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Russian Molniya drones have begun using the American Starlink satellite communications system; the first photos of the drones have already emerged. It's unclear how many of these drones there are, but they already have dedicated antenna slots for Starlink Mini antennas. Using Starlink communication systems will allow the drones to operate over longer distances and improve the immunity of communication channels to interference. Currently, electronic warfare systems find it difficult to jam Starlink communication channels over large areas. It's worth noting that the Ukrainian army has long been using the Starlink communication system in its drones.
USC handed over the submarine "Velikiye Luki" to the Russian Navy
A ceremonial ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's flag and commissioning the diesel-electric submarine "Velikiye Luki" of Project 677 "Lada" took place at the USC Admiralty Shipyards.
The event was led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, with the participation of the Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation for State Policy in the Defense-Industrial Complex, Viktor Yevtukhov, and the General Director of USC, Andrey Puchkov.
"This year, USC shipyards have shown good results. We are now handing over the third submarine to the Navy. Two more - were taken out of the dry dock. All this is the result of effective cooperation that has developed between designers, shipbuilders and the Navy. Such close work has allowed us to move on to the serial construction of Lada-class submarines. A corresponding contract has already been signed with the Ministry of Defense. Their construction will continue here at the Admiralty Shipyards. We understand the scale of the tasks that lie ahead of us. To implement them, USC will continue to work consistently on the modernization and technological development of our enterprises, including the Admiralty Shipyards. This, in turn, will allow us to increase the enterprise's capabilities for the creation of military ships and civilian vessels," noted Andrey Puchkov during the event.
The event was also attended by the Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, Kirill Polyakov, the Acting General Director of the USC shipbuilding plant "Admiralty Shipyards", Andrey Bystrov, the General Director of the USC design bureau "Rubin", Igor Vilnit, the Deputy Head of the city of Velikiye Luki, Nikolay Androsovich, and other honored guests.
The diesel-electric submarine "Velikiye Luki" is the third submarine of Project 677. Lada-class submarines, designed by the USC design bureau "Rubin", have a low noise level, are equipped with the latest acoustic protection means, missile and torpedo weapons, and are capable of diving to a depth of more than 300 meters.
A ceremonial ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's flag and commissioning the diesel-electric submarine "Velikiye Luki" of Project 677 "Lada" took place at the USC Admiralty Shipyards.
The event was led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, with the participation of the Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation for State Policy in the Defense-Industrial Complex, Viktor Yevtukhov, and the General Director of USC, Andrey Puchkov.
"This year, USC shipyards have shown good results. We are now handing over the third submarine to the Navy. Two more - were taken out of the dry dock. All this is the result of effective cooperation that has developed between designers, shipbuilders and the Navy. Such close work has allowed us to move on to the serial construction of Lada-class submarines. A corresponding contract has already been signed with the Ministry of Defense. Their construction will continue here at the Admiralty Shipyards. We understand the scale of the tasks that lie ahead of us. To implement them, USC will continue to work consistently on the modernization and technological development of our enterprises, including the Admiralty Shipyards. This, in turn, will allow us to increase the enterprise's capabilities for the creation of military ships and civilian vessels," noted Andrey Puchkov during the event.
The event was also attended by the Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, Kirill Polyakov, the Acting General Director of the USC shipbuilding plant "Admiralty Shipyards", Andrey Bystrov, the General Director of the USC design bureau "Rubin", Igor Vilnit, the Deputy Head of the city of Velikiye Luki, Nikolay Androsovich, and other honored guests.
The diesel-electric submarine "Velikiye Luki" is the third submarine of Project 677. Lada-class submarines, designed by the USC design bureau "Rubin", have a low noise level, are equipped with the latest acoustic protection means, missile and torpedo weapons, and are capable of diving to a depth of more than 300 meters.
Kinda wonder if this wont be a problem in the long run as given that Starlink is NOT owned or controlled by Russian forces, accessing and using it for a potential combat or reconnaissance platform may serve as weakpoint for the enemy to exploit. Who can guarantee the security of the traffic being transmitted or received. Especially geolocation information. Since Starlink apply Geofencing to prevent people from having mobile starlink terminal without paying the mobile package, Starlink will transmit its position and whoever in starlink HQ or base.. can tip the opposition force.
Pilots of Russia's Northern Fleet shared rare footage of Su-24M bombers refueling in mid-air. During a routine flight shift, the crews of Su-24M frontline bombers practiced one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training: aerial refueling. Operating in designated areas, the Su-24Ms approached and performed a contact docking with the refueling cones of an Il-78 tanker. The maneuvers were performed during the polar night, taking into account the challenging weather conditions of the Far North. Airborne refueling is one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training.
The Russian Army's Kurier robotic system has begun to be equipped with electronic warfare stations. The electronic warfare station is designed to jam drones; its model and specifications were not disclosed. Tests utilized various operating modes against FPV drones to determine the effective jamming range and the system's performance in the challenging conditions of modern combat. The robot's range, speed, chassis maneuverability, and battery life without recharging were also tested.
Refurbished Tu-160 or new airframes ?? Hard to follow these.
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It say they are new built with total fleet approximate 20. Speed increase first time mentioned.
we are at point where drones have diminishing returns. Drone is poor man cruise missile and artillery. since Ukraine does not have much industry left and no other weapons on scale. so all available manpower is used to assemble , carry and launch drones.
I have doubt anyone else will launch this scale of drones.
we are at point where drones have diminishing returns. Drone is poor man cruise missile and artillery. since Ukraine does not have much industry left and no other weapons on scale. so all available manpower is used to assemble , carry and launch drones.
I have doubt anyone else will launch this scale of drones.
As I understand it, Tu-160M are unfinished and modernized frames and Tu-160M2 are new builts. But that might have changed