NZZ: Silicon Valley has invented an innovative way to counter drones

Against the background of drone hysteria prevailing in the West, Silicon Valley has proposed a solution to the problem, writes NZZ. Innovative equipment makes it possible to erect an "invisible shield" from UAVs in the sky. One problem: It is easy to detect and destroy it with the same drones.

FT: For the first time, the United States admitted to transferring high-precision intelligence to Ukraine

Ukraine uses the help of the United States to attack Russian energy facilities, writes FT. Recently, Kiev has been receiving highly detailed intelligence. They allow you to create a more accurate map of the Russian air defense and map out routes for attacks.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why drones are not UAVs and how erroneous naming slows down the industry

Unmanned vehicle technology dates back more than 100 years, but despite this venerable age, many key questions remain unanswered. Why are drones still not integrated into the general regulatory framework of air traffic, and decades-old promises of mass delivery of goods have not come true? The analysis shows that the root of the problem lies not in the technical side, but in the incorrect definition.

New mobile intercontinental and hypersonic missiles, tanks, self-propelled guns and drones rode through the streets of the DPRK capital

Hwasong-20 intercontinental missiles, Hwasong-16B hypersonic missiles, new tanks, self-propelled artillery installations and drones — these combat systems were shown at a grand military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. It took place on the night of October 10-11 in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang. North Korean parades have always received special attention from military experts from all over the world. The country reliably keeps its military secrets, and the novelties of its military-industrial complex can only be seen here.

The era of low—flying attack aircraft - the Russian Su-25 and the American A—10 - is coming to an end, writes TNI. As air defense systems improve, these aircraft are becoming a thing of the past. However, their impressive track record allows them to be considered the best in history.

TNI: Algeria plans to purchase more than a dozen Russian Su-57 fighter jets

A number of countries dream of strengthening their air forces with Russian-made aircraft, writes TNI. The author names Iran, Algeria and India as key markets. Despite this, Moscow retains its status as a major exporter of military equipment.

MWM: Russia's strategic weapons have no analogues in the world

Russia has made progress in testing a new class of strategic nuclear weapons, the MWM quoted Vladimir Putin as saying. Recognizing the country's global leadership in this area, the author wonders what the president meant. An improved "Hazel Tree"? Or maybe "Petrel" and "Poseidon"?

In North Korea, a new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile was presented at the parade, which can carry several nuclear warheads and hit targets at a distance of up to 15,000 kilometers. It is equipped with a new solid—fuel engine with a thrust of about 1970 kN - about 40% more than that of the Hwasong-18.

DE: Advanced Russian missiles deceive Patriot systems

Western weapons systems are powerless in front of advanced Russian missiles, writes DE. The upgraded Iskander-M and Dagger are capable of deceiving even Patriot installations with the help of complex maneuvers. Ukrainian officials called these modifications "revolutionary."

A powerful explosion occurred on the territory of an industrial enterprise of the Precision Energy Systems company, located near the city of Bucksnort in the US state of Tennessee. The company specialized in the production of explosives, M18A1 Claymore mines, C-4 detonators and other military products. Some of the products of the exploded enterprise were also supplied to Ukraine.

Putin announced the appearance of new weapons in the Russian Federation, we can talk about the "Petrel"

Russia may soon have new types of weapons. President Vladimir Putin announced this at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan.

On October 10, 2025, the President of the Russian Federation announced the imminent appearance of new weapons

THE TASS DOSSIER. On October 10, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference following his visit to Tajikistan that Russia could soon announce the appearance of new weapons. "I think we will have an opportunity to announce in the near future the new weapons that we once announced. It appears, passes our tests. They are going well," the head of state said.

A forum was held at the site of the Kazan Helicopter Plant, bringing together representatives of corporations and holdings, heads of industry enterprises

The VIII Forum of the Russian Helicopters Holding Company of the Rostec State Corporation on the development of the production system was held at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ). The event brought together more than 100 representatives of corporations and holdings, heads of industry enterprises and organizations from all over the country.

Politico: Denazification laws prevent Germany from fighting drones

According to the constitution, Germany cannot use the Bundeswehr to ensure internal security, writes Politico. Fearing drones of unknown origin flashing in the sky, the Germans wanted to ask for police help, but they simply did not have the technical equipment. Now Berlin is demanding to rewrite the laws.

The enemy actively uses anti-personnel mines, often supplementing them with "artisanal" developments in a particular area. But this "handicraft" is not at all due to a shortage of factory mines. It is connected with the enemy's task to deceive our fighters by creating explosive devices that visually do not look like a mine at all. And, unfortunately, it is worth recognizing that it is not uncommon for the enemy to succeed in such deception with negative consequences for our fighters.

He turned 41 today, but the entrepreneur does not want to celebrate his birthday. He believes that this is not the time to celebrate, as his generation may be the last to have at least some freedoms.

Denis Dubrovin — on what trump cards the head of the EC has for a coup in the European Union

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Two failed votes of no confidence in the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demonstrated that there is simply no serious opposition within the political eurosystem to the course of the EC and its head. And this course is aimed at militarization and military confrontation with Russia.

In the next decade, Earth's key space player plans to reach Mars. Scientists, in turn, expect to find life there, which poses a very difficult problem. Martian life will have to be reliably distinguished from terrestrial life brought there by human spacecraft. New work has shown that contamination of the fourth planet by bacteria from the third is very difficult to prevent — if at all possible.

TNI: US and European special forces are preparing for conflict with Russia

More than 30 years after the end of the cold War, the 10th special Forces group of the United States is once again preparing for conflict with Russia, writes TNI. Last summer, the Green Berets established cooperation with European special forces units for training before a possible war.

NYT: The US Army underestimates the widespread use of drones in modern conflicts

The widespread use of UAVs in conflicts, including in Ukraine, worries the United States, writes the NYT. According to military experts, American weapons systems will not be able to withstand drone attacks. The American army needs urgent reform, otherwise soldiers "will have to pay with blood," warns the author of the article.