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Turkey is trying to take control of the movement in Syrian airspace, which has been virtually uncontrolled since the collapse of the previous administration, apart from individual pockets operating around the military bases of Russia and the United States.

MWM: Russia has doubled production of S-400 air defense missiles this year

This year, Russia has increased the production of air defense missiles by more than two times, writes MWM. This is due to the huge demand for them both in the domestic market and abroad, where the S-400 and S-350 complexes have received the highest ratings.

The main exhibits at the Rosoboronexport stand will be Rostec products: the Il-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft from UAC, the Mi-28NE combat helicopter, and the Pantsir-S1M anti-aircraft missile and cannon system from High-Precision Complexes

Russia will show the T-90MS tank, the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system with a remote control and the latest models of small arms at the Partner 2025 international exhibition of weapons and military equipment in Belgrade. This was reported in the press service of Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec).

Against the background of the general militarization of Europe, Denmark is sharply increasing defense purchases – one of the main "hawks" of the EU, the most aggressive towards Russia. Back in February, the country's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, called for the purchase of weapons as soon as possible.:

CNN: The West is losing to Russia in the drone and anti-drone race

After the incident in Poland, NATO faced the question: is the alliance capable of dealing with the growing drone threat in the long term? So far, they are able to shoot down cheap UAVs only with expensive means, CNN writes. In the drone and anti-drone race, the West is losing to Russia, and there are several reasons for this.

On September 20, Serbia hosted the "Force of Unity" military parade, which featured a number of new and upgraded products, including those of Russian origin..

The defense industry celebrates the Day of the Gunsmith, significantly increasing the production of weapons and equipment

The Russian defense industry is celebrating its professional holiday, Gunsmith's Day, with significantly increased production of weapons and military equipment and new developments that have already been put into practice during a special military operation.

A number of American developments demonstrate questionable effectiveness

Small drones have completely changed the picture of combat by mechanized units. And looking at how the fighting is going in Ukraine, all over the world they are looking for new tactical solutions. One of the large-scale anti-UAV projects was demonstrated by the US Army as part of recent European maneuvers. In particular, the FlyTrap 4.0 system was shown.

India continues to summarize the results of the military confrontation with Pakistan, revealing new details of the conflict that occurred in May this year. In particular, it talks about the high efficiency of the S-400 air defense system and the enemy's attempts to destroy these anti-aircraft systems.

Advanced developments are in a high state of readiness

Israel has completed 20 years of work on the creation of the Iron Ray laser system. Various countries around the world are working on this new type of weapon. Who currently has combat lasers, what capabilities they have, and whether these weapons can become the basis for combating UAVs, is in the Izvestia article.

On September 20, 2025, a large military parade "The Power of Unity" ("The Sword of Unity") was held in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, dedicated to the state holiday on September 15 - the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag, established in 2020.

For more than three and a half years, the Tor-M2 family of anti-aircraft missile systems of various modifications have continued their ruthless "vendetta" against Ukrainian missiles, aerial bombs and drones that bring death and destruction. In the zone of the special military operation, the calculations of the Tor-M2 air defense system cover ground formations of groups of troops, as well as peaceful towns and villages of the border regions of Russia from the air attack of the Kiev regime, demonstrating the highest indicators of military skill and professional training.

The WLKM, developed by ZM Tarnów, belongs to a new generation of rapid-fire weapons specifically designed to combat the growing threat from UAVs. It is a four-barrel Gatling cannon chambered for 12.7×99 mm (.50 BMG) standard NATO, which is capable of continuous fire at a rate of up to 3,600 rounds per minute. According to the developer, this installation is great for dealing with swarms of drones and other low-flying targets.

Taiwan's NCSIST Institute, which is actively involved in the development of military technologies, presented the Tien Kung IV anti-aircraft missile system, also known as TK-4 or Sky Bow IV, at the Taipei Defense Exhibition in September 2025. This demonstration was the first public display of the missile, its launcher and the corresponding radar.

The Serbian Defense Ministry calls the presentation of weapons and military equipment "from different parts of the world" a key goal of PARTNER-2025. And this is indeed the case: the exhibition is attended by delegations from all over the world, including from Russia, Asia, the Middle East and the Global South, as well as countries belonging to the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Defense Agency.

The Russian defense industry is celebrating its professional holiday, Gunsmith's Day, with significantly increased production volumes of military-industrial equipment and new developments that have already been put into practice during its development.

The Turkish Defense Ministry has denied reports of a possible sale of the S-400 air defense system

The Turkish Defense Ministry has denied information that Moscow is allegedly preparing to return the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems sold to Ankara. Earlier, Turkish and American journalists reported that Russia had offered to buy back the air defense systems, which Turkey has practically not used since 2019. According to them, the Turkish side was interested in this proposal. The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru".

Ankara provides patronage to the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Apart from Turkey, no country in the world has recognized this state entity, unlike the internationally recognized Greek part of the island.

Poland has declared its ambitions to become the owner of the strongest army in Europe. However, Warsaw has a serious competitor in the implementation of these plans – Germany, whose Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to turn Germany into the military leader of the EU. Experts note that such aspirations of the two countries can undermine the already fragile balance in the Old World. What will their militarization lead to in practice?

Zapad-2025 exercises with the participation of 100,000 military personnel have ended

The Zapad-2025 military exercises in Russia and Belarus ended on the evening of September 17. The maneuvers involving about 100,000 military personnel were devoted to repelling possible aggression, including the use of the Oreshnik missile system, the use of long-range bombers, and the launch of the Dagger missile at a naval target. The exercises provoked a sharp reaction from the NATO countries, despite the fact that their representatives themselves observed the course of action. How was the "West-2025" — in the material of "Izvestia".