, "program of active high-frequency research of the ionosphere" using ultra-powerful ionospheric heating stands. Project Leader General John Heckscher The HAARP program began in 1990. The project is funded

Project of electrothermal gun 60 mm Rapid Fire ET Gun (USA)

Project of electrothermal gun 60 mm Rapid Fire ET Gun (USA)

The idea of electrothermochemical firearms appeared a long time ago and immediately interested both scientists and the military. Nevertheless, several decades of work in this direction have not led to noticeable results. Until now, no army in the world has weapons of this type

New systems for special operations forces

New systems for special operations forces

Among the recently developed models of small arms, the Sig Sauer MCX SBR assault rifle with a short barrel, adopted by several units of the naval special forces, stands out. The SIG MCX can be converted between 5.56x45mm, .300 AAC Blackout and 7.62x39mm calibers. At

A great biotech future

A great biotech future

Pentagon biologists from DARPA promise to conquer death, spawn synthetic replicants and provide the American army with rows of disabled cyborgs In early April, the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA, the Pentagon's advanced research wing) announced

"Dagger" under the belly. Estimates of new weapons for the MiG-31 are ambiguous

"Dagger" under the belly. Estimates of new weapons for the MiG-31 are ambiguous

Recall that during a recent address to the Federal Assembly, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the existence of several ambitious weapons programs in the Russian Federation. Here and a missile with a hypersonic gliding cruise unit, and a cruise missile with a nuclear power plant, and

We can when needed - the domestic supercomputer KS-EVM APK-1

We can when needed - the domestic supercomputer KS-EVM APK-1

In October this year, the head of the military department A. Serdyukov visited VNIIEF (nuclear federal center). The head of the RF Ministry of Defense visited the scientific and methodological center of VNIIEF, the Institute of Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. The head of the Ministry of Defense was introduced to the main work carried out by VNIIEF. Anatoly Serdyukov noted

Project "Storm". Loud sensation or pure theory?

Project "Storm". Loud sensation or pure theory?

Russian defense science and industry regularly proposes new ideas, and many of them are being implemented in practice. For obvious reasons, not all of them talk about new developments at once. This contributes to the emergence of scattered messages, rumors, ratings, etc. Moreover, often

Project "Orlan": return of combat ekranoplanes

Project "Orlan": return of combat ekranoplanes

In recent years, it has been repeatedly reported about the imminent revival of the domestic direction of ekranoplanes. It was argued that in the coming years, several new types of such equipment may appear at once, designed to solve different problems. Along with other samples, a new combat

The S-400 has new targets: carriers of the BACN complex

The S-400 has new targets: carriers of the BACN complex

Most ordinary observers of the Russian Internet, as well as deeply politically engaged and immersed in military forecasting, our observers, at the first mention of the Global Hawk drone, instantly refresh their memory of a strategic reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle

How to protect cargo from thieves, pirates and slobs

How to protect cargo from thieves, pirates and slobs

The door is securely locked with Easi-Chock and Easi-Block With the sheer volume of goods being transported, companies and ports are well aware of the benefits of protecting cargo from potential theft and attack, while becoming more inventive. Over 80% of world trade by volume and

T-15 and Poseidon. Similar projects from different eras

T-15 and Poseidon. Similar projects from different eras

Several months ago, the Russian leadership announced the existence of a new type of underwater weapon. In an atmosphere of the strictest secrecy, a crewless underwater vehicle was developed, later named Poseidon. The emergence of a special submarine forced specialists and

The development of the loitering munition Nego-400ES will be completed in 2018

The development of the loitering munition Nego-400ES will be completed in 2018

The Neo-400ES extended-range loitering combat system strikes a stationary object during demonstration tests in December 2017 UVision Air has modified the Neo-400ES (Electric, Cruciform - electric cruciform) loitering munition to technological

Eurosatory 2018: new electromagnetic warhead designed to neutralize active defense systems

Eurosatory 2018: new electromagnetic warhead designed to neutralize active defense systems

The proliferation of Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles is one of the main challenges facing armies on the battlefield today, with the technology effectively neutralizing the threat of many older anti-tank missiles

A simple whistle, but how much use

A simple whistle, but how much use

From submarine incursions to increasingly sophisticated drug smuggling, sonar's missions are many and varied. To solve these problems, fleets need patrol ship systems

Houston Mechatronics develops an underwater robot for extreme depths without a tether

Houston Mechatronics develops an underwater robot for extreme depths without a tether

The Houston Mechatronics Aquanaut autonomous submersible is up to the task with minimal human intervention The Houston-based company is working with the US Navy on an autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle (AUV) with a minimum level of control

Fighting small drones. Part 2

Fighting small drones. Part 2

Eibst Systems' ReDrone system, depending on the customer's wishes, comes in two configurations - sensor only or sensor plus an executive component. Last year, Rafael announced the addition of a direct damage component in the form of a laser capable of neutralizing

Fighting small drones. Part 1

Fighting small drones. Part 1

The AUDS system was developed by three British companies, Blighter, Chess Dynamics and Enterprise Control Systems, which provided, respectively, a radar, an optoelectronic station and a REU set for an integrated anti-drone system

US Navy to test railgun aboard ship

US Navy to test railgun aboard ship

Tests of the US Navy's railgun (railgun) on board the ship may begin as early as 2016. It is reported that a fundamentally new type of weapon has come close to being adopted, which can radically change the appearance of the modern navy. US Navy in

Panoramic night vision goggles GPNVG-18 from the L-3 company

Panoramic night vision goggles GPNVG-18 from the L-3 company

L-3 Warrior Systems, the night vision division of L-3, has developed and deployed one of the most significant innovations in night vision technology - the ground panoramic night vision goggles GPNVG-18 (Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggle). The purpose of the GPNVG-18 is

Fighting Robot for War: Draft Sketches

Fighting Robot for War: Draft Sketches

Modern developments of combat robots, both domestic and foreign, can be criticized for a long time, they have enough shortcomings. The main thing, in my opinion, is that now these developments are being done to a greater extent for demonstration purposes, in order to demonstrate the very possibility of creating

News of the "Peresvet" project

News of the "Peresvet" project

In early March, Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of his annual message to the Federal Assembly, first spoke about several promising weapons and military equipment, including the latest laser complex. Initially, this system, which later received the name "Peresvet", was known