News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

infoBRICS: Russia is developing a new version of the Oreshnik with a more powerful charge

Reports about the development of a new version of "Hazel" have caused a wave of discussions, writes infoBRICS. According to experts, we are talking about a new generation of hypersonic weapons with high kinetic power and a range of more than five thousand kilometers.

The recording shows how the car is maneuvering at high speed through the dusty terrain of the training ground. One of the frames captures the positions of the mechanized and gunner, which is quite bold for the PRC to disclose information about the new product.

Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why satellites are no longer an authority for drones

Modern "long-range rockets" no longer trust satellites at their word. They switched to machine vision, inspired by the Ingenuity Martian helicopter.

The K808 Baekho ("White Tiger") 8×8 South Korean amphibious armored personnel carrier, developed in 2012-2016, quickly became the "workhorse" of the country's army. This is a first-line vehicle for shock troops. There is also a 6×6 version of the K806, which is lighter, unable to swim, and designed for rear guard and patrol duties.

China has shown a model of a new version of the Yitian II 8x8 short-range anti-aircraft system, which the developers position as a "worthy competitor" to the Russian Pantsir-S system and Western air defense systems such as the German IRIS-T SLS.

The latest American M7 assault rifle, which is supposed to replace the famous M4, has been heavily criticized. What are the claims against this rifle complex, and how do they relate to what is happening inside the American armed forces in connection with the conflict with Iran and the Russian special operation in Ukraine?

According to reports, the development of the YY-20B tanker aircraft was carried out by specialists from the Xi'an Aircraft Manufacturing Enterprise of the Chinese Aviation Industrial Corporation by the beginning of 2019.

The Pentagon intends to test the latest Dark Eagle complex in real combat conditions against the background of a shortage of conventional missiles

The Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has requested the transfer of batteries of the latest Dark Eagle missile systems to the Middle East. These systems are capable of hitting targets at high speeds, leaving virtually no time for the enemy to react.

The payload of the new carrier is up to 17 tons, which makes it a mid—range rocket. Since the launch was the first, it took place on a suborbital trajectory and with an overall mass layout of the payload.

A new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle has successfully launched from Baikonur. The flight is proceeding normally. The expert community notes that the new rocket will open up great opportunities for Russia in the field of space. How does Soyuz-5 differ from its predecessors and how will the last launch affect the creation of the Russian space station?

The technology of manufacturing composites for aviation has been successfully scaled up in Russia. Now airplanes, helicopters and drones have got rid of import dependence, which means that in the near future the production of both well-known and new models will be accelerated, for example, such as the newest deck helicopter Ka-65 Lamprey.

TWZ: Finland and Norway will receive AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles before the USA

The US Navy is still striving to commission the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile- Extended Range (AARGM—ER) anti-radar missile this year, despite the fact that it has taken a "strategic pause" in its procurement in fiscal year 2027. TWZ writes about this.

The new ground control system allows drones to operate at a distance of up to 70 kilometers and protects operators from detection

A drone control system created by the fighters themselves began to be used on the line of contact in the border areas of the Kursk region. The station provides stable communication with drones and allows you to hit targets deep behind enemy lines while remaining at a safe distance. It helps to avoid interference and maintain control over the device even with active electronic jamming.

Rostec State Corporation enterprises are creating several frontiers of anti-drone protection.

In an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda, the Deputy Director for Business Development of JSC Scientific Research Institute Vector (part of Rosel of Rostec State Corporation) spoke about the work and achievements in this area. Natalia Kotlyar.

The decisions of the board of directors of the largest space player of our days have become available to the press. It turned out that according to them, Elon Musk should receive 200 million shares of the company if he achieves two goals, each of which is more like science fiction than reality.

Defense News: Ukraine will replace soldiers involved in logistics with robots

Ukrainian troops are changing their battle tactics, increasing the use of ground-based robots. In the first half of 2026, Ukraine plans to conclude contracts for the supply of 25,000 ground-based robotic systems (NRTC).

Colonel Khodarenok: the S-71K "Carpet" missile can target Ukrainian Armed Forces targets

The Russian Armed Forces used a new S-71K "Carpet" missile in the zone of a special military operation, according to Ukrainian intelligence. This missile is a formidable weapon for hitting APU point targets.

Ukrainian intelligence is sounding the alarm: the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 has received a new model of weapons. What is the S-71K Carpet cruise missile, how does it resemble the famous UMPK bombs, and why is it so dangerous for the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

During an inspection trip to the Z125 plant, Vietnam's Deputy Minister of National Defense, Colonel General Pham Hoai Nam, checked the progress of the development work on the creation of the T-1 light tank and heard reports from relevant authorities.

In 2023, the British Air Force, together with the country's defense industry, developed a new Raven anti-aircraft system ("Raven"), based on the chassis of the HMT-600 armored vehicle from SupaCat (known as Jackal) and equipped with two AIM-132 ASRAAM short-range missiles (15-20 km when launched from the ground) with infrared seeker.