The combat capabilities of the recconnaissance unit depend on the effectiveness of recconnaissance during the assessment of the area of operation of the unit. The methods of video processing significantly impact the quality of the task assigned to the unit. Fast and high-quality processing of video air reconnaissance allows to carry out analysis, predict trends of changes in the defensive positions of the enemy, determine their strength and location, concentration of forces for the offensive or raid. The biggest problems are connected with real-time data transmission and solving tasks that need to be solved in order to use a large number of computing resources. The variety of digital imaging techniques and algorithms is associated with a wide range of problems that arise during the processing and transmission of digital data. To solve important practical tasks, including the identification of useful optical signals and images on the background of interference, integrated designs are created, in which matrix receivers of the emission are combined with electronic image processing systems. At the same time, many modern articles do not take into account a number of new factors and problems related to, for example, the sharp increase in the volume of information to be processed in real time, with peculiarities of space and time selection of high definition, etc. The peculiarities of the choice of algorithms of digital image processing in the optical-electronic devices of UAV significantly affect the probability of detection of trace objects and combat capabilities of the UAV in general.

The actual problem of the strength properties evaluation of a special armored vehicle "NOVATOR" designed for the transportation of personnel and special cargo is considered. When an armored vehicle roll-over, the strength of the capsule must ensure the preservation of living space for the crew. To evaluate the strength of the capsule when vehicle rolls-over, in the program Solid Works a spatial model of the fabricated hull of the armored capsule, taking into account the materials of all parts, was developed. Calculations of the stress-strain condition of the capsule and its frame are performed. To analyze the stress-strain condition of the armored vehicle capsule due to static and dynamic loads the finite element method was used, which is implemented in the program SolidWorks Simulation. Simulation of the structural strength by different types of loads was performed in order to adequately evaluate the strength of the capsule. The results of calculations and simulation of the capsule design showed its insufficient strength, which can lead to significant spatial deformations of the capsule hull and the threat to human life. It does not meet the requirements of UNECE Regulation №66 for motor vehicles to transport people in terms of the strength of their superstructure. To ensure the required strength of the capsule the analysis of design flaws was performed. The main causes of strength loss and location of critical stresses and strains by sensing the model are identified. Recommendations were given to the manufacturer to increase the strength of the capsule and provide the necessary safety margin of the structure.

A conceptual approach to predicting of aircraft no-failure indicators during operational use is proposed. This approach is based on the use of methods of statistical analysis of operational data for a certain period of time. The results of predicting the failure flow parameter using a combined model of acceptable level and their standard deviation are presented. The results of predicting can be used to control the reliability (no-failure operation) of aircraft equipment in order to make grounded decisions about the continued operation of their equipment beyond the established life service. In order to create highly reliable aircraft it is necessary to predict failure rates, which involves the establishment of their range and quantitative values. To predict the thresholds of failure of the aircraft, it is advisable to use the following interval indicators of reliability: Ricao “accident level” indicator, which takes into account the number of flight failures detected in 100 hours and actually determines the dynamics of changes in the level of flight safety; “failure flow parameter, ω (t)”, which takes into account the total number of failures per hour of flight and determines the dynamics of changes in the level of operational The predicted value of the indicator of the “reliability upper control limit”, which determines the limit level of operatioanl reliability, at which further reliable operation of the aircraft is not desirable. According to the concept of “acceptable level of safety performance”, predictions of indicators for three levels of flight safety (acceptable, target, critical) are calculated, which need to be monitored in future periods of aircraft operation and make certain management decisions according to the proposed algorithm. The results of calculation for prediction indicators of reliability for specific types of aircraft according to their operation in the period 2017-2019 are presented.

The beginning of the XXI century was characterized by the emergence of a new type of war – information one, when victory is achieved not by destroying the armed forces and the economy of the enemy, but through the impact on his moral and psychological condition. In modern conflicts, methods based on the integrated application of political, economic, informational and other non-military measures based on military force are increasingly used. The combination of these methods is implemented in the concept of hybrid warfare, the leading idea of which consists in achieving political goals with minimal military influence on the enemy through the use of modern information technology based on "soft power" and "hard power". The peculiarity of such a war is that it is conducted in disguise using mostly non-linear tactics and is not aimed at capturing the entire territory of the country, although it is possible to take control of partial territories, but to obtain patronage over the state, which is achieved through influence on the population, politics, business, law-enforcement agencies. A striking example of the implementation of the concept of hybrid war is the actions of the Russian Federation (hereinafter - Russia) against Ukraine. At the same time, Russia's "hybrid policy" is not limited to Ukraine. It also covers Europe and the United States, the EU and NATO. In order to analyze the development of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in the period up to 2035, an analysis was made on the development of the information aspect of relations between Ukraine and other influential regional and world actors on the development of the situation around Ukraine. In preparing the forecast, the tools of scenario analysis were used, namely: the analysis of the main influencing factors, which allowed determining the trends of regional development until 2035. This analysis makes it possible to develop a baseline scenario for the development of the situation, provided that the situation around Ukraine over time will not change significantly; the main factors that are difficult to predict and non-collinear are identified.

У статті запропоновано методичний підхід щодо визначення величини збитку військам (об’єктам) противника, що прикриваються угрупуваннями військ протиповітряної оборони, штурмовою авіацією з урахуванням ефективності авіаційних засобів ураження та методичний підхід для ефективного дослідження стохастичних властивостей застосування авіаційних засобів ураження по наземним цілям. Проведено аналіз наземних типових цілей та визначено, що переважна більшість цілей являють собою розосереджені на деякій площі об’єкти. Визначено основні калібри, які застосовуються штурмовою авіацією для нанесення збитку об’єктам противника. Підтверджено, що найбільш повним показником оцінки ефективності нанесення збитку наземним об’єктам, що прикриваються угрупуваннями військ протиповітряної оборони, авіацією, можна вважати математичне очікування величини збитку нанесеного авіацією об’єктам і враховує головні завдання авіації по знищенню об’єктів, ефективність застосування авіаційних засобів ураження штурмовою авіацією та важливість даних об’єктів.