eddo36 16 Posted June 16, 2015 (RT) - The newest cutting edge weapons and military equipment have come on display in the Moscow region, as the unprecedented Army-2015 expo and forum gets underway.The expo is scheduled to last until Friday. On Wednesday, it opens to the general public, and anyone will be able to take a peek at the newest weapons, armor and aircraft that have been developed for the Russian military, some of which are on display for the very first time. With some 5,000 items on display in an area including 100,000 sq meters of open space and 40,000 sq meters of pavilion space, Army-2015 is divided into 50 thematic sectors, aiming to cover all possible fields of military technology. It shows off the newest, as well as some tried and trusted, firearms, tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft. It even includes an artificial body of water to display items built for the Navy. There are also sections dedicated to robotics and space tech, as well as a display of “non-traditional weaponsâ€. These include things with names more suited for science fiction: laser, particle beam, orbital kinetic and microwave weaponry. Of course, the exhibits are not all stationary. Viewers will be treated to flyovers and aerobatic stunts by combat helicopters and jets, as well as a “tank ballet†show in which ace tank crews and self-propelled artillery pieces will demonstrate their driving skills. Drones and robots are heavily featured at the expo. There are unmanned vehicles which can be operated on the ground, in the air, on water and underwater. Their functions are wide-ranging, from minesweeping and rescue work, to reconnaissance and armed defense. Russia’s Defense Ministry has developed a complex program to create and introduce new robotics technology which will span the next 10 years. The show’s overall aim is to provide a forum bringing together Russian military manufacturers and those who employ military technology in Russia and abroad. “This complex is, figuratively speaking, a defense supermarket, which other countries’ militaries can visit to take a look, to try things out, take a drive or a shot, and purchase something,†Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said, according to First Channel. President Vladimir Putin endorsed the exhibition himself, paying a visit on opening day. He said some of the items exhibited, which have no equal in other countries, are already being deployed in the Russian military.---------- Post added at 18:46 ---------- Previous post was at 18:43 ----------I'll be posting articles on some of the highlights of the expo here in this thread as they come out during the next few days. Many new military hardware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesets 11 Posted June 16, 2015 now i know where to go if i want to attack america 'democracy'....(for the NSA agent who read this, its a joke). now back to the serious, are they selling scuds nowdays? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooky lynx 73 Posted June 16, 2015 Nope. Scuds are taken out of production long ago. And those which are in storage are barely operative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfTournesol 956 Posted June 16, 2015 Nope. Scuds are taken out of production long ago. And those which are in storage are barely operative. So Guba has no toys anymore :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesets 11 Posted June 16, 2015 So Guba has no toys anymore :( Spotted, General G on the bench is in talk to aquire saddam hidden stash...watch out G, captain A is on to you... XOXO GossipArma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddo36 16 Posted June 17, 2015 Russia demonstrates its first 'microwave gun' that can disable drones and missiles from up to six miles away at Army-2015 (The Independent) - Russia claims to have developed a high-frequency “microwave gun†that can disable military drones and missile warheads from a distance of up to six miles. Defence manufacturer UIMC, part of the state-owned Rostec Corporation, announced that it would be demonstrating the power of the weapon at the Army-2015 conference attended by Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. According to state media outlet Sputnik News, the gun has been developed for the use of the Russian military and can be fitted onto existing BUK missile systems. UIMC officials said the weapon is capable of firing super-high-frequency electromagnetic waves to suppress equipment on board low-altitude aircraft, as well as the precision targeting systems on board missiles. Speaking to Sputnik News, a UIMC spokesperson said: “The new system is equipped with a high-power relativistic generator and reflector antenna, management and control system, and a transmission system which is fixed on the chassis of BUK surface-to-air missile systems. “When mounted on a special platform, the ‘microwave gun’ is capable of ensuring perimeter defense at 360 degrees.†Mr Putin opened the Army-2015 international conference with a presidential address on Tuesday, during which he announced that Russia would be adding more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles to its nuclear arsenal. The military forum was planned to run until Friday. UIMC said it would be demonstrating the “microwave gun†during the closed portion of the conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krzychuzokecia 700 Posted June 17, 2015 Kalashnikov Concern presents it's new pistol - PL-14 Lebedev's Pistol For full story (in Polish) and pics go to Altair PL-14 is a modern, double-stack (15rd in magazine), semiautomatic pistol built on polymer frame. It features an ergonomic grip angle reminescent of modern Steyr M-Series. PL-14 is fully ambidextrous, with mag release, safety (yes!) and slide lever on both sides. It also sports a Picatinny rail and loaded chamber indicator. That's official version. Now for some personal observations. First, there's no indication if it's striker fired, or concealed hammer design. Second, while frame is polymer just like other modern handguns, the grip panels are of old-gen, screw-on design (think 1911/CZ/Beretta). They're even of brown, wood a like, color! Finally, the whole ergonomic grip angle, while works great during one handed firing (think classic sport shooting), is hard to use with modern, combat techniques. I've seen a few (and read about thousands others) shooter who had bought new Steyrs, only to sell them next month because it was too tedious to adapt to pistol's grip in practical shooting competition (IPSC/IDPA). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddo36 16 Posted June 17, 2015 Flying truck, back-arching all-terrainer: Russia shows off military and special vehicles On the second day of the Army-2015 expo near Moscow, Russian armed forces and special services are showcasing various ground vehicles, from the terrifying Iskander missile launcher to a gentle-riding GAZ-3344 all-terrain vehicle. In addition to a rare demonstration of an in-field loading of Iskander missiles, this day’s demonstration also included various armored military vehicles running an obstacle course. The show also featured a special guest, Eduard Nikolayev, the Paris-Dakar rally champion of 2013 piloting a race-built Kamaz truck. Starting Wednesday, the expo is open to all visitors wishing to see what the Russian military produces and what hardware visiting manufacturers from other countries have to offer. The expo is to continue through Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesets 11 Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) if that drone thing is real, america should revise their drone wars more carefully. like boba fett father said in star wars ep2, clones are better...cause you can't shut them down easily all at once... Castor program and DYAD Institute must be happy...after all somebody have to clone them. Edited June 17, 2015 by freesets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddo36 16 Posted June 18, 2015 E-Rifle: New device connects AK-47 to internet, GPS, GLONASS Girl holding Kalashnikov AK-103 The legendary Russian AK-47 rifle can now be now equipped with a special module to monitor the status and movement of military personnel or receive useful information during training and transmit the encrypted data via internet. This device is the first of its kind for the rifle according its developer Red Heat, and StarNet Alliance, a company which specializes in the Internet of Things. The technology was presented Tuesday at the Army-2015 expo outside of Moscow, which displays the newest cutting edge weapons and military equipment. AK-47 rifle has received “new functionality due to integration of special sensors working via Internet of Things technology in the handguard of the weapons,†StarNet Alliance wrote in press release. The sensor “is powered by a common battery, and transmits all the necessary information†to the networks, which are maintained both in Russia and abroad, the company says, adding that the online module can also be maintained by GPS and GLONASS systems. The module helps monitor the status and movement of military personnel and receives recommendations on how to improve the techniques of warfare or training. The price of handguard with the module will be about 25,000 rubles, or 465 USD. "According to our estimates, today there are more than 150 million AK-47 rifles. We are confident that our development will be sold on the Russian market, as well as in other countries,†says StarNet Alliance. The developers say that the new device can be used in both the military sphere and in outdoor games such as Airsoft. Meanwhile, Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern presented its latest prototype pistol, known as the PL-14 or 'Lebedev Pistol,' during Army-2015 forum. The weapon is still in development, but the manufacturer hopes that it will be used by the Russian military once the final product has been completed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
astral4eg 10 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Edited June 19, 2015 by astral4eg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freesets 11 Posted June 19, 2015 im wondering if this expo is intended as a: USA, dont even think messing with 'mother russia' over ukraine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuFu 4591 Posted June 19, 2015 E-Rifle: New device connects AK-47 to internet, GPS, GLONASShttp://cdn.rt.com/files/news/41/68/30/00/russia-kalashnikov-rifle-internet.si.jpg Girl holding Kalashnikov AK-103 The legendary Russian AK-47 rifle can now be now equipped with a special module to monitor the status and movement of military personnel or receive useful information during training and transmit the encrypted data via internet. This device is the first of its kind for the rifle according its developer Red Heat, and StarNet Alliance, a company which specializes in the Internet of Things. The technology was presented Tuesday at the Army-2015 expo outside of Moscow, which displays the newest cutting edge weapons and military equipment. AK-47 rifle has received “new functionality due to integration of special sensors working via Internet of Things technology in the handguard of the weapons,†StarNet Alliance wrote in press release. The sensor “is powered by a common battery, and transmits all the necessary information†to the networks, which are maintained both in Russia and abroad, the company says, adding that the online module can also be maintained by GPS and GLONASS systems. The module helps monitor the status and movement of military personnel and receives recommendations on how to improve the techniques of warfare or training. The price of handguard with the module will be about 25,000 rubles, or 465 USD. "According to our estimates, today there are more than 150 million AK-47 rifles. We are confident that our development will be sold on the Russian market, as well as in other countries,†says StarNet Alliance. The developers say that the new device can be used in both the military sphere and in outdoor games such as Airsoft. Meanwhile, Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern presented its latest prototype pistol, known as the PL-14 or 'Lebedev Pistol,' during Army-2015 forum. The weapon is still in development, but the manufacturer hopes that it will be used by the Russian military once the final product has been completed. There aren't 150mil ak-47 in the world....yes, there are 150 mil kalashnikov family weapons though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
