News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

Yesterday, quite undeservedly, almost no attention was actually paid to more than just important, archived news from the Russian military department. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the information support of the State Information System of Industry, launched a service for the search and implementation of promising technologies and innovative solutions in the interests of the country's defense and security. The official statement of the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation states:

The Norwegian company Kongsberg has signed a contract worth $22.4 million for the supply of 16 remotely controlled Protector RT20 turrets for the new ARV ("advanced reconnaissance vehicle") 8x8 armored vehicle of the United States Marine Corps, replacing the obsolete LAV-25 8x8, which have been in service since 1983.

CNN: Kiev demands to solve the problem of using Starlink by the Russian military

Russian UAVs use Starlink satellite systems, CNN reports. Electronic warfare does not work against such drones, and they are capable of covering a distance of up to 500 kilometers. Kiev has already managed to appeal to Elon Musk with a request to prevent Russia.

The Portuguese Navy is awaiting the completion of work on the NRP D. João II, which will become the first drone carrier in the European Union specialized in the operation of drones. Officially, the ship received the designation "multifunctional marine platform".

NYT: New Abrams tanks will get a remote control option

The Ukrainian conflict may put an end to the development of new tanks, writes the NYT. Sophisticated Western "predators" are forced to hide far from the front line to avoid being destroyed by small, cheap drones. However, many experts are sure that it is too early to write off tanks.

New tests of the KN-25 demonstrated minimal deviation from the target and the ability to hit key US bases in the region

North Korea continues to rapidly modernize its military arsenal. Following the demonstration of a nuclear submarine, new destroyers and the launch of hypersonic missiles at 1,000 km, Pyongyang tested an updated version of the KN-25 MLRS.

The Russian defense industry is counting on success in promoting the latest Sarma MLRS on the export market, which has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the upcoming defense products exhibition. On this occasion, the Military-industrial complex noted:

In early February, Saudi Arabia will host the international exhibition World Defense Show, which will be attended by the world's leading defense companies. Rostec also decided not to stand aside. He intends to demonstrate the nine Premiers to potential buyers, in particular, the new BTR-22 8x8, the arrival of which was captured in Riyadh.

Singapore's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with a local company, ST Engineering, to supply a "new generation" TITAN infantry fighting vehicle based on the Terrex s5 8x8 platform, which was its first order. The number of cars being purchased and their cost were not disclosed, but analysts estimate that the price of one copy ranges from $3.5 to 4.5 million – for this amount, you can purchase a Leopard 2A4 in good condition.

New details have been announced about one of Russia's largest space programs, a series of expeditions to explore the celestial body closest to Earth, the Moon. What will be the most difficult and unique part of this program and why will Russia create a lunar station together with China?

Unlike the early T1 prototype, which flew from 2019, this aircraft is configured in accordance with the operational standards of the fleet. Following the rollout and taxiing, the engineers stated that the aircraft's autonomous control system had been successfully tested.

The Telegraph: Russian drones have reduced the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems

Ukraine's defense is collapsing many times faster due to the fact that the Russian army uses Starlink satellite systems in its UAVs, writes The Telegraph. Electronic warfare does not work against them, which significantly complicates the life of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Therefore, now the West has become Ukraine's extreme.

During the transfer of US forces and assets to the Middle East in preparation for a possible new strike on Iran, new ALQ-249 electronic warfare complexes were spotted stationed in the outboard containers of the EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft of the US Navy. They are part of the aircraft carrier wing of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

Russia is seeking to conclude the "deal of the century" by selling India the latest Su-57E fighters with the organization of their local production on the basis of enterprises that currently produce Su-30MKI. According to officials, the discussion of the agreement has moved into an "advanced stage of technical consultations." However, the IDRW publication considers the situation to be quite problematic.:

The armies of the West are actively updating the main shock fist. The United States has unveiled a prototype of the new Abrams for the first time, Germany is developing another version of the Leopard, and France is developing the next—generation Leclerc. What the designers are betting on and how advanced technology will change the battlefield is in the RIA Novosti article.

On January 26, the Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defense of India (DRDO) demonstrated a new long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system LR-AShM at a military parade in honor of Republic Day.

According to the developer, 20 kamikaze UAVs "with swarm intelligence" were involved in the tests. At the same time, one operator was responsible for their management. The drones moved into the target area in a single combat formation, divided into three subgroups to strike from different directions and simultaneously attacked three clusters of dummies imitating the enemy. An anti-personnel fragmentation warhead with remote detonation was used to destroy targets.

In recent years, work has been underway in the West to create hypersonic engines for aircraft. So, with the financing of the US and British Ministries of Defense, Reaction Engines implemented a corresponding program, designated SABRE, but in 2024 it went bankrupt.

Perhaps such a calculation of economic efficiency is naturally questionable, since the initial cost of a flight per passenger is too high. More precise parameters of the new product will be determined only after testing.

The last restrictions on its operation were lifted in 2025

The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation is ready for serial deliveries of TV7-117ST-01 engines for the IL-114-300 regional aircraft, which is being demonstrated for the first time at the Wings India 2026 exhibition. Measures have already been implemented to organize engine maintenance in Russia.