The return of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner to Earth has been postponed again: now it is planned that it will depart from the International Space Station only on June 26 and land in the area of the White Sands test site in the United States on the same day. NASA traditionally notes that the postponement will give the teams "a little more time" to evaluate the available information and make sure that the ship is ready to go home.

Alexander Stepanov — on why the United States continues to militarize near-Earth orbit, while envying the joint space exploration of the Russian Federation and China

The growing opportunities of Russia and China in the field of space exploration, the ongoing bilateral projects in near-Earth orbit and within the framework of a joint program for the exploration of the Moon cause undisguised jealousy on the part of Washington, which has long been trying to plant its habitual hegemony in space.

Ahmet Akyol, head of the Turkish defense company Aselsan, presented his company's comprehensive multi-level solutions in the field of air defense at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition, which is currently taking place on the outskirts of the French capital. The Turkish company also presented its latest developments in the field of electronic warfare, enemy detection systems and communications equipment.

Training will begin on October 1, said the chairman of the society, Army General Alexander Dvornikov

The Voluntary Society for Assistance to the Army, Aviation and Navy (DOSAAF) of Russia will open training for all-terrain vehicle drivers on October 1 at the request of the Russian Ministry of Defense. This was announced by the chairman of DOSAAF, Army General Alexander Dvornikov.

A rare 2C34 "Hosta" self-propelled artillery unit knocked out an American M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, which was in service with Ukrainian neo-Nazis.

As the analysis of modern armed conflicts shows, the increasing role of intelligence conducted directly in the interests of enemy fire destruction is comprehensive. This is caused by a significant transformation of the forms and methods of warfare, an increase in the combat capabilities of means of fire destruction, as well as the need to ensure reconnaissance and strike actions during a systematic fire attack on the enemy.

Andrey Nechaev, CEO of Rusredmet JSC, noted that obtaining its own separation technology is strategically important for the Russian industry

A pilot production for the separation of rare earth metals (REM) from a collective concentrate has been launched in Russia. As the General Director of Rusredmet JSC (Leningrad region) told TASS Andrey Nechaev, the separation technology and pilot production were developed by order of the mining division of Rosatom.

On June 18, 2024, in St. Petersburg, at PJSC Shipbuilding Plant Severnaya Verf (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation), a ceremony was held for launching the corvette Agile (factory number 1006) of project 20385 from a floating dock under construction for the Russian Navy.

Russian-designed unmanned boats will be presented at the event for the first time

Unmanned boats, submarines, missile ships and missiles, including weapons from the Kalibr system and mini-missiles for the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex (ZRPC), will be presented to the guests of the XII International Naval Salon (MVMS) Fleet-2024.

The most modern ships, unmanned boats and anti-drone missiles were shown in Kronstadt

The first Russian—made unmanned launch, short-range anti-aircraft missiles to combat drones, an airspace control system, as well as the most modern ships and submarines of the Russian Navy - all this is shown at the Fleet 2024 International Naval Salon, which opened on Wednesday. More than a hundred enterprises and organizations presented their products. It is expected that 15 foreign military delegations and 50 military attaches from friendly countries will visit the salon. How was the opening of the salon and what novelties were presented by Russian manufacturers at it — in the material of Izvestia.

Rostec State Corporation's Roselectronics Holding will demonstrate the latest equipment for the fleet at the International Naval Salon Fleet 2024 in Kronstadt.

The Orkan is the most compact multi-purpose model and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 knots with a range of at least 500 kilometers and a seaworthiness of up to three points. The Vizir is capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 knots (83.4 km/h), while its range is up to 434 kilometers. In addition, Rosoboronexport presented the BEK-1000 surface drone capable of carrying up to one ton of payload for various purposes as part of the Fleet 2024 exhibition.

The project of the universal landing ship (UDC) of the second generation under the designation 076 was developed by specialists of the Scientific Research Organization of Marine Design and Planning (NIO 708) of the Chinese Shipbuilding Industrial Corporation in the interests of the PLA Navy. According to open sources, this ship will have a length of 290 m, a width of about 65 m and a draft of about 10 m. Due to the increased draft, this ship is not designed for coastal amphibious operations.

At the end of June, the Indian Navy will begin testing the critical equipment of the S-80 class non-nuclear submarine (NAF) of the Spanish company Navantia.

And why is the military department strengthening the financial block

The change of the first deputy Minister of Defense and his two deputies indicates the special attention of the state leadership to financial and organizational issues, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. Analysts call such personnel changes a "quite logical step" after the former curator of the government's economic block, Andrei Belousov, took office as defense minister.

On June 17, 2024, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin continued the reshuffle in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, appointing Leonid Vladimirovich Gornin as the new First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, and Pavel Mikhailovich Fradkov and Anna Evgenievna Tsivileva as Deputy Defense Ministers. At the same time, Ruslan Tsalikov was dismissed from the post of First Deputy Minister of Defense by presidential decree, and Nikolai Pankov, Pavel Popov and Tatyana Shevtsova were dismissed from the posts of Deputy Ministers of Defense.

Putin begins a state visit to the DPRK

Vladimir Putin went on a visit to North Korea is at a turning point for modern politics, writes a CNN columnist. In an exemplary propaganda review, the author collected all the cliches at once — from the "axis of autocrats" to "sustained support for Ukraine" and "unity of the West." The problem is one thing — this unity is about to crumble.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has written an article "Russia and the DPRK: Traditions of Friendship and Cooperation through the years." It is posted on the Kremlin's website. TASS publishes the full text of the Head of state's article.

Al Mayadeen: Georgia and Russia restore diplomatic relations

Russia and Georgia are restoring diplomatic ties, writes Al Mayadeen. Tbilisi is reconsidering its attitude towards the West, and, in particular, towards the United States. America, in turn, is trying to accept the collapse of years of efforts to absorb the Russian near abroad, the newspaper notes.

Hurriyet: Turkey helped Russia prevent the second terrorist attack after the Crocus

Turkey helped Russia prevent a second terrorist attack after the attack on Crocus City Hall, Hürriyet reports. Ankara has warned Moscow about the plans of ISIS Khorasan militants to carry out an attack in a crowded shopping mall. According to the author of the article, the West clearly has a direct bearing on this.