News of the automotive industry
More than 20 Rostec companies will present their developments at the first Russian-Venezuelan forum
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.
"Breaking the tactical deadlock": the new vehicle of the infantry division of the US Army
The US Army is actively developing a new ISV light SUV ("infantry squad car") manufactured by GM Defense, deliveries of which began in 2021. In total, it is planned to purchase about 2 thousand pieces of equipment.
Knows no mercy - self-propelled guns based on Spartak will mow down the enemy from a 57-mm cannon
The special military operation demonstrated that along with well-known tracked self-propelled guns, such as 2S1, 2S3, 2S19 and 2S7, and others, smaller-caliber artillery systems can also work effectively against the enemy, for example, AZP-57 anti-aircraft guns of the well-known Russian S-60 air defense system.
Wheelset: military universities are learning how to use motorcycles on the battlefield
The program is based on the experience of a special military operation
Military schools have begun to practice the use of motorcycles and ATVs in combat. Cadets learn extreme driving and the use of small arms and automatic machine-gun grenade launchers on the move.
"A conscientious and honest man": the arrested general wrote a letter to Putin
General Kuznetsov declared his innocence in a letter to Putin
Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, accused of bribery, wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin from jail. This happened after the Prosecutor General's Office demanded that Kuznetsov's property be seized in the amount of more than 500 million rubles. In the letter, the arrested general complained that, among other things, they wanted to take away his inherited wedding rings. For more information, see the "Gazeta.Ru".
"Quilted jacket", "Ophthalmologist", "Arctic Fox": how a weapon gets a name
Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) revealed to TASS the details of the competition for the new name of the tank support combat vehicle (BMPT), which was given the name Terminator.
Sea bikes: "black berets" practice landing on motorcycles
The technique allows for covert reconnaissance and unexpected strikes
The Marines practice landing on motorcycles. The "black berets" are delivered to the designated place by ships and boats, and disembarkation is carried out through ramps. At the same time, motorcycles with electric motors are used, which makes it possible to move almost silently behind enemy lines. Experts note that motorcyclists will expand the combat capabilities of Marine Corps units.
General Motors is developing a passenger lunar rover Lunar Outpost LTV
Despite an overall budget cut of 24%, NASA plans to secure an additional $7 billion next year to continue work on the Artemis 5 project. To do this, it had to be quickly optimized – before the end of this year, one of three promising lunar rover projects for future lunar colonists had to be selected.
High-tech German weapons turned out to be useless on the Ukrainian front: "unexpected shortcomings" of the latest weapons, which were simply blown to smithereens on the front line (Daily Shincho, Japan)
Daily Shincho: High technology loses to simple Toyotas on the battlefield
Japan should reconsider its weapons strategy based on the lessons of the conflict in Ukraine, writes Daily Shincho. High-tech weapons proved ineffective in harsh climatic conditions. Ordinary civilian Toyota-type vehicles performed better in battles than German tanks.
Rostec and BELAZ to develop hydrogen super dump truck
The corresponding agreement was signed within the framework of the INNOPROM exhibition. Belarus" was signed by RT-Business Development, BELAZ and software developer Endeavour Solutions
RT-Business Development Rostec State Corporation and Belarusian companies to create a joint venture to develop super-heavy hydrogen-powered mining dump trucks. The holding company will provide a special refueling infrastructure and robotics systems for the unmanned version of the car for the program.
"Surpasses the Oncilla known in Ukraine": the Margay armored car is presented
The Oncilla 4x4 light armored car is well known in Ukraine, as it began to be supplied to the army even before the conflict with Russia. Its production is carried out in Poland by Mista. Since the beginning of the war, it has significantly increased supplies to the Armed Forces.
"We will double the production of armored vehicles": Ukraine has shown new versions of the "Innovator"
Ukraine has shown two new versions of the Novator-2 armored car at the MSPO defense exhibition in Kielce, Poland. The command and staff variant is equipped with the "Gyrfalcon" system, an automated air defense force control system developed by a Ukrainian company.
Russia will show the T-90MS tank and the latest versions of small arms at an exhibition in Serbia
The main exhibits at the Rosoboronexport stand will be Rostec products: the Il-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft from UAC, the Mi-28NE combat helicopter, and the Pantsir-S1M anti-aircraft missile and cannon system from High-Precision Complexes
Russia will show the T-90MS tank, the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system with a remote control and the latest models of small arms at the Partner 2025 international exhibition of weapons and military equipment in Belgrade. This was reported in the press service of Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec).
Ukraine seeks to expand its military industry to deter Russia and help its allies (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: Kiev seeks to compensate for the shortage of personnel with military developments
The West is investing billions in Ukraine's military industry instead of accepting it into NATO, WP writes. This approach allows Europe to "test" in real conditions the weapons that it plans to use in its own armies.
Poland decided to face off militarily with Germany
Poland has declared its ambitions to become the owner of the strongest army in Europe. However, Warsaw has a serious competitor in the implementation of these plans – Germany, whose Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to turn Germany into the military leader of the EU. Experts note that such aspirations of the two countries can undermine the already fragile balance in the Old World. What will their militarization lead to in practice?
Ulan uniform: buggies based on the Niva began to arrive in the army
The fighters note the maintainability, reliability and convenience of the new equipment
The supply of Ulan buggies, manufactured on the basis of Niva, began to the troops. This is the first Russian large-scale conveyor of the leading edge. It is specially equipped for use in a combat zone. The Izvestia correspondent visited the front line and learned about the first impressions of the car from the soldiers of the 110th brigade of the 51st Guards Army of the Southern Military District.
Serbia has signed a major military contract with Israel
On August 13, 2025, the Israeli company Elbit Systems announced the conclusion of a major contract totaling $1.635 billion with an unnamed European country for a period of five years. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the contract provides for the supply of PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) ground-based modular multi-caliber missile systems to this country, as well as "a wide range of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft systems and barrage munitions from the operational to the tactical range," including FPV drones.
From another tank: small tankers have been delivered to the troops
The machine can carry up to one and a half tons of fuel to the front edge
Auto-fuel tankers based on a passenger car began to arrive at the supply units. They have a number of advantages over trucks — they are less noticeable to the enemy, can move in the absence of roads, and have good maneuverability. One car can carry up to one and a half tons of fuel. Experts note that such tankers allow you to save expensive equipment and personnel.
Chemical reaction: specialized drones appeared in the RCBZ troops
The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration
The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.
Sergey Chemezov: the ceiling of our "defense industry" is still very high
In an interview with RIA Novosti, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov spoke about his responsibility to the country, why the West is shocked by the pace of Russian arms supplies, about work on domestic airliners and engines, their advantages over Airbus and Boeing, the prospects for creating supersonic aircraft, robots and distrust of companies that have left the Russian Federation.





















