“Aviadvigatel” to Move to a New Level of Information Security

Perm plant “Aviadvigatel”, part of United Engine Corporation, has introduced a corporate platform of collecting and correlating of security events entitled QRadar SIEM.

Historically, the work of design office has been associated with a high level of data security with respect to the developed and produced equipment. To increase the security of IT-infrastructure, reduce the possibility of attacks on critical assets and minimize damage in the implementation of information security threats, in 2013, it was developed the concept of an integrated system of protection of “Aviadvigatel”. One of its key components is the introduction of the subsystem to identify security incidents based on SIEM-solutions (Security Information and Event Management).

The project, which allows to make IT-infrastructure more secure and reduce the possibility of damage to critical assets of the company, has been implemented by the company “Asteros Information Security”.

“Rostec”: Without Russian Equipment “Mistral” will Navigate by Stars

Helicopter carrier of type “Mistral”, built in France for the Russian Navy, should be upgraded with Russian equipment, otherwise it will be a “bad floating box” and will navigate by stars”, said in an interview with Tass the general director of concern “Sistemy upravleniya”, board member of the Joint Instrument Corporation (part of “Rostec”) Andrey Riznyk.

According to him, now on board the ship there are a few blocks of Russian equipment, which will help “Mistral” to reach our shores.”

“But it needs to completely implement it with French or Russian equipment, because otherwise it will, roughly speaking, navigate by stars,” Riznyk told.

Developer: Test of Fifth Generation Control System for Strategic Missile Forces to End in 2015

Testing of promising integrated automated command and control system for the Strategic Missile Forces will end next year, said in an interview with Tass the general director of concern “Sistemy upravleniya”, board member of the Joint Instrument Corporation (part of “Rostec”) Andrey Riznyk.

Earlier it was reported that the Strategic Missile Forces plan before the end of the year to conduct state tests of automated control system of the fifth generation, which will allow to equip the troops with this system in 2016.

“In 2015 the tests will end, it is a fact, and the second one – we expect that in 2016 the Strategic Missile Forces will be equipped with the new complexes. The work will last approximately until 2025,” Riznyk said.

First Samples of Updated IL-114 to Appear in 2019

The first samples of the updated IL-114, production of which will be located on one of the plants in the Volga Federal District will appear in 2019, the presidential envoy in the Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich said Tuesday.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said that President Vladimir Putin has supported the development of passenger aircraft based on the Il-114.

“By 2019, you should see the first two samples; in 2020 the production should be deployed. Beginning with eight planes per year, the production will be increased,” Babich said at a press conference.

According to him, as a site for the production it is considered Samara “Aviacor” and Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Plant “Sokol”. Whichever of plants is chosen as a head, said the envoy, the aircraft will be built in cooperation.

Russia to Decide on New Super-Heavy Rocket Design in January

Russia’s space agency Roscosmos will consider the design and appearance of the country’s new super-heavy carrier rocket in January 2015. This statement was made by Roscosmos Director Oleg Ostapenko.

“We have already received several projects from three leading space rocket enterprises. The group of experts has already started considering them, and we will select the winner in January 2015,” Mr. Ostapenko told reporters.

According to media reports, Roscosmos is looking to develop a super-heavy carrier rocket to be used in Russia’s lunar program. The launch vehicle would be able to lift up to 80 tons of cargo into space. In the long term, a rocket capable of carrying 130 to 160 tons could be developed.

The creation of a super-heavy carrier rocket is stipulated by the deep space exploration program. According to the document, this rocket will be used for lunar missions in 2028. Its load capacity is estimated at 80-85 tons.

Russia Testing Sarmat Heavy Liquid ICBM

Russia is currently testing components and assemblies for the newest Sarmat heavy liquid ICBM designed for replacing the Satan missile. This came in a statement by Strategic Missile Forces Commander Col. Gen. Sergey Karakaev.

“The development of the Sarmat missile complex with a heavy liquid ICBM is carried out in strict accordance with the approved schedule. We are currently testing individual components and assemblies, and creating the latest experimental base,” Mr. Karakaev said, expressing confidence that Russia will build the new missile by 2020.

“We have no doubt that the new heavy liquid missile will be created by the end of this decade. The creation and further production of these missiles will be based on cooperation of Russian companies,” the Strategic Missile Forces Commander continued.

The Sarmat missile will feature high combat power, ensuring the possibility of implementing a wide range of paths and directions of the missile, as well as application of new special tools and ways to overcome missile defences.

Lockheed and Boeing to Explore Deep Space with Russia

Russia’s Energiya Space Corporation and Lockheed Martin plan to adapt the newest US manned spaceship Orion for docking with Russian spaceships. This was announced by Vladimir Solntsev, President of Russia’s Energiya Space Corporation.

“The space ships should be adapted to one another and common sense prompts us we should be able to dock them. It’s important to know how to lend shoulder to each other, because any kind of situations may occur. And the Orion should also have capability to dock with other ships as it performs deep space missions. Our representatives discussed prospects for joint cooperation with counterparts from Lockheed Martin and Boeing last week. Following these meetings, we signed a range of protocols on further collaboration. Our US partners are interested in joint programs for deep space exploration,” Mr. Solntsev pointed out.

It should be noted that the first docking of Russian and US spaceships took place in 1975 within the framework of the Soyuz-Apollo experimental project.

Russia’s Proton to Become Leader in Space Industry

Russia has performed the 400th launch of the Proton carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome to orbit the Yamal-401 spacecraft on request of the Gazprom Space Systems. The Proton rocket is considered to be the leader in the number of commercial launches in the class of heavy launch vehicles. This was stated by Yury Bakhvalov, First Deputy Director General of the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center.

“We have successfully conducted the 400th launch in the Proton history that includes the first launches of the two-stage version, Proton-K and Proton-M rockets. In 1965, the UR-500 two-stage launch vehicle put the Proton-1 scientific space station weighing 12.2 tons into orbit. The scientific equipment was used to study cosmic rays and interaction with the matter of ultrahigh-energy particles. The satellites were fitted with an ionization calorimeter, gamma-ray telescope and other instruments. Subsequently, the UR-500 has inherited the name of the spacecraft and became known as the Proton,” Mr. Bakhvalov said.