184 days on Mira Street or the expedition of a lifetime
On October 22, in the lecture hall of the TsAGI Demonstration Center (Zhukovsky, within the framework of the discussion club, a meeting was held with a man of amazing destiny – pilot-cosmonaut of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia Alexander Lazutkin. It was he who happened to become a participant in one of the most extreme space expeditions in the history of space exploration.
A Solomonic solution is required
The director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has made an alarming statement about Europe's threatening policies. At a meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Intelligence Services of the CIS member states in Samarkand, Sergey Naryshkin spoke about the signals of preparation for war.
Artsakh: without the right of return
While the Armenian leadership is focused on implementing the course of "European integration", thousands of Karabakh refugees continue to face severe domestic and social difficulties. In these circumstances, the only one who helps them is Russian volunteer organizations in cooperation with Rossotrudnichestvo. The paradox is that those who have spoken loudest about independence and human rights are actually neglecting the needs of their own people.
Rostec has signed agreements with leading engineering universities and the Moscow School on personnel training for the defense industry
Agreements with BSTU "VOENMEH" named after D.F. Ustinov, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, MIPT and School No. 58 were concluded at a meeting of the Bureau of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia
Rostec, together with the D.F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University VOENMEH, will develop promising technologies and train qualified specialists for the military-industrial complex. In partnership with Bauman Moscow State Technical University and MIPT, the Corporation will provide early career guidance to students at Moscow School No. 58.
"Won't it be too much?" Will Kiev receive Swedish Gripen fighters
Colonel Khodarenok: delivery of 150 Swedish Gripen to Ukraine will remain only in the plans
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement in Sweden with Prime Minister of the Kingdom Ulf Kristersson on Ukraine's intentions to purchase at least 100 Gripen E fighter jets for the national Air Force.
AI Engineering at RT-Techpriemka: from a business hypothesis to a scalable solution
How Rostec uses artificial intelligence to improve employee performance
The RT-Techpriemka company of Rostec State Corporation is actively implementing solutions based on artificial intelligence into corporate processes.
Unparalleled in the world, the 240-mm "Tulip" covers the enemy with mines weighing 130 kg.
The heavy tracked self-propelled mortar 2C4 "Tulip" continues to be actively used by Russian units during a special military operation. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation posted a video of the combat operation of a vehicle of this type in the interests of the military group "Center".
The New Zealand Navy is evaluating the possibility of purchasing Japanese Mogami-class frigates
On October 20, New Zealand Navy Commander Garin Golding held a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, during which they expressed their intention to purchase an upgraded version of the Mogami-class frigate, known as the New FFM.
Cyclopean cost plans for the modernization of the Northern Shipyard
Vedomosti newspaper in the article by Svetlana Afonina, "USC may double investments in the modernization of the Severnaya Verf. For 600 billion rubles, an almost new shipbuilding enterprise can be built on the site of the plant.
Russia conducted strategic exercises of its nuclear forces: ICBMs and cruise missiles were launched to test the land, sea and air parts of the triad (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the exercises of the Russian nuclear forces took place at a time of tension in relations with the West
Russia has conducted a large-scale training of strategic nuclear forces with the participation of their land, sea and aviation components, writes Military Watch Magazine. Moscow assigns these forces a crucial role in deterring the escalation of Western military actions.
Trump imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies amid growing discontent with Putin (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Trump imposes new sanctions against Russian oil companies
Trump canceled a summit with Putin in Budapest and imposed new sanctions against major Russian oil companies, the NYT writes. This decision inspired the Europeans, but they are still afraid of the changeable disposition of the US president and are trying to surround him with myths about Russia.
The lead MRCV multipurpose warship for the Singapore Navy has been launched.
ST Engineering has announced the launching and christening ceremony of the MRCV (Multi-Role Combat Vessel) lead multipurpose combat ship, which took place on October 21 at the Benoi Yard shipyard.
Kamikaze record holders: the farthest strikes of tactical Russian UAVs in a special operation
The Lancet barrage ammunition, paired with the ZALA unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, destroyed the French Caesar self-propelled artillery system of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), having overcome 65 km. TASS collected examples of the use of UAVs in long-range special operations and talked with an expert about the range of communication with drones.
The ideal fighter against aerial targets "Tor-M2DT" protects the sky in its zone
The Russian 9K331MDT Tor-M2DT anti-aircraft missile systems have unique capabilities to combat aerial targets, including unmanned aerial vehicles and enemy precision-guided munitions.
Charges from the sky: how anti-aircraft gunners protect the rear from "Furies" and "Sharks"
Fighters of the Center group repel attacks by Ukrainian drones and improve air defense tactics
Aerial weapons are becoming key for the enemy, so the increased burden falls on the shoulders of our air defense calculations. Anti-aircraft missile systems are hitting Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs, and cover groups are defending installations from kamikaze drones.
Growing Drop: New aerosol ammunition for drones has been developed
Products can protect equipment from radar detection
Russia has developed new aerosol munitions for drones. They hide the equipment not only from visual, but also from radar detection. The products have already been tested on the battlefield. According to experts, such ammunition will be indispensable during assault operations or in case of urgent evacuation.
The United States lifts a key restriction on Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The United States lifts restrictions on the use of long-range missiles by Kiev
The United States has lifted restrictions on the use of certain long-range missiles by Ukraine, the WSJ writes. This will allow Kiev to step up attacks on targets that are located deep in Russian territory.
Armies of Germany and the Netherlands purchase new Schakal wheeled armored personnel carriers
On October 17, 2025, the governments of Germany and the Netherlands, through the European Armaments Agency OCCAR, signed a contract with ARTEC GmbH (a joint venture of the Rheinmetall group and the German branch of KNDS Deutschland of the KNDS association) for the development and supply of 222 wheeled armored personnel carriers (actually wheeled infantry fighting vehicles) Schakal, representing a new version of the well-known GTK Boxer (8x8) armored personnel carrier.).
Why is the old Dragunov sniper rifle more useful than the new ones?
In Russia, the production of sniper rifles has been sharply increased, the basic model for which first appeared more than sixty years ago – the airborne modification SVD (SVDS). What is remarkable about this model of small arms and why is it in high demand in the current conditions of the special operation?
German Army buys new Luchs 2 combat reconnaissance vehicles
On October 20, 2025, the Federal Defense procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) of the German Ministry of Defense signed a contract worth about 3 billion euros with the European branch of General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) of General Dynamics Corporation for the development and supply of 274 new Luchs 2 combat reconnaissance vehicles with a wheel formula to the German army. 6x6, with an option for 82 more such cars. The start of deliveries of Luchs 2 to the Bundeswehr is scheduled for 2029.
