Technologies 2024, May

Hypersonic weapons are a very vague term. To begin with, it should be said that the division of aircraft into "subsonic", "supersonic" and "hypersonic" itself has a solid physical basis in the form of the level of interaction of such vehicles with the air

The list of products of the American company Raytheon contains systems of different classes, and it intends to master fundamentally new directions. The other day the company spoke about its desire to develop a new version of the laser missile defense complex, capable of fighting even hypersonic

To study the combustion or explosion of various substances, the so-called. explosion chambers are special protected units capable of withstanding the arising loads and ensuring the observation of the processes inside. A large number of such systems have been created in our country, and the most interesting are

The passive role of lasers is changing before our eyes. Laser weapons are becoming an aggressive means of not only defense, but also attack, feeling more and more confident on land, sea and in the air. Until recently, the role of the laser was mostly limited to providing data on range and illumination

The really important news often goes unnoticed. They happen, no one notices them, but the events mentioned in this news often have consequences, which then, developing to a large scale, make observers gasp - and it's good if just from surprise

To defeat a potential enemy, you need a fundamentally new weapon based on some new physical principles. Such slogans have been heard for a long time, but it has not yet come to their implementation in practice. Among other things, some gravitational weapons are regularly offered in this area. Another

Already in 2021, the Pentagon plans to adopt the first workable models of promising hypersonic weapons. Now these projects are at different stages, and their current status gives reasons for optimistic assessments. Of greatest interest is the joint program of the army, air force and

In recent years, the Belarusian defense industry has presented several promising military robotic systems. One of the latest and most interesting developments of this kind is the so-called. robotic firing complex (ROC) "Berserker". This machine has repeatedly

At the IDEX-2019 international arms exhibition held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February, Izhevsk gunsmiths presented a new development. Concern "Kalashnikov" brought its novelty to the United Arab Emirates. We are talking about an intelligent weapon - a high-precision attack unmanned complex

In the past, the USA developed the Assault Breaker aviation complex, designed to deal with the advancing "hordes of Soviet tanks". Later, this project was abandoned for a variety of reasons. However, several years ago, work began on the issue of resuming such work. Under the program

Electro-optical and infrared technology empowers small ground units with the ability to “see at night” in order to more effectively conduct operations in conditions of zero or limited visibility. However, as the systems of the first and second generations conquer more and more

The article provides an overview of materials and their combinations in the context of the development of protection systems. The trade-off ratio between protection and mass-volume-cost is always constant for all types of armor, be it body armor or vehicle armor, and there is no single solution or material that can

The Turkish military bravo reported on the tests of their Şahi 209 Block II railgun. Congratulate, or …? Probably, after all, "or."

The history of American rocket mail projects, as far as we know, began in the first half of the thirties. Having learned about the successful tests of special transport missiles in Austria, the enterprising Americans began to create their own systems of this kind. Over the next several decades

Progress does not stand still, and what we previously could only see in science fiction novels or feature films is becoming a reality. In many respects, this concerns new types of weapons, in particular, weapons based on new physical principles. This is a fairly broad definition today

Remember the sentry robot from the famous James Cameron movie "Aliens"? In one of the episodes of this very aggressive and sentimental fantastic action movie, two robotic sentries (they had the UA 571-C index) reflected the attack of strangers who were trying to get through the tunnel to the defended

Accurate positioning of individual soldiers, units, friendly forces and foreign forces contributes to the effectiveness of combat forces. The limited field of view of standard night vision goggles causes the soldier to constantly rotate his head in an attempt to scan the area in front of him. Device

The use of laser weapons in the interests of ground forces differs significantly from their use in the air force. The range of application is significantly limited: by the horizon line, terrain relief and objects located on it. The density of the atmosphere at the surface is maximum

Experiments on the installation of laser weapons on ships in the USSR have been carried out since the 70s of the XX century. In 1976, the terms of reference (TOR) for the re-equipment of the Project 770 SDK-20 landing craft into the Foros experimental ship (Project 10030) with a laser complex was approved Aquilon. In 1984

Earlier we looked at how laser technologies are developing, what laser weapons can be created for use in the interests of the air forces, ground forces and air defense, the navy. Now we need to understand whether it is possible to defend against it, and how. There are often statements that

Scientific and design organizations in the United States continue to work on the creation of promising hypersonic weapons systems. Recently there was another news about one of these projects. DARPA and the relevant U.S. Air Force authorities reviewed the received technical proposals for

In February 1936, the first launch of mail missiles, or rather rocket planes, took place in the United States. This event attracted the attention of the whole country, and also became an incentive for initiative citizens. Soon there were many new designs for missile mail delivery systems, and some of them even

Laser weapons are always controversial. Some consider it a weapon of the future, while others categorically deny the likelihood of the emergence of effective samples of such weapons in the near future. People thought about laser weapons even before their actual appearance, remember the classic work

More Autonomy to Ground Systems Ground-based weapons systems with autonomous functions have proven themselves well in the armed forces, which use them in a variety of tasks, including protecting soldiers or field camps. Their technological potential is significant, however, as are the challenges before

The list of models of Russian combat robots has recently been replenished with a new model. The developer, this time the Advanced Technologies Foundation, showed a video of the new "Marker" combat robot. The new car has already rolled along the winter range and fired at targets. We will analyze this development and

Israel is one of the world leaders in the field of unmanned aircraft, including in the direction of the so-called. loitering ammunition. Many types of products are produced for our army and for foreign customers, including several kamikaze drones of the IAI Harpy family. First sample

One of the main trends in the modernization of the ground forces of the leading countries of the world is the widespread introduction of uninhabited combat modules. Uninhabited combat modules are mainly installed on armored combat vehicles, MRAP-type vehicles and even on off-road vehicles. A distinctive

A soldier's headphone has to work in the harshest conditions, providing support and meeting the special needs of the soldier. The military has complex needs for tactical headsets that include not only the ability to provide clear communication, but also protect the ears from too much

The Air Force (Air Force) is always at the forefront of scientific and technological progress. It is not surprising that such high-tech weapons as lasers have not bypassed this type of armed forces. The history of laser weapons on aircraft carriers dates back to the 70s of the XX century. American

The first level of protection of ground objects, vehicles, weapons systems and personnel should not be recognized by the enemy, who in this case will lose the ability to separate them from the surrounding space using certain visualization means

According to various sources, the leading countries of the world are currently developing advanced types of weapons using the so-called. new physical principles. Certain successes have already been achieved in certain areas, and in addition, new weapons are becoming a cause for serious concern from the outside

Problems on the Ground It is clear that ground-based remotely controlled vehicles (ROVs) are more difficult to develop than aircraft or marine vehicles simply because there are many more objects on the ground that must be overcome than in the air or in water

A closer look at how, since the turn of the century, unmanned systems have evolved from rarities available only to superpowers and a few early fans, to mundane tools that keep operators out of danger in monotonous, messy and dangerous missions

Automatic surface vehicles in the fight against submarines The operator of the BLACK HORNET PD-100 PRS drone (see part 1) can see areas and objects that are beyond the user's line of sight (top view, behind buildings and other obstacles, areas closed from above, etc. .). To the PD-100 complex

In the early thirties, the first successful launches of the so-called. mail rockets - special items that carry letters and postcards as payloads. Such news has inspired enthusiasts in different regions and countries. One of the enthusiasts who wanted to develop a new direction

In the early thirties, inventors from several countries at once took up the topic of the so-called. rocket mail - special missiles capable of carrying mail or light cargo. From a certain time, American enthusiasts joined the race. In the shortest possible time appeared and were

In March of this year, the Russian leadership for the first time officially announced the existence of a promising combat laser complex, which was later named "Peresvet". This sample is not yet ready for full-fledged service in the army, but it is already showing some success. So, at the beginning of December it was

Israel is developing advanced robotic systems for various purposes. Together with other models, new machines are being created, intended for the engineering troops. It is assumed that remotely controlled equipment will help in conducting reconnaissance, clearing debris

According to the latest reports from the Japanese press and officials, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces intend to develop a new complex of guided weapons capable of solving a wide range of combat missions. To combat various targets, a missile system is proposed with the working title High-speed

The pursuit of superiority continues unabated. Its continuation contributes to the emergence of many new developments in various programs for the future soldier, as many strive to keep up with the rapidly developing operational space