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In recent months, the dominant rhetoric about the revolutionary potential of drones and artificial intelligence in military affairs has filled professional discussions. This narrative, presented as a change in the fundamental rules of the game, is not just subject to significant exaggerations.

Almaz-Antey East Kazakhstan Region Concern JSC will participate in the fourth international defense exhibition EDEX 2025, which will be held in the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt from December 1 to December 4.

Denis Romanov — on how the transition to domestic software is developing and what is preventing import substitution in key sectors of the economy

In the fall of 2025, a new stage of import substitution began in the field of software and IT infrastructure. At a meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the development of his own technologies and production one of the key tasks of the state.

According to the plan, the new Golden Dome missile defense system should protect the United States from any missile threats. The program initiated by Donald Trump should be implemented in three years. However, there are many problems to be solved. About what can interfere - in the material of RIA Novosti.

For several days now, the United States has been experiencing a collapse in the value of tech sector companies, especially those related to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. There are even statements that the "AI bubble has blown away." Is this really the case and what does the Russian strategy for introducing AI into the economy look like in this context?

BI: NATO countries expand the use of Xbox gamepads in the army

The US Army and the armed forces of other countries have long been using Xbox gamepads in combat operations, writes a Business Insider columnist. Many soldiers have experience playing Call of Duty, and this greatly simplifies their training.

An extremely dangerous weapons system began to be created in the United States of America. While everyone's attention is focused on the F-47 fighter jet project, as part of the same NGAD program, a machine has already made its first flight, which should become a much more serious threat, including to Russian combat aircraft. What is it about?

At a meeting of the Council of Flagship Universities, the State Corporation signed cooperation agreements with eight universities

Rostec State Corporation is expanding its scientific and technical partnership with the country's leading universities. Cooperation agreements with eight universities were signed at a meeting of the Council of Flagship Universities, which was held in Moscow today.

Origin Robotics, a Latvian company, announced that the Belgian Ministry of Defense has selected the BLAZE interceptor developed by it with artificial intelligence to be integrated into a package of anti-UAV measures worth 50 million euros.

These space robots will be powered by conventional lithium batteries

Scientists from MIPT and the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences are actively discussing the possibility of sending into space an anthropomorphic robot "SERVANT" developed at MIPT, which has an unusually quiet and natural gait, during tests of a new generation manned transport vehicle (PTK NP). This was announced to TASS by MIPT Professor Azer Babayev at the presentation of the robot at the Kapitsa Phystech Lyceum Technopark.

Ukraine has received new British Terrahawk Paladin anti-aircraft guns

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have received the latest British Terrahawk Paladin anti-aircraft guns. They are capable of countering attack drones of various types. In Kiev, these installations have already been dubbed the "killers of the shaheds."

Igor Korotchenko — about fifth-generation fighter jets offered for export, as well as opportunities for India in case of purchase of a license for the production of the Russian Su-57E combat aircraft, which will make its debut on the Middle East arms market, participating in the Dubai Airshow 2025

Su-57 and F-35 fighters

Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau Dmitry Kuzyakin — on how the "code of amateurs" made FPV drones the number one weapon

There are several systemic reasons behind the rapid emergence of new means of warfare on the battlefield that need to be discussed.

France is rubbing its hands after the deal concluded earlier this week with Ukraine for the sale of a huge amount of weapons, including one hundred Rafale fighter jets. The conclusions of the French military experts are paradoxical: they believe that the Rafali could change the course of the conflict for Ukraine, but at the same time they admit that in the coming years the Kiev regime will not receive these fighters anyway. And most importantly, no one knows who will pay for all these weapons.

Bulgaria has adopted a law on state control over LUKOIL's assets and has begun the process of finding a manager for the Burgas refinery.

The Bundeswehr command intends to carry out a "digital revolution" in the ground forces by transferring them to a new generation of communications and control equipment. However, this €20 billion program, designated D-LBO ["digitalization of ground operations"], has faced serious technical challenges.

Oleg Kononenko — about the research that is being conducted on the ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) is a living organism that needs to breathe, drink, eat and get rid of excess every day. How can these needs be met in conditions of remoteness from terrestrial resources? The high cost and complexity of delivery make it even more difficult to solve the problem. Modern space biotechnologies are coming to the rescue.

Zelensky: Kiev intends to purchase 100 Rafale fighter jets from France

Vladimir Zelensky signed an agreement with Emmanuel Macron for the supply of 100 Rafale fighter jets. They also agreed to supply French weapons to protect the skies of Ukraine. The agreement has already been called "historic."

On November 16 of this year, a round table dedicated to the triumphant flight of the Buran orbital spacecraft was held in Moscow, at the Tushino Moscow Longevity Center. Buran made its first and only space flight on November 15, 1988.

At a low cost, it is able to effectively destroy expensive devices

Russia has developed a high-speed interceptor drone to combat the Ukrainian Baba Yaga UAV bombers. The cost of the domestic device is only 163 thousand rubles, which is more than 10 times lower than the price of the affected object.