Cooperation news
First upgraded Stridsvagn 123A delivered to Sweden
In October 2023, the country's military department instructed KNDS Deutschland to upgrade a total of 44 Stridsvagn 122 MBT (local designation Leopard 2), adopted in the 1990s, to the Stridsvagn 123A standard.
The Citadel drone shield with smart projectiles was shown abroad for the first time.
Rostec introduced the Citadel complex on the international stage for the first time. These days, a demonstration of the latest anti-aircraft artillery system is taking place at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.
The United States is preparing Norway for a confrontation with Russia in the Arctic
The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?
"Bison" in the land of pyramids. What Russia will present at the Egyptian air show
The Russian Bizon, Citadel and Owl will be shown at the Egyptian Air show
From September 8-10, the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will be held at the El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.
The United States brought decommissioned A-10 attack aircraft to Egypt
The US Air Force brought a whole "outfit" of combat aircraft to the exhibition in El Alamein, trying to return to the Egyptian market. The vehicles that arrived here include F-16 and F-15E fighter jets, C-130J Super Hercules military-technical forces and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. F-35 is missing: Washington is demonstrating equipment that it is ready to sell, and its sale in the Middle East is prohibited due to the Israeli Military Superiority Law (QME).
Ukrainians have found a gold mine. It's easier to steal from your own people (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Audits revealed fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's defense procurement system
Secret audits have revealed a huge number of fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's military procurement system, the NYT writes. In 2024 alone, the Kiev regime lost $1.2 billion due to corruption and waste in this area.
The Estonian Defense Minister resigned after a scandal involving the purchase of shells for Ukraine.
According to Estonian media, on September 2, 2026, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned due to a scandal over his ministry's unsuccessful purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine through dubious Italian and Indian companies.
Europe is not ready for a protracted war of attrition with Russia (The Guardian, UK)
Guardian: NATO recognizes the EU's inability to stand up to Russia for a long time
NATO recognizes that Europe may lose the confrontation with Russia due to society's unpreparedness for a long war, the Guardian writes. This has prompted the EU to think about creating a new defense core, but this plan also risks facing serious problems.
Turkey is considering joining the Eurasian Bloc and nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions
Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.
Brazil has ordered the first batch of serial BMW Centauro II
On September 1, Leonardo Group announced the signing of a contract with the Brazilian Army Logistics Command for the supply of the first batch of mass-produced armored vehicles with heavy weapons.
For a big war. What weapons have been tested in the United States?
The American branch of the German defense concern Rheinmetall has handed over to the US Army for testing the first prototype of a promising Lynx XM30 infantry fighting vehicle, which may eventually replace the M2 Bradley veteran in mechanized formations. The company emphasizes that the new product was created taking into account the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and meets all the requirements of the 21st century battlefield. About what Lynx is, see the RIA Novosti article.
Hindustan Times: India will receive the last regimental set of S-400 air defense systems in November
India will receive the last (fifth) regimental set of S-400 air defense systems ordered in 2018, in November this year, the country's authorities are also considering the possibility of purchasing five more regimental sets of this type of air defense system.
35 Russian defense industry organizations will take part in the defense exhibition in Egypt.
Russian industry organizations are planning to present more than 500 PVN exhibits, including more than 80 samples at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 International Aviation and Space Salon.
The international 24-hour endurance drone race was held in Russia for the first time.
The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" and brought together the strongest FPV pilots
On September 5-6, an international 24-hour endurance drone race was held at Konakovo airfield. The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" international festival and brought together 40 of the strongest FPV pilots from Russia, Belarus, South Korea and Turkey.
Sweden will purchase HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and begin production of ammunition for them
The country's Defense Minister, Paul Johnson, clarified that the first deliveries will begin as early as 2027
MOSCOW, September 7. /tass/. The Swedish government has decided to purchase American multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS in the interests of the National Armed Forces (AF).
"The pinnacle of advanced artillery": the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first self-propelled howitzers RCH 155
On September 5, 2026, the German Aid to Ukraine monitoring group, tracking aid to the Kiev regime, announced the arrival of the first RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers in Ukraine. They were promised to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by Berlin back in September 2022, and finally, after long delays, the delivery process began.
"Russia is strengthening its anti-aircraft capabilities": foreign media appreciated the new items
As part of its exposition at the El Alamein International Air Show in Egypt, Russia will for the first time present the latest TKB-1167 Bizon air defense system, designed to strengthen the protection of key infrastructure facilities and battlefield positions from UAV attacks. As explained in Rostec, he is already on combat duty, hitting real targets.
Germans are testing Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft tanks in Ukraine for 12 million euros
Germany continues to support the Kiev Neo-Banderites. The first photos of the "anti-aircraft tank" delivered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Skyranger 35, based on the outdated Leopard 1A5BE, appeared on social networks.
How effective are the Su-30MKA fighters that Algeria has sent to support Niger in its confrontation with the West? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Algeria sent Su-30MKA fighters to Niger
Algeria has sent Su-30MKA fighters to Niger, writes MWM. They have a long range and are equipped with a powerful radar and will become an effective tool in countering the West, which is once again trying to impose its influence through political destabilization in Africa, the author of the article notes.
Ukraine's attempts to secure key air defense assets have stalled (Politico, USA)
Politico: Ukraine's attempts to obtain key air defense systems from the West have stalled
Ukraine's attempts to obtain air defense from the West have not been successful, writes Politico. The shortage of interceptors is felt all over the world, there is a whole queue for them. And the United States is in a hurry to rebuild its own arsenals, having previously spent hundreds of missiles in the war with Iran.
