Order support for phd defense
How to order IT support for Ph.D. defenses
If you wish to receive IT support from ITS during a PhD defense, you will have to place an order at least an entire week before the defense (preferably earlier that that). You can do need to create a case using the Serviceportal
Please make sure the following information is included in the case:
- Choice of platform – AAU Zoom or MS Teams. If you want help to choose the best platform, please state so in the email.
- Date and time to test the setup – an ITS supporter needs to partake in a test if you wish for us to participate in the actual PhD defense (unless other arrangements have been made). PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT recommend doing a test on the same date as the PhD defense, otherwise there might not be enough time to troubleshoot possible problems occurring during the test.
- Date and time for the PhD defense.
- Room number – only in case of hybrid PhD defenses (REMEMBER to book a room for both the test and the actual defense).
- Names and email addresses on the participants along with their roles in the PhD defense (PhD student, censor, guidance counselor, moderator, etc.).
- Name and email address on the person responsible for payments, who will receive an internal invoice in case of PhD defenses outside of ordinary opening hours or physical attendance by IT support.
You will be contacted by a person from IT as soon as possible once the ticket has been created in our system. They will inform you on who will be supporting the PhD defense. You must send a meeting invitation on Outlook to the IT supporter for both the test and the actual PhD defense.
When testing, we will need to make sure that:
- Everyone can connect to the meeting
- Everyone can be seen and heard in an acceptable quality
- Everyone can share their screen or content (only the people who might need to do so during the actual defense). If there is a need to show a video with sound during the defense, this will also need to be tested
- Any technical questions are answered so everyone feels secure in the use of IT during the actual PhD defense
Often it is decided right before the PhD defense whether the committee will need a meeting before the defense starts. If this is the case, it can often be resolved on the day by using a breakout room or a separate online meeting.
A typical test takes about 5 to 15 minutes to complete depending on the occurrence of any problems. If there are no problems the test will be very quick.
Remember – with a test beforehand, the need for support during the actual PhD defense will be greatly minimised.
During the defense
We will make sure that the meeting is started correctly.
During the defense, the arranging secretary oversees and manages all participants' capabilities, e.g., participants' options to mute and unmute, etc. Alternately, you can ask all participants to mute themselves and turn off their cameras and trust that this will stay enforced.
The IT support will only support primary participants should they experience technical difficulties. Primary participants include PhD student, censor, guidance counselor, and moderator.
We do not offer support for any spectators. If they experience technical difficulties, they are advised to log off and then reconnect to the online meeting. This often resolves any problems regarding sound/picture.
For Current PhD Students
Here you will be able to find all relevant documents, rules and regulations related to your PhD study
Rules and regulations
- Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (PhD Order)
- The Ministerial Order No. 1039 of 27th of August 2013 with the Doctoral Schools comments
Forms and Templates
Forms applied when starting your phd.
- Application for enrollment
- Student - supervisor agreement: A basis for inspiration aimed at increasing communication on difficult topics in the relationship between PhD student and supervisor. A summary must be presented in the study plan and in the updated study plan
- Template for the PhD plan (2 & 11 months)
Forms applied during the PhD study
- Procedure for the status seminar
- Template for the status seminar - must be uploaded with the 11 month PhD plan as a merged document
- Portfolio document
- Application for financial support E form - requires AAU network or VPN client
- Application for leave of absence
- Paradigme for outcome of conference participitation
- Paradigme for study circle participitation
- You do not need to use the full duration of the extension.
- You can always submit your thesis - also if you are not enrolled.
- Make sure all signatures are present when submitting the application.
- If applicable you also need to renew your work/residence permit.
Forms applied prior to submission of your thesis
- Supervisor statement
- Co-author statement(S)
- Decleration of good scientific practice
PhD courses
According to the requirements defined by the Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme, a PhD study programme must include organised course activities of one half of an academic year's duration.
This is deemed to be equivalent to 30 ECTS credits. You must acquire 10 ECTS from general courses, 10 from specific courses and the remaning 10 are free to be distributed.
All courses must be at PhD level at identifiable institutions. In general, no single course should exceed 6 ECTS credit points.
In some cases, conference participation can be considered equivalent to course activities. This necessitates that the PhD student produces a thorough report from the conference and that the PhD supervisor provides a written statement that the conference participation is equivalent to course activity.
Course activities can include courses offered by Aalborg University or by other institutions, e.g., as part of a research co-operation.
A total of 6 ECTS can be achieved from conference participation and the like - activities beyond the 6 ECTS must be approved by the PhD Study Director.
There are two mandatory PhD courses:
- Introduction to the PhD Study
- Applying the Danish Code of Conduct
To sign up for a course within the Doctoral School use www.phd.moodle.aau.dk . After a course has been completed you will receive an email with a link to an evaluation form. A diploma will not be issued before the evaluation is completed.
Below you will find a display of course activities offered by the Doctoral School and in Denmark.
The Doctoral School's Course Catalogue
PhD Courses in Denmark
Financial support to stays abroad
Applications for financial support in connection with studies abroad should be submitted to the Doctoral School.
The support for stays abroad can only be granted within the 3 year regular timeframe for the PhD study.
The application form must be duly filled out and signed by both the applicant and the supervisor. By signing the application, the supervisor annotates the application with a positive recommendation. Please note that the application should be submitted well in advance and no later than one month prior to the commencement of studies abroad.
The support covers own transport (one roundtrip), tuition fees and an amount to cover own expenses for food and small necessities according to the rules in the Tax Assessment Act (Ligningsloven) Section 9 A.
The transport should be the cheapest reasonable way. Extra services which are not essential, such as preferred seats or priority boarding cannot be refunded. According to AAU’s internal guidelines the monthly grant amount is maximum 3,000 DKK per month in Europe and maximum 3,500 DKK per month overseas. When accompanied by spouse/cohabitor and child(ren) the monthly amount for the PhD student can be increased by 1,000 DKK and 500 DKK per child. The monthly grant is paid in advance and calculated relatively according to the whole duration of the study abroad. If the stay abroad is shortened, the monthly grant will be reduced accordingly.
The amount is paid as an advance. Therefore a final settlement with the university must take place immediately upon return (no later than 10 work days after return according to AAU’s guidelines). It is extremely important that this deadline is met in order for AAU to comply with SKAT’s guidelines for correct filing.
In some cases it is possible to obtain a tax deduction (Differencefradrag). However it is not possible to calculate this before the end of the stay abroad and final settlement with the university. If you wish to take a tax deduction (and are eligible to a deduction) the Doctoral School must be contacted.
The application for a tax deduction takes place by contacting SKAT directly bringing along the final settlement from AAU (Please do not contact SKAT before talking to the Doctoral School).
The application form can be found under "forms and templates"
For more information contact AAU PhD
Timeframes and deadlines
When applying for enrollment it is required that you fill out the application for enrollment template. Please ensure that all required appendix and signatures are present. The template can be downloaded here.
PREPARATION OF A PHD PLAN
No later than 2 months after enrollment the PhD student must upload a PhD plan for approval through the PhD manager portal. The PhD plan is prepared by the PhD student in co-operation with the principal supervisor. This provisional outline of the PhD programme must satisfy the requirements of the general programme for the particular field of research in which the applicant wishes to participate. It is a precondition that research in the chosen area takes place within the Faculty. The PhD study plan must follow the template found here.
PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED PHD PLAN
Before the completion of the first year of the PhD program (after 12 months), an updated PhD must be uploaded throuh the PhD manager system. The updated PhD plan must comprise a description of the academic progress and a precise indication of the undertakings during the remainder of the program. The updated PhD study plan must follow the template found under forms and templates . Comments from the status seminar must be incorporated into the plan.
EVALUATION OF THE PHD STUDY
According to the Ministerial Order, the Doctoral School must ensure that the PhD student is making progress according to her/his approved PhD plan. This requirement is met by the progress reports through PhD manager. The evaluation is conducted automatically through the system and all parties will be informed when an evaluation is pending.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT
If the performance during a study program is not satisfactory, this must be declared to the Doctoral School trough the progress reports. This declaration must be accompanied by an explanatory statement. Together with the principal supervisor, the PhD student prepares a detailed plan of action in order to ensure that her/his performance becomes satisfactory after a 3 month period. Subsequently, it is the duty of the principal supervisor to judge whether the performance progress has been re-established. If the PhD student is unable to recover lost ground, the registration of the student will be cancelled at the end of the 3 month period.
COMPLETION OF THE PHD STUDY PROGRAM
The PhD program is completed with the preparation of a PhD thesis. The thesis is submitted to the Faculty and must be publicly presented and defended. The thesis and its defence must be evaluated by an assessment committee. The appointment of the assessment committee must take place before the PhD thesis is submitted to the Faculty. Before the appointment of the assessment committee, the principal supervisor must fill out a declaration that all other components of the program have been successfully completed.
The assessment committee is appointed by the Dean upon recommendation from the PhD Board and consists of 3 members, of which 2 must be extramural. Supervisors do not participate in the assessment committee with voting rights, but the principal supervisor should nevertheless always participate in the committee's evaluation. The assessment committee performs its recommendation in two stages. Prior to the assessment committee deciding on the date for the public defence, it must have formed an opinion as to whether the thesis qualifies as suitable for defence. Should the assessment committee view the thesis negatively, the assessment committee shall state in the recommendation whether the PhD thesis may be resubmitted in a revised version. After the defence of the thesis, the assessment committee sends a general evaluation of the thesis and its defence to the department as well as a recommendation as to whether the degree should be awarded or not.
After the Academic Council has awarded the PhD degree, the secretariat will prepare a PhD diploma in Danish and English.
Figure of a standard PhD study
Application for extension
When your PhD study is about to expire you will receive information from the Doctoral School about the application for an extension - you can apply for an extension two times.
Download the application for extension
Submission of PhD thesis - VBN
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Career developement
As a PhD student at Aalborg University you have access to a variety of career supporting initiatives - including DISC profiles and other offers. Read more on the PhD career website.
Career developement for PhD Students
AAU PhD has several offers to guide you in the direction of the best career possible
PhD defense, Bin Zhang
Materials and Production
Tube hydroforming process is an advanced manufacturing technology for complex thin-walled tubular components applied in the aerospace, aviation and automotive industries. The fluid medium is used as a pressure source to deform tubular materials into the desired shape in this process. Finite element model is a popular method to describe and analyze this innovative process. A successful tube hydroforming operation and reliable finite element simulation depend heavily on the accurate characterization of mechanical properties of the incoming tubular materials. As a result, it is critical to determine these material parameters utilizing suitable experimental tests and evaluation procedures.
This Ph.D. research presents the development of an automatic inverse parameter identification framework combining finite element models with gradient-based algorithms and its utilization in determining material parameters for thin-walled metallic tubes. The feasibility and performance of this proposed inverse framework are demonstrated through applying it to different tube hydraulic bulge tests with fixed and forced end-conditions to identify the flow stress data of thin-walled aluminium tubes. As a result of this research, it is possible to conclude that the novel strategy does not depend heavily on the initial points and can improve the computation robustness and identify more accurate constitutive parameters for tubular materials.
Assessment Committee
- Associate professor Jens Henrik Andreasen (chairman), Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University
- Professor Cheng Lu, University of Wollongong, Australia
- Associate Professor Jun Ma, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
- Associate professor Benny Ørtoft Endelt Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University
Co-supervisor
- Karl Brian Nielsen, Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University
The PhD defense will be hosted by Moderator associate professor Jens Henrik Andreasen. The lecture constitutes a 45 minutes presentation by Bin Zhang followed by a short break and a discussion session with questions from the opponents and the auditorium.
After the defense the department host a small reception in Fibigervej 14, common room.
Link for online participation
PhD defense by Marianne Christensen
Department of Clinical Medicine
Clinical Institute
Invitation for PhD defense by Marianne Christensen
Clinical Institute, the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Aalborg University Hospital are pleased to invite to PhD defense by PT MSc Marianne Christensen, who will defend the thesis entitled: Effect of early progressive resistance exercises on outcome for patients with Achilles tendon rupture
Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
11.12.2023 Kl. 13:00 - 16:00
On location
11.12.2023 Kl. 13:00 - 16:00 11.12.2023 Kl. 13:00 - 16:00
The defense takes place
Monday, December 11th, 2023. Time: 13:00 am At the department of Clinical Medicine Place: in room 12.01.004 Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, Aalborg University
Both visual and audio access will be provided for online attendees, but they will not be able to submit comments or questions during the defense. If you wish to receive a link, please contact Jette Kristiansen on [email protected]
After the defense there will be held a reception. All are welcome.
Supervisors
Professor Michael Skovdal Rathleff, PhD., dr.med, Aalborg University, Denmark
MD Inge Lunding Kjær, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark
Professor Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD, University of Delaware, DE, USA
Assessment Committee
Clinical Professor Søren Kold, MD, PhD (chair) Aalborg University, Denmark
Associate Professor Karen McCreesh, PT PhD Limerick University, Ireland
Professor Michael Rindom Krogsgaard, MD PhD Bispebjerg Hospital and University of Copenhagen, Denmark
About the PhD thesis
Muscle strength deficits contribute to impaired functional outcomes after Achilles tendon rupture. To prevent unsatisfactory outcomes, functional rehabilitation is applied in the early phase of treatment to facilitate tendon healing and improve functional outcomes. The contents of rehabilitation vary, and very little research has been conducted on early resistance strength exercises. Often the exercise programs lack information on type, dosage, and delivery, which hampers the implementation of research results in clinical practice.
This PhD study aimed to investigate the literature for use of early resistance exercises for Achilles tendon rupture and to develop and test the effect of a new early progressive resistance exercise program.
Study 1. A scoping review of previous literature on the use of early resistance exercises. The most common exercises were isometric, heel rises, or external resistance exercises. The description of the exercise descriptors was often lacking. Study 2. Feasibility of the new program for Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically. The patients found the exercises to be highly acceptable, and adherence to the home program was high.
Study 3. A randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of the new program as an add-on to standard care. After 13 weeks there was no statistically significant higher patient-reported outcome in the Achilles tendon total rupture score ATRS for the add-on treatment compared to standard care alone. Strength measures were higher at 9 and 13 weeks. The overall rerupture rate was 2.5%, with one re-rupture in each group.
This PhD study showed that resistance exercises used in early functional rehabilitation after Achilles tendon rupture is lacking clear description of the content. In clinical studies we showed that the new progressive resistance exercise program was feasible, but it was not superior to standard care in the patient reported outcome ATRS at 13 weeks. The studies contribute with information on early progressive resistance exercises and provides specific exercise descriptors that are relevant to clinical practice and future research.
Contact information
You can contact Marianne Christensen if you have any questions about the defense by clicking here on her e-mail.
Marianne Christensen E-mail: [email protected] Aalborg Universityhospital Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy 9000 Aalborg
PhD defense, Xinxin Chen
Room 1.102-6, department of chemistry and bioscience, aau.
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, AAU
PhD student Xinxin Chen will defend her thesis on "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Based Nanofiltration Membranes for Wastewater Treatment" on May 8 2024, at 13:30 PM.
Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220, Aalborg Ø
08.05.2024 Kl. 13:30 - 16:30
On location
08.05.2024 Kl. 13:30 - 16:30 08.05.2024 Kl. 13:30 - 16:30
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Based Nanofiltration Membranes for Wastewater Treatment
During her PhD studies, Xinxin Chen researched the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based nanofiltration membranes for wastewater depollution. Three kinds of high-performance and novel MOFs-based membranes were studied, including ZIF-8@SiO2-ZrO2 core-shell structure membrane, GO/ZIF-8 membrane, and Co-ZIF-62 photocatalytic membrane. These new membranes present an advancement in enhancing nanofiltration performances, opening a new way for nanofiltration.
This summary was prepared by the PhD student!
- Professor Yuanzheng Yue, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Associate Professor Vittorio Boffa, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Associate Professor Jens Muff (chair), Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Associate Professor Aloysius Johannes Antonius (Louis) Winnubst, University of Twente, The Netherlands
- Associate Professor Antonio Comite, University of Genoa, Italy
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Within our organization, AAU Defence brings together various research activities, fosters business collaborations, and oversees funding coordination, among other responsibilities. At AAU, our defence-related research and development efforts focus on areas such as uncrewed systems, artificial intelligence, cyber technology, bioscience, and green fuels. Our expertise in these fields positions us prominently in the research landscape.
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Andrew Ashdown, PhD’27, electrical engineering, has been selected as one of the recipients of the U.S. Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Research Fellowship . A highly competitive fellowship, it is awarded to promising U.S. scientists and engineers to encourage them to pursue doctoral degrees in designated research disciplines of military importance.
Ashdown’s academic journey traces back to his formative years, where his curiosity for math and science led him on a path towards engineering. Following in the footsteps of his uncle, Ashdown embarked on his undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 2022. Driven by a fascination with 5G and wireless communications, Ashdown set his sights on pursuing advanced research opportunities, ultimately leading him to Northeastern and the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) under the mentorship of Francesco Restuccia, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
Motivated by a family legacy of military service, with ancestors who bravely served in World War II and Vietnam, Ashdown felt compelled to contribute to the defense of his nation. The NDSEG Fellowship presented an ideal opportunity to marry his academic pursuits with his patriotic fervor, prompting him to apply under the guidance of his advisor. His dedication to leveraging his expertise in service of national security resonated strongly with the fellowship’s mission.
At WIoT, Ashdown’s research interests converge on the cutting-edge realms of 5G cellular communications and Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN). Through his doctoral studies, he aims to explore innovative solutions that can enhance communication systems critical for military operations and national defense.
The NDSEG Fellowship represents a pivotal milestone in Ashdown’s academic and professional journey, offering unparalleled opportunities for mentorship, funding, and networking. With this prestigious award, Ashdown envisions taking his research endeavors to new heights, with a focus on contributing to the DoD’s mission.
Reflecting on his selection among over 3300 applicants, Ashdown expresses profound gratitude for the unwavering support of his advisors and mentors. Their guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping his academic trajectory and securing this prestigious honor.
Ashdown’s research contributions thus far include collaborative projects with the WIoT community and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), focusing on advancing 5G/O-RAN technologies. Looking ahead, he aspires to continue his dedication to research and innovation, with a commitment to leveraging his expertise for the greater good.
As for the future, Ashdown aspires to make impactful contributions that safeguard national security and protect the lives of fellow citizens. With his dedication and the support of the NDSEG Fellowship, Andrew Ashdown is poised to leave an indelible mark on the field of wireless communications and defense technology.
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Russian IADS Redux Part-7: The Effectors
In the next part of our series on Russia’s strategic integrated air defence system, we look at the kinetic ground-based air defence systems it deploys.
In part-6 of our series on Russia’s strategic Integrated Air Defence System (IADS) we examined the command and control architecture it depends upon. The IADS’ role is ultimately to provide a response to air threats approaching or entering Russian airspace. In Russian air defence doctrine this response is provided using kinetic and/or electronic effects.
The kinetic side of the IADS depends on the Russian Aerospace Force’s (RASF’s) fighters and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems. Sources have shared with Armada that both the fighter and SAM force would be deployed in wartime to protect key Russian strategic targets. Typically, these could include politico-military targets like the Kremlin, the seat of the Russian government in Moscow. Other potential strategic targets include hardened facilities believed to be earmarked for use by the Russian leadership in wartime. One of these facilities is thought to be located at Mount Yamantau, southwest Russia. A back-up facility may exist at Mount Kosvinsky Kaman, western Russia. Russia’s industrial city of Elektrostal, on the eastern outskirts of Moscow, was one of the first locations where the RASF deployed its S-400 (NATO reporting name SA-21 Growler) high-altitude, long-range SAM systems in 2010.
The SAM Systems
Moscow itself is ring-fenced by the RASF’s 53T6 (ABM-3 Gazelle) anti-ballistic missile system. The 53T6 employs SAMs equipped with a ten kiloton (one kiloton is equal to 1,000 tonnes of conventional explosive) nuclear warhead. These missiles would detonate at altitude in proximity to incoming salvos of ballistic missile warheads or formations of hostile aircraft. The logic is that this ‘shotgun’ approach will vaporise, or at least badly damage, these targets.
The S-400 is the mainstay of the RASF SAM force. A typical S-400 battalion includes two batteries. A battery comprises between eight and twelve individual launch vehicles, each equipped with four missile tubes. Thus, an S-400 regiment could have between 56 and 84 individual missiles ready to launch if fully loaded. Each battery has a command post, a 91N6 (Big Bird) S-band (2.3 gigahertz/GHz to 2.5GHz/2.7GHz to 3.7GHz) 324 nautical mile/nm (600 kilometre/km) range surveillance and tracking radar. The 91N6 is joined by a 96L6E (Cheese Board) C-band (5.25GHz to 5.925GHz) early warning and target acquisition radar. This radar has a range of up to 162nm (300km). A plethora of SAMs can be launched by the S-400 with an array of engagement ranges from 21.6nm (40km) using the active radar homing 9M96E missile. Engagement ranges can reach up to 216nm (400km) using the 40N6E missile which has a reported engagement altitude of 98,425 feet/ft (30,000 metres/m).
Legacy systems used by the RASF include the S-300PS (SA-10B Grumble-B) and S-300PM (SA-10D/E Grumble) which have subtle differences. An S-300PS battery has three Maz-543 launch vehicles each with four launch tubes. The battery is also equipped with a single 5N63S (Flap Lid-B) X-band (8.5GHz to 10.68GHz) fire control radar. An S-300PM battery has a single 36N6E (Flap Lid) X-band/Ku-band (13.4GHz to 14GHz/15.7GHz to 17.7GHz) fire control radar with a 162nm (300km) range. Joining the 36N6E is a 76N6 (Clam Shell) X-band (8.5GHz to 10.68GHz) search and track radar with a 70nm (120km) range. The rest of the battery is comprised of up to eight Kraz-260 launch vehicles each with four tubes. Both the S-300PS/PM are thought to deploy 48N6/E SAMs which have a reported 81nm (150km) range. The S-300PS/PM’s 5V55R missile has an engagement range of up to 48.6nm (90km).
Sources have shared with Armada that RASF SAM batteries are not routinely deployed but may deploy from time-to-time to support exercises or training. The batteries would only be deployed in anger to protect key strategic targets like those discussed above. The sources continued that the task of the SAM units is to provide a protective ‘bubble’ above these targets. Air defence coverage up to 54 nautical miles/nm (100 kilometres/km) altitude and a range radius of 189nm (350km) around the target would be provided. The SAM units would work to attrit any incoming air attack as much as possible. Russian air defence doctrine focuses on safeguarding as many strategic targets as possible in anticipation of an eventual counterattack.
One crucial part of the RASF’s SAM force is its 96K6 Pantsir-S1 (SA-22 Greyhound) combined medium-range SAM and anti-aircraft artillery systems. 96K6 units would deploy with S-300 and S-400 batteries. Their role would be to destroy air-launched weapons like anti-radiation missiles or attack helicopters engaging the batteries Armada’s sources added.
Over the longer term, the RASF is looking to introduce new SAM systems to enhance the strategic IADS in the form of the S-350E and S-500 Prometey long-range, high-altitude SAM systems. The S-350E is mooted as a replacement for the RASF’s S-300PS/PM batteries. Open sources state that a S-350E battery has one 50N6A X-band ground-based air surveillance radar with a range of 215nm (400km). The 50N6A is joined by a single 50K6A mobile command post and up to eight 50P6 launch vehicles. Each launch vehicle can fire 9M96/E or 9M100 SAMs with engagement ranges and altitudes of up to 65nm (120km) and 98,000ft (30,000m) respectively. It was reported in January 2020 that the first S-350E battery had entered service, although a developmental system may have been deployed to support Russia’s military presence in Syria. The VKS could receive twelve S-350E batteries by 2027.
The S-500 is mooted to have a longer engagement range than the S-350E. The S-500 ensemble includes a 91N6A(M) air surveillance and battle management radar. This radar is an enhanced version of the 91N6A radar accompanying the S-400. The S-500’s 96L6TSP target acquisition radar is an enhanced variant of the S-400’s 96L6E. These two systems are accompanied by the 76T6 multimode fire control radar, itself thought to be a derivative of the 92N6. Also forming part of the S-500 ensemble is the 77T6 anti-ballistic missile engagement radar the capabilities of which remain largely unknown in the public domain.
Open sources say that missiles equipping the S-500 could hit targets at ranges of up to 270nm (500km). Russian sources have claimed that the S-500 could engage targets at up to 656,168ft (200,000m) altitude. Russian media, seldom the most reliable source, claim that the first S-500 regiment went on combat duty in October 2021.
The long-term prognosis for the S-500 and S-350E systems remains uncertain. As documented by the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based thinktank, the Russian defence industry is dependent on clandestinely-sourced Western microelectronics for sophisticated weapons systems. Will Western efforts to clamp down on Russia’s access to such technology have an impact on the fortunes of the S-350E and S-500?
Stay tuned for more analysis on Russia’s strategic air defence capabilities in the next instalment of our Russian IADS Redux series.
by Dr. Thomas Withington
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- Russian IADS Redux Part-1: Resonating with Resonance
- Russian IADS Redux Part-2: Hilltop View
- Russian IADS Redux Part-3: Strategic Skywatchers
- Russian IADS Redux Part-4: Missing Link
- Russian IADS Redux Part-5: Reset Password?
- Russian IADS Redux Part-6: Fundament-alists
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Russia's Nuclear Deterrent Command Center Imperiled by Winter Freeze—Report
A Russian nuclear deterrent command center in Moscow has been imperiled by power outages that have impacted more than one-quarter of the region's cities amid freezing temperatures, a Russian Telegram channel has reported.
The VChK-OGPU outlet, which purports to have inside information from Russian security forces, reported that the 820th Main Center for Missile Attack Warnings—part of the Russian Space Forces, a branch of the country's Aerospace Forces—near Solnechnogorsk in Moscow is without power.
It serves as the space forces early warning network against potential ballistic missile attacks.
The development comes as Russians are reported to be suffering from power outages in their homes in the Moscow region caused by technical issues at plants amid subzero temperatures.
On January 4, a heating main burst at the Klimovsk Specialized Ammunition Plant in the town of Podolsk, which is about 30 miles south of central Moscow. Since then, tens of thousands of Russians are reported to have no heating in their homes.
Affected areas include the cities of Khimki, Balashikha, Lobnya, Lyubertsy, Podolsk, Chekhov and Naro-Fominsk, a map published by a Russian Telegram channel and shared on other social media sites shows.
Other Russian media outlets reported that in Moscow, residents of Balashikha, Elektrostal, Solnechnogorsk, Dmitrov, Domodedovo, Troitsk, Taldom, Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Krasnogorsk, Pushkino, Ramenskoye, Voskresensk, Losino-Petrovsky and Selyatino are also without power.
The Telegram channel said that at the 820th Main Center for Missile Attack Warnings, "the crew...is on duty around the clock."
"It is here that the decision on a retaliatory nuclear strike is executed," the channel said.
Newsweek could not independently verify the report and has reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry by email for comment.
Power outages have also been reported in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, in the country's western Voronezh region, in the southwest city of Volgograd, and in Rostov, which borders Ukraine, a country that Russia has been at war with since February 24, 2022.
On Sunday, two shopping malls in St. Petersburg were forced to close because of problems with light and heating, reported local news outlet 78.ru. Hundreds of other homes in the city have had no electricity, water or heating for days amid temperatures of -25 C (-13 F).
Russian authorities have also been forced to compensate passengers of a train that ran from Samara to St. Petersburg (a 20-hour journey) without heating during -30 C (-22 F) temperatures. Videos circulating on social media showed carriage windows frozen over. A passenger also said the toilet didn't work during the trip because of frozen pipes.
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Drone flying toward Moscow downed in Elektrostal
MOSCOW, November 19. A drone flying to Moscow has been downed by air defense systems in Elektrostal in the Moscow Region, no one was hurt, Moscow’s Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Sunday.
"In the Elektrostal municipal district, air defense forces repelled an attack by a drone, which was flying toward Moscow. According to preliminary data, its fragments fell down incurring no damage. No one was hurt," he wrote on his Telegram channel .
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The kinetic side of the IADS depends on the Russian Aerospace Force's (RASF's) fighters and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems. Sources have shared with Armada that both the fighter and SAM force would be deployed in wartime to protect key Russian strategic targets. Typically, these could include politico-military targets like the Kremlin, the seat of the Russian government in Moscow.
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