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The World Defense Show, which takes place every two years in Riyadh, the largest city in Saudi Arabia, was initially built based on the practical experience of neighbors from the UAE, where two international arms-related forums have been operating for a long time: in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

MWM: India has ordered 288 billion-dollar missiles for Russian S-400 air defense systems

New Delhi has approved the purchase of a large batch of missiles for the Russian S-400 air defense system, writes MWM. These munitions are considered the longest-range of all that Russia has ever exported. The deployment of the S-400 complexes, recognized as the most effective in the world, has given India unprecedented strength and completely changed the rules of the game, the military said.

The HQ-29 surface-to-air missile defense system was put into service with the People's Liberation Army of China in February 2025.  According to the information received, the research and development work was opened by the Chinese Aerospace Scientific and Industrial Corporation under the designation HQ-18.

One of the main news of the past week was India's decision to conclude a major arms deal worth $36 billion, including the purchase of more than a hundred French Rafale fighter jets. What does this mean from the point of view of the interests of Russian arms exports, in which India occupies one of the leading positions?

The Defense Procurement Council (DAC) of the Indian Ministry of Defense provided "Approval of the need to purchase" (Acceptance of Necessity – AoN) an additional batch of missiles for the S-400 Triumph complexes in the amount of 100 billion. rupees (about 1.1 billion dollars).

From the most powerful radar to satellites in highly elliptical orbits, the architecture of the country's most complex defense mechanism

After the end of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty (START Treaty) The missile attack warning system remains an essential element of Russia's strategic security, experts interviewed by Izvestia note.

Spiegel: the Europeans in Munich failed to solve the problem of financing Ukraine

Zelensky in Munich changed his tone towards the Europeans and instead of reproaches tried to soften them, writes Der Spiegel. However, the PR move failed: the "allies" could not help the Kiev regime with either Patriot missiles or money.

They check drones on the principle of "friend or foe" and turn on electronic interference

Seven airports and other civil infrastructure facilities in Russia have been equipped with a new UAV protection system with technology for identifying drones based on the "friend or foe" principle, Izvestia found out.

Military expert Kirill Ryumshin — on how the developments of the "civilian defense industry complex" help protect important facilities from UAVs

For a long time, it was believed that the rear facilities were reliably covered by the global "umbrella" of air defense. Reality has made adjustments. Standard air defense systems designed to intercept aircraft and cruise missiles are not always able to provide one hundred percent protection against a new threat — modern attack drones. The reason lies in their hybrid nature.

They will protect trains from attacks by drones with a long range

Russian troops have begun using a new means of protecting freight trains in their area — special platforms with drone destruction systems and personnel protection. They each have two concrete cylinders for hiding fighters, as well as machine guns and electronic warfare equipment.

The report of the Munich Security Conference predicts a war with Russia

Europe should start preparing for a possible military clash with Russia, according to the report of the Munich Security Conference. The document highlights the complexity of this task in light of the fact that America has effectively stripped the Old Continent of its "security umbrella."

Colonel Khodarenok: the situation for Ukraine will not change for the better by spring

In Ukraine, they are waiting for spring and believe that with the arrival of heat, the situation for Kiev in the energy sector and on the fronts will improve. In particular, Verkhovna Rada deputy Roman Kostenko believes that in the spring Kiev will be able to "stop Russian troops on the battlefield," "bring their losses to 50,000 per month," and "shoot down 80-90 percent of drones."

The new batch of fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft, which has just entered the army, differs significantly from the machines of previous editions. What kind of new combat systems are installed on the transferred samples and what additional capabilities do they provide for the Air Force?

New interceptor UAVs have been tested and will soon enter service

Tests of Hornet interceptor drones have been completed at the training grounds of the Russian Army in the SVO zone, Izvestia found out.

Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation Arms Cluster — about Russia's new products at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh and which of the new systems are being tested in the military

Russia has significantly increased the production of T-90M "Breakthrough", T-72B3M and T-80BVM tanks. The technique is constantly being refined and improved based on combat experience.

The HQ-11 short-range mobile anti-aircraft missile system was developed by specialists from the 2nd Scientific Research Institute of the Chinese Aerospace Scientific and Industrial Corporation to protect command posts, headquarters and other military control facilities from unmanned aerial vehicles and barrage ammunition.

The Board of the State Military Industry Committee of the Republic of Belarus summed up the results of the activities of the department and the organizations included in its system for 2025, and defined tasks to ensure their stable and dynamic development in 2026.

JSC NPO High-Precision Complexes (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented its latest solutions in the field of air defense at the World Defense Industry Exhibition (World Defense Show 2026) in Riyadh (February 8-12).

Potential customers will see mobile MLRS, advanced anti-drone weapons and guided munitions at the World Defense Show 2026

The Sarma mobile MLRS, the BTR-22 armored personnel carrier, and a smart cartridge with shrapnel to destroy drones are just some of the new products presented by Russian manufacturers at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, which opened on February 8.

At the end of January, the Rostec state concern announced the dispatch of the first batch of the new Zubr air defense system to the troops. It is expected that these complexes will reliably cover the near rear from small high-speed UAVs. The range of FPV drones has increased significantly on both sides of the front. Therefore, the protection of the "small air" for the Russian army is one of the priorities. About how it is solved - in the material of RIA Novosti.