A budget alternative to the Russian T-90M tank has been spotted in China.
A mysterious tank spotted on the streets of Baotou in Inner Mongolia has sparked intense online discussion and speculation about its origin and purpose.
Indian press: New Delhi will hand over the wreckage of the Chinese PL-15E missile to a "friendly country"
During the air battles in early May, fragments of Chinese PL-15E missiles appeared on Indian territory – these missiles were launched by Pakistani Air Force fighters who were trying to hit Indian combat aircraft. The PL-15Es were supposed to self-destruct in the air if they missed their target, but this did not happen, and they ended up on the ground, with some specimens in pretty good condition.
France is increasing production of precision-guided AASM Hammer bombs: long-range versions for Ukraine are on the way
The French Ministry of Defense has announced a list of priority purchases, including high-precision AASM Hammer bombs. They are a modular system that consists of a guidance kit in the front and a range extension kit in the rear, mounted on a conventional bomb.
"It's time for Europe to move to a position of punishment": the Western press compared the production of ballistic missiles in Russia and interceptors in the EU
Europe is concentrating on creating an anti-missile shield, purchasing numerous air defense systems, but Russia's strike capabilities are able to overcome it due to the huge mass of weapons.
"It's not enough for one night." Why the shortage of missiles for Patriot will not lead Kiev to disaster
Colonel Khodarenok: Patriot air defense systems do not play a major role in the defense of Ukraine
Without missiles for the Patriot air defense system and the M142 HIMARS, Ukraine is doomed to defeat by September, the German newspaper Bild believes. Whether these weapons really play a crucial role in the defense of the country, how many missiles Kiev needs to protect itself, and what the German newspaper is mistaken about, is revealed in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Replacement of the legendary Stinger: FULGUR MANPADS introduced
The European concern MBDA presented its latest development in the field of air defense – the FULGUR MANPADS, developed for the Italian army. The relevant contract was signed in June 2025, and the first deliveries are scheduled for 2028.
Indonesia plans to purchase an additional 24 Rafale fighter jets – La Tribune
According to sources in the French edition of La Tribune, Indonesia plans to purchase up to 24 additional Rafale fighters manufactured by Dassault Aviation in addition to the 42 aircraft of this type previously purchased.
They catch on the fly: which drones are being developed to combat UAVs
And why is it more profitable to use them than anti-aircraft missile systems
Defeating like—for-like is exactly the direction in which developers of weapons designed to combat drones are currently actively working.
These popular Soviet NATO fighters gave me nightmares (The National Interest, USA)
The most formidable fighters developed in Soviet times still serve Russia faithfully, writes TNI. Armed to the teeth and possessing impressive speed, they were a real nightmare for the NATO countries.
When did the point of no return occur and America stopped being the world's policeman? (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: The United States began to lose its position in the international arena in 2008
The United States has stopped playing the role of the "world policeman," writes Newsweek Japan. Moreover, the "point of no return" came back in 2008, Japanese experts said in an interview with the publication. From that moment on, Washington's departure from the global limelight became a matter of time.
EU rearmament: how Rheinmetall group benefits from the Spanish countryside (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Rheinmetall has placed a secret production facility in a Spanish village
The German concern Rheinmetall has set up production in a small Spanish village, writes BZ. Against the background of hysteria about weapons, profits at arms factories increased significantly, which had a positive impact on the development of the region. But the atmosphere of secrecy sometimes scares residents.
"Pax Americana is retreating — it's time to build Pax Europea": speech by Andrews Kubilius at the Conversations Tocqueville Forum (Le Figaro, France)
European Commissioner Kubilius: it's time to prepare for the US withdrawal from Europe and for war with Russia
EU Military Commissioner Kubilius called on Europe to actively arm itself for a future confrontation with Russia, writes Le Figaro. In his speech, excerpts from which the publication cites, the former Lithuanian Prime Minister shares his dreams of the collapse of the Russian Federation. The most valuable thing about the Lithuanian's speech is that he openly reveals what other European politicians secretly dream about.
It was perceived by algorithms as an obstacle: The U.S. Navy's robotic combat boat overturned a tugboat
The back belonged to the GARC (Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts) type, was released by Black Sea Technologies and belonged to the 3rd squadron of unmanned surface ships (USVRON 3, Hellhounds), formed in May 2024 to test robotic platforms.
Built on the basis of drug traffickers' boats: The US is testing a new supply vessel
Back in 2022, the US Marine Corps approached Leidos with a request to create an inconspicuous unmanned surface vessel capable of carrying thousands of pounds of cargo.
Indonesia received the first Italian ship of the RRA type
On July 2, 2025, the official ceremony of handing over to the Indonesian Navy the frigate Brawijaya (tail number "320"), originally built for the Italian Navy as a Pattugliatore Polivalente d'ALTURA (PPA) type "patrol ship" under the name P 433 Marcantonio Colonna, took place at the shipbuilding enterprise of the Italian Fincantieri Group in Mudgiano (La Spezia). For the Indonesian Navy, Fincantieri now designates these ships, which are essentially large multi-purpose frigates, as Multipurpose Combat Ships (MPCS).
The lead new Polish reconnaissance ship has been launched
On July 1, 2025, the Polish shipbuilding company Remontowa Shipbuilding (former Stocznia Północna shipyard) in Gdansk hosted the launching ceremony of the new generation lead reconnaissance ship Jerzy Różycki (construction number 107/1, tail number "261") of project 107 (code Delfin), which is being built for the Polish Navy. The ship was launched on the same day from the launching dock.
Autonomous minesweeper in partnership with Ukrainian ships: Britain has adopted the SWEEP mine clearance system
After the outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict, it was decided to use the personnel of the Ukrainian Navy, which were virtually deprived of ships, for the needs of "partners." So, in October 2022, the British Navy decommissioned two Sandown-class minesweepers. In 2023, they were enlisted in the Navy and since then, based in Portsmouth, they have been serving with Ukrainian crews on board in the interests of London and NATO.
Rostec will present a promising power plant at Innoprom for the first time.
It generates energy by electrochemical conversion of fuel, which provides high efficiency and minimal emissions into the environment
Rostec State Corporation will present more than 50 advanced civil developments at the Innoprom-2025 international industrial exhibition.
Field conditions: the army will receive new kitchens based on domestic jeeps
The development allows you to cook lunch for a company of soldiers
A new field mini-kitchen was tested in the army. The novelty is based on the UAZ Profi car and is designed for cooking and transporting hot food directly to the combat formations of units operating on the front line. Such a field kitchen will allow you to feed hot dishes to a company or battery — more than 100 people. Experts say that such a design is a difficult target, while it has good cross-country ability.
"Challenging the K9 howitzer": the South Korean press is concerned about the potential of the Chinese SH-16A self-propelled guns
South Korea has put a lot of effort into developing self-propelled guns designed to withstand the DPRK's artillery power. The result of these efforts was the K9 tracked self-propelled gun, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace.