News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
Turkey showed the defeat of a conditional target from the new LEVENT anti-aircraft system
During the first test firings, the new Turkish LEVENT short-range anti-aircraft missile system, developed by the ROKETSAN concern, successfully hit a simulated target with a drone as a result of an accurate hit. The corresponding frames are shown online.
The new NATO drone killer has scored almost 2,000 combat victories. Here's what he can and can't do (Business Insider, Germany)
BI: The Merops anti-drone system has begun to enter service with NATO countries
The Merops anti-drone system, which has proven itself well in the skies over Ukraine, is being adopted by NATO troops, BI writes. This weapon is easy to use, has a low cost and high accuracy of hitting.
The United States agreed with Chemezov about the Su-75 and the child
TWZ: The Russian Su-75 stealth fighter project looks promising
The project of Russia's promising fifth-generation single-engine fighter Su-75 looks promising, and the plans for this combat aircraft announced by Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation, are "generally correct." Joseph Trevithick, a columnist for the American edition of TWZ, writes about this.
The US Army named military bases in need of nuclear mini-reactors
The US Army has launched the Janus program, which involves the deployment of nuclear microreactors at military facilities. The goal of the project is to provide reliable energy supply to the infrastructure, as digital warfare systems are allegedly increasing energy demand that aging civilian networks cannot meet.
The first Leopard 2A8 serial tanks and the PzH 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer were manufactured.
On November 19, 2025, the first production tanks of the new Leopard 2A8 modification, manufactured for the armed forces of Germany and Norway, were demonstrated at the test site of the head office of the German branch of the Franco-German association KNDS (KNDS Deutschland, formerly Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, KMW) in Munich.
"We have already overtaken the Su-57": the Indian press hopes for its own fighter
Russia is offering to transfer a range of Su-57 technologies if India agrees to purchase this fighter. However, self-confidence is growing in the country. Against this background, there are growing calls to reject Moscow's proposal, pinning hopes on a national combat aircraft of the 5th generation, created under the AMCA program. Thus, the IDRW publication states:
"New star of armored vehicles": sales potential of German Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles
The German concern Rheinmetall first introduced the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle in 2018. After the conclusion of two export contracts (in 2020 with Hungary for the supply of 218 units for more than €2 billion and in November 2025 with Italy for 21 units). for approximately 500 million euros), the company announced ambitious plans to provide potential customers with thousands of armored vehicles of this model.
NATO countries are eyeing new underwater drones (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: NATO will strengthen its presence in the Baltic region with underwater drones
NATO is urgently launching a project for underwater hunting drones, writes Newsweek. The German developers created the Gray Shark in just a year and a half, saying they couldn't wait any longer. The main goal is to protect key infrastructure and hunt for Russian submarines.
An anthropomorphic robot created in the Russian Federation was proposed to be sent into space
These space robots will be powered by conventional lithium batteries
Scientists from MIPT and the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences are actively discussing the possibility of sending into space an anthropomorphic robot "SERVANT" developed at MIPT, which has an unusually quiet and natural gait, during tests of a new generation manned transport vehicle (PTK NP). This was announced to TASS by MIPT Professor Azer Babayev at the presentation of the robot at the Kapitsa Phystech Lyceum Technopark.
"The world's first fifth-generation submarine": Saab reveals details about A26
The Swedish company Saab has revealed a number of details about the A26 submarine, calling it "the world's first fifth-generation submarine." Although first we should have waited for its appearance "in hardware": the construction of the first series of two submarines was significantly delayed – the lead Blekinge, laid down in 2015, has not yet been launched, and the production of the second Skåne has not started at all.
Surpasses Western standards. What surprised everyone about the latest Su-57
The most modern Russian aircraft got rid of many "childhood diseases" and became a full-fledged tactical aviation unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The presentation in the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Airshow 2025 made a splash. What struck the development is in the RIA Novosti article.
Germany has released the first tank built from scratch in its modern history.
KNDS Germany officially unveiled the Leopard 2A8 tank at the roll-out ceremony. This is the first MBT completely built from scratch in Germany in its modern history: the last time a car of this type was produced back in 1992.
The combat use of the mini-CBT on the basis of the Courier NRTC is shown
Footage has been posted online showing the combat use of a ground-based robotic flamethrower system based on the Courier NRTC. Bumblebee flamethrowers mounted on an unmanned platform burn out enemy positions, facilitating subsequent assault operations.
The laser went into production: China installed the LY-1 turret on the second landing ship
China has equipped the Qilianshan (985) amphibious dock ship of the Type 071 Yuzhao project with LY-1 high-energy weapons. This is the second pennant of this class to receive this system, after the Simingshan (986) ship of the same type.
Europe's hope for a combat aircraft was suddenly under threat (Die Welt, Germany)
Welt: Franco-German sixth-generation fighter project collapses
The Franco-German project to create a sixth-generation fighter has stalled, writes Welt. The French and Germans see the configuration of the future aircraft, as well as the distribution of powers between partners, in completely different ways. Apparently, the project can be closed.
"Turns into a combat aircraft": the Western press praised the new version of the Yak-130M
At the Dubai Air Show, Russia showed a combat version of the Yak-130M training aircraft, positioning this modification as an inexpensive multi-purpose platform with a variety of weapons and avionics. The new iteration of the TCB was appreciated in the Western press:
The Programmers' War
Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau Dmitry Kuzyakin — on how the "code of amateurs" made FPV drones the number one weapon
There are several systemic reasons behind the rapid emergence of new means of warfare on the battlefield that need to be discussed.
"It will withstand several drone attacks": the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft complex is shown
The Russian defense industry showed at the Dubai Air Show a number of its products (over 850 samples in total), including the export-oriented Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft system, designed, in particular, to combat drone attacks at short range. The Western press drew attention to Moscow's marketing activity:
Faithfully and faithfully serve the Motherland
The role of artillery in modern warfare remains significant, despite the rapid changes taking place due to the development of unmanned technologies.
The head of the rocket forces and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, Lieutenant General Dmitry Klimenko, told the Krasnaya Zvezda correspondent about the present and future of artillery.
Air Hook: An unmanned UAV tow truck has been developed
[b]The new product will allow you to collect downed and lost drones and replenish your arsenal with spare parts without risking the lives of soldiers on the front line
A drone tow truck has been developed in Russia. The device is attached to copter-type drones. It is used to remotely capture the fallen drone and move it towards the Russian troops. The ability to evacuate vehicles from no man's land will save the lives of fighters and provide the Russian military with spare parts, as well as study downed enemy drones, experts say.
