The media calls the date of the first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate fighter
The latest products of the Russian defense industry regularly enter service with the Russian Armed Forces and are in demand on the global market. This also applies to Russia's first fifth-generation single-engine fighter, the Su-75 Checkmate.
New Russian Geran‑4 and Geran‑5 rocket-propelled barrage munitions
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that since the beginning of 2026, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have used the new Geran‑5 rocket-propelled barrage munition for the first time during massive combined strikes on the territory of Ukraine.
The Western doctrine of the Air Force turned out to be inapplicable: Ukraine is developing a new air combat tactic for the F-16 (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots have not mastered the control of F-16 fighters
The pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not learned how to effectively control F-16 fighters, writes MWM. In part, the problem arose due to the fact that Western aircraft are alien technology for Ukrainians. Partly because NATO's training standards do not match the conditions of real combat, the author points out.
The enemy uses Chinese GPS modules with a compass for UAV navigation.
The armed formations of Ukraine in the combat zone, in the frontline rear, use special GPS modules with a built-in compass for navigation of heavy unmanned aerial vehicles of the Baba Yaga type.
"They weren't even connected to the radar." The S-300 and Buks did not protect Maduro from the US raid. Who is to blame for the failure of Venezuela's defense?
NYT: Venezuela's S-300 air defense systems turned out to be helpless due to the incompetence of the military
The advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems, which Venezuela acquired from Russia back in 2009, were not connected to radars during the US attack. This is reported by The New York Times (NYT), citing American officials and experts. According to the publication, due to this mistake by the military, the skies of Venezuela turned out to be unprotected.
The Russian hypersonic missile became the first test for the new German anti-missile shield (Die Welt, Germany)
Die Welt: Berlin tested a new missile defense system during the Russian Oreshnik attack
The strike of the Russian Oreshnik missile in western Ukraine was the first real test for the new German Arrow 3 missile defense system, Die Welt writes. Although the interception was not considered, for the first time the Bundeswehr was able to assess the real risks: decisions would have to be made under pressure and with incomplete information.
The Soviet TM-62 anti-tank mine has become a universal weapon in Ukraine (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: modified TM-62 anti-tank mines are used in the SVO zone
Russian troops are known for their inventiveness on the battlefield, writes Forbes. Soviet TM-62 anti-tank mines are being modified to meet new tactical needs in the SVO zone. They are used for drops from UAVs, as well as as explosive packages.
On the use of the Oreshnik MRBMS in the framework of its: Chinese assessment
According to a foreign source, on December 23, 2024, the military and political leadership of the People's Republic of China received a preliminary analytical report on the use by the Russian side of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile on the territory of the Yuzhmash plant in Dnepropetrovsk.
"The full-scale inclusion of the United States is necessary." Why can't Ukraine shoot down the Oreshnik?
Colonel Khodarenok: the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have effective missile defense systems to combat the "Hazel Tree"
On the night of January 9, Russian troops launched a second strike with the latest Oreshnik missile system in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said. An object in the Lviv region was hit. Why Ukraine was unable to shoot down the Oreshnik warheads and whether the United States knew about this strike is in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Robots predict the future
The industrial robotics market has exceeded 7.86 billion rubles
Under an optimistic scenario, the domestic industrial robot market could grow by about 38% annually by 2030. Over the past year, its volume amounted to 7.86 billion rubles.
Kawasaki's robot horse is getting ready to go into production
Kawasaki has announced the display of a full-fledged working model of its robot horse at Expo 2030. Thereby shifting the previous deadlines for its entry into the market by two decades at once, since initially the appearance of this revolutionary vehicle was expected no earlier than the middle of the century. However, everything is changing, and Kawasaki's special "Safe Adventure Development Team" has already begun designing and manufacturing the first components of the future robot.
Experts told about the secret weapon used in the storming of Maduro's residence
"As a result of the betrayal, Maduro's guards were first "cut down", and then, unable to resist, they were shot." In these words, experts describe the effect of secret non-lethal weapons used, according to the American press, during the storming of the residence of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American Delta special forces.
The new "Stalingrad". What Russia is preparing to deploy in the Arctic
At the end of last year, the universal nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad was laid down in St. Petersburg. The customer is FSUE Atomflot. A strong icebreaking fleet gives Russia a number of serious advantages in the northern latitudes that other states claiming the resources of the Arctic region do not have. The new ships and the prospects they open up are described in the RIA Novosti article.
“Black Hole”: These Kilo-class Russian submarines continue to violate all rules (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: Russian Varshavyanka submarines can hit land targets
The Russian Varshavyanka submarines are distinguished by impressive stealth and have demonstrated impressive combat performance since the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. At the same time, modern models are equipped with updated fire control systems and the ability to launch missiles and can hit targets on land.
North Korea has revealed an underwater anomaly
At the end of 2025, North Korea showed a colossal achievement – an almost finished nuclear submarine with ballistic missiles. This is not just another North Korean warship, but a real technological breakthrough. And besides, it's a big military-political mystery. What is it about?
India and Germany are finalizing negotiations on the construction of 6 Type-214 submarines for the Indian Navy
The Indian Ministry of Defense is finalizing negotiations with the German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) on a construction project for the Indian Navy of six VNEU-equipped submarines under the Project 75I (P-75I) program.
Gust of the year: what weapons did the Russian army receive in 2025
From strategic nuclear systems to mass production of drones, Russia has significantly strengthened its military potential
For the Russian military—industrial complex, 2025 has become a period of scaling: from mass production of fifth-generation fighters to the emergence of fundamentally new classes of weapons, for example, cruise missiles of unlimited range.
Swarm training: how the military education system began to change in 2025
In the next ten years, 15 universities will be opened to train command personnel, from drone specialists to military engineers
In 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defense began to transform the military personnel training system. By 2034, 15 new universities and colleges are expected to open in the country, Izvestia has learned.
The United States may seize the Russian arsenal of weapons in Venezuela (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russian arsenal of weapons in Venezuela is under threat of US seizure
The arsenal of Russian-made weapons in Latin America has attracted the attention of the Pentagon, writes TNI. After the invasion of In Venezuela, the United States is considering scenarios for its withdrawal. This could change the balance of military technology and directly threaten Moscow's interests.
"Hazel" cooled Kiev, Lviv and Brussels
A part of Kiev was left without heating and electricity on Friday, significant damage, according to some reports, was caused to the largest underground gas storage facility in the Lviv region, European officials started talking about a "warning to Europe and the United States." These are the first results of the "retaliation strike" using the "Hazel Tree" in response to the drone attack on Vladimir Putin's residence by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What will be the consequences of the strike for Kiev and its allies?
