News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
The required "Height": Russian gunsmiths unveiled a new large-caliber rifle
OREEXPO-2026 showed modern models of small arms, anti-drone turrets and bulletproof vests with unusual prints
Large-caliber rifles and anti-drone turrets are juxtaposed with floral and leopard-print body armor. OREXPO-2026 in Gostiny Dvor combined developments for a wide variety of tasks — from small arms to individual protection. Izvestia studied the most interesting exhibits that can be seen until November 7.
South Korea has stopped testing the Barbara artillery system in Ukraine
The South Korean defense company Newtype Industries has stopped testing the Barbara artillery system in Ukraine. This happened, remarkably, after a sharp escalation of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Kiev.
Atmos Space Cargo is developing the PODS orbital impact system
The German company Atmos Space Cargo is developing a high-precision orbital system for hitting ground targets, PODS (Precision Orbital Deep Strike), the British newspaper The Times reported on November 5.
The German arms concern Rheinmetall is facing the limits of its growth (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: German arms giant Rheinmetall is facing a series of problems
The German defense giant Rheinmetall has faced a series of setbacks: promising developments are stalling, deliveries are delayed, and major projects are being disrupted, Die Welt writes. Loud promises to rearm Germany have been shattered by harsh reality.
Armenian startups in the United States have created a bird drone that cannot be identified by radar
At a recent technological exercise of the US Air Force in the Mojave Desert (Edwards Base, California), a compact drone that reproduces the flight of a bird by flapping its wings managed to remain unnoticed by detection systems.
Turns mines into bombs: the United States has developed the MALET complex
The US Army has unveiled its new MALET complex ("standard air-drop ammunition adaptation tool"), which allows front-line soldiers to quickly convert 60mm and 81mm mortar rounds into bombs that can be dropped from drones. The American press appreciated the development:
Musk is aiming for a 100-fold increase in Starlink bandwidth in 2-3 years
SpaceX founder Elon Musk expects to increase the total capacity of the Starlink satellite network by about 100 times over the next two to three years. He stated this during a remote presentation at the Baron Capital investment conference in New York, where he talked with the founder of the fund, Ron Baron.
In the USA, they began to build a special facility for training B-21 Raider strategists.
On November 5, a ceremony was held at Dice Air Base in the US state of Texas to begin construction of the first specialized facility to service future operations of B-21 Raider strategic bombers. The event was attended by representatives of the US Air Force Command, American politicians and local officials.
Robotic arms will facilitate the reloading of Skyranger anti-aircraft systems
The German concern Rheinmetall presented the concept of a new mechanism for reloading Skyranger 30/35 anti-aircraft systems. It is assumed that it will significantly speed up the entire replenishment process.
"A threat to all infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers in the world": new weapons for the new American infantry fighting vehicle
The US Army is currently testing two prototypes of a new infantry fighting vehicle being developed as part of the Mechanized Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MICV) program. Both variants under study – Wolf (from GDLS) and Lynx (from American Rheinmetall) – have the army designation XM30 (which is transformed into M30 after the selection and standardization of the final design).
Overflowing the coast: North Korea is preparing for a new stage of fleet development
What is behind North Korea's new shipbuilding and missile projects
In early November, North Korea conducted tests of the latest anti-aircraft missile system and a cruise missile with a cluster warhead.
South Korea approves plan to build Jang Bogo N nuclear submarines
South Korea has approved a basic plan for the construction of nuclear submarines under the Jang Bogo N program. The decision was made on November 6, 2026 at a meeting of the Defense Procurement committee under the Ministry of Defense of the country.
Mikhail Alekseev: "For me, Il-114-300 — It's not just an airplane, but a life's work."
Chief Designer of Il-114-300 — about the regional airliner creation program and key design solutions
Mikhail Alekseev, Chief Designer of the IL-114-300, talks about the program for creating a new regional aircraft, implemented in broad cooperation between Rostec State Corporation enterprises, as well as key design solutions and prospects for the development of the project.
Solodchuk spoke about the transition to unmanned cargo delivery to the front line
Solodchuk: it is planned to deliver cargo to the front line only by drones
It is planned to deliver material assets at a distance of 20-30 km from the line of contact only with the help of drones and ground-based robotic systems. This was announced on November 7 by the head of the rear of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel—General Valery Solodchuk.
Get a "Parcel": heavy UAVs have been taught to attack AFU drone operators
New barrage ammunition has significantly increased the striking power of the Russian Pacer drones
In the area of the special military operation, heavy Pacer UAVs began to hunt for enemy drone control points. To destroy them, guided barrage ammunition "Banderol" is used, the power of which allows you to destroy seriously fortified shelters. The emergence of new weapons makes the combat work of Russian drones more effective, experts say.
"S-400 analog": North Korea conducted tests of the latest air defense system
The General Directorate of Rocket Engineering of the DPRK conducted a test launch of the latest air defense system. It is reported that the test was carried out to confirm its design and technical characteristics.
The Indian Ministry of Defense has ordered a new generation of corvettes for the country's Navy.
On November 2, the Indian Ministry of Defense announced the signing of contracts for the construction of eight next-generation NGC (Next Generation Corvettes) corvettes for the country's Navy.
The victory of the Democrats jeopardizes Donald Trump's military initiatives
The victory of the Democratic Party in the midterm elections in the United States jeopardized the implementation of major defense projects of American President Donald Trump, including the Golden Dome missile defense system and the Golden Fleet program. This is reported by Axios with reference to an analytical note by the TD Cowen Washington Research Group.
A new stage in the creation of the European multipurpose corvette has begun
On the sidelines of the Euronaval 2026 naval exhibition in Paris, the Italian company Fincantieri, the French Naval Group and the Spanish Navantia signed an agreement to establish a consortium that will take over the implementation of the second stage of the European program for the development and production of a modular multipurpose patrol corvette (MMPC).
The OREEXPO exhibition of weapons and hunting goods has opened in Moscow. What can you see here
In the very center of Moscow, avid hunters and lovers of precision shooting gathered in Gostiny Dvor. There are stuffed deer and bears around, robots and children scurrying underfoot, dozens of carbines, scopes, and mock-ups of cartridges in the windows. Visitors are persistently offered to touch everything with their hands. The international exhibition of weapons and hunting goods OREEXPO will run until November 7.
