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Rostec presents the "Statehood" complex for friendly countries
The solution integrates disparate information systems and data arrays into a single digital ecosystem for managing a company, industry, or government
Rostec State Corporation presented a new software and hardware complex "Statehood" at the First International Security Forum.
"The Russian Starlink enters the battle in the special operation zone
Russia has begun using satellite communications to operate its drones in the special operation zone. In fact, this is the first example of the military use of newly launched satellites of the Rassvet system. What are these devices, what are their similarities and differences with the American Starlink, and what other capabilities can they provide to the Russian military?
Rosoboronexport will show new products of the Russian defense industry at the International Security Forum
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) participates in the I International Security Forum, which is being held from May 26 to 29, 2026 under the auspices of the Russian Security Council at the Live Arena complex in the Moscow Region.
At the exercises in Morocco, the US Armed Forces used AI to process intelligence
The US military uses artificial intelligence not only in the strategic planning of complex operations, but also at the operational and tactical level. In particular, AI is used by the US Army to process intelligence.
India and the Republic of Korea expand military-technical cooperation
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek in Seoul on May 19-20, following which a package of interdepartmental and corporate agreements on the expansion of military-technical cooperation was signed.
Poland has adopted the MikroSAR radar space reconnaissance system
On May 15, the Polish Ministry of Defense officially accepted from ICEYE (Finland) a satellite radar reconnaissance system implemented under the MikroSAR program and designated POLSARIS (Polish SAR Intelligence System) following an open competition.
Modern robotics: how industrial enterprises increase production efficiency
Denis Kononchuk, First Deputy General Director of RT-Techpriemka, on current trends and practical experience in implementing robotic solutions
In the context of the implementation of key national tasks, domestic enterprises are moving from disparate solutions to managed production systems.
China is closer to creating an independent navigation system for submarines
China is moving towards building submarines that are completely independent of the GPS positioning system. Researchers from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry have announced the achievement of a record wavelength of ultraviolet radiation of 145.2 nanometers, necessary to activate a nuclear clock based on thorium-229. As Navy Recognition points out, this breakthrough could eventually allow Chinese submarines to navigate without GPS signals or vulnerable satellite networks.
Russia withdraws Ukrainian drones towards NATO (Telegraph, UK)
Moscow uses jamming and GPS signal substitution to redirect Kiev's weapons into NATO airspace. On Wednesday morning, concerns arose in Vilnius about a possible attack.
Communication range of more than 10 km: Russian tracked robots are used at the front
At the end of May 2026, information and footage of the use of the ground-based robotic complex (NRTC) "Impulse" on the front of a special military operation appeared in the Russian official media. What this complex is, what other NRTKS work on their own, and a little bit about their foreign counterparts can be found in the TECHNOSPHERE Russia publication.
The Flycatcher project: NATO is preparing for an anti-drone war near the borders of Belarus (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: The West learns to resist drones during the "Flycatcher 5.0" exercises
Just 30 kilometers from the Belarusian border, the US Armed Forces and their NATO allies launched a large-scale hunt for UAVs, TNI writes. During the Flycatcher 5.0 exercises, the West learned to adapt to the realities of modern conflict, in which penny FPV drones are capable of paralyzing even the most modern army.
Dazzling calculation: The Pentagon is testing laser weapons in the Persian Gulf
The United States is expanding the capabilities of the fleet to combat air threats, Russia is improving its own solutions
The US Navy has revealed information about equipping nine Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with a new generation of laser installations. Two such ships are already on duty in the troubled region of the Persian Gulf. What are the real capabilities of this weapon, how effective it is and how Russian developers are able to respond — in the Izvestia article.
Drones are attacking not only at the front: How to protect factories and cities from UAVs in 2026
Drones attack not only at the front: How to protect factories and cities from UAVs
The correspondent of "RG" spoke with Natalia Kotlyar, Deputy Director for Business Development of JSC Scientific Research Institute Vector (part of Rosel holding of Rostec State Corporation) about new civilian trends in countering drones and changed safety rules for civilian facilities. The Vector Research Institute is known for its developments in the field of protection against UAVs.
Rostec will hire 15,000 quality specialists with AI knowledge
Issues related to the development of personnel policy in the field of quality were discussed at a joint meeting of the committees of Soyuzmash of Russia and the League for Assistance to Defense Enterprises Association
Rostec State Corporation will need about 3.5 thousand quality specialists with higher education and 11.5 thousand with secondary professional education by 2033.
A Canadian company has created a new Cortex Evo Situational Awareness Helmet
At the Operations Forces Week 2026 exhibition in Tampa, Florida, the Canadian company Galvion presented an improved version of its smart helmet. We are talking about the development of the CORTEX EVO.
Estonia is considering the possibility of purchasing an American IBCS control system to integrate the country's air defense
On May 19, the American company Northrop Grumman and the Estonian company TOCI OU signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of building an integrated air defense/missile defense architecture in Estonia based on the American IBCS (Integrated Battle Command System) combat control system.
Sauli Niinisto on the idea of a European NATO: "They used to laugh at me" (Yle, Finland)
Yle: Finland and Poland will have a special position in the European NATO
Sauli Niinisto has published a report on the future of the North Atlantic Alliance, writes Yle. The former president of Finland is proposing measures aimed at creating a European NATO, while simultaneously supporting the idea of dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
SpaceX published its financial statements for the first time and turned out to be deeply unprofitable
For every dollar of revenue, Elon Musk's company has more than 26 cents in losses, while space operations themselves, on the contrary, are profitable. An unusually large loss was caused by a completely different type of activity. Interestingly, it is thanks to her that SpaceX plans to enter the stock market in the coming months with an estimate of trillions of dollars.
RT-Techpriemka, together with scientific and technical partners, will engage in import substitution of digital solutions for industry
The company has signed a corresponding memorandum of technological cooperation with the Rubytech Group and the Moscow Energy Institute
RT-Techpriemka of Rostec State Corporation, Rubytech Group and the Moscow Power Engineering Institute signed a memorandum of technological cooperation.
How dangerous are the new frigates of the Swedish Navy for the Baltic Fleet?
In just four years, the Swedish Navy is expected to include large surface ships for the first time in many years. What are the plans for their purchase, what capabilities do the frigates of the FDI project have, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and how should the Russian Baltic Fleet prepare for their appearance?





















