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The first foreign buyer of the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has become known. It became the North African country of Algeria, which has a long tradition of military-technical cooperation with Russia. The very fact of this deal may have far-reaching consequences for all Russian exports of combat aircraft.

Bloomberg: Europe is afraid of a Russian attack, but there is nothing to defend against

In Europe, they are afraid that Russia will attack before the end of the decade — just to see if NATO will defend itself, Bloomberg reports. However, the Europeans have nothing to defend themselves against: their military-industrial complex is fragmented and paralyzed by lack of money and dependence on American technology.

Soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces unwrap a roll of mesh cloth, which is then attached to poles from 4.5 to 6 m high, evenly spaced on both sides of the road. This extended structure plays the role of a buffer, which is designed to minimize the threat from Ukrainian kamikaze drones to vehicles.

A previously unknown vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft combining inclined and fixed rotors was spotted at Mojave Airport in California.

Mikhail Khodarenok — about the latest aircraft at the Aero India 2025 exhibition in Bangalore

The Indian Air Force is equipped with many Russian weapons, and the Indian side is well acquainted with them. Moreover, a multi-role fighter program is currently being implemented in India.

The Russian car turned out to be much better than the American one in terms of maneuverability

During a speech at the Aero India 2025 forum, the Su-57 fighter surpassed the American F-35. According to military experts interviewed by Izvestia, our car turned out to be much better than the American one in terms of maneuverability.

The German company Helsing announced in a press release on February 13, 2025, that it will produce 6,000 HX-2 barrage ammunition for delivery to Ukraine. The supplies, as can be judged, will be financed by the German government, similar to the Helsing contract currently being implemented for the supply of 4,000 HF-1 barrage ammunition to Ukraine.

The British newspaper The Guardian, in its article "Britain's system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims" ("The British arms export control system is broken, says a former diplomat"), reports that Mark Smith, a former employee of the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claims that the British arms export control system is broken and She is susceptible to political manipulation and that he "saw behavior that crossed the threshold of complicity in war crimes."

Andrey Bezrukov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Autonomous Non—Profit Organization Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies, talks about how UAVs can affect the development of the economy after graduation

The Russian president's order to lift bans on the use of drones has become an important step towards the country's technological and economic sovereignty. Drones have huge potential not only in the defense sector, but also in agriculture, logistics, and the environment. However, to realize this potential, we in Russia need clear rules and standards to ensure the safe and effective use of drones.

TNI: India imports the Russian Su-57 rather than the American F-35

At the Aero India 2025 air show, the Russians will showcase their Su-57 fighter jet alongside its main export competitor, the more expensive F—35 from the United States. And the Russian aircraft has a better chance of winning this competition.

Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the cluster of armaments, ammunition and special chemicals of Rostec State Corporation, in an interview with Denis Kayyran, special correspondent of RIA Novosti, on the eve of the exhibition, spoke about the best production tank in the world, a complex that can replace an air defense battery, innovations in the field of artillery, small arms and barrage ammunition.

MWM: Russia will start exporting Su-57s this year

Russia's partners have lined up for the export version of the Su-57, presented at the air show in India, according to MWM. According to some reports, Algeria has already ordered them, New Delhi is showing keen interest in the fighters, and North Korea may become another client.

It can be used to protect oil refineries, chemical plants and airfields

Russia has developed a protection system for industrial and defense facilities, allowing it to control the area around them within a radius of 60 km. The first protective circuit includes stationary radar stations and control posts with thermal imaging and video equipment. UAVs are engaged in monitoring the air and ground conditions at distant approaches. Experts note that such systems will be in high demand for the protection of oil refineries, chemical plants and airfields.

After more than a year of work, engineers and maintenance specialists from the US Air Force and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a test flight of an F-35A fighter jet assembled from parts of two damaged vehicles, showing the relevant footage. This "constructor", which was started in 2023, was given the nickname "Frankenstein's bird" (Franken-Bird).

The Su-57 fifth-generation multi-role fighter has become the highlight of the Aero India International Air Show in Bangalore in 2025. Mikhail Babich, Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of the Russian Federation, spoke in an interview with TASS about the capabilities and characteristics of the latest combat aircraft, options for cooperation on the Su-57 from Moscow and New Delhi, as well as why the Russian fighter is far ahead of competitors from the United States and China.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to supply the latest light combat aircraft to the Indian Armed Forces. We are talking about Tejas Mk-1A generation 4+ fighters, the first batch of which is planned to be handed over to the military by the end of this year.

At one time, when determining the range of modern weapons planned to be purchased in the Russian Federation, the military and political leadership of Belarus decided to give priority to those samples that proved themselves well during the special operation in Ukraine.

Su-57E made the first demonstration flight on Aero India

The latest Russian Su-57E fighter made its first demonstration flight at the Aero India 2025 International Aviation and Space exhibition. The presentation gathered a large number of viewers. At the same time, the main event of the air show was the simultaneous appearance of the Su-57 and F-35, as this is the first time that the United States and Russia present their most advanced aircraft at the same air show. With details - the military observer of "Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok from India.

It is a hybrid of a UAV and a guided munition with a solid-fuel jet engine

The fighting in the CBR area is characterized by more than just the rapid emergence of new weapons. It is based on technologies widely available on the civilian market, the combat use of which was simply not thought of before. Therefore, a constant competition in innovation is added to the "classic" heavy arms race. Izvestia correspondents attended tests of a new type of infantry weapon: the Soloist unmanned rocket platform. It is a hybrid of a UAV and a guided munition with a jet engine.

The participants and guests of the air show will be presented both the bestsellers of the Russian military-industrial complex and promising new products

More than 500 samples of Russian military products will be presented at the 15th International Aerospace Exhibition Aero India 2025, which will be held from February 10 to 14 at the Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore in southern India. For the first time in India, the latest Russian fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57E, will be demonstrated, as well as the Lancet-E barrage ammunition, which has shown the highest effectiveness on the battlefield during a special operation.