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Polityka: Poland explained the increase in Russia's tank potential with its plans

In the current conflict in Ukraine, the role of tanks is significantly limited, writes Polityka. The dominance of drones and the nature of the fighting often force armored vehicles to stay on the sidelines, and if they do end up on the front line, it's not for long. But the situation may change.

In September, more than 10,000 samples of weapons, military and special equipment from enterprises of the military-industrial complex and the National Defense Industry Complex were delivered to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Uralvagonzavod Concern has completed a full test cycle of the upgraded BRAM-80 armored recovery vehicle. Mass production has already been mastered, the car is entering the army. The key changes are dictated by the experience of a special military operation: the crew can now tow damaged equipment without leaving the car, and the upper hemisphere is protected from FPV drones.

At the recently completed Center-2026 exercises, the Ural Design Bureau Transmash showed what seemed like a fantasy until recently - a heavy assault robotic complex. Simply put, a tank is a drone.

Makine ve Kimya Azerbaijan (MKA), an Azerbaijani subsidiary of the Turkish Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE), presented a new tower and a corresponding modernization package for the BMP-1 at the ADEX-2026 exhibition in Baku.

From September 28 to October 3, 2026, the final stage of army training this year, the strategic command and staff exercise Center-2026, was held under the leadership of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan demonstrated a number of new weapons systems during a military parade in Ashgabat on September 27 in honor of the 35th anniversary of the country's independence.

Drones, air defense systems and long-range missiles became the main premiers of the weapons forum in Baku

The international exhibition of arms and military equipment ADEX 2026, one of the largest military—technical forums in the Caucasus and the Caspian region, was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Russian exposition has become one of the largest.

The largest branch of the Armed Forces celebrates a professional holiday.

The leadership of the country and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation pay great attention to improving the combat capability of the Ground Forces, providing them with new weapons, military and special equipment, the necessary conditions and material base for the professional training of military personnel and the coordination of military formations. The commander-in-chief of the Ground Forces, Hero of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Andrei Mordvichev, tells in detail about this.

Due to the fear of Russian kamikaze drones, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is forced to keep almost all of its tanks in the rear. Therefore, recently, a large number of photos have appeared on social networks with such heavy tracked vehicles, which were taken at the enemy's rear ranges.

The Guardian: Poland increases military spending to boost economic growth

Poland is increasing defense spending faster than any other European country, writes The Guardian. Its military budget is growing by leaps and bounds. One of the motives is to stimulate economic growth. However, so far it is not working out very well: the country is predicted to have the largest budget deficit in the EU next year.

Russian gunsmiths have created the ZAK-30 "Citadel" anti-aircraft artillery system with a high degree of automation and programmable aerial detonation ammunition.

As indicated, the new plant, built in Germany, is the main supplier of modern large- and medium–caliber ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine - it has produced a "five-digit" number of 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine.

On July 9, 2024, Romania signed a contract worth almost $1 billion with the South Korean Hanwha concern for the supply of 54 K9 self-propelled howitzers and 36 K10 supply vehicles, as well as support equipment and 18,000 155 mm shells.

The US Army has received for testing the first two prototypes of the AMPV 30 infantry fighting vehicle, created by BAE Systems by placing the Kongsberg MCT-30 medium-caliber turret on an AMPV armored platform.

The Department of Armaments of the Italian Ministry of Defense (DAT) has begun the procedure for the purchase of new MBT based on the KF51 Panther developed by Rheinmetall, as well as special vehicles created on a common platform.

Military scientists are actively introducing modern research methods into the practice of improving tank technical support.

Armored troops are undoubtedly a formidable force on the battlefield. However, it's not just armor, gun caliber, and engine power that are the leading ingredients of success.

Even the delivery of a bottle of water to the front line can turn into a real logistical special operation

Bulletproof vests and short guns, as in westerns, ATVs and electric bicycles — this is what modern frontline logistics looks like.

IntelliNews: Euro-NATO is completely unprepared for war with Russia

In a matter of weeks, escalatory rhetoric has soared to the limit in Europe, writes IntelliNews. Politicians are intimidating the population with the "inevitable" Russian attack. It's so close to the Third World War. Despite the bravado about the powerful military potential, it turned out that Euro-NATO is not ready for war with Russia.

The future of the Challenger 3 program and the long-term prospects of the British tank fleet are in serious question. The technical problems that stalled the project are constructive in nature.