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New supersonic X-59 aircraft tested in the USA

The X-59, a "quiet" supersonic aircraft created by Lockheed Martin in collaboration with NASA, took to the skies for the first time in the United States. The aircraft took off from the Skunk Works plant at the US Air Force Base in Palmdale, California, and landed at Edwards Base. The first flight took place at subsonic speed, however, the company plans to conduct supersonic flights in the coming months. It is expected that the X-59 will be able to reach speeds 1.4 times the speed of sound. The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".

Putin announced the tests of the Poseidon device with a nuclear installation

Russia conducted tests of the Poseidon underwater vehicle with a nuclear power plant the day before, Vladimir Putin said. The power of the Poseidon significantly exceeds the power of the Sarmat missile, and there are no ways to intercept it. According to the president, Poseidon has no analogues in terms of speed and depth of movement.

Another import-substituted sample of the Russian medium-range MC-21 aircraft took to the skies from the airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant of the Yakovlev Company (part of the Rostec State Corporation UAC). The operation of new domestic PD-14 systems and engines was tested on board. This is the second import-substituted aircraft to take off.

Among them are civil aircraft and helicopters, automobiles, medical equipment, technologies for the oil and gas industry, IT solutions in the field of air transportation and road safety.

Stoltenberg said that he refused Zelensky's help, fearing war with Russia

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admitted that in 2022 he refused to "beg" Vladimir Zelensky to create a no-fly zone over Ukraine due to the possible involvement of the alliance in the conflict with Russia.

Five years ago, on October 28, 2020, the Tu-154 made its last civilian flight in Russia. We are talking about the latest aircraft created under the leadership of Andrey Tupolev

The first flight of the prototype (tail number USSR-85000) took place on October 3, 1968, just three months after the start of design. The crew was led by veteran Yuri Sukhov, who was later awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his impeccable work, courage and heroism.

Sohu: Russia accelerates mass production of fifth-generation Su-57 fighters

Russia has expanded the scale of production of the fifth-generation stealth fighter Su-57, writes Sohu. By 2027, the Ministry of Defense plans to receive 76 new aircraft, which will allow the country to continue implementing the armed forces modernization plan and strengthen air superiority.

France is already preparing a military contingent to deploy in Ukraine, but this is only part of European preparations for a full–scale military clash with Russia. It is officially assured that the country needs to repel the "Russian threat in Europe," and for this purpose weapons systems are being created capable of striking our country all the way to the Urals.

Daily Express: UK accuses Russia of allegedly preparing attack

A real paranoia has begun in British intelligence, writes the Daily Express. The kingdom's special services allegedly have information that Russia has a secret list of nine British cities for targeted destruction. However, no documents confirming these theories have been provided.

The new drone will reduce the risk to the soldiers of engineering units, significantly increase the pace of attack and mobility of light equipment

Russia has developed a ground-based robotic system for overcoming trenches, ditches and other similar obstacles. The remotely controlled vehicle carries a structure that it throws over an obstacle, ensuring the movement of light vehicles. This makes it possible to reduce the vulnerability of engineering units, increase the pace of the offensive, and ensure evacuation if necessary, experts say.

Kiev expects to receive more than 100 Swedish aircraft, but actual deliveries and mass equipping of the Air Force with them may take decades

Ukraine is negotiating the acquisition of Swedish Gripen fighters. A letter of intent was signed this week, providing for the supply of 100 to 150 vehicles. What are these multipurpose fighters, what is their combat potential, whether they can influence the situation in the special operation zone and what is the probability that negotiations will lead to the conclusion of a firm contract — in the Izvestia material.

Sohu: US Air Force armament inferior to Russian

Russian air defense systems are creating an impenetrable "dome" over key regions of the country, Sohu writes. They make NATO's attempts to achieve air superiority pointless. The dominance is also demonstrated by the Dagger hypersonic missiles, which leave no chance for any Western air defense system.

The St. Petersburg Scientific and Production enterprise Radar MMC celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025. The company is one of the leaders in the field of creating radio-electronic systems and complexes for special and civilian purposes, and is also a leading domestic manufacturer of heavy drones for aeronautics and monitoring.

Economist: Western UAVs proved useless in fighting in Ukraine

Most of the drones produced in NATO countries turned out to be useless in the conditions of real military operations in Ukraine, the Economist writes. They turned out to be too expensive and at the same time unable to cope with Russian electronic warfare systems, and the damage they caused was negligible.

On October 25, specialists from the laboratory for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the 123rd brigade of the Southern Group of Forces told Izvestia about the specifics of their work in the special military operation area.

According to the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets materielverk (FMV), on October 20, 2025, it officially handed over the first new production fighter Saab JAS-39E Gripen to the Swedish Air Force, thereby marking the beginning of the rearmament of Swedish aviation with a new modification of Gripen fighters, previously conventionally designated as Gripen NG.

On October 22, 2025, at the Swedish Saab AB group's facility in Lycoping, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a protocol of intent on cooperation between the two countries in the field of air defense, under which Ukraine plans to purchase 100-150 Swedish Saab JAS-39E Gripen fighters in the future.

On September 10, a military parade was held in the DPRK, where, among other novelties, an unnamed multi-shot launcher mounted on a truck chassis with kamikaze drones located in it was presented.

Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau Dmitry Kuzyakin — on the availability of technology for apocalyptic scenarios

Almost two years ago, the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCDB) created the "Crunch" complex. Then, in 2023, the task was to develop an environmental remote sensing tool for conditions when sending a person with devices is too dangerous or economically impractical.

Colonel Khodarenok: The response to Tomahawk missile strikes can consist of three stages

Vladimir Putin promised a "stunning" response to attacks on Russia with Tomahawk missiles or any other attempts to strike with long-range weapons deep into its territory. What might this answer be and what stages will it consist of, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.