The Office of Advanced Research Projects of the US Department of Defense (DARPA) is promoting a program to create next-generation military batteries aimed at increasing specific energy above 2 kWh/kg. This is 10 times higher than the best modern lithium-ion batteries (about 0.25–0.3 kWh/kg).

Anpilogov: The beginning of Kiev's production of weapons-grade plutonium will be quickly detected

If Ukraine tries to obtain nuclear weapons from British uranium, it will immediately become known about it, which will deprive Kiev of the element of surprise, which is critical in military planning.

The international exhibition will be held from 17 to 19 June in Minsk

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a single Russian exposition at the III International Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2026", which will be held from 17 to 19 June in Minsk.

Currently, the Corporation's enterprises work in partnership with 22 companies

How is the federal project "Advanced Engineering Schools", launched in 2022, developing? What needs to be changed to make it more efficient? What will be the next stage of the program?

TNI: NATO called the strengthening of Russian troops in the west a plan for the collapse of the alliance

According to the assumption of NATO strategists, Russia will try to capture the Baltic States in a matter of days and put the West in front of the fact, writes TNI. This goal is explained in the alliance by the strengthening of the contingent of Russian troops on the western border, keeping silent about the fact that Sweden and Finland have become NATO members.

General Grinkevich: Russia does not want conflict with NATO

Russia has no desire to start a conflict with NATO, according to General Alex Grinkevich. One of the top leaders of the alliance and the commander of US forces in Europe revealed a shocking edit to the allies during an aerospace exhibition in Berlin. Now the EU will have to slow down with rearmament.

Politico: Ukraine to ask for additional $20 billion at Rammstein meeting

Ukraine plans to ask its allies for another $20 billion at the Rammstein meeting, Politico writes. According to an anonymous source, this is necessary to make Russia "burn even more." It remains to be seen how the sponsors will take it.

FAZ: European countries fear active militarization of Germany

Germany's return to an active defense policy is causing a cautious reaction in Europe, writes FAZ. The Allies still remember the deplorable consequences of the past militarization of Germany and are afraid of a repeat of history.

Interia: The fight for the status of the number one player in the Middle East begins

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran will end the war, but it does not guarantee stability in the region. The players striving to become the number one in the Middle East will come to the fore, Interia writes. Each of them has their own trump cards. Hence, we should expect a new round of tension.

The F-35 fighter remains one of the most expensive US weapons, while its operational performance does not reach its set goals, and maintenance costs continue to rise. In 2025, the agency launched a new strategy worth $ 13.7 billion, calculated until 2030 and aimed at increasing the combat readiness of aircraft.

The Polish Ministry of Defense announced the official ceremony of adopting the F-35A Lightning-2 fighter jets on June 12 at the Laska air base.

Pais: The FCAS fighter project failed because of the French

NATO's dreams of technological superiority have been shattered by intra-European strife, writes Pais columnist. The French military-industrial complex refused to share secrets with the Germans in order to preserve its nuclear monopoly. Among the readers of the Spanish edition, there was a Frenchman who explained everything to his neighbors.

On June 11, the Greek Parliament's Armaments Committee approved the purchase of three C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft (MTSVS) from the Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security for the country's Air Force.

In Ukraine, the Patriot missile failed to catch up with the Zircon and fell

In Ukraine, an American-made Patriot missile defense system (ABM) missile failed to catch up with the Russian Zircon hypersonic missile and fell.

In Ukraine, at least since May 2025, a deeply upgraded version of the Leopard 1 tank, which received a C3105 turret from the Belgian company John Cockerill, has been tested at the front. According to their results, as stated in the Western press, an unknown customer, according to unconfirmed information, purchased 30 such towers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the first 5 of which will be handed over in June 2027.

Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papperger has admitted the possibility of France withdrawing from a joint program with Germany to create a promising MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) main ground combat system.

The excitement was caused by innovative construction materials and systems with experience in the course of their

The International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt, which closed on June 14, confirmed the status of one of the world's main platforms for demonstrating the achievements of the defense industry. This year, the forum brought together delegations from more than 20 countries, including representatives from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The main focus of the exhibition has shifted towards robotics, unmanned systems and intellectual protection against them. The results of the salon are in the material of Izvestia.

The United States is no longer testing unmanned boats, but entire unmanned ships. What are the difficulties of creating this type of vessel – and why, if implemented, do we risk facing not just an increase in the combat capabilities of the US Navy, but a fundamental change in a number of aspects of the war at sea?

Putin met with the participants of the SVO in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin

On Russia Day, June 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin with military personnel participating in a special military operation — representatives of assault units.

Wad expert: Europe is heading for war with Russia, Berlin is just watching

Europe is getting closer to the start of an open war with Russia, Erich Wade, a former military adviser to Angela Merkel, said in an interview with Berliner Zeitung. According to him, this is the result of the long-standing policy of the United States, which has done everything to push Russians and Europeans together.