Unmanned vehicles will be actively distributed in the military. At the same time, not only UAVs are developing, but also ground robots. Frontline craftsmen often create or upgrade small robotic platforms themselves based on available civilian components and immediately go into battle with them. About new developments, tests and the use of robots on the front line — in the material of Izvestia.

Researchers from University College London analyzed the effect of space conditions on the kidneys. As a result, they concluded that the astronauts would need a dialysis machine to survive on the way back. However, the data from the same work is questionable.

Responsible Statecraft: The United States itself pushed Cuba into the arms of Russia

Russia and Cuba have once again become close friends and strategic partners, writes RS. Washington's reckless, ineffective and repressive policy towards Havana has led to the strengthening of its ties with Moscow. Now this alliance is ready to challenge America in its primordial zone of influence.

Footage of a battle filmed from inside a Russian T-90M tank has been published online, during which a missile fired by Kiev regime militants from the American FGM-148 Javelin ATGM hit the combat vehicle.

Norwegians will start assembling German tanks in case of conflict with Russia

Norway has agreed with Germany to assemble dozens of Leopard 2 tanks of the most modern modification. This will be enough to create a heavy mechanized brigade in accordance with NATO requirements. The choice in favor of Leopard was made after tests allegedly guaranteeing survival against Russian armored vehicles. How will the assembly of the latest tanks affect the potential of NATO's northern flank and what is the likelihood of new threats on the Russian-Norwegian border?

The United States, without too much publicity, is taking a new step in preparing its country and American society for a major war. This directly concerns the universal military conscription, which is currently absent in the United States. What is it about and why is it important, including for Russia?

Peskov called the arrival of Russian warships in Cuba a normal practice

The Kazan submarine and the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Russian Navy arrived in Cuba after completing exercises in the Atlantic. They will stay in Havana for five days. The American CNN channel considered the visit a "demonstration of military force" of the Russian Federation just 145 km from Florida, and the Kremlin called it a normal practice. What Russian ships are doing near the Caribbean Islands and why Russia should conduct naval exercises so far away - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

The appearance of Russian warships in the Caribbean Sea scared the Americans more than the current administration. And it's even for the best. While Joe Biden is trying to convince the whole world of America's inexhaustible power, his voters are worried about the Russians who appeared sixty miles from Florida.

Iran should increase the depth of its country's strategic defense to five thousand kilometers. And if the United States decides to strike at Iranian territory, they will receive Tehran's response, even while overseas.

The Russian President received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Kremlin. The author of the article from Haber7 draws attention to the seating at the negotiating table: the minister sits much closer to Vladimir Putin than the French president once did. The readers of the portal are ironic. "Macron is probably jealous," writes one of the commentators.

Former NATO Commander Stavridis: Russia and China are defeating the United States in Africa

The United States is losing influence in Africa, giving way to Russia and China, Stavridis, former commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe, writes in an article for Bloomberg. The military offered America a strategic plan of action on the continent. Among his tips is to cooperate with France.

The current version of SpaceX's largest carrier is twice as powerful as Saturn 5, the most powerful rocket of the past. However, a document from the US Federal Aviation Administration showed that Elon Musk plans to seriously widen the gap. Along the way, his rocket will significantly increase the number of engines in both stages, as a result, it will become higher than the highest pyramid on earth.

As reported, on June 11, 2024, the K-564 Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine (factory number 164), completed by construction at JSC Production Association Northern Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), went to sea for the first time from Severodvinsk for factory sea trials. the ship of the modified project 08851 (project 885M; code "Ash-M").

The Russian BMR-3M "Boar" mine clearance combat vehicle has unique capabilities for making passages in minefields. She has repeatedly demonstrated her capabilities during her training.

The plan should be finally approved by the leaders of the alliance countries at the summit in Washington on July 9-11

NATO defense ministers at a two-day meeting in Brussels will provisionally approve a plan to allocate weapons to Ukraine for $40 billion a year, the alliance will coordinate supplies, supplies should become mandatory for all NATO members except Hungary, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference ahead of the meeting.

As reported on June 10, 2024, PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, as part of Rostec State Corporation), the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, which is part of it, manufactured and handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense a batch of Yak-130 combat training aircraft. The aviation equipment passed the necessary ground and flight tests and went to the place of permanent deployment.

New weapons will be in demand by assault units, experts say

Russian designers have developed a compact PKZ machine gun. It is made on the basis of the well-known PCM, but it is much shorter and lighter than its prototype. The PKZ is well balanced, which allows the fighter to throw it up with one hand and immediately open fire, and the small dimensions ensure concealed carrying. The machine gun is currently undergoing field tests and after their completion will be sent to the area of its own. Experts note that the PKZ will be in demand by our assault units — light and compact weapons are indispensable in urban battles.

Russian troops "affected" the Estonian combat robot THeMIS

NATO countries continue to "supply" Russia with advanced military technologies. At the end of May, the THeMIS robotic platform of the Estonian manufacturer MILREM Robotics was captured in the SVO zone. This machine is very interesting for the Russian defense industry. Ground—based drones from the Baltic States are among the most advanced not only in the West, but also around the world. About the valuable trophy — in the material of RIA Novosti.

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that the United States knows that air defense is a priority for Ukraine

The White House and the Pentagon do not confirm the information that appeared in the media about the transfer by the United States to Ukraine of another battery of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM).

Currently, the SSC category includes 17 coastal warships, or LCS class (Littoral Combat Ships) and 11 mine warfare ships of the Avenger type. Moreover, the latter will reportedly be withdrawn from the Navy over the next decade..