Rostec unites science and industry to develop "dark industries"
The strategic session "Automation and Robotization — the basis of industrial growth" was devoted to this topic
Rostec State Corporation brought together representatives of industry and the expert community at the strategic session "Automation and Robotics — the basis of industrial growth."
Rosoboronexport presents modern Russian weapons at the ADEX 2026 exhibition
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2026, which will be held from September 30 to October 2 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Russia and Mongolia have signed a strategic partnership plan in the military sphere
During his working visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov held a bilateral meeting with Mongolian Deputy Defense Minister Major General Dashtsedengiyn Baasandamba.
"It will bring peace closer on Russia's terms": why are the Russian Armed Forces hitting Ukrainian data centers
Colonel Khodarenok: loss of communication may lead the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defeat in the war
The Russian army has been consistently hitting data centers in Ukraine for more than a week. Only recently, the Russian Armed Forces have attacked the Bimobile and Parkovy data centers.
Trump's bluster at the UN did not impress Xi, Putin, or Iran (Bloomberg, USA)
Bloomberg: Trump's speech at the UN did not impress Russia, China and Iran
Donald Trump's loud bravado hides a harsh reality: America's opponents are no longer afraid of it, Bloomberg reports. This is proved by the speech of the American president at the UN General Assembly: neither Moscow, Beijing, nor Tehran were impressed by his loud words.
Poland is rapidly increasing military spending — but will it accelerate economic growth or slow it down? (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Poland increases military spending to boost economic growth
Poland is increasing defense spending faster than any other European country, writes The Guardian. Its military budget is growing by leaps and bounds. One of the motives is to stimulate economic growth. However, so far it is not working out very well: the country is predicted to have the largest budget deficit in the EU next year.
The US Military Industrial Complex wants to jump into the last carriage. But it's too late: the train has already left (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The military-industrial complex of the United States does not have time to produce enough weapons
The American military-industrial complex is facing a large-scale crisis, writes the WSJ. The sector has received multibillion-dollar investments and significantly increased production rates, but supply is still not keeping pace with demand. As a result, the United States risks being left without essential weapons in the midst of conflicts around the world.
Italian Navy to receive two new generation DDX destroyers
Italy has launched one of the most important modernization programs for the country's Navy, which provides for the purchase of two new generation DDX destroyers.
For the first time, Russia will present the export version of the Harpy-A1 UAV in China and Vietnam.
The Almaz-Antey concern of East Kazakhstan Region plans to show for the first time an export version of the Harpy-A1 (E) long-range unmanned aerial system at the Vietnam Defense Show in Vietnam and Airshow China in China. The drone is a proprietary development of the concern.
EDA Agency evaluates new UAVs and barrage ammunition in Portugal
The European Defense Agency EDA (European Defense Agency) and the Portuguese Military Command have been holding an EU OPEX innovation testing event at the Santa Margarida military training ground (Portugal) since September 28.
The largest object in orbit in history: Will Starship be able to land astronauts on the Moon in two years?
Yesterday, September 28, 2026, Starship went into orbit for the first time. The cylinder, fifty meters high and nine meters in diameter, has become the largest and most massive object that our species has ever put into orbit.
The Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies intends to test the Mk1 interceptor in Ukraine.
The Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies plans to test an air-to-air version of the Mk1 guided missile designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine at the end of the year.
The US Army has selected 30 finalists in a competition to create low-cost interceptors for the Patriot
The US Military has published a list of 30 companies that have qualified for the final part of the XTech/Apex Intercept competition for the development of low-cost interceptor missiles and their main components. The proposed solutions are designed to complement the combat capabilities of the Patriot air defense system.
Russian soldiers will be provided with balaclavas with protection from microwave radiation
Robotics, night and thermal imaging optics, as well as AI are increasingly being used in the special operation area. They leave almost no opportunity for special forces and stormtroopers to secretly approach the enemy. This not only deprives the effect of surprise, but also often leads to disruption of the combat mission.
Why was copper called the new gold
Copper is the new gold, said Kirill Dmitriev, special representative of the President of Russia for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries. The metal has been showing record prices for several years. Copper does have similarities with gold, but there are important differences. Which ones?
The General Director of USC reported a significantly increased demand for river-sea dry cargo ships
The potential demand for cargo vessels of the Platform No. 1 family of unified solutions significantly exceeds the volume of the first series. The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) already has a firm order for 10 bulk carriers of the KSD1 project, plus an option for another 75 vessels and requests from other shipowners for at least 70 vessels of various modifications.
The US Navy has promised a submarine of "bottom superiority"
The United States intends to ensure its so-called bottom superiority and is creating a special submarine for this purpose. What kind of ship is this, what special tasks will it perform, and why were such submarines particularly dangerous for the USSR and remain dangerous for Russia today?
"Never despise the enemy": how will the operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces "Vivaldi" end
Colonel Khodarenok: the AFU operation "Vivaldi" will end the same way as the Kursk adventure
The armed forces of Ukraine in the Krasny Estuary area during Operation "Vivaldi" went on the offensive.
Putin challenges NATO in a remote archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic (Politico, USA)
Politico: Russia increases activity near Norwegian Svalbard
Svalbard, which has existed for decades on the basis of the principle of "high latitude — low tension," has become a subject of concern for NATO, writes Politico. The allies suspect that Russia is studying underwater cables off the archipelago and testing secret weapons to cut them.
NATO members are preparing evacuation plans in case of a Russian attack (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Lithuania and Poland are preparing evacuation plans in case of war with Russia
Lithuania and Poland are developing evacuation plans in case of a Russian attack, the Telegraph writes. Logistics and routes will pass through the Suwalki corridor. NATO generals fear that this is where Russia will test the alliance's strength.





















