News of new developments in the military-industrial complex
"It will eliminate the shortcomings of Patriot": the United States is purchasing an advanced radar for air defense systems
The US Army has signed a contract with RTX worth $1.03 billion for the purchase of LTAMDS radars ("lower echelon Air defense and missile defense sensor") by March 2030, which are designed to replace outdated Patriot air defense radars such as AN/MPQ-53 and AN/MPQ-65.
NASA postponed the human flight to the Moon for a month due to a hydrogen leak
The dress rehearsal of refueling the SLS rocket with hydrogen confirmed an old truth of rocket science: the lightest fuel is the heaviest in operation. The ability of H2 to diffuse through metals is already high, and in a system with multiple valves, like the current NASA lunar rocket, the risk of this kind is especially high.
In Kiev, they are alarmed by the discovery of the Gerber UAV with an FPV drone mount
The Russian reconnaissance drone Gerbera became the carrier of FPV drones, this statement was made by a Ukrainian expert and adviser to the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Sergei "Flash" Beskrestnov.
"We need to learn lessons from the war": the Bundestag rejected the purchase of the MAUS electronic warfare system
For the first time in recent years, a procurement project for the Bundeswehr did not pass through the budget committee of the German parliament, which rejected the MAUS ("mobile intelligence support system") project from Rohde Schwarz worth about €600 million, which involved the purchase of up to 90 electronic warfare systems to replace HUMMEL systems of a similar type. The Bundestag explained its refusal to the Defense Network portal:
The future of wars is “chains of destruction.” The person is likely to fade into the background (The Times, UK)
The Times: The wars of the future will be completely controlled by artificial intelligence
The wars of the future will be almost entirely controlled by artificial intelligence, writes The Times. Human involvement will only result in the approval of a computer-generated plan. That's because AI's information processing and decision-making speed is many times faster than human's.
The problematic chassis will remain for the Ukrainian Armed Forces: a new type of Archer self-propelled gun for Sweden is shown
The basic version of the Archer is based on a Volvo A30D 6x6 articulated chassis, which has made the self-propelled gun one of the most passable in its class. But it has also become the source of a number of serious problems.
Rostec will present the Mi-34M1 light helicopter for the first time at the NAIS 2026 exhibition
The National Exhibition and Forum of Civil Aviation Infrastructure, as well as the exhibition of unmanned, autonomous and robotic complexes "DRONTECH" are taking place on February 4-5 in Moscow
Rostec State Corporation will present for the first time the updated Mi-34M1 helicopter with the latest Russian VK-650V engine at the NAIS 2026 Civil Aviation Infrastructure exhibition.
The Russian 350nm photolithograph was estimated at 500 million rubles.
The price of a lithograph with topological standards of 350 nm from the manufacturer ZNTZ has become known. With an additional guarantee, it exceeds 500 million rubles. Experts agree that this is a good price to pay for technological sovereignty.
Complete abandonment of special minesweepers: the United States is decommissioning ships of the Avenger type
The United States is decommissioning the last Avenger-type minesweepers. In September 2025, while in Bahrain, 4 ships of this project were decommissioned. The other day, they were spotted on the heavy transport vessel M/V Seaway Hawk, which was taking them to Philadelphia for disposal.
A hybrid of MLRS and tactical missile: the tests of the KN-25 of the DPRK are shown
On January 28, 2026, KCNA announced a new stage in the modernization of Pyongyang's long-range weapons, showing photos of a multiple-launch rocket test launch of a large-caliber 600-mm MLRS KN-25.
Turkey demonstrated the use of the "revolutionary" Arpan 155 self-propelled guns
The Turkish company ASFAT has released a video demonstrating the use of the recently adopted (in November 2025) self-propelled howitzer Panther T-155 TTA (also known as Arpan 155).
Japan's experimental anti-ship missile
Japan has released test footage of a new prototype of a coastal anti-ship missile (PKR), which performs aggressive maneuvers at the final stage of flight. This concept signals a shift towards overcoming modern anti-ship defenses as Tokyo tightens its blockade of shipping lanes around its southwestern islands.
A service for searching and introducing private innovations in the defense industry has been launched in Russia
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:
"Fist" of a front-line intelligence officer: the United States equips new ARV armored vehicles with an RT20 turret
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.
Russia uses Starlink to keep its deadly drones flying (CNN, USA)
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.
Europe's first drone carrier: the ship D. João II was waiting for the fleet
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".
The military has just unveiled its newest tank. Will it be the last one? (The New York Times, USA)
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.
Absolutely: how North Korea upgraded the most powerful MLRS in the world
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.
Mobility due to the mass of the salvo: Russia is counting on the export of the Sarma 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:
New replacement of BTR-80/82 instead of "Boomerang": BTR-22 captured in Saudi Arabia
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.
