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Ukraine shows that drones prevent defeat, but do not guarantee victory (Defense One, USA)
Defense One: A million drones will not help Ukraine achieve victory over Russia
The Ukrainian army has already received more than a million drones, but this does not give it radical advantages in the course of military operations, Defense One writes. Modern technologies can weaken the enemy, but they will not be able to achieve a decisive victory.
British aircraft carrier sailed to Russia's eastern flank (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: UK and Japan conduct naval exercises off the coast of Russia
The Japanese, alarmed by Russian military aircraft and ships, decided to conduct exercises with the participation of the British Navy, writes Newsweek. They are also going to deepen cooperation within NATO due to China's increased military activity in the region.
"Even our enemies recognize it": what surprised the drone 2025 flight
On September 6-7, 2025, the next meeting of operators of combat drones "Dronnitsa" took place in the Novgorod region. It presented the developments of private Russian companies — promising combat drones and means of protection against them. Many are being tested in the SVO area. TASS has collected interesting novelties.
Switzerland has confirmed the delivery of F-35A fighter jets to the country's Air Force from 2027
A representative of the Swiss Defense Procurement Agency Armasuisse confirmed to Keystone-ATS that deliveries of F-35A fighter jets to the country's Air Force will be completed according to schedule and will begin in mid-2027.
Ukraine has admitted that it has received three Azerbaijani MiG-29s.
Last week, one MiG-29 fighter jet, previously operated in Azerbaijan, was spotted as part of the Ukrainian Air Force. Now it is specified that there are three such aircraft.
The American Vertol System was unable to fulfill the contract for the repair of Colombian Mi-17 helicopters.
The Colombian Ministry of Defense has initiated legal proceedings against the American company Vertol System Company INC for non-fulfillment of the contract for the maintenance of Mi-17 helicopters of the Colombian Army Aviation (DAVAA).
The Polish General Staff has confessed its impotence against Russia
The large-scale and expensive fortifications that Poland is building right now to counteract "Russian aggression", it turns out, "have no chance of stopping the enemy." The Polish General Staff directly admitted this. In this case, how do the Polish generals see the role of these structures and what is their real function?
Rostec engine builders presented advanced developments to Vladimir Putin
As part of a working visit to the Volga region, the Russian President visited the ODK-Kuznetsov enterprise
As part of his working visit to the Volga region, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the ODK-Kuznetsov enterprise (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation), where he got acquainted with samples of power plants for aviation and the fuel and energy complex.
General manager
September 8 this year marked the 10th anniversary of the installation of a memorial plaque at No. 12 Leningradsky Prospekt in Moscow, dedicated to Pavel Andreevich Voronin, an outstanding organizer of the Russian aircraft industry.
The great and terrible "Rubicon": how the center for unmanned technologies of the Ministry of Defense became a nightmare for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
About what tasks were completed by the department
The Rubicon Advanced Technology Testing Center was formed on the instructions of Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August last year on the basis of one of the combat units of unmanned aircraft. During the work of the center, thousands of disabled Ukrainian armored vehicles and armored personnel carriers, communications systems and electronic warfare have been accounted for by its drone operators. Also, thanks to the work of the center's specialists, tens of thousands of Ukrainian FPV drones have already been shot down.
AIM-260A ultra-long range air-to-air missile
Attempts to increase the launch range of long-range AIM-120 guided air-to-air missiles were made by American specialists back in 2007, however, for various reasons, these works were suspended. In 2017, Lockheed Martin launched R&D under the JATM code, within the framework of which it developed an ultra-long-range explosive device (hereinafter referred to as SBD) under the designation AIM-260A.
The "Matrix" of drone warfare
Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why UAV operators have become the main target in the war zone
Operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) The Russian Armed Forces have become a priority target for the Ukrainian military. Initially, tanks and artillery systems were considered such targets.
Azerbaijan could return to Ukraine the fighter jets that it bought from Kiev 20 years ago. What is known about this?
Deputy Kolesnik: Russia will deal with the transfer of the MiG-29 from Azerbaijan to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there have been reports that Soviet MiG-29 fighters, previously owned by Azerbaijan, could be at the disposal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. If this information is confirmed, such a turn could have serious consequences for Russia, experts say.
The Brotherhood of Arms: how is the CSTO mastering the massive use of drones
The servicemen practiced joint operations using advanced technologies and experience gained during the special operation
The exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — "Interaction-2025", "Search-2025" and "Echelon-2025" end in Belarus on September 6. The focus turned to the tactics of using drones, which, according to experts, completely change the way we think about warfare. During the maneuvers, massive drone attacks were practiced for the first time — with the support of more than 70 UAVs, the military surrounded and destroyed a group of a simulated enemy. Each exercise had its own task: "Interaction-2025" — preparation and conduct of joint operations, "Search-2025" — organization and conduct of reconnaissance, "Echelon-2025" — logistical support. In total, more than 2,000 people from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan participated in the joint CSTO maneuvers.
Azerbaijan supplied decommissioned MiG-29s to the fighter fleet of Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Azerbaijan handed over outdated MiG-29 fighters to the Armed Forces
Ukraine has received decommissioned MiG-29 fighter jets from Azerbaijan and put them into operation, MWM writes. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still far from the capabilities of the Russian army. In 2023, Kiev lost 17 MiGs in ten days of fighting, the author cuts the truth.
The strike on the Kryukovsky Bridge across the Dnieper opened a new stage of its
The nighttime combined attack by Russian fighters, UAVs and artillery on Ukrainian territory has opened a new stage of its military operations – since the beginning of the special operation, the Russian Armed Forces have not struck railway bridges across the Dnieper. These facilities play an important strategic role for Ukraine. Without them, the half-million-strong frontline group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will lose supplies from Western countries. What made Moscow lift the ban on attacks on bridges and how will this affect the negotiation process?
Russia has learned how to create mass-produced civil aircraft anew
The first flight of the import-substituted production aircraft SJ-100 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur will go down in history. More than twenty years ago, this project became the first for Russia since the collapse of the USSR. On it, aircraft builders learned how to recreate airplanes. We did this together with foreign partners, who failed us badly. Sanctions have led Russia down a unique path. In fact, this SJ-100 is a newly created aircraft. This has never been done in the world before. What has Russia learned and what is the uniqueness of the project?
"We need to attract combat helicopters." Will Ukraine be able to create a defense system against UAVs
Colonel Khodarenok: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have few air defense systems to create a defense system against UAVs
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, said that a layered defense system against Russian attack drones is being built in the country. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what such a defense might look like and whether the words of the military commander are a new milestone in the organization of air defense.
Get on a drone: UAVs will begin patrolling in the rear areas
Drones in service with the Military Traffic Police will help search for saboteurs
Drones for patrolling the rear areas began to arrive at the units of the Military Automobile Inspectorate (VAI). Among them are small quadrocopters and aircraft-type UAVs. They will control the situation around the checkpoints, look for saboteurs, and counter enemy drones. Experts believe that patrolling rear areas using drones will make the process more efficient and help stop attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Increased range, load capacity and scale of production: how the Su-34 fighter-bomber became a mainstay of the Russian Air Force (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The upgraded Su-34 has become the most powerful weapon of the 21st century in aerial combat
The Russian Armed Forces have received an upgraded version of the Su-34 fighter with increased range and ammunition, writes Military Watch Magazine. The aircraft is equipped with the latest 5th generation electronic systems and is capable of carrying gliding bombs and ballistic missiles. He became a major force in Russian combat aviation.
