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Footage of the launch of the UMBP D-30SN guided aerial bombs by the Russian Su-34 aircraft has been published. The combat use of the UMBP D-30SN can be seen in the link in the comments to the video. The universal inter-service gliding munition UMBP D-30SN is something between a bomb and a classic missile. This is not a bomb with a UMPK, the inter-service munition D-30SN initially has a GLONASS/GPS guidance module and an in-air gliding system. It can be launched from both the Smerch MLRS and the Tornado-S MLRS at a range of up to 300-330 km.

The UMBP D-30SN guided bomb is based on the 250-kilogram FAB-250 high-explosive aerial bomb. The American analogue, the GBU-39 SDB guided bomb, has a larger caliber. The D-30SN bomb has a small effective reflective surface, making it harder for air defense to detect. The D-30SN has an effective scattering area of 0.05-0.07 square meters, while the FAB bomb with UMPK has an effective scattering area of 0.3 to 0.5 square meters. The FAB bomb is detected by air defense at a distance of about 60 km or more, while the D-30SN is detected at a maximum range of 30 km. When dropped from an aircraft at a speed of 1250-1350 km/h and an altitude of 12 km, the D-30SN has a range of up to 160 km, with a deviation from the target of up to 5-7 meters.

The Russian Air Force has received another batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers, the number is not reported. The Su-34 aircraft received an updated software and hardware weapons control system for more effective use of guided aerial bombs with UMPK modules. The use of bombs with UMPK allowed the Su-34 to carry out high-altitude patrols and reduce the risk of aircraft being hit by an air defense system.

Footage of testing the Russian drone interceptor "Osoed", the company OOO "Ostrovtsy Invest". The drone has already been tested, it is especially effective against drones such as DJI Mavic. The FPV interceptor "Osoed" is equipped with a special mechanism with a Kevlar net, which is automatically fired at a distance of 5-6 meters from the enemy drone. Ramming the enemy drone is also possible. The drone is already at the stage of launching serial production, there are already orders from the military. The drone is equipped with a jam-proof channel and develops a speed of up to 140 km / h at altitudes of up to 5000 meters, the range of the drone is up to 6 km, flight time is up to 24 minutes.

Russian engineering units showed an episode of the creation of a pontoon crossing in the Kursk region of Russia. Pontoon crossings are created to move civilians, they are also used by army units. Work on installing a pontoon crossing or ferry begins with choosing a suitable location and conducting engineering reconnaissance. During reconnaissance, the safety of the original and opposite banks is checked, and the depth of the reservoir is also measured. Then a truck drives up to the river and drops sections into the water, which open in the water. As soon as the three links are connected, the BMK-460 tugboat, capable of carrying more than 50 tons, takes them for tow.

I'm surprised that there hasn't been any mention of the AM-17 being adopted:

Kalashnikov plans mass production of the AM-17 assault rifle

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It was originally a Soviet prototype, known as the , and languished in a factory collection for decades. The Dragunov MA was created around the time of the competition for what became the AKS-74U, and it is generally believed that the competition was biased to ensure the victory of the Kalishnikov design. The MA was in a separate competition, for a polymer lightweight rifle.

The MA prototype extensively used polymers in the receiver and stock, which reduced weight. The construction of the upper receiver also allowed for easy and reliable scope mounting. The fire selector was more ergonomic than the AK.

It could have been conservatism, favourtism, or maybe the required polymers were too advanced for the Soviet Union of the 1970s. But it was not selected for any production at the time, and was shelved away.

After being rediscovered this century and adapted to modern production, it became the AM-17:





It is being deployed initially to policing and special forces, and people who need shorter rifles. A similar group as to who used the AKS-74U. The AKS-74U has been out-of-production since 1993 or so, so replacement production is needed. [And the AKS-74U has a number of detractors].

Not the most important story, not like aircraft production. But there are observers who say the design is superior to the AK. If the AM-17 is successful, perhaps the design will replace the longer rifles eventually. It's an interesting procurement story, in any case.

Footage of a Russian Su-35S aircraft patrolling the Kursk region of Russia. The Su-35S fighter is armed with an air-to-ground anti-radar missile Kh-31P, an air-to-air medium-range missile R-77 (RVV-SD) and an air-to-air super-long-range missile R-37M (RVV-BD). During patrols, the Su-35S fighter uses the Irbis-E onboard radar to search for cruise missiles and aircraft at a range of up to 400 km.

Granat-4 promotion and information video. Granat-4 does the same job as the Orlan-10/30 although it doesn't replace it. Both used in reconnaissance, artillery spotting and lasing for laser guided weapons like Krasnopols and X-38MLs. Granat-4 is a Kalashnikov product while the Orlan is I believe to be an Almaz Almaty product.

Rumor has it Su-57 is coming to Zhuhai 2024.

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Rumor has it Su-57 is coming to Zhuhai 2024.

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Hell yeah.. see if they change anything in their promotional brochure.

Launch of the sixth 636.3 Kilo class "Yakutsk"for the Pacific fleet occurred on 11 October.