Aviation news
The latest UAVs "Geran Seeker" easily bypass the air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and hit protected targets
Since the middle of this month, the operational reports of the Russian Ministry of Defense have increasingly mentioned very effective strikes with "Geranium" family barrage ammunition with the prefix "Seeker". Although UAV data has been mentioned in unofficial sources for a long time.
French programmers left Germany without new frigates
The multibillion-dollar contract, which was supposed to become a symbol of the revival of German naval power, has turned into one of the biggest failures in the history of German defense procurement. Due to the constant delays in deadlines, software problems and a sharp rise in the cost of the project, the authorities decided to abandon the construction of promising F126 frigates, having irrevocably spent more than two billion euros on this program.
Zelensky promised to withdraw Russia from the conflict in 40 days. What does it mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: by announcing a 40-day SBU operation, Zelensky revealed state secrets
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked the country's Security Service with conducting a 40-day operation to influence Russia in order to encourage Moscow to end the war.
Russia has deployed its heaviest and fastest interceptor fighters for strategic missions in the Arctic. How effective is the MiG-31BM? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia has deployed MiG-31BM for strategic missions in the Arctic
The Tu-160, accompanied by MiG-31BM interceptors, performed a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, writes MWM. In this way, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its long-range aviation and sent a powerful strategic signal to NATO in the face of growing tensions in the Arctic.
Kiev has received new ALTO NG TCB from the Czech Republic for training pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Czech Republic has provided the Bandera regime with ten training aircraft to create a training base for the future pilots training program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Turkey plans to purchase F110 aircraft engines for Kaan fighter jets
On June 24, the US presidential Administration officially notified Congress of its intention to conclude a contract under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the purchase of General Electric aircraft engines for Turkey in the amount of over $700 million.
The US military is seeking to quickly acquire cheap interceptors for air defense systems
Units of the US Army may begin live-firing tests of new low-cost LCI (Low-Cost Interceptor) interceptors as early as the fourth quarter of 2026.
Nuclear Edition: how Russian strategic forces are being modernized
The update takes place in the land, sea and air components of the triad
This year, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces are beginning to upgrade from the Topol-M complexes to more modern Yars-type solid-fuel mobile missiles.
For the war with Russia. What weapons has Europe focused on creating?
Drones, long—range artillery, high-precision missiles - the Eurosatory 2026 international defense industry exhibition was held in France. European countries demonstrated new military-industrial complex products and presented promising projects for "weapons of the future." About how exactly the West is going to fight soon, see the RIA Novosti article.
Three security documents will clearly outline "new methods of defense": the introduction of drones and AI, coupled with a reduction in the degree of militaristic rhetoric (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Tokyo is going to review key military documents, writes Sankei Shimbun. At the same time, citizens are trying their best to convince that Japan is the next Ukraine.
Sanctions work wonders. Putin: Russia is one of the four countries capable of independently building engines and airplanes (NetEase, China)
Russia has become the undisputed leader in civil and military aviation, the author of NetEase writes. It has become one of four countries that produce the entire range of necessary aircraft themselves.
The MC-21 aircraft has given a new reason for pride
The UAC is pleased that it has finally confirmed the range of the MS-21 airliner. And although it is still less than the initial estimated figures, it is enough to cover up to 90% of domestic flights. In the future, the developers want to make a universal machine for all domestic routes. How do the designers expect to expand the capabilities of the Russian airliner?
Unpleasant surprise: Ukraine will receive a "Sweetheart" from "General Cherries"
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a new drone "Sweetheart" from the company "General Chereshnya"
The Ukrainian company General Chereshnya has unveiled a new Sweetheart UAV designed to conduct reconnaissance behind enemy lines. Military observer of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok figured out how the arrival of this device to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine would affect the course of military operations.
Hunters of Ukrainian drones need cover
Mobile firing groups (MOG) protecting Russian highways and infrastructure facilities from terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have become priority targets for the enemy. The operators of enemy drones have launched a real hunt for the Russian defenders of the "small air". What ways can this threat be neutralized?
Rostec and Vladimir region discuss cooperation in industry, science, education
The State Corporation participates in a regional mission, during which it presents a wide range of solutions for the implementation of new projects
These days, Rostec State Corporation enterprises in Vladimir present a wide range of high—tech and innovative products for various sectors of the economy - from buses, loaders and machine tools to medical devices and IT solutions.
The most powerful Russian strategic bombers patrol the airspace near the Arctic territories of NATO (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The new Tu-160M has become one of the longest-range bombers in the world
The upgraded Tu-160M has unique technical characteristics, writes MWM. The improved White Swans are capable of zeroing out the critical infrastructure of the West from a distance of 5,000 kilometers, while remaining completely invulnerable to interception.
Will "Annushka" and "Sarai" become interceptors
More recently, there have been claims that the time of drones is passing, that weapons are about to appear that will remove them from the scene. However, so far their role is only getting stronger – and most likely, for a long time. This means that it is necessary to use all available and adequate means to combat them.
Protecting against drone strikes is becoming a common task
UAV impact protection will require unity of technology and control
Russia needs to step up its rear protection from UAV attacks. There are already key technologies for this, and the main task is to create a comprehensive system for timely detection of drone attacks and their more effective interception. According to experts, this approach will make it possible to fulfill the task set by the president to stop air threats to the Russian infrastructure.
The elite of the North Korean Air Force: MiG-29, Su-25 and MiG-23 - the backbone of strike power
According to various estimates, the DPRK Air Force has between 600 and 1,700 aircraft in service. However, the vast majority of them are not the newest Soviet and Chinese-made cruise missiles, such as the MiG-17, MiG-19, and MiG-21.
"Enough determination and stupidity": Is Ukraine preparing to attack Belarus?
Colonel Khodarenok: The Ukrainian Armed Forces can attack Belarus with drones and missiles
In two days, the deadline for the ultimatum delivered by Vladimir Zelensky to Belarus expires. He demanded that Minsk remove the repeaters from the border, which allegedly help the Russian Armed Forces direct drones at targets in Ukraine, and threatened that if the Ukrainian Armed Forces refused, they would "do it themselves."
