News of new developments in the military-industrial complex

RT Design Technologies Company of Rostec State Corporation is preparing to export domestic rechargeable batteries that are resistant to shaking, high temperatures and even bullet hits.

On May 26, the General Directorate of Rocket Engineering of the DPRK and the National Defense Academy conducted tests of two missile systems, which were first shown during the parade on October 10, 2025 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

AutoFlight conducted a successful group flight involving three vehicles, including the largest electric eVTOL V5000 Matrix weighing about five tons. One V5000 Matrix operated in conjunction with two V2000 series machines, demonstrating the capabilities of cross-platform communication, route coordination, flight control and safety control.

Fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, of which Russia had only four three years ago, are now operating in almost all sectors of the front, writes MWM. At the same time, the Ukrainian air defenses, supposedly considered the strongest in Europe, proved powerless to defeat them. New modifications and increased production are expected ahead.

Molniya will be able to deal with attack and reconnaissance UAVs as part of a mobile complex

Tests of a new Lightning interceptor drone designed to combat aircraft-type drones have been completed in the Tomsk Region. The device can reach speeds of up to 330 km/h, is equipped with a warhead and can operate as part of a mobile air target detection and destruction system. The developers have already prepared the production for mass production. The characteristics of the new drone and its prospects are described in the Izvestia article.

In 2025, Rostec State Corporation's investments in scientific research in partnership with universities and research institutes exceeded 19 billion rubles

Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, held a strategic dialogue "Science and Business: Building long-term partnerships", dedicated to the development of long-term partnerships and the implementation of joint projects in the aviation and machine-building industries.

The presentation of the developments took place with the participation of experts from the State Corporation and holdings within the framework of the Startup Village technofestival

Rostec State Corporation is considering the possibility of introducing promising technological solutions developed by startups. The discussion of the projects took place at the Rostec pitch session.

The DPRK continues to improve its defense technologies - more and more advanced models are currently being adopted by the People's Army. So on Tuesday of this week, two more newly created complexes were tested.

This approach makes it possible to significantly reduce the final cost of the FIS for the customer, since the costs of expensive production are evenly distributed among all participants.

The Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) has published data on the characteristics of the Geran-4 jet UAV, which, according to its assessment, the Russian Armed Forces began using in May 2026.

On May 26, 2026, the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea officially presented the "Basic Plan for the development of nuclear submarines of the Republic of Korea." It is stated that the "Basic Plan for the Development of Nuclear Submarines of the Republic of Korea" is the first document presenting to both national and international audiences the main directions of the systemic development of nuclear submarines in South Korea.

The first American manned lunar base will be deployed in the early 30s. This was stated by the head of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jared Isaakman.

The exposition reflected the main trends of modern combat — the massive use of UAVs and the development of electronic warfare

The main trend of the Equipping exhibition, which opened in Moscow on May 27, was technologies for combating drones, from mobile electronic warfare systems to interceptor drones.

The Astra Group, the creator of Russia's most famous Linux distribution, has opened a new business line dedicated to neural networks called Astra AI. The first step is the purchase of a significant part of the AiB company for the development of neural networks – investments amounted to about 100 million rubles.

According to Denis Stillerman, the founder of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, Ukraine is involved in the development of a cheap European equivalent of the American Patriot air defense system. The project, which involves several countries, is called Freya.

The US military uses artificial intelligence not only in the strategic planning of complex operations, but also at the operational and tactical level. In particular, AI is used by the US Army to process intelligence.

On the ISS, astronauts wear clothes for several days, and the same pair of underwear — sometimes for up to a week. It is impossible to organize laundry there, so dirty things are put in bags and sent along with other garbage for disposal.

On Tuesday, May 26, the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea announced the launch of a project to develop a nuclear submarine.

Russia will have the long-awaited replacement of the most massive An-2 aircraft next year. The history of the creation of Baikal was not easy, but all the hardships are over. Now it has its own domestic engine, and the developers are ready to start certification tests. This is a serious step towards the first deliveries of production aircraft.

Russia has begun using satellite communications to operate its drones in the special operation zone. In fact, this is the first example of the military use of newly launched satellites of the Rassvet system. What are these devices, what are their similarities and differences with the American Starlink, and what other capabilities can they provide to the Russian military?