News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
Russian troops used the "arrows of death" in the area of their military. What are they capable of?
Military commander Shurygin: The Russian Armed Forces used death arrows for the first time in the special operation zone
Russian troops have deployed new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motif" in the zone of the special military operation (SVO). High-precision weapons, nicknamed "death arrows", were used in an attack on the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Avdiivka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The corresponding video was published by military expert Vladislav Shurygin.
Young in weight: Russia has developed an ultralight launch vehicle for launching satellites
What technologies allowed not only to reduce the weight of the structure, but also to reduce its cost
Russian scientists have developed a special ultralight rocket for launching satellites. Its weight is 14 tons, which is significantly less than existing analogues. The whole secret lies in the use of cryogenic tanks made of composite materials, which make the rocket not only lighter, but also cheaper.
"They hit the equipment with great force." The Russian military used "arrows of death" against the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Russian army has used new combat elements "Motif" in the zone of its own
The Russian armed forces have used new combat elements of the individual guidance "Motive" in the zone of their own. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what this was for another means of destroying enemy armored vehicles.
What will a "promising digital infrastructure" give the army?
A new automated command and control system (ACS) is being developed in Russia, and its fragments have already been shown to the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. How do such systems work in NATO countries, to what extent are communications and command automated in their area today, and what is the importance of automated control systems for victory in battle?
A promising glider: How is the creation of future fighters going?
And what sixth-generation aircraft projects are there in the world
France and Germany have agreed to resolve differences on a joint project for the future combat aviation system, FCAS. As part of it, it is planned to create a drone system and a sixth-generation fighter. But besides FCAS, there are also its competitors in Europe. What is the situation with the implementation of European fighter projects of the future and which one has the best chance of success — in the material of Izvestia.
Catching up: The Su-35 fighter has received a major upgrade for air combat (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Su-35 received new air-to-air missiles
Russian fifth-generation fighters have been equipped with new air-to-air missiles, writes MWM. This has increased their combat potential in a revolutionary way. Now Russia will be able to resist the Western Air Force even more effectively and build up its advantage in Ukraine.
After a series of incidents, the United States and Great Britain are creating a system to prevent F-35 collisions with civilian aircraft.
Washington and London have begun creating a new security system for the American F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, designed to prevent mid-air collisions. The reason lies in a series of dangerous incidents that almost led to disasters.
Turkey has signed a contract with Indonesia for the supply of KAAN fighter jets
At the IDEF-2025 exhibition in Istanbul, Turkish Aerospace (TUSAS) signed an official contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense for the supply of KAAN fighter jets for the Air Force of this country.
It carries mines, missiles and drones in addition: Turkey has shown an unmanned tiltrotor aircraft STM VTOL
The Turkish company STM showed at the IDEF 2025 exhibition the STM VTOL unmanned tiltrotor aircraft under development, capable of carrying a wide range of payloads and operating at a considerable distance from the front line.
Turkey's missile ambitions affect Russia's interests
Hypersonic weapons allegedly appeared in Turkey, some publications write. Indeed, a new model of Turkish rocket technology was shown in Istanbul. But in fact, the Tayfun missile has very different key features that all potential opponents of Turkey should keep in mind. Including Russia.
"Adapts easily to different missions": Turkey has started serial procurement of the national helicopter T625 GÖKBEY
The GÖKBEY helicopter has a total take-off weight of 6050 kg and a capacity of 12 passengers. The maximum speed is 306 km/h, and the flight duration is 3.8 hours. The range is 740 km or 948 km with an outboard fuel tank. The flight altitude is 6096 m. The volume of the cargo compartment is 1.1 cubic meters. The crew consists of 2 people.
"Shot and gone": UAE unveils MATV004 armored car with Alheda missiles
The UAE-based defense company Calidus has unveiled one of its latest versions of the MATV 4x4 armored vehicle ("multi-purpose off-road vehicle"), equipped with two four-barrel launchers for the Alheda missile system. This modification, designated MATV004, works on the principle of "shot and gone", which implies a quick firing of UR and a change of position.
A survival track: how new military vehicles are being tested
Most of these vehicles are being tested in parallel in the area of a special military operation
Screeching brakes, roaring engines and headlights — this is how military vehicles modified by experience are being tested at the training ground of one of the research centers of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The vehicles that will transport our fighters in the SVO zone will be tested as thoroughly as possible — after the route they will undergo a series of laboratory tests. Only after that, the car goes for revision or receives permission for mass delivery to the troops.
"It will hurt the opponents": Australia showed tests of the latest PrSM missile for the HIMARS MLRS
Allegedly, the new high-precision strike missile was in flight for 4 minutes and 3 seconds, reaching a speed of approximately 4050 km/ h, which is more than 3 times the speed of sound. She hit a simulated target on Mount Bundy, flying over 300 km. At the same time, its range is 500 km, but in the future, as a result of improvements, the firing distance is planned to be increased to more than 1,000 km.
China has shown tests of a "universal swarm" of UAVs with the participation of Black Bee bomber drones
With the dramatic increase in the role of unmanned platforms on the battlefield, China is accelerating the development of various robotic platforms and trying to combine them into "packs".
Indian press: Russia intends to share Zircon technologies to create BrahMos-2K hypersonic missile
India and Russia intend to resume the program for the development of the BrahMos-2K hypersonic cruise missile (also known as BrahMos-II or BrahMos Mark II). This is reported by sources of the IDRW publication.
The heavy assault robotic complex "Sturm", developed by UVZ by order of the Ministry of Defense, lit up when returning from the test site.
Uralvagonzavod continues to develop the Sturm heavy assault robotic system based on the T-72/T-90 tank. Footage of a new assault vehicle has appeared online.
"The coming revolution for Western tanks": the new Vulcano cannon and shell will turn MBT into full-fledged self-propelled guns
On the Ukrainian front, tanks are often used not as a means of breaking through or supporting infantry, but as self-propelled artillery, firing from closed positions. In this regard, Western developers decided to turn MBT into full-fledged self-propelled guns.
"Far from the front": tests of the German KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in Ukraine
The German tracked infantry fighting vehicle KF41 Lynx was to become one of the main types of armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in its class: It was about the possible supply of hundreds of copies. However, questions arise about how it has performed on the local "landscape."
"Historic moment": Indonesia has ordered a promising Turkish fighter KAAN
The contractor is Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), a developer of a promising fighter aircraft that is scheduled to enter the Turkish Air Force by the end of 2028. TUSAŞ, together with local companies, will create an infrastructure in Indonesia for partial production and maintenance of ordered aircraft. More detailed details about the deal, including its value (estimated at $10 billion), have not been announced at the moment.