Production Of Military Equipment Research Articles

Financial strategies for the development of the military-industrial complex in the national security system of Ukraine

The paper clarifies that ensuring national security, the country’s defense capability, and economic growth critically depends on the development of Ukraine’s military industry. Improvement of financial and technological support, development of innovations, and international cooperation are the key directions of the financial strategies of the military industry. It has been proven that the development of the military industry in the national security system of Ukraine requires a comprehensive approach and close cooperation between various branches of government, scientific institutions, and the private sector, which will ensure not only defense capability but also contribute to the economic development of the country. It is substantiated that the successful implementation of financial strategies for the development of the industrial complex requires an appropriate foundation, namely: an increase in financial resources for the modernization of production facilities and the development of new technologies; integration of modern technologies into the production process; increase in costs for training and attracting new specialists; expansion of cooperation with NATO countries and other international partners; participation in joint international projects and programs. The main aspects and directions of the development of the military industry in the context of national security are substantiated: the development of own production capacities to ensure autonomy in the production of military equipment, critical components and systems, weapons, and ammunition; increasing investments in the GDR for the development of own technologies and increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian military-industrial complex products; carrying out corporatization and privatization through the transformation of state-owned military-industrial complex enterprises into more efficient corporate structures; development and implementation of laws that contribute to the development of the military industry and the protection of national interests; implementation of international standards in the production and management of the military industry.

Developing Egypt's defense industry from 2010 to 2023

Subject. The article deals with the balance of power in the Middle East, the dynamics of the world arms market. Objectives. The study aims to analyze the impact of the defense industry on the level of employment, assessment of prospects for cooperation between Egypt and developed countries in the field of global security. Methods. The study draws on methods of comparative, structural, and logical analysis. Results. Cooperation with economically developed countries strengthens Egypt's defense industry. The higher the country's gross domestic product, the more funds the government can allocate to the development of the defense industry. Conclusions. Despite Egypt's growing capabilities in the production of military equipment, the country's economy remains dependent on external supplies.

Durability of Acrylic Products during Heat Aging

Currently, the areas of application of polymethyl methacrylate plastic (acrylic) owing to its unique properties (most notably, lightness, plasticity, exceptional transparency and high impact resistance) range widely from modeling, lighting technology and medicine, automotive industry and watchmaking to aviation, shipbuilding, rocket engineering and production of military equipment. Mechanical characteristics of polymethyl methacrylate plastic, like most polymers, change significantly over time when exposed to temperature. The temperature impact extends to all volume of the material and leads to its “heat aging”, which should be considered when designing the products made of polymethyl methacrylate plastic. The process of thermal destruction is long enough, so it is reasonable to predict the changes in the properties of polymethyl methacrylate plastic using accelerated methods of material specimen aging with subsequent testing under simple loading. The paper deals with the experimental study of the process of changing of physical and mechanical characteristics of polymethyl methacrylate plastic during thermal destruction. Heat aging of the material is identified with the process of the thermal oxidative destruction occurring at a constant rate and specified temperature. It is assumed that the change in polymer’s mechanical properties is proportional to the change in number of its functional groups. The tests were performed on cylindrical specimens with fillets at the ends at three levels of temperature: 40, 70 and 100°C. Specimens were held at each temperature for 2; 5; 10; 20 and 30 days. According to results of statistical processing of experiments, we obtained the average values of ultimate strains for each temperature-time regime. The obtained ultimate strain values were the basis for the construction of long-term aging curves. For the minimum allowable value of ultimate strain in operation, the period of operation of polymethyl methacrylate plastic was determined for different aging temperatures. At the operating temperature of 20oС the period of operation was 12 years. During this period, the ultimate deformability of polymethyl methacrylate plastic decreases to 3%, which is approximately equal to elastic deformations. The results will allow us to predict the period of operation of polymethyl methacrylate plastic products for different values of the ultimate strain and operating temperature.

TASKS OF MILITARY-METROLOGY ACCOMPANIMENT AT CREATION OF STANDARDS OF ARMAMENT AND MILITARY TECHNIQUE FOR NECESSITIES OF MILITARY POWERS OF UKRAINE AND WAYS OF THEIR DECISION

The article considers existing problems of military metrological support and offers ways of their solution. The analysis of normative documents, namely the standards of the system of development and production of military equipment and other, regulating the procedure of creation (modernization) of models of weapons and military equipment, indicates: That these normative documents in practice do not regulate the organization and conduct of military metrological escort of weapons and military equipment. Due to the fact that for the main enterprise-developer of armament and military equipment the standards of the system of development and production of military equipment have not defined the role and place of military metrological support during development (modernization) models of armament and military equipment, therefore there is no interaction between the customer of armament and military equipment, the main developer and research institutions of the customer. For the developer of armament and military equipment, the concept of “military metrological support of armament and military equipment” does not yet exist. However, given the goals and tasks of the military metrological escort, its role and place in the creation (modernization) of models of weapons and military equipment, it is necessary to look for ways and methods of solving the existing problems. The absence of a set of normative documents on the organization of issues of military metrological escort makes it impossible to implement the process of military metrological escort for developed models of weapons and military equipment. The analysis of materials on the process of development and purchase of samples of weapons and military equipment and activities carried out in the development of weapons and military equipment in the United States and Ukraine. It is proposed to take them into account when conducting military metrological escort. The implementation of the proposed ways will make it possible to create a system of military metrological support for advanced weapons and military equipment and ensure high efficiency in solving the problems of the (modernized) models of armament and military equipment.

КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНОЕ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ВЫСОКОТЕХНОЛОГИЧНЫХ ОБРАЗЦОВ ТЕХНИКИ

The main task of the enterprise of the military-industrial complex is the production of military equipment. Production is divided into experimental and serial. Pilot production involves the execution of the entire cycle of work from the technical project to the approval of the working design documentation for serial production, and serial production is the production of equipment that has successfully passed the necessary tests and has a letter. During pilot production, design and technological training is carried out. They involve the release of various types of documents. At the same time, the presence of management tools for managers is required. As a rule, the management of technical preparation of production is carried out by the head of the thematic design department. In the context of an increasing number of works in the field of scientific research and development of high-tech equipment and high-tech equipment, their complexity is partly due to the introduction of modern digital technologies. At the same time, the tools and methods used by managers to manage the technical preparation of production should correspond to and facilitate the performance of complex work.

Financing the needs of the defence sector in Ukraine

Purpose. The aim of the article is to comprehensive study of the financing of expenditures for the needs of the defence sector in Ukraine, practical study and analysis of their composition and dynamics for the national security and defence of the state in the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation. Methodology of research. A set of general scientific research methods was used to achieve the defined goal and objectives, which made it possible to present directions for improving the process of financing the expenditures of the State Budget of Ukraine for the needs of the defence sector. The scientific literature, normative and legislative documents on the topic of scientific research are considered. Thus, descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of data on the amount of financial support for military expenditures from the state budget. A method of comparison was used to identify trends and patterns in the financing of expenditures for the needs of the defence sector of the state. It allowed to identify the dynamics of defence expenditures on their functional basis. With the help of a systematic approach it was possible to study the patterns of financing the expenditures of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and to identify the need to provide budget funds for innovative developments and capital investments in the production of military equipment and military education. Methods of classification (typology) were identified to systematize the factors that have a significant impact on strengthening the defence and national security of Ukraine, and thus on the social and economic development of our state. Findings. The main reasons for the reduction of funding for expenditures for the needs of the defence sector in Ukraine are identified, which are primarily: the lack of budget requests from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, which are not registered by the State Treasury Service of Ukraine; imperfection of the legal and regulatory framework in the field of financing military expenditures in relation to their ratio to GDP; lack of financial component in the strategic plans for the development of the defence complex of Ukraine. This is accompanied by negative social and economic phenomena and a tense political situation in the country due to hostilities in the East. The main directions of solving problems in the field of financing defence expenditures in Ukraine are substantiated, which include: bringing in line with the provisions of certain regulations governing the relationship between expenditures for the needs of the defence industry and GDP; establishing the projected amounts of expenditures for the medium and long term, providing for their mandatory amounts in the financial component of the documents on the strategic planning of the development of the defence-industrial complex of Ukraine; increase in capital transfers of the special fund of the State Budget of Ukraine to finance the needs of the state defence sphere, taking into account the need for innovative developments and capital investments in the production of military equipment; formation of the state order for the industrial enterprises of machine-building branch, capable to make accessories for needs of a defence industrial complex; reducing corruption by ensuring greater transparency in the governance of military authorities and the implementation of NATO procedures, principles and standards. Originality. The directions of improvement of practical approaches in the field of management of budgetary funds directed on financing of the defence sphere in Ukraine are singled out. Practical value. The results of scientific research can be implemented in the activities of public administration in terms of the use of measures of operational management of public expenditures on defence and national security in a military conflict. Key words: state budget, expenditures, budget request, functional classification of expenditures, military activity, national security.

The future of the Russia’s military industry: can “special deliveries”, desperate needs, generous loan deals, and “old love” from Soviet Times keep partnerships running?

ABSTRACT The aim of the study is to analyse both the achievements and chances of survival of the Russian military industry in the upcoming years. The central question at issue here is whether lack of both innovation and investments as well as the pressure of international sanctions can be compensated by other factors like the drop in prices for older military equipment, generous loans, quick deliveries, support of special forces that comes together with the Russian military equipment, and the former reliable partnership that dates back to Soviet times. The article also debates the impact of global economic recession in 2020 and of the decline in prices to the production of military equipment in Russia. Since both the value of the Russian rouble and the size of the federal military budget are shrinking, numerous challenges lie ahead of the Russian military industry in the upcoming years.

Эвакуация военной промышленности в начале Второй мировой и НКВД

A few months after the fascist Germany’s attack on the USSR, under harsh wartime conditions, at the end of 1941 military industry of the Soviet Union began to produce such a quantity of military equipment that subsequently was providing not only replenishment of losses, but also improvement of technical equipment of the Red Army forces . Successful production of military equipment during World War II became one of the main factors in the victory over fascism. One of the unlit pages in affairs of the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) is displacement and evacuation of a huge number of enterprises and people to the east, beyond the Urals, which were occupied by German troops at the beginning of the war in the summer of 1941. All this was done according to the plans developed with direct participation of NKVD, which united before the beginning and during the war departments now called the Ministry of Internal Affairs, FSB, SVR, the Russian Guard, Ministry of Emergency Situations, FAPSI and several smaller ones. And all these NKVD structures during the war were headed by Lavrenty Pavlovich Beria.

REDUCING OF EXTERNAL NOISE ARMED VEHICLE “DOZOR-B” APPLICATIONS TO DUMPING COATING

There has been a war in Ukraine for 6 years. In this regard, the production of military equipment has increased significantly, including. armored vehicles. Serious requirements are imposed on any military equipment. This paper focuses on the reduction of the external noise of the Dozor-B armored vehicle both in terms of ecology and in terms of camouflage. The technical characteristics of the mentioned armored car and its main sources of noise are briefly discussed. It is concluded that the body emits a significant level of noise, and therefore it is important to reduce the total external noise of the armored car by reducing the noise emitted by the body of the latter. The dissertation work of Krutolapov V.Ye. was analyzed. "A method of improving the vibroacoustic characteristics of the car body using vibration damping materials." The dissertation deals with the method of measuring the amplitude-frequency characteristic of a plate with a damping coating, called "obst". We have pointed out the disadvantages developed by Krutolapov V.Ye. bituminous coated plates and suggested their solution. A method of reducing the level of external noise of armored vehicles by coating their housings with a multilayer damping coating is proposed. The algorithm of calculation of the mentioned covering is developed. The choice of the necessary materials is made on the basis of their acoustic properties, heat resistance and cost. The number of coating layers is calculated based on the required acoustic effect, cost and weight of the structure. The acoustic efficiency of the developed three-layer damping coating was calculated, as well as the estimation of the external noise reduction of the Dozor-B armored car for a number of speeds of the latter on the main cycle on the road due to the application of this coating. Keywords: transport, armored car, armed forces, fire support machine, military equipment, engine, power unit, noise, camouflage, ecology, noise source, housing, acoustic efficiency, wave impedance, sound penetration coefficient, multi-layer vibration damping material.

Power Supply for State-Owned Enterprises

This article presents a comprehensive study of energy supply problems for state-owned enterprises. The categories considered (financial activity, legal interests, energy system) allow to reveal the special importance of state enterprises for the state economy. Identification of energy supply problems of state-owned enterprises will allow to assess the optimal power capacities of the public legal sector. The revealed regularities of the energy potential will allow us to assess the risks when planning and predicting energy efficiency. The dynamics of the increase in the consumption of electricity by state enterprises is traced, at the same time as the search for alternative sources of resource support is on. The developed infrastructure of state-owned enterprises implies the search for technologically justified solutions to obtain energy resources in an innovative way. Recommended approach of energy saving systems usage will allow the enterprise manages to optimize the costs. State enterprise is a unique organizational and legal form with the participation of public and legal entities that allow the state to participate in economic processes in the most optimal, efficient and effective way and realize the most significant state tasks. Such tasks include: implementation of public interests, provision of society with necessary goods and services, implementation of separately subsidized activities, production of military equipment, cartridges, gunpowder, chemical production, disposal of hazardous waste. These tasks emphasize a special priority for the presence of public legal entities in this sector of the economy. The legal nature of state enterprises allows for the most effective implementation of this activity.

North Atlantic Council

Defense CommiteeA week of conferences on strategic plans for meeting the threat of communist aggression preceded the meeting of the Defense Committee on the North Atlantic Treaty organization on April 1at the Hague. The North Atlantic Military Production and Supply Board met for one day on March 24 at the Hague under the chairmanship of Hubert K. Howard, head of the United States delegation. The primary object of this meeting was to consider certain proposals for an integrated and coordinated production of military equipment and supplies by members of the pact. An official statement made at the end of the meeting announced that “encouraging” progress had been made in laying the groundwork for effective operation of production and supply activity. Thestanding group of the Military Committee, composed of military representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom and France, on March 25 resolved final, minor differences in an all inclusive program evolved from plans of the five regional military groups in the pact.