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The Tetrahedron electronic warfare system, designed to combat all types of modern kamikaze FPV drones, was tested by Russian military personnel. Testing on the Gadfly FPV drone will be shown. The Tetrahedron electronic warfare complex, unlike many new electronic warfare systems, uses frequencies of 400-500 MHz, at which some drones are now controlled, to suppress drones. In general, the complex operates at frequencies from 400 to 5900 MHz; this is the maximum configuration of the complex, equipped with several electronic warfare domes.
According to the developers, the complex suppresses drone control channels with wide-range interference, and also uses a frequency shift of the interference. The Tetrahedron electronic warfare system, depending on the configuration, has a power from 100 Watts to 450 Watts and suppresses drones at a range of 40 to 500 meters. The weight of the complex is from 10 to 40 kg. Power supply from 12v to 24v. The price of electronic warfare equipment "Tetrahedron" is from 230,000 to 515,000 rubles, or from 2,500 to 5,500 $.

gelgoog said:

The Emirates had already acquired the Pantsir though.

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S1M is newer one tho, it use components and search radar from the earlier S1 but with new engagement radar which allow use of that new 40 Km range missile.

This is probably a batch of 3 or 4 aircraft.

A batch of Su-34 front-line bombers was transferred to the Russian Aerospace Forces
04/05/2024

In Novosibirsk, the United Aircraft Corporation handed over the first two Su-34 front-line bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces in 2024. The aircraft were produced as part of the execution of the state defense order at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov. After completion of all factory tests, the aircraft was transferred to the customer, the UAC press service reported.

Su-34 bombers are one of the main components of the combat power of Russian front-line aviation. Their capabilities make it possible to use modern aviation weapons, including high-precision guided missiles and aerial bombs with universal planning and correction modules. Depending on the range, the Su-34 can take from 8,000 to 12,000 kg of combat load; they play an important role in the destruction of concrete defensive structures and fortified areas of the AFU with FAB bombs with UMPK weighing from 250 to 3,000 kilograms.

“With the delivery of the first batch of Su-34 front-line bombers, we began the implementation of the current year’s production program. The Novosibirsk plant confidently copes with its tasks. The plant’s employees understand the importance of our equipment today,” said Yuri Slyusar, General Director of PJSC UAC.

The Novosibirsk Aviation Plant is preparing for a new stage of modernization and technical re-equipment of production. The enterprise has a stable workload both for state defense orders and for promising projects. Taking this into account, it is planned to attract new employees. During the current year, it is required to recruit more than 1,000 production workers and engineering specialists.

Russian mechanics inspected the homemade Ukrainian BMPT "Azovets", which is an analogue of the Russian BMPT "Terminator". The Azovets BMPT was developed in 2015 on the basis of a bulldozer, which was previously made from a demilitarized T-64 tank. On the BMPT, they planned to install two combat modules with 23-mm twin GSh-23 cannons, or 30-mm GSh-30 cannons, and the developers also planned to install an ATGM and two 7.62 mm machine guns. The project to create the Azovets BMPT was closed due to financial scandals, and the combat vehicle itself was buried; the production cost of the Azovets BMPT was $5 million. Details in the video.

Russian troops received Su-34 front-line bombers and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles produced in 2024. BMP-3 were transferred to Kurganmashzavod, which has been increasing production volumes of military equipment for two years. The BMP-3 has a powerful weapon system and is equipped with an automated fire control system. The armored personnel carrier is equipped with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon and a 30 mm 2A72 gun, technical information is available on the channel. Su-34 aircraft were produced by the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalova. The Su-34 is now actively used by Russian aviation; FAB-500 air bombs are most often used. The plant is awaiting a new stage of modernization and technical re-equipment of production. The enterprise is provided with stable workload both for state defense orders and for promising projects. In this regard, it is planned to attract new employees. The number of aircraft and combat vehicles produced is not reported.

Roscosmos published pictures from the Resurs-P satellite launched on March 31st:



That's Dallas, TX in the US. The satellites can image the ground at 1m resolution.

In Arabic RT regarding Su-34. they mention Plant is further modernizing and have created 1000 Job opportunities. its almost 2 years and they are still expanding that gives you scale of work. i have read comments that Russia aviation is producing so much already they shouldnt bother protecting or upgrading current models as there is much more updated models ready. Every attack chopper and Su-34 need two pilots.

3000 L tank from the factory. I think SU-34 is only Flanker version that can practically carry heavy weopons and fuel tanks.


They want to increase Civil helicopters by 30% in 2024. now think how big will be military side. Rotorcraft is i think most labor intensive and complex mechanical engineering product. i usually see news about unreliability of AH64 in a Russian news. even the indian AH64 hard landing not spared but the point is unless we have more data about intensity and flight profile with loads in various weather conditions its not easy to compare reliability and maintainability.

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MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The production of civil helicopters in 2024 is planned to increase by almost 30%, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, speaking with a report in the State Duma.

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A prototype of a turret for protecting armored vehicles from FPV drones was shown by the Russian company Lobaev Arms. According to the manufacturer, a prototype of this system is currently being tested. The decision to create an anti-drone gun stems from the need to find an asymmetric and at the same time cost-effective answer to the threat of FPV drones to armored vehicles. The anti-drone gun will be a compact robotic turret - at this stage, the selection of weapon caliber is underway. Now the choice is between a cartridge for 12-gauge smoothbore shotguns, probably with buckshot, and also a standard intermediate cartridge for the Russian army, 7.62x39 mm caliber. Among the advantages of the complex are its compactness and speed of deployment, which takes only three minutes.

The Soviet 68-ton super tank IS-7 will be restored in Russia. After restoration, the tank will return to the 1st pavilion “Heavy tanks and self-propelled guns of the USSR” of the Patriot Park Tank Museum. The IS-7, also called Object 260, is considered one of the most powerful domestic tanks; a total of 6 of them were built. Development of the tank began in the summer of 1945. The tank was armed with a 130 mm S-70 rifled gun. There were also two KPVT machine guns and six 7.62 mm RP-46 machine guns. The IS-7 was equipped with an electrically driven automatic loader. This brought its rate of fire to a fantastic 6-7 rounds per minute for the 1940s. The tank had 150 mm frontal armor, which was not penetrated not only by the 128 mm gun of the German Maus tank, but also by its own 130 mm S-70 gun. The IS-7 is equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system designed to turn on three times in the event of a tank fire. It was installed in the engine and transmission compartment of the car. In February 1949, the USSR decided to stop all work on tanks weighing more than 50 tons, and this is where the history of the IS-7 ended. Engine power - tank 1050 hp. Maximum speed on the highway is up to 60 km/h. Fuel range is 300 km. Crew - five people.

last year it was announced that they were using Mi-28 choppers against drones. and now again it is mentioned that helicopter is used against drone. cannon is effective upto 2.5km. considering the low altitude and slow speeds of drones. i think chopper is the logical choice considering they have external tanks for loitering and two people. the anti drone technology is getting closer to reduce effectiveness of drones. And using air defense is much more dangerous in skies over cities. any malfunction can hit buildings.

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Russia launched the “Wing” project for acoustic monitoring of the sky for protection against UAVs​

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