Technology
In Beijing, a Unitree robot began aggressively flailing its limbs during a dance due to a malfunction. Organizers stopped the device in time and cut its power.
Scientists from Arizona propose using radar-equipped drones to search for underground ice on Mars. This would allow for the precise determination of the depth of water deposits.
The US Air Force has completed the preparation of the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for Trump. The aircraft will begin flights this summer as a temporary Air Force One in a new livery.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released footage showing the destruction of enemy manpower and equipment in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The occupiers were detected using drones in tree lines and thickets.
For the first time since 2007, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow, and communications will be disabled. The number of foreign leaders and spectators has been significantly restricted.
The US State Department has approved the sale of $8. 6 billion worth of weapons to the Middle East, bypassing Congress. The decision was justified by an emergency situation due to the conflict with Iran.
The URIF fund, with a capital of $150 million, received 282 applications from companies in 15 countries. The first investment has already been directed toward the development of UAV technologies.
The US has banned PRC laboratories from testing electronics for its market due to a perceived threat to national security. The operations of Chinese data centers have also been restricted. At the same time, 75% of all electronics entering the US are tested in China.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
Israel has provided the UAE with Spectro systems and the Iron Beam laser for protection against Iranian attacks. This marks the first instance of large-scale defense cooperation between the two countries.
The war in Iran costs about $50 billion — twice as much as the Pentagon estimates. The public assessment does not take into account the loss of 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones and the costs of deploying and maintaining troops.
A wooden hotel covering an area of 1,000 square meters is on fire in the village of Izky, Zakarpattia. 42 rescuers and 9 units of special equipment have been deployed to extinguish the blaze.
The Ministry of Defense is purchasing 8,000 Octopus drones to intercept Shahed UAVs. The system destroys targets day and night and is resistant to enemy electronic warfare (EW).
NABU has detected the distribution of phishing emails containing malicious links and attachments. Official correspondence from the bureau is conducted exclusively from the nabu.gov.ua domain.
The share of Chinese imports of sanctioned goods to the Russian Federation has risen to 90%. This allows Moscow to ramp up the production of missiles and drones for the war.
Toyota will present two Land Cruiser Urban Style concepts in Tokyo. These design innovations demonstrate the possibilities for SUV personalization.
Ukraine received rare mobile F-16 simulators for pilot training. The equipment is adapted to local geography and can quickly change locations.
The US plans to deploy Dark Eagle missiles for strikes against targets deep inside Iran. The range of the new hypersonic weapon exceeds 2,700 kilometers.
As a result of a drone attack in Odesa, houses, a kindergarten, and a shopping center were damaged. 16 people were injured, two of whom are in serious condition in intensive care.
General Staff reports the elimination of 1,470 Russians, 7 tanks, and 119 artillery systems over the past day. Total enemy losses have exceeded 1.3 million personnel.
USS Gerald R. Ford concludes record deployment following missions against Iran and Maduro. The ship will arrive at its Virginia port in mid-May.
Ford is in talks with the US government regarding participation in defense projects. The company plans to supply critical materials and compete with Lockheed Martin.
The Israel Defense Forces have begun installing protective screens on HMMWVs to counter Hezbollah's FPV drones. This method was adopted from the experience of the war in Ukraine.
SSO attacked an Iskander base in Crimea with drones that pierced 60-centimeter concrete. The new weapon allows for striking the enemy's deeply protected facilities.
The Pentagon's $25 billion estimate does not account for fuel costs and base repairs. Bloomberg notes that the real cost of the war will be significantly higher.
Virtus and Vector drones are being integrated into a single AI-driven system for autonomous target acquisition. The complex allows for the automatic detection and destruction of objects.
U. S. spending on the war in Iraq is estimated at $25 billion. The funds were spent on ammunition and equipment, and the Pentagon is preparing a new request to Congress.
Poland will test its own equipment and drones in real combat conditions in Ukraine. At the same time, both countries plan to develop joint industrial potential and weaponry.
Over the past day, 189 combat engagements took place, half of which were in three sectors. The enemy launched over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 84 airstrikes.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,180 occupiers and 1,775 drones. Total enemy manpower losses have exceeded 1.3 million people.