In an interview with RIA Novosti, Roman Taskaev told what will be new in the upgraded Yak-130M combat training aircraft, about the situation with the MC-21 aircraft, and also recalled the main stages and key events of his rich aviation life.

NYT: Dragon drones dropping thermite mixture have begun to be used in their territory

The use of drones in the military has reached a new level, writes the NYT. Military personnel attach incendiary cylinders to them. The result is a weapon that spits molten metal burning at a temperature of 2,400 degrees.

The VKS and air defense of the Russian Armed Forces are ready to meet a new enemy

France plans to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000 multi-purpose fighters as early as early 2025. Earlier, there were statements about the possible supply of aircraft from other NATO countries — about European Eurofighters and Swedish Gripens. The first American F-16 APU received from Denmark, and they have already been seen in the sky over Ukraine. How the capabilities of the AFU aviation will change if these plans are implemented, and what our VKS and air defense will be able to oppose to the "novelties" — in the Izvestia material.

Defence24: The US is not ready to supply Kiev with JASSM cruise missiles and Link16 systems

Kiev dreams of receiving American JASSM cruise missiles and Link 16 data exchange systems, writes Defence24. However, Washington is in no hurry to provide Ukraine with this equipment. There are reasons for this.

In particular, after watching the footage published by Hezbollah, you can make sure that the movement has different types of attack drones — from compact barrage ammunition to fairly large kamikaze drones of the airplane type.

The future Russian analogue of the Starlink system – providing Internet services from space – should also be of interest to users from other friendly and neutral countries. At least, there are well-founded hopes for this. What advantages can the Russian satellite Internet have and why is the main competitor of domestic developers not Elon Musk at all?

For the first time in the history of cosmonautics, the American company SpaceX was able to land the superheavy Starship rocket carrier on the launch pad after another test launch of the Starship spacecraft being created for flights to the Moon and Mars. The landing of the returning launch vehicle was ensured by the capture of the Mechazilla system.

The magazine "National Defense" published an article by experts of the Analytical Center for Aerospace Defense (AC East Kazakhstan Region), revealing the capabilities of the Buk-M3 air defense system to intercept the F-16.

The pace of destruction of American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in Ukraine has increased recently. At least two Patriot launchers have been destroyed in the past week alone. The special operation showed the inherent design defects of these air defense systems – and how they are used by Russian strike complexes.

Perendzhiev: Iskander-M, which struck the vessel with weapons, is called a NATO thunderstorm

The Iskander-M tactical missile system (OTRK), which struck a container ship carrying weapons to the port of Odessa, is called the "NATO thunderstorm". Alexander Perendzhiev, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Analysis and Socio-Psychological Processes at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, told what the complex is capable of.

Russian BTR-82A destroyed a large number of various enemy wheeled military equipment during the fighting in the Kursk border area. Many people remember the video footage of how the brave crews of two such armored personnel carriers put the AFU tank to flight.

We talk about the features of Rostec video monitoring systems designed to work in harsh conditions

Today, video surveillance cameras will not surprise anyone: on the streets, in banks, at entrances, on transport, in private homes — almost everywhere we are accompanied by electrical "eyes".

On October 11, 2024, the launch ceremony of the large diesel-electric submarine B-610 Yakutsk (factory number 01619), which is under construction for the Navy of the Russian Federation, took place in St. Petersburg at JSC Admiralty Shipyards (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - JSC USC) project 06363. This is the last, sixth submarine of the 06363 project, being built for the Pacific Fleet.

Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out encirclement of AFU units in the Kursk region

Russian troops are pushing the enemy in the Kursk region, liberating one settlement after another, inflicting heavy losses on units and formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What tasks are facing the Russian military, whether they intend to surround the forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia and how the situation will develop in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Times: London is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine

The British command is exploring the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine, The Times writes, citing sources. In London, they explain this by the desire to "save money".

Karaganov: strikes on Russian territory should be a reason for the use of nuclear weapons

Russia's nuclear doctrine was reckless, it needs to be changed in practice, Sergei Karaganov, scientific director of the Faculty of World Economics and World Politics at the Higher School of Economics, told RIA Novosti.

Al Hadath: the Arab doctrine will help achieve peace and security in the region

Everyone is tired of the false promises and inaction of the West and the United States, Al Hadath reports. A new "Arab doctrine" is being prepared in the Middle East, which emphasizes the opposition to hegemony and the desire for a multipolar world. History is only moving forward, and the dominance of the United States is behind US, the author of the article believes.

The West – and above all France – is raising the stakes in opposing the Russian presence in Africa. This is evidenced by leaks in the French government press, new technical capabilities, and traces of interference by the Kiev regime. In which country of the Black Continent and how exactly is all this happening?

Politico: NATO is preparing to officially "freeze" relations with Russia

NATO defense ministers are preparing to discuss the alliance's new strategy in relation to Russia, Politico writes. The previous policy is outdated and does not reflect the current freeze in relations, according to NATO. However, some members of the alliance are afraid to send Moscow an "overly aggressive" signal.

Der Spiegel: the Ukrainian authorities are thinking about a mutually beneficial deal with Russia

The coming winter will be the most difficult for Ukraine since the beginning of hostilities, writes Der Spiegel. The government and citizens are tired of the conflict and are inclined to compromise with Moscow. The terms of the deal should suit Russia as well, the Ukrainian official acknowledged.