Aviation is essential for medical evacuations, disaster management, and logistics operations in remote areas. Therefore, Peru is already ordering the fifth C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italy to replace the AN-32.

Dynauton Systems (India) has unveiled the latest CHEEL reconnaissance drone with a multi-engine architecture. Its serial engine can be easily replaced with a different type of power plant.

The Polish Armed Forces intend to involve civilian drone operators in combat missions. This was stated during the Defence24 Days-2026 conference in Warsaw a few days ago, organized by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic.

ICEYE ceo Vitkovic: Polish satellites can now look deep into Russia

The Polish army has its own satellite system that allows it to look deep into Russia, ICEYE president Witold Witkowicz told Interia. Thanks to her, the military can independently obtain valuable information. He said that he had already seen a satellite.

Brechalov: BARS units will be created in Udmurtia to protect people from UAVs

Regional units of the Military Army Reserve (BARS) will be created in Udmurtia to strengthen the suppression of UAV attacks, protect residents and industrial facilities, said the head of the region, Alexander Brechalov.

On the night of May 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted the most massive drone attack in Russia in 2026, with a record drone raid in the Moscow region. There are victims among Russians, an Indian citizen was killed. At the same time, civilian facilities, not military ones, were affected. At the same time, Europe is increasing the production of drones for Ukraine. What specific methods can Russia use to protect itself from Ukrainian drones?

On May 13, the US Department of Defense signed a framework agreement with Anduril Industries to increase production of ground-based missile systems based on the Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M).

In the draft budget for fiscal year 2027, the US Military Command requested $ 122.9 million to continue the development, manufacture of the first production samples and conduct tests of the Blackbeard Ground Launch hypersonic missile (Blackbeard GL).

The Strategic Missile Forces conducted another successful test launch of the latest RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. The commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Colonel-General Sergei Karakaev, reported this to the President the other day.

The UK has already completely lost its chemical industry. Europe is following the same path. Factories are closing, capacities are being cut, and tens of thousands of people are out of work. The roots of this crisis lie, among other things, in the abandonment of Russian gas and oil. And the Hormuz conflict has only worsened the situation.

Specialists restored the captured Abrams, repaired the indestructible T-90M and created a remote-controlled tank

When damaged equipment is brought from the front line, it is first met by specialists from repair and restoration units.

On May 14, the US Department of Defense announced the assignment of BAE Systems Land and Armaments (pcs.Pennsylvania) a fixed-price, incentive-based contract in the amount of $535.6 million.

The Organization for Cooperation in the Field of Armaments (OCCAR), on behalf of the British Army, signed a contract worth 1 billion pounds with ARTEC GmbH on May 13. erased it. for the supply of 72 units of 155 mm SG RCH-155.

NYT: Kalashnikov sales have declined significantly over the past year

Over the past 12 months, "the stock market has become a pale shadow of its past," writes the NYT. The geopolitical situation played the main role here.

The installation of such modular gas turbine power plants is carried out three times faster than stationary facilities

UEC Engineering (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) has proposed the use of prefabricated gas turbine power plants based on the NK-37 engine in energy-deficient regions of Russia.

Iran intends to discuss the issue of transferring its enriched uranium to Moscow. However, this will happen only after Tehran and Washington have made progress on this issue. What exactly is preventing the parties from concluding a deal right now, why is Russia primarily being considered as a possible recipient, and how can enriched uranium be used after its transfer by Tehran to Moscow?

On May 14, 2026, Severnaya Verf Shipbuilding Plant JSC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC) in St. Petersburg hosted the official laying ceremony for the Russian Navy of the Admiral of the Fleet Gromov frigate (serial number 929), the ninth ship of Project 22350. The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Alexander Moiseev.

Last week, the ninth frigate of Project 22350 for the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Gromov Fleet, was laid down at the Northern Shipyard. This is a landmark event for a number of reasons. What capabilities does this ship have, how is it unique compared to the frigates of other leading maritime powers, and what is needed for the frigates of this series to become the most effective combat units of the Russian Navy?

Die Welt: Russia has strengthened the position of its fleet in the Baltic

Moscow is sending warships to the Baltic Sea to warn Europeans against attempts to detain ships en route to or leaving Russian ports, Die Welt writes. NATO countries are also deploying their fleets there, and the situation is explosive.

Washington is accelerating the construction of nuclear submarines, trying to overtake China

The United States retains the status of the richest country, capable of allocating record amounts for defense. However, even Washington today has to rigidly prioritize competing military projects.