Electronics and optics news
The Russian chipmaker demands 200 million from a major Russian UAV manufacturer
The Arsenal semiconductor device plant requires over 200 million rubles from the manufacturer of military and civilian drones Kronshtadt. This year, claims against the manufacturer have exceeded 1.5 billion rubles. And in 2023, they wanted to bankrupt the company.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has tightened the requirements of "Russianness" for microelectronics
In December 2025, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, by amending Russian Government Decree No. 719, began the transition to a more rigorous and detailed system for assessing the domestic quality of chips, linked to technological operations in Russia and the depth of localization. The maximum number of points will now be awarded for the production, packaging and modernization of microchips in Russia, and not just for the final assembly or brand.
With a long-range calculation: how the Merlin VR UAVs conduct reconnaissance
The drone can detect targets, being invulnerable to many air defense systems
One of the largest and longest—range drones used in the Russian Armed Forces, the Merlin VR, developed shortly before the start of the special operation, is increasingly spreading among the troops.
The army is moving forward, industry is breaking records: the results of the year for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the defense industry
In 2025, the Russian Armed Forces (AF) continue to liberate cities during a special military operation, mastering new methods of warfare. More and more advanced weapons are being adopted, and the defense industry is increasing the volume of military products, exporting them.
At a meeting in the Kremlin, the main parameters of the GPV project for 2027-2036 and the state program for the development of the defense industry were considered.
On December 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting to review the main parameters of the draft state armament program for 2027-2036 and the state defense industry development program.
