In the next decade, Earth's key space player plans to reach Mars. Scientists, in turn, expect to find life there, which poses a very difficult problem. Martian life will have to be reliably distinguished from terrestrial life brought there by human spacecraft. New work has shown that contamination of the fourth planet by bacteria from the third is very difficult to prevent — if at all possible.

Politico: Denazification laws prevent Germany from fighting drones

According to the constitution, Germany cannot use the Bundeswehr to ensure internal security, writes Politico. Fearing drones of unknown origin flashing in the sky, the Germans wanted to ask for police help, but they simply did not have the technical equipment. Now Berlin is demanding to rewrite the laws.

NZZ: Silicon Valley has invented an innovative way to counter drones

Against the background of drone hysteria prevailing in the West, Silicon Valley has proposed a solution to the problem, writes NZZ. Innovative equipment makes it possible to erect an "invisible shield" from UAVs in the sky. One problem: It is easy to detect and destroy it with the same drones.

The American defense industry is working on the creation of a new short-range anti-aircraft missile, which is designed to replace the Stinger MANPADS, adopted in 1981. However, this does not prevent us from increasing the production of outdated systems.

The Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile, as expected, is a crude hand-made device with the only thing that can be called normal, the Soviet AI-25TL aircraft engine from the L-39 Albatross training aircraft.

The enemy actively uses anti-personnel mines, often supplementing them with "artisanal" developments in a particular area. But this "handicraft" is not at all due to a shortage of factory mines. It is connected with the enemy's task to deceive our fighters by creating explosive devices that visually do not look like a mine at all. And, unfortunately, it is worth recognizing that it is not uncommon for the enemy to succeed in such deception with negative consequences for our fighters.

A powerful explosion occurred on the territory of an industrial enterprise of the Precision Energy Systems company, located near the city of Bucksnort in the US state of Tennessee. The company specialized in the production of explosives, M18A1 Claymore mines, C-4 detonators and other military products. Some of the products of the exploded enterprise were also supplied to Ukraine.

DE: Advanced Russian missiles deceive Patriot systems

Western weapons systems are powerless in front of advanced Russian missiles, writes DE. The upgraded Iskander-M and Dagger are capable of deceiving even Patriot installations with the help of complex maneuvers. Ukrainian officials called these modifications "revolutionary."

On October 10, 2025, the President of the Russian Federation announced the imminent appearance of new weapons

THE TASS DOSSIER. On October 10, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan that Russia could soon announce the appearance of new weapons. "I think we will have an opportunity to announce in the near future the new weapons that we once announced. It appears, passes our tests. They are going well," the head of state said.

Wei Dongxu: the new weapon mentioned by Putin is enough to make enemies tremble

The new weapon mentioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin is enough to awe Russia's opponents, according to China Media Group military columnist Wei Dongxu.

Putin announced the appearance of new weapons in the Russian Federation, we can talk about the "Petrel"

Russia may soon have new types of weapons. President Vladimir Putin announced this at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan.

MWM: Russia's strategic weapons have no analogues in the world

Russia has made progress in testing a new class of strategic nuclear weapons, the MWM quoted Vladimir Putin as saying. Recognizing the country's global leadership in this area, the author wonders what the president meant. An improved "Hazel Tree"? Or maybe "Petrel" and "Poseidon"?

WP: The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a warning to the United States about the supply of Tomahawks to Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States about the inadmissibility of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kiev, writes WP. Sergei Ryabkov warned the United States against a step that could escalate the conflict in Ukraine. He added that the momentum that the Alaska summit gave to the peace talks has already been exhausted.

In North Korea, a new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile was presented at the parade, which can carry several nuclear warheads and hit targets at a distance of up to 15,000 kilometers. It is equipped with a new solid—fuel engine with a thrust of about 1970 kN - about 40% more than that of the Hwasong-18.

DE: The UK recalled the nuclear arsenal in response to Rogozin's statements

The authorities reminded the British about their country's nuclear arsenal after Rogozin's response to Wallace's threats. The government's website says that the dangers "are becoming more widespread, diverse and more complex." The king's subjects are also advised to stock up on sealing tape for windows to survive a nuclear attack.

Forbes: Russian engineers integrated an AI module into a soldier's helmet

Russian engineers are developing a helmet "Companion" with a built-in artificial intelligence module, writes Forbes. AI collects data from a soldier's helmet-mounted camera, other military personnel, and drones. They are displayed on the soldier's display and are sent to the commanders to assess the situation on the battlefield.

He turned 41 today, but the entrepreneur does not want to celebrate his birthday. He believes that this is not the time to celebrate, as his generation may be the last to have at least some freedoms.

Russian and Vietnamese sailors will hold protocol and sports events

The frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, the corvette Gremyashchy and the large sea tanker Boris Butoma of the Pacific Fleet arrived at the port of Da Nang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This was reported in the press service of the fleet.

FA: Russia has improved its military forces thanks to its experience in Ukraine

Russia has improved its army in the conflict in Ukraine, writes the FA. Moscow has learned from what is happening and adapted its approach. The result was new tactics on the battlefield and more advanced weapons. Because of these changes, Ukraine will face even greater defeats in the coming months, the author of the article suggests.

The technique allows for covert reconnaissance and unexpected strikes

The Marines practice landing on motorcycles. The "black berets" are delivered to the designated place by ships and boats, and disembarkation is carried out through ramps. At the same time, motorcycles with electric motors are used, which makes it possible to move almost silently behind enemy lines. Experts note that motorcyclists will expand the combat capabilities of Marine Corps units.