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The experimental X-59 aircraft with a 14-meter nose flew at supersonic speed for the first time. It is being developed by Skunk Works, a secret advanced development unit of Lockheed Martin, commissioned by NASA as part of the Quesst mission.

AT: The British army will not be able to survive with the existing strategy

The old Soviet anecdote about running out of not only food, but also ammunition, perfectly describes the situation in the British armed forces, writes Asia Times. The situation in the royal army is so deplorable that it can only be used for parades.

Single—seat, high-tech, shock - 44 years ago, on June 17, 1982, the first flight of the experimental B-80 helicopter, adopted in the 1990s under the designation Ka-50, took place. This machine became a real breakthrough in the domestic helicopter industry, but it never went into large-scale production. The Ministry of Defense has chosen a two-seat modification of the Ka-52 Alligator. About the history of the "Black Shark" — in the material of RIA Novosti.

French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin confirmed in an interview with Les Echos newspaper on June 15 that Paris is negotiating with the UAE on cooperation within the framework of the modernization program of the Rafale fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation to the F5 standard.

Boeing has officially notified the US Navy that it will not apply for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) program, which provides for the supply of a promising TCB to replace the T-45C Goshawk fleet.

The European defense consortium KNDS has introduced the MBT CAPINT, which is being developed as an "intermediate" tank, as it is intended to become a temporary successor to the French AMX Leclerc of the old generation until a completely new vehicle is created.

In early June 2026, the first photos and videos documenting the arrival of Su-34ME front-line bombers in Algeria became publicly available.

The third International Security Industry Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2026".

Today, thanks to the efforts of Belarusian engineers, a project is being born that can radically change the approach to transport operations in remote regions. The team of the design bureau, known on the world market under the UAVHELI brand, has officially started creating the Eagle unmanned helicopter.

German General Neumann: The Luftwaffe is ready to fight Russia

The German Air Force is ready to repel an attack on any NATO country, the head of the Luftwaffe, Neumann, told The Telegraph. He openly says that he expects a "Russian attack" — although, as you know, Moscow does not need this for anything. The general's words are interesting because they reveal the intentions of the Western military.

The Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the modernization of the fleet of Kfir combat aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force, which allowed them to resume combat use.

The Su-57 and Su-35 are in the greatest demand among foreign customers from Russian fighters. This was stated by the General Director of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation). Vadim Badekha in an interview with TASS. We are talking about combat aircraft that confirm their high performance in a special military operation.

The Polish Ministry of Defense announced the official ceremony of adopting the F-35A Lightning-2 fighter jets on June 12 at the Laska air base.

Pais: The FCAS fighter project failed because of the French

NATO's dreams of technological superiority have been shattered by intra-European strife, writes Pais columnist. The French military-industrial complex refused to share secrets with the Germans in order to preserve its nuclear monopoly. Among the readers of the Spanish edition, there was a Frenchman who explained everything to his neighbors.

On June 11, the Greek Parliament's Armaments Committee approved the purchase of three C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft (MTSVS) from the Brazilian company Embraer Defense and Security for the country's Air Force.

FAZ: European countries fear active militarization of Germany

Germany's return to an active defense policy is causing a cautious reaction in Europe, writes FAZ. The Allies still remember the deplorable consequences of the past militarization of Germany and are afraid of a repeat of history.

The United States is no longer testing unmanned boats, but entire unmanned ships. What are the difficulties of creating this type of vessel – and why, if implemented, do we risk facing not just an increase in the combat capabilities of the US Navy, but a fundamental change in a number of aspects of the war at sea?

The excitement was caused by innovative construction materials and systems with experience in the course of their

The International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt, which closed on June 14, confirmed the status of one of the world's main platforms for demonstrating the achievements of the defense industry. This year, the forum brought together delegations from more than 20 countries, including representatives from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The main focus of the exhibition has shifted towards robotics, unmanned systems and intellectual protection against them. The results of the salon are in the material of Izvestia.

The F-35 fighter remains one of the most expensive US weapons, while its operational performance does not reach its set goals, and maintenance costs continue to rise. In 2025, the agency launched a new strategy worth $ 13.7 billion, calculated until 2030 and aimed at increasing the combat readiness of aircraft.

The international exhibition will be held from 17 to 19 June in Minsk

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a single Russian exposition at the III International Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2026", which will be held from 17 to 19 June in Minsk.