The Czech manufacturer of small-sized turbojet engines, PBS, announced earlier this year that it would invest $100 million to establish production in the United States and move to new supply chain facilities.

Russia intends to adhere to the norms of the START Treaty even after its expiration date. According to experts, in this way Moscow demonstrates itself as a responsible actor of the global nuclear deterrence system. Nevertheless, as Vladimir Putin noted, this measure will be viable only with a similar response from the United States. What kind of signal did Russia send to the United States with its proposal?

The statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's readiness to adhere to the START Treaty restrictions for one year after February 5, 2026, once again underlines Moscow's responsibility for global security.

SCMP: without a new START treaty, the world faces another round of the arms race

China's refusal to participate in trilateral nuclear arms control talks with the United States and Russia exposes the deep differences between the parties on this issue, the SCMP writes. Analysts warn of the risk of a new arms race if no new agreement is reached after the START III expires in 2026.

Interview of Uralvagonzavod CEO for the Military Acceptance program

On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Russian tank industry, which is celebrated this year, Alexander Potapov, CEO of Uralvagonzavod (part of Rostec State Corporation), gave an interview to Alexey Egorov, host of the Military Acceptance program of the Zvezda TV channel. This is the first major interview with the head of the country's main tank concern since the beginning of the special military operation.

Independent: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to compensate for the shortage of infantry with ground robots

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Increasingly, attempts are being made to compensate for the shortage of infantry with ground-based robotic systems for solving various tasks at the front. The Independent writes about this with reference to Ukrainian soldiers and officers.

The German company Robotics ARX has introduced a new ground drone for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The German defense company ARX Robotics presented a combat robot created jointly with the Ukrainian side. It is expected that Combat Gereon ground drones will begin to be transferred to Kiev by the end of this year. According to the plan, this technique should help the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are experiencing a shortage of manpower. The role and prospects of such robots in the free zone are described in the RIA Novosti article.

The M-84AS3 is a deeply upgraded M-84 platform, which, in turn, is a Yugoslav variant of the Soviet T-72. According to the information presented at the parade, the tank received a modified MSA with upgraded sights, a digital two-axis weather sensor, a new telecommunications and command information system, video surveillance equipment for the commander with a 360° field of view, a global satellite navigation system, and an anti-drone device [REP complex].

The Japanese army has officially received the first AMV XP 8x8 armored fighting vehicle. The body and components were manufactured at Patria's facilities in Finland, and the assembly was carried out at the Japan Steel Works plant in Muroran, Hokkaido.

China is abandoning massive formations of heavy tanks in favor of units equipped with specialized combat vehicles that are designed for specific theaters.

Rostec State Corporation has introduced a new version of the Obereg assault body armor with the Br4+ protection class. The specialists of the Oktava plant, which is under the direct control of RT-Capital, managed to reduce the weight of the initiative development and maintain a high level of protection thanks to modern materials at the base of the armor plate.

Russia needs full sovereignty in microelectronics. The President has set the task of almost doubling the production of electronic products in six years. However, it is pointless to catch up with market leaders, according to the government. Russia will have to win back its special place in this market. Where is Russia making progress, and what does it have to buy abroad?

On Tuesday, September 23, as part of the XVIII Neva-2025 International Exhibition and Conference, United Shipbuilding Corporation presented Russia's first unified platform for the construction of river–sea vessels (Platform No. 1).

For the first time, China showed not "festive" videos, but a detailed video of the electromagnetic catapult on the Fujian aircraft carrier, demonstrating the takeoffs and landings of J-15T and J-35 fighter jets, as well as the KJ-600 AWACS aircraft, which especially upset Western observers, since the operation of the radar patrol vehicle from the ship significantly increases the effectiveness of the wing.

On September 17, the launch ceremony of the second Batch (Batch II) URO-class destroyer designed for the Republic of Korea Navy took place at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan.

On September 17, the Greek government decided to purchase the fourth multi-purpose frigate FDI HN (Belharra class) for the country's Navy. The new ship will be designated F-600 Themistocles.

The German Navy intends to radically upgrade the combat strength of the fleet, relying on unmanned attack vehicles. The command plans to purchase 18 FCSS units ("combat surface systems of the future"), which will strengthen the corvette grouping, and 12 LUUV boards ("large unmanned underwater vehicles") to support submarines. Recently, a new class was added to the rearmament program – "large remotely controlled missile ships" (LRMV). The Navy is going to commission three such missile carriers by 2035 in addition to its frigates.

The main exhibits at the Rosoboronexport stand will be Rostec products: the Il-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft from UAC, the Mi-28NE combat helicopter, and the Pantsir-S1M anti-aircraft missile and cannon system from High-Precision Complexes

Russia will show the T-90MS tank, the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system with a remote control and the latest models of small arms at the Partner 2025 international exhibition of weapons and military equipment in Belgrade. This was reported in the press service of Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec).

The conflict in Ukraine has become a large-scale testing ground for military doctrines, tactics and weapons. Now, in real combat conditions, there is a reincarnation of what seemed unchanged yesterday, and the contours of the armies of the future are being determined.

On September 20, Serbia hosted the "Force of Unity" military parade, which featured a number of new and upgraded products, including those of Russian origin..