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The French Ministry of Defense concluded from the Ukrainian conflict that high-tech means of countering FPV drones may be ineffective. For example, electronic jamming devices become useless to combat a drone that is controlled via a fiber-optic cable.

In 1983, the US Congress established the Office of the Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation (DOT&E) at the Ministry of Defense, intending to create an independent agency that, without subordinating to defense lobbyists, would be able to verify the latest military equipment on an objective basis, without embellishment.

The Russian Bizon, Citadel and Owl will be shown at the Egyptian Air show

From September 8-10, the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will be held at the El Alamein International Airport in Egypt.

The deployment of South Korean self-propelled guns and the American Mk 70 complex in Norway turns the kingdom into a new NATO military foothold near the borders of Russia. Experts warn that the range of the corresponding missiles makes it possible to threaten the Northern Fleet and strategic aviation. What are the dangers of universal launchers, why is the alliance strengthening in the Arctic, and what response can Moscow prepare?

Rostec introduced the Citadel complex on the international stage for the first time. These days, a demonstration of the latest anti-aircraft artillery system is taking place at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.

As part of its exposition at the El Alamein International Air Show in Egypt, Russia will for the first time present the latest TKB-1167 Bizon air defense system, designed to strengthen the protection of key infrastructure facilities and battlefield positions from UAV attacks. As explained in Rostec, he is already on combat duty, hitting real targets.

A unique engine processing compound is being tested in the SVO zone

Exclusive footage of the "Russian Weapon" in the special operation zone shows the testing of a compound developed by researchers at the Russian Ministry of Defense using a KamAZ-740.10 diesel engine from a Ural-4320 car.

The country's Defense Minister, Paul Johnson, clarified that the first deliveries will begin as early as 2027

MOSCOW, September 7. /tass/. The Swedish government has decided to purchase American multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS in the interests of the National Armed Forces (AF).

infoBRICS: Turkey continues to balance between three different directions

Turkey is deepening cooperation with Russia in the nuclear field and is considering full membership in the SCO, infoBRICS writes. At the same time, the country retains its place in NATO and strengthens ties with the Turkic states. Tension is growing in all directions, but Ankara does not intend to change anything.

In March 2026, it became known that Poland plans to re-equip the country's M28 patrol aircraft to combat Russian Geraniums and other UAVs. The M28 is a deeply upgraded version of the An–28, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. In turn, the An-28, being developed by the Antonov Design Bureau, was produced mainly in Poland.

Russian industry organizations are planning to present more than 500 PVN exhibits, including more than 80 samples at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 International Aviation and Space Salon.

India will receive the last (fifth) regimental set of S-400 air defense systems ordered in 2018, in November this year, the country's authorities are also considering the possibility of purchasing five more regimental sets of this type of air defense system.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a single Russian exposition at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 International Aviation and Space Salon.

Germany continues to support the Kiev Neo-Banderites. The first photos of the "anti-aircraft tank" delivered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Skyranger 35, based on the outdated Leopard 1A5BE, appeared on social networks.

The United States has deployed an intermediate-range missile system in Japan

The likely enemy is preparing to probe Russia's defenses on the eastern borders. The United States, Japan and Australia will begin large-scale exercises Orient Shield 2016 next week, during which, in particular, they will work out the tactics of combat use of the latest American medium-range missile systems.

Politico: Ukraine's attempts to obtain key air defense systems from the West have stalled

Ukraine's attempts to obtain air defense from the West have not been successful, writes Politico. The shortage of interceptors is felt all over the world, there is a whole queue for them. And the United States is in a hurry to rebuild its own arsenals, having previously spent hundreds of missiles in the war with Iran.

"Telegraph": Ukraine has not yet developed jet interceptors

"Geraniums" have become a problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes "Telegraph". Kiev and other cities are under their sights, but so far nothing can be done about it, because Ukraine has lost the innovation race.

The European sponsors of the Kiev regime are taking feverish steps to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces somehow solve the problem of the shortage of air defense systems, mainly missiles for intercepting ballistic targets. Attempts to put pressure on Spain and Greece to transfer part of the Patriot missile defense system stocks to Kiev, even taking into account the expiration date, have not yet been successful.

Klintsevich: The main advantage of the Russian Armed Forces is high adaptation to modern warfare

The Russian army has gained an important advantage due to technological adaptation to the conditions of modern warfare, Andrei Klintsevich, head of the Center for the Study of Military and Political Conflicts, told VZGLYAD newspaper.

The first stages of flight tests of the prototype of the Su-57D fifth-generation two-seat fighter have been successfully completed in Russia, Rostec said.