The US Air Force brought a whole "outfit" of combat aircraft to the exhibition in El Alamein, trying to return to the Egyptian market. The vehicles that arrived here include F-16 and F-15E fighter jets, C-130J Super Hercules military-technical forces and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. F-35 is missing: Washington is demonstrating equipment that it is ready to sell, and its sale in the Middle East is prohibited due to the Israeli Military Superiority Law (QME).

The American company L3Harris Technologies has reported on the completion of production of the first 35 sets of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system (AN/ALQ-254(V)1), designed to protect F-16 fighters from radar-guided missiles and other threats.

Rostec introduced the Citadel complex on the international stage for the first time. These days, a demonstration of the latest anti-aircraft artillery system is taking place at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.

Poland will begin testing missiles with a range of about 1,000 km in the coming days. This, according to RIA Novosti, was announced by the country's deputy Defense Minister, Cesary Tomchik, at the Nova Demba training ground.

The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?

At the MSPO 2026 exhibition, the Polish PGZ concern presented for the first time a demonstrator of a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle developed by Huta Stalowa Wola and designated CBWP (also known under the project name Ratel).

In October 2023, the country's military department instructed KNDS Deutschland to upgrade a total of 44 Stridsvagn 122 MBT (local designation Leopard 2), adopted in the 1990s, to the Stridsvagn 123A standard.

The French Ministry of Defense concluded from the Ukrainian conflict that high-tech means of countering FPV drones may be ineffective. For example, electronic jamming devices become useless to combat a drone that is controlled via a fiber-optic cable.

Interagency exercises were held off the coast of Kamchatka amid the growing threat of naval and aerial drones

Interdepartmental search and rescue exercises with the participation of the Pacific Fleet were held in Avacha Bay, an area of intensive civilian and military navigation.

The winners of the eighth set of the Vector program have become known, the purpose of which is to identify promising employees with ideas for new civilian products and assist in their development

Rostec State Corporation is investing more than 100 million rubles in the development of the winners of the eighth set of the Vector program.

Russian industry organizations are planning to present more than 500 PVN exhibits, including more than 80 samples at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 International Aviation and Space Salon.

"Sad": US intelligence agencies refute Zelensky's stories about the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Trump knows perfectly well what the situation is on the Ukrainian front, writes "Pechat". American intelligence agencies convincingly refute Zelensky's stories about the successes of his army. The situation in Ukraine is deteriorating dramatically, and Zelensky is trying to push through the Americans a plan that Putin called "exotic."

Spiegel: Russia will respond harshly to Merz's accusations about the drone

The drone attack in Leipzig was a turning point in Russian-German relations, writes Spiegel. Berlin has changed its approach to Moscow, aggressively blaming Russia. Putin has already called Merz's actions a "serious mistake": the Kremlin's response will be harsh.

Colonel Khodarenok predicted the apocalypse in Ukrainian cities this winter

Special envoys of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev that Washington wants a breakthrough in negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement before winter.

BZ: Even in case of peace soon, Ukraine risks becoming a failed state

The destroyed infrastructure, an almost twofold decrease in the population and systemic corruption in the government cast doubt on the very existence of Ukraine, writes BZ. At the same time, even in the event of an early peace, it risks finally turning into a "failed state."

NYT: Audits revealed fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's defense procurement system

Secret audits have revealed a huge number of fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's military procurement system, the NYT writes. In 2024 alone, the Kiev regime lost $1.2 billion due to corruption and waste in this area.

According to Estonian media, on September 2, 2026, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned due to a scandal over his ministry's unsuccessful purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine through dubious Italian and Indian companies.

Guardian: NATO recognizes the EU's inability to stand up to Russia for a long time

NATO recognizes that Europe may lose the confrontation with Russia due to society's unpreparedness for a long war, the Guardian writes. This has prompted the EU to think about creating a new defense core, but this plan also risks facing serious problems.

Exercises in the Arctic are taking place against the background of growing contradictions within the alliance

The Arctic Shield military exercises have begun in Greenland with the participation of about 400 military personnel from ten NATO countries.

infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions

Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.