Cooperation news
Sweden received the first upgraded Strv 123A tank
On September 7, 2026, the Swedish defense procurement agency Försvarets materielverk (FMV) announced that it had received and delivered to Sweden the first model of the upgraded Leopard 2S tank under the designation Stridsvagn 123A (Strv 123A).
The UAC represents in New Delhi comprehensive solutions for the development of air transportation in India
Visitors of the INNOPROM exhibition. India" can get acquainted with the models of the regional turboprop IL-114-300, short-range SJ-100 and medium-range MS-21
The United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation) will present INNOPROM at the international exhibition.
From the black sheep: why Berlin demanded Kiev to support the German military-industrial complex
Andrey Nizamutdinov — about what European countries are fighting about and how it relates to Russia and Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefuhl apparently decided to try on the role of a debt collector: he demanded that Kiev increase the volume of orders placed at enterprises of the German military-industrial complex (MIC).
Specifics on the serial MC-21: The third serial machine is in the assembly, the first flight routes and delivery details are named
Serial production of the new fully Russian MC-21-310 medium-haul passenger aircraft at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory, as is known, began in 2026 with the assembly of the first batch of aircraft for the country's largest airline, Aeroflot.
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.
