Aviation news
"Barrier from Russian missiles": F-16 fighters will be equipped with the Viper Shield complex
The American company L3Harris Technologies has reported on the completion of production of the first 35 sets of the Viper Shield electronic warfare system (AN/ALQ-254(V)1), designed to protect F-16 fighters from radar-guided missiles and other threats.
Poland will begin testing missiles with a range of up to 1,000 km in the coming days.
Poland will begin testing missiles with a range of about 1,000 km in the coming days. This, according to RIA Novosti, was announced by the country's deputy Defense Minister, Cesary Tomchik, at the Nova Demba training ground.
The United States cannot afford a major conflict with such a budget deficit (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: America's huge national debt hinders the modernization of its army
The United States risks soon finding itself with an inflated budget and empty arsenals, WP writes. What if a new conflict breaks out at this time? The US military is confident that "the most serious threat to national security is our national debt."
The load on the pilots' necks has been solved: the USA has completed the development of the PURSUIT helmet
In combat aviation, the weight of a fighter pilot's helmet is critical. During high-overload maneuvers, and even more so during ejection, every extra gram on the head turns, figuratively speaking, into kilograms that put pressure on the cervical vertebrae and can lead to injury or loss of consciousness. At the same time, in the West, a weight of 2 kg is considered a physiological limit, beyond which the helmet becomes a direct threat to the health and life of the pilot.
The United States is preparing Norway for a confrontation with Russia in the Arctic
The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?
"Bison" in the land of pyramids. What Russia will present at the Egyptian air show
The Russian Bizon, Citadel and Owl will be shown at the Egyptian Air show
From September 8-10, the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will be held at the El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
The United States brought decommissioned A-10 attack aircraft to Egypt
The US Air Force brought a whole "outfit" of combat aircraft to the exhibition in El Alamein, trying to return to the Egyptian market. The vehicles that arrived here include F-16 and F-15E fighter jets, C-130J Super Hercules military-technical forces and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. F-35 is missing: Washington is demonstrating equipment that it is ready to sell, and its sale in the Middle East is prohibited due to the Israeli Military Superiority Law (QME).
"US projects under threat": The Pentagon no longer publishes an assessment of its programs
In 1983, the US Congress established the Office of the Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation (DOT&E) at the Ministry of Defense, intending to create an independent agency that, without subordinating to defense lobbyists, would be able to verify the latest military equipment on an objective basis, without embellishment.
"He can secretly sit down and wait." What is the peculiarity of the "Knacker" drones, which are assembled on an inhuman conveyor
Zhivoder drones are assembled by robots on an inhuman conveyor
Alexey Chadaev, the company's CEO, told the Russian Weapons RG project about the Ushkuynik developments. First of all, he introduced the new fiber-optic combat drone "Zhivoder".
Turkey is considering joining the Eurasian Bloc and nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions
Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.
An-28 will become a "drone carrier": Poland has modified the aircraft to combat UAVs
In March 2026, it became known that Poland plans to re-equip the country's M28 patrol aircraft to combat Russian Geraniums and other UAVs. The M28 is a deeply upgraded version of the An–28, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. In turn, the An-28, being developed by the Antonov Design Bureau, was produced mainly in Poland.
35 Russian defense industry organizations will take part in the defense exhibition in Egypt.
Russian industry organizations are planning to present more than 500 PVN exhibits, including more than 80 samples at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 International Aviation and Space Salon.
"Ambitious US project with unknown result": Ravn X UAV spotted for the first time
The mock-up of the drone was unveiled online with great fanfare in 2021. As the developer explained, this is a "real prototype" that will become the "mother" of a two-stage rocket capable of carrying a payload weighing 450-500 kg to low Earth orbit or 100-150 to a higher sun-synchronous orbit.
"Allows you to cover Moscow": Russia appreciated the deployment of missile systems in Norway
Russian Foreign Ministry: The US INF Treaty in Norway will be the subject of special attention of the Russian Armed Forces
The United States has deployed a new launcher for intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles in Norway. The system was delivered to the country as part of an exercise that became part of the first permanent NATO mission in the Arctic, the Arctic Sentry.
The international 24-hour endurance drone race was held in Russia for the first time.
The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" and brought together the strongest FPV pilots
On September 5-6, an international 24-hour endurance drone race was held at Konakovo airfield. The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" international festival and brought together 40 of the strongest FPV pilots from Russia, Belarus, South Korea and Turkey.
The shell inside the engine: A unique composition for processing engines is expected in the army
A unique engine processing compound is being tested in the SVO zone
Exclusive footage of the "Russian Weapon" in the special operation zone shows the testing of a compound developed by researchers at the Russian Ministry of Defense using a KamAZ-740.10 diesel engine from a Ural-4320 car.
Batteries are asking for a drone: How new unmanned units are looking for enemy artillery
UAVs and electronic intelligence assets identify firing positions, command posts and electronic warfare assets
As part of the artillery brigades, unmanned units of counter-battery warfare began to operate, Izvestia found out.
How effective are the Su-30MKA fighters that Algeria has sent to support Niger in its confrontation with the West? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Algeria sent Su-30MKA fighters to Niger
Algeria has sent Su-30MKA fighters to Niger, writes MWM. They have a long range and are equipped with a powerful radar and will become an effective tool in countering the West, which is once again trying to impose its influence through political destabilization in Africa, the author of the article notes.
The samurai went back to their old ways. What's going on in the Far East
The United States has deployed an intermediate-range missile system in Japan
The likely enemy is preparing to probe Russia's defenses on the eastern borders. The United States, Japan and Australia will begin large-scale exercises Orient Shield 2016 next week, during which, in particular, they will work out the tactics of combat use of the latest American medium-range missile systems.
Technology from printing: how drones and ammunition are created using 3D printers on the front line
UAVs are assembled, repaired and upgraded around the clock in field workshops
Field laboratories are operating in the free zone, where drones are repaired and upgraded, and parts for copters and special ammunition cases are manufactured using 3D printers.
