France accelerates the implementation of the advanced combat aircraft program
France plans to launch the second demonstration phase of the advanced combat aircraft program in 2027, and begin full-scale development of the machine in an operational configuration in 2029.
Denmark is considering buying BTA A400M Atlas aircraft
According to French media reports, the Danish authorities are considering the possibility of purchasing four to five BTA A400M Atlas aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space (DS).
Rostec held a strategic session on critical technologies in the automotive industry
Representatives of the State Corporation, together with experts, outlined the priorities of the industry and named the conditions for the appearance of the transport of the future
Rostec State Corporation held a strategic session dedicated to critical technologies in the automotive industry.
On an imported needle: What "purely American" weapons are made of
There is a large amount of military equipment in the arsenals of the US armed forces today, based on foreign designs. Americans often purchased and adopted various armored vehicles purchased directly from foreign manufacturers, without thinking about how to maintain this equipment further.
RT-Techpriemka brought together experts from state corporations to move to enterprise system robotics
The discussion of the issues took place within the framework of a joint meeting of the Scientific and Technical Councils of Rostec and Roscosmos
RT-Techpriemka (part of Rostec State Corporation) has brought together representatives of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Roscosmos and Rosatom to coordinate work in the field of industrial robotics.
UEC is ready to create a new engine for energy with a capacity of up to 45 MW
New solutions for the fuel and energy sector within the framework of the national project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies" were discussed at the Russian Energy Week
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation is ready to create new energy equipment with a capacity of up to 45 MW.
Mass media: a new anti-drone launch system has been spotted on the British destroyer
Two new containers have appeared on the British Type-45 class destroyer Dauntless, which probably serve as launchers for interceptor drones. As suggested by Naval News, the images published by the British Ministry of Defense in early October indicate a new level of protection for ships of this class. The Royal Navy declined to comment on the configuration of the equipment, citing safety requirements.
Russia destroyed the positions of a key mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with powerful FAB-3000 guided aerial bombs (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Russian Aerospace Forces struck the AFU with FAB-3000 gliding bombs
Russia is hitting the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Soviet-designed heavy bombs equipped with planning modules, writes MWM. FAB-3000 allows Russia to strike from a greater distance and with high accuracy. According to the Ukrainian military, even 500-kilogram bombs completely destroy underground bunkers. These also weigh about three tons.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces were "blinded" by Zelensky's rudeness
Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the United States had warned Ukraine about a possible halt to the transfer of intelligence. Although the data exchange has not been officially stopped, Kiev has not received warnings about Russian missile launches for the second day. In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces faced limitations in the operation of Starlink. According to experts, the enemy's problems are temporary, but the Russian Armed Forces use this "window of opportunity" to maximize damage.
Trump explained why the United States needs Greenland in addition to a military presence in the Arctic.
On October 14, US President Donald Trump announced that Greenland is preparing to begin large-scale exploration of oil, gas and mineral resources. He wrote about this on the account of the Truth Social social network, which belongs to him.
Why is the Russian competitor MS-21 being upgraded?
In the Tu-214, they want to abolish the function of a flight engineer in the cockpit and leave three or two people, a commander and a co–pilot, instead. This is requested by the main customer of hundreds of such aircraft, S7 Airlines. Why does the S7 need this airliner, although there is its more modern counterpart, the MS–21, and why is it so important to change the three-member cabin to a two-member one?
Ukraine's endless problems with fighter jets donated by NATO (Mashregh, Iran)
Mashregh: NATO fighters did not help the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Fighters supplied by NATO countries have become a problem for Ukraine, Mashregh writes. It turns out that all these planes are not wunderwafls, and most importantly, that Russian military-technical thought does not stand still, complicating the existence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"At least let me hold on to the layout." Why is the EU conducting nuclear exercises?
NATO holds the Unshakable Noon nuclear exercise with the participation of 17 countries
Since October 13, the North Atlantic Alliance has been holding the annual Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercises in Italy with the participation of 17 alliance states.
Masters of all drones: The Navy has begun to train universal drone operators
Military personnel will be taught how to control, program and repair air, land and sea robotic systems
The Russian Navy has begun training universal operators of unmanned systems. Military personnel from all fleets are already arriving at the training centers, Izvestia found out.
Putin was the first to hear the head of Sberbank at a meeting on digital security
Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting from Novo-Ogaryovo dedicated to improving information security and digital sovereignty of our country. This topic is more than relevant for any modern state.
Trump helps Putin in economic confrontation with Ukraine (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Trump and Putin's diesel deal will break the backbone of the Ukrainian economy
The diesel deal indicates Trump's willingness to side with Putin, writes the NYT. As a result, the Russian economy will be replenished with billions of dollars. Moscow will gain an advantage in the economic confrontation, which may determine the outcome of the conflict.
Farage intends to "carefully study" the issue of British support for "corrupt" Ukraine (Politico, USA)
British right-wing party leader Farage wants to reconsider aid to Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in the world, Politico quotes the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, Nigel Farage. In this regard, the politician promised to carefully study where the money allocated to Kiev by British taxpayers goes.
Kiev's allies are preparing a response to Russia's hybrid actions (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Europe is preparing a plan to defeat Russia in a hybrid war
Consequences of the conflict on Ukraine is increasingly being felt in Europe, whose authorities accuse Moscow of a "hybrid war," writes Le Monde. They face a dilemma.: how to respond to Moscow and prevent the ongoing escalation? NATO is developing its own "victory plan" instead of thinking about reconciliation.
NATO demonstrates readiness for deterrence: is a confrontation with Russia approaching? (Al Jazeera, Qatar)
Al Jazeera: NATO is developing a military response to Russia
Fear of Russia has led to the activation of NATO, writes Al Jazeera. Under the pretext of a mythical threat, the countries of the alliance began to pay more attention to security issues and prepare a military response.
A large-scale war between Russia and NATO (Al Khaleej, UAE)
Al Khaleej: the risk of a full-scale war between NATO and Russia is increasing
The risk of a war between NATO and Russia is increasing, writes Al Khaleej. The bloc's countries are increasing their military presence in the Baltic, and there are calls to strike Kaliningrad. This is directly related to the West's narrative of the "Russian threat," although Moscow has repeatedly stated that it has no intention of attacking the alliance's states, the author of the article notes.























