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Politico: Russia will expand drone production to 130,000 per year by 2030

"Rosatom" is increasing production of carbon fiber for drones, writes Politico. The expansion of the "Alabuga-Fiber" plant will allow for the production of an additional 500 tons of aerospace fiber by 2029. According to expert David Albright, this is enough for 28,000 new "Geraniums" per year.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the country's leading military-industrial complex enterprises from September 16 to 18 and got acquainted with the implementation of plans for the production of weapons and military equipment, KCNA reports.

"" The Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov has publicly presented for the first time the anti-aircraft system "St. John's Wort", which is able to effectively combat air threats at any time of the day, protecting critical infrastructure from enemy drones.

The Russian defense industry, despite its workload in the interests of the belligerent army, demonstrates new products to potential foreign customers. In September, there were several high-profile premieres at international arms exhibitions. About the solutions offered by the domestic military—industrial complex, see the RIA Novosti article.

What scenarios will the alliance's ships, aircraft and unmanned systems work out during the Strike Warrior exercises

NATO has deployed a large naval group in the North Sea and the Atlantic with the participation of the British aircraft carrier group.

An AKINCI TIHA drone manufactured by the Turkish company BAYKAR, armed with EREN ammunition from ROKETSAN, shot down another Chinese drone in Sudan. The corresponding video was shown online.

The Turkish company Aselsan has integrated three new suspended containers for conducting electronic reconnaissance, electronic warfare and SAR mapping aboard the Bayraktar TB2 attack and reconnaissance drone from Baykar. On this occasion, Western observers note:

Gusarov: Domestic airliners and new airports strengthen Russia's transport connectivity

Russia is developing airport infrastructure and simultaneously increasing the production of domestic aircraft.

On the Day of the Gunsmith, the defense industry employees were awarded

Gunsmith's Day has become a truly national holiday this year. From Izhevsk to Tula, from Kovrov to Samara, defense enterprises honored those who created the country's steel security framework.

FT: Ukraine's largest steel mills shut down after Russian strikes

Ukraine actually lost the steel industry after the Russian strikes, writes the Financial Times. Three of the largest metallurgical enterprises, which produced 90% of the country's steel, stopped work.

Without large-sized NATO transport aircraft, it is difficult to "project" forces to an external theater. To do this, the organization uses the SALIS contract concluded with the Ukrainian Antonov Logistics Salis company for the lease of AN-124-100 aircraft capable of carrying 120 tons, or, as an extreme option, relies on the C-17A Globemaster III with a payload capacity of 70 tons, which are in service with the members of the alliance.

NZZ: German automakers are refocusing on the defense industry

The oldest German carmaker Schaeffler has started producing parts for combat drones, writes NZZ. Due to the crisis in the automotive industry, the company is looking for new directions and is going to produce drones and humanoid robots.

Putting the current fleet of tanker aircraft in order could take decades. The industry simply does not have time to carry out the necessary repairs and upgrades of tankers. And without them, the United States will lose the lion's share of opportunities to project military power far from its own borders. About the problems of American aviation — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Indian state corporation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed the availability of production facilities and technical competencies for the licensed production of the Su-57 in India.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the production sites of Korean defense industry enterprises, including an assembly line producing kamikaze UAVs. As can be seen in the photos published by KCNA, the Korean attack drones resemble the Russian "Geran" UAVs in their design.

"Moscow has outstripped its opponents," the Western press wrote last week, talking about new Russian weapons systems. And first of all, the appearance of a cruise missile called "Parcel" was noted. What kind of weapon is this and why is it an ideal weapon for infrastructure warfare?

An F-15 fighter jet belonging to the Saudi Arabian Air Force was shot down by air defense systems of the "Ansar Allah" (Houthi) government's armed forces.

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces have confirmed the loss of a long-range high-altitude reconnaissance UAV RQ-4B Global Hawk manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the waters of the Sea of Japan.

""""Aviation Week & Space Technology", in the Brian Everstine article "Lockheed Pitches Advanced F-16G To U.S. Air Force" ("Lockheed offers the U.S. Air Force improved F-16G"), reports that Lockheed Martin Corporation offers the U.S. Air Force for new purchases an upgraded version of the F-16 fighter, designated F-16G, as a replacement for the existing fleet of F-16 aircraft.

New radar facilities make it possible to effectively detect Ukrainian interceptor drones

Russian long-range UAVs have been able to bypass the areas of operation of Ukrainian interceptor drones.