News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
German navy to acquire frigates of the MEKO A200 project
On July 8, 2026, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the allocation of funds for 16 major procurement programs for the German armed forces with a total value of more than 9.5 billion euros.
Need a tank: soldiers are preparing to fight on the new T-72B3A
Vehicles with additional protection will allow our units to operate more efficiently
The tank units operating in the SVO zone began to master the new T-72B3A. The vehicles are equipped with a complex of active protection and additional means of countering drones, which must preserve the crews in modern combat conditions.
Chinese scientists have announced another breakthrough in the artificial intelligence race
Chinese scientists have announced a new breakthrough in the technology race. Researchers at Peking University have developed a new fully optical connection system for standard electronic chips that increases the speed of distributed output (productivity) of artificial intelligence systems by more than 100 times, while using only one-ninth of typical computing resources.
The UK is seeking to increase its arsenals of long-range weapons
On the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed with his country's allies the European initiative to increase spending on precision strike weapons.
Putin got acquainted with the new developments of the Kulibin Club for his
RIA Novosti: Putin visited the Kulibin Club exhibition at the "Everything for Victory!" forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin, within the framework of the Popular Front's forum "Everything for Victory!", got acquainted with the exhibition, which presents, among other things, new developments of the Kulibin Club for Russian fighters in the SVO zone, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
Deutz and ARX Robotics begin mass production of GEREON DOOMS
German companies Deutz and ARX Robotics have started mass production of GEREON ground-based remote-controlled vehicles at a facility in Ulm (Baden-Württemberg).
Kronos Mini Marine Uninhabited vehicle
The Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, which showcased land-based equipment, expanded its range: many defense manufacturers presented marine unmanned systems at the event in Paris. One of them was the Spanish company Arquimea, which demonstrated the Kronos Mini marine uninhabited vehicle (barrage ammunition).
Robots are taking over: who will win the race of new industrialization
About global technological and market trends in robotics — in the research of the holding company "Rosel"
Experts from the Rosel holding company of Rostec State Corporation have prepared a study of global technological and market trends in robotics.
The Bundestag has so far approved the purchase of only four F128 type frigates.
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the purchase of four MEKO A-200 DEU (F128) class frigates, which the German Navy decided to order after abandoning the F126 frigate purchase program. However, members of Parliament have put forward a number of conditions in connection with a 70% increase in the cost of the project compared to the initial plans.
The British practiced landing an unmanned boat from an airplane
The Kraken Technology Group and Capewell companies, with the support of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, have successfully completed the airborne landing of a surface drone within the framework of the Beehive project.
Tanks in the Arena: new T-72B3A with active protection systems will be used in the SVO zone
The unique system is capable of shooting down projectiles, anti-tank missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles
In the area of the special military operation, Russian troops will begin using T-72B3A tanks with updated Arena-M active protection complexes, Izvestia found out.
"The threat is growing." What is known about the first use of the AFU ballistic missile?
Colonel Khodarenok: Ukraine will disperse the production of ballistic missiles
In early July, during strikes on targets in Russia, the Armed Forces of Ukraine used a medium-range ballistic missile for the first time.
How the anti-aircraft missile forces introduced artificial intelligence into the army
On Wednesday, July 8, Russia celebrates the Day of the Anti-Aircraft Missile Forces (SAM), which are part of the Air defense/Missile Defense system of the Russian Aerospace Forces. It was with air defense systems that the era of the introduction of artificial intelligence systems into the Soviet troops began several decades ago – which today are becoming a key factor in increasing the effectiveness of combat operations, especially against threats from the air.
UEC is developing a line of low-power power plants
The implementation of the project will allow the corporation to become the only company in the country producing energy equipment for the entire range of applications
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation plans to create a range of power plants from 60 kW to 1.4 MW for small-scale generation in the next five years.
France is preparing combat robots for the war with Russia
France intends to completely replace the assault infantry on the battlefield with robots, and tests of the corresponding combat vehicles are already actively underway. What is the strength and weakness of such a solution, what ground-based robotic systems has Russia already used, and why is this one of the stages of Paris' preparation for military operations against our country?
Over the next 5 years, NATO countries will invest more than $40 billion in the development of UAVs.
Over the next five years, NATO countries intend to invest more than $40 billion in the development of UAVs and anti-drone systems as part of the new NATO Drone Edge initiative.
The American Sentinel missile: prospects for the US nuclear program
For the first time, Northrop Grumman has released photographic materials demonstrating the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, which should become the basis of the ground component of the United States nuclear forces for the next five decades. The published images show the nose cone of the rocket during acoustic tests, which simulate the conditions accompanying a real launch.
Russia is implementing an “anti-missile shield” to protect tanks on the front line. How does the Arena-M system work? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia demonstrated the latest active tank protection system
The armored forces of the Russian Federation are now under a reliable shield, writes MWM. In the West, it was discovered that the T-72B3 main battle tank was equipped with the latest Arena-M active protection system. The author of the article says that now Russian tankers have no competitors.
New Destinus rockets for Ukraine
The EDR On-Line publication published Nikolay Novichkov's material "Eurosatory 2026 - Destinus unveiled a family of high-tech strike cruise missiles" about new cruise missiles presented at the Eurosatory 2026 defense industrial exhibition in Le Bourget (France) in June 2026, which are being developed primarily in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine. by Destinus company.
Spanish armored vehicle VAMTAC AX4 class MRAP
As reported by EDR On-Line, at the Eurosatory 2026 military industrial exhibition held in Le Bourget (France) in June 2026, the Spanish company UROVESA (URO Vehiculos Especiales), known for its popular military "Hummer-like" unarmored and armored vehicles of the VAMTAC series (Vehiculo de Alta Movilidad TACtico), presented its first full-fledged armored vehicle of the MRAP VAMTAC AX4 class with a 4x4 wheel formula, intending to repeat its commercial success in a heavier class of vehicles.
