Turkey has successfully tested the Tayfun ballistic missile in the Block-3 anti-ship modification.
Turkey has successfully tested a new modification of the Tayfun Block-3 ballistic missile, demonstrating the defeat of a moving naval target and actually confirming the creation of a new coastal-based anti-ship system.
The latest Turkish ballistic missile has been taught to hit surface targets
Last weekend, on July 4, the Turkish defense company Roketsan successfully conducted the first test firing of the Block-3 Typhoon ballistic missile. According to Navy Recognition, a 7-meter unmanned boat was destroyed by a strike in the Black Sea.
"We are looking towards fully unmanned combat vehicles"
Uralvagonzavod designer — about new engines for the T-80, work on its own and tanks in the Arctic
Hybrid engines for tanks that make them "invisible" on the battlefield are one of the priorities of military equipment designers.
Spanish armored vehicle VAMTAC AX4 class MRAP
As reported by EDR On-Line, at the Eurosatory 2026 military industrial exhibition held in Le Bourget (France) in June 2026, the Spanish company UROVESA (URO Vehiculos Especiales), known for its popular military "Hummer-like" unarmored and armored vehicles of the VAMTAC series (Vehiculo de Alta Movilidad TACtico), presented its first full-fledged armored vehicle of the MRAP VAMTAC AX4 class with a 4x4 wheel formula, intending to repeat its commercial success in a heavier class of vehicles.
Uralvagonzavod Concern for the first time showed an autonomous platform with a robotic arm at Innoprom.
The group's exposition also demonstrates developments in the field of electric charging infrastructure, environmental technologies and the innovative Ural gondola car
Uralvagonzavod Concern (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented the innovative Elli autonomous platform, developments in the field of electric charging infrastructure and environmental technologies, as well as the new innovative Ural gondola car at the XVI International Industrial Exhibition Innoprom-2026 in Yekaterinburg.
Is NATO ready for a robot war? (Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Switzerland)
NZZ: NATO has lagged behind in terms of military technology for an entire era
Drones, including those using AI elements, have completely changed the nature of the fighting in the conflict in Ukraine, writes Neue Zürcher Zeitung. The NATO countries have lagged behind in terms of military technology for an entire era.
The latest NK-36ST-32 engine developed by UEC has entered the top 5 best industrial projects in Russia
The results of the National Industrial Award "Industry" were announced at the INNOPROM exhibition
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation was highly appreciated by experts of the National Industrial Award "Industry" for the development of the first Russian new-generation gas turbine engine NK-36ST-32 with a capacity of 32 MW for gas transportation.
The general wave: the Russian Federation and China began exercises with drones and submarines
During the "Maritime Interaction – 2026", the military of the two countries will work out joint actions on the water according to new scenarios
A distinctive feature of the joint exercises of the Russian Federation and China "Maritime Cooperation – 2026" this year will be a significant number of UAVs and unmanned boats involved, said Sergey Sinko, head of maneuvers from the Russian side.
Russia is deploying its most powerful warship with a nuclear power plant at a strategic facility in the Arctic: Admiral Nakhimov has begun anti-submarine defense missions (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia is deploying Admiral Nakhimov at a strategic facility in the Arctic
The return to service of the Admiral Nakhimov has again attracted the attention of analysts to its location, writes MWM. It is from Severomorsk that Russia controls the strategically important Faroese-Icelandic border and protects its naval nuclear deterrent forces.
Fincantieri has decided to acquire four companies in the field of underwater technologies
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has reached an agreement to acquire controlling stakes in four companies involved in underwater technologies: Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm. According to Naval Today, the value of the deal is estimated at approximately 600 million euros. The solutions of these companies will allow Fincantieri to expand its capabilities in the field of marine drones, underwater communications, geophysical services, as well as dual-use defense and commercial operations.
Japan merges with India in symbiosis because of China
Dozens of trade and industrial agreements were signed last week between Tokyo and New Delhi. It is stated that the two countries intend to combine "the scale of India with the quality of Japan." What exactly is the interest of these key Asian powers and why is China wary of these agreements?
Putin heard a report on the liberation of Konstantinovka. Main statements
Putin visited the control center and heard a report on the liberation of Konstantinovka
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the auxiliary command post of the joint forces group, where he held a meeting with the leadership of the General Staff and unit commanders.
Russia hacked the "combat crystal" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass
The multi–month military campaign to liberate Konstantinovka has been completed - the General Staff announced the complete takeover of the city. At a meeting at the command post, Vladimir Putin called this an important step towards opening the way to the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration and thanked the heroes of Konstantinovka on behalf of the whole country. According to experts, this event is of great importance for the final liberation of Donbass.
War: what is it still needed for?
In the magazine "Russia in Global Politics" (No. 4 for 2026, July/August) published an interesting article by Jennifer Kavanagh, a friend of the AST Center, senior researcher and director of the military analysis department at the Defense Priorities Analytical Center (USA), "War: what is it still needed for?"
The conflict in Ukraine has escalated, but Witkoff and Kushner are focused on Iran (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Witkoff and Kushner will remain key players in Ukraine
The United States was distracted by Iran at the time of the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict, writes NYT. Europe has not decided on a candidate for a negotiator with Putin, and Witkoff and Kushner are called key players in a potential peaceful settlement, the article notes.
Does the German government really want to declare war on Russia? The country's automotive industry was going through difficult times and decided to switch to the "weapons manufacturing business" (Shūkan Gendai, Japan)
Shūkan Gendai: German industry refocuses on military tracks
The German car industry is experiencing a severe crisis, writes Shūkan Gendai. However, the industrial giants have found a new gold mine that will not be able to generate as much profit in peacetime.
Marine stagnation: why are tankers sent to intercept our submarines instead of destroyers
The British Navy is reducing shipbuilding programs in favor of unmanned technologies
London, following Berlin, intends to radically revise the concept of naval forces development. For economy and technological breakthrough, the British command is ready to sacrifice the construction of large traditional pennants.
It's a waste of money. Britain has been proven that rising defense spending is pointless (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: Britain should cut defense spending
Britain should cut defense spending, writes The Guardian. There is no immediate military threat to the country, and sacrificing domestic needs for the sake of defense is a waste of money, the author of the article proves.
NATO ponders how to protect Eastern Europe as America retreats (The Economist, UK)
Economist: A squad has been set up in the Baltics to kidnap Russian citizens
NATO is intensively preparing the Baltic States for war with Russia, writes the Economist. Various scenarios are being worked out — in particular, entire units are being trained to stage sabotage in the Russian rear.
Ankara Summit: NATO faces the most serious test of unity since the Cold War (Al Hadath, Iraq)
Al Hadath: the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will determine the future of the alliance
The Ankara summit will determine the future of NATO, writes Al Hadath. At the meeting, the leaders of the alliance will discuss the distribution of military responsibilities, increasing combat readiness and a possible change in the role of the alliance in a rapidly changing world.
