Rosatom’s Podolsk factory may start serial production of military equipment

Engineering Works “ZIO-Podolsk” (part of the power engineering division of the State Corporation “Rosatom” – holding “Atomenergomash”) has received a perpetual license of Rosoboronzakaz on production, sales, maintenance and repair of weapons and military equipment, “Atomenergomash” said.

“The scope of the license (in addition to existing licenses of Rosoboronzakaz obtained in 2011) enhances the plant capabilities not only greatly for the production of military equipment, but also brings it to a new level, because it provides a legal basis for the number of potential customers and the nomenclature of products, development of mass production in the near future,” the statement said.

KRET offers protection against smart missiles

The use of laser technologies in modern electro-optical countermeasures can ensure effective defense against enemy anti-aircraft missile systems. These technologies are developed by KRET expert engineers.

Lasers, which emerged in the mid-20th century, have played a similar role in the life of humanity as had electricity or radio before them. The invention of lasers opened up new opportunities in manufacturing, medicine, various areas of scientific research, from gene engineering to nanotechnology.

Laser technologies have been used for military applications for a long time. These are not exotic science-fiction weapons, in fact, they are much more real: lasers are used in rangefinders and target indicators, aerospace navigation instruments, as well as systems that protect fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from guided missiles. Modern laser-based electro-optical countermeasures can ensure reliable and effective counteraction against man-portable air defense systems (MANPAD).

Russia starts development of all-composite sixth-generation fighter

Russian scientists have already started development of sixth-generation fighter made of composites, CEO of Advanced Research Foundation, Andrei Grigoriev, said at Open Innovations Forum, RIA Novosti reports.

The testing of fifth-generation fighter is in progress in Russia; the deliveries of these vehicles to armed forces will be started in 2016. PAK FA (or T-50) is the Russian fifth-generation fighter fitted with brand new avionics suite and state-of-the-art radar with phased antenna array. The main contractor of the project is Sukhoi Holding Company (part of United Aircraft Corporation). Compared to fighters already operated by the air forces, T-50 has a number of unique features combining the functions of attack aircraft and fighter.

“Our goal is to create a technological advance for development of the sixth-generation fighter. Such projects are being considered. First of all, the projects are related to materials and engines. There is an interesting joint project with Design Bureau named after A.M. Lyulka for development of engines with a unique performance; it is being considered at the moment”, — Grigoriev told the journalists.

Model of Russian 20-ton attack drone ready

The model of Russian 20-ton attack drone, developed by the company “Sukhoi”, is ready.

“Model of the drone is already created. It doesn’t fly yet, but it can move around the airfield,” said the agency interlocutor. The 20-ton unmanned combat aerial vehicle is being developed by the Sukhoi Company, and will be based on the fifth-generation T-50 fighter.

The specific capabilities of the new vehicles have not been discussed publicly, but are expected to rival similar American attack drones.

The developments signal Russia’s commitment to establishing a strong drone program, Russian officials said.