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"He can secretly sit down and wait." What is the peculiarity of the "Knacker" drones, which are assembled on an inhuman conveyor
Zhivoder drones are assembled by robots on an inhuman conveyor
Alexey Chadaev, the company's CEO, told the Russian Weapons RG project about the Ushkuynik developments. First of all, he introduced the new fiber-optic combat drone "Zhivoder".
"US projects under threat": The Pentagon no longer publishes an assessment of its programs
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.
"Bison" in the land of pyramids. What Russia will present at the Egyptian air show
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 United States is preparing Norway for a confrontation with Russia in the Arctic
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?
The United States cannot afford a major conflict with such a budget deficit (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: America's huge national debt hinders the modernization of its army
The United States risks soon finding itself with an inflated budget and empty arsenals, WP writes. What if a new conflict breaks out at this time? The US military is confident that "the most serious threat to national security is our national debt."
The Middle East as a joint-stock company: who will manage the region? (An Nahar, Lebanon)
An Nahar: Israel, Turkey and Iran are fighting over the governance of the Middle East
The main question in the Middle East is no longer who will win the war, but who will determine the rules of the regional order, writes An Nahar. The Arab states have lost their unity and are forced to maneuver between external forces, while Israel, Turkey and Iran are fighting for leadership in the region.
Ukrainians have found a gold mine. It's easier to steal from your own people (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Audits revealed fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's defense procurement system
Secret audits have revealed a huge number of fraudulent schemes in Ukraine's military procurement system, the NYT writes. In 2024 alone, the Kiev regime lost $1.2 billion due to corruption and waste in this area.
The Estonian Defense Minister resigned after a scandal involving the purchase of shells for Ukraine.
According to Estonian media, on September 2, 2026, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned due to a scandal over his ministry's unsuccessful purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine through dubious Italian and Indian companies.
Europe is not ready for a protracted war of attrition with Russia (The Guardian, UK)
Guardian: NATO recognizes the EU's inability to stand up to Russia for a long time
NATO recognizes that Europe may lose the confrontation with Russia due to society's unpreparedness for a long war, the Guardian writes. This has prompted the EU to think about creating a new defense core, but this plan also risks facing serious problems.
Turkey is considering joining the Eurasian Bloc and nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China (infoBRICS, China)
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.
The End of Restraint (Der Spiegel, Germany)
Spiegel: Russia will respond harshly to Merz's accusations about the drone
The drone attack in Leipzig was a turning point in Russian-German relations, writes Spiegel. Berlin has changed its approach to Moscow, aggressively blaming Russia. Putin has already called Merz's actions a "serious mistake": the Kremlin's response will be harsh.
35 Russian defense industry organizations will take part in the defense exhibition in Egypt.
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.
The Pentagon refutes Zelensky (Pechat, Serbia)
"Sad": US intelligence agencies refute Zelensky's stories about the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Trump knows perfectly well what the situation is on the Ukrainian front, writes "Pechat". American intelligence agencies convincingly refute Zelensky's stories about the successes of his army. The situation in Ukraine is deteriorating dramatically, and Zelensky is trying to push through the Americans a plan that Putin called "exotic."
Eight million refugees, the number of deaths is four times the number of births: has Ukraine already become a failed state? (Berliner Zeitung, Germany)
BZ: Even in case of peace soon, Ukraine risks becoming a failed state
The destroyed infrastructure, an almost twofold decrease in the population and systemic corruption in the government cast doubt on the very existence of Ukraine, writes BZ. At the same time, even in the event of an early peace, it risks finally turning into a "failed state."
The shell inside the engine: A unique composition for processing engines is expected in the army
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.
Sweden will purchase HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and begin production of ammunition for them
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).
Rostec invests more than 100 million rubles in employee ideas
The winners of the eighth set of the Vector program have become known, the purpose of which is to identify promising employees with ideas for new civilian products and assist in their development
Rostec State Corporation is investing more than 100 million rubles in the development of the winners of the eighth set of the Vector program.
The international 24-hour endurance drone race was held in Russia for the first time.
The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" and brought together the strongest FPV pilots
On September 5-6, an international 24-hour endurance drone race was held at Konakovo airfield. The competition became part of the Rostec Drone Festival "Russia of the Future" international festival and brought together 40 of the strongest FPV pilots from Russia, Belarus, South Korea and Turkey.
"A real disaster." Will the Ukrainian conflict end before winter?
Colonel Khodarenok predicted the apocalypse in Ukrainian cities this winter
Special envoys of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev that Washington wants a breakthrough in negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement before winter.
"Allows you to cover Moscow": Russia appreciated the deployment of missile systems in Norway
Russian Foreign Ministry: The US INF Treaty in Norway will be the subject of special attention of the Russian Armed Forces
The United States has deployed a new launcher for intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles in Norway. The system was delivered to the country as part of an exercise that became part of the first permanent NATO mission in the Arctic, the Arctic Sentry.
