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Cruise hits: why are they "lining up" for Russian fighters abroad?
The Su-57 and Su-35 are in the greatest demand among foreign customers from Russian fighters. This was stated by the General Director of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec State Corporation). Vadim Badekha in an interview with TASS. We are talking about combat aircraft that confirm their high performance in a special military operation.
"The satellite has gone deaf." Russia has learned how to suppress Starlink communications from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. How it works and what it can lead to
Russia has developed the Volna Kupol Garant complex, jamming Starlink satellites
Russian specialists have developed an electronic warfare (EW) system that jails Starlink satellite communication channels used in a number of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
Goskomvoenprom will present a wide range of products at the National Security exhibition. Belarus-2026"
The third International Security Industry Exhibition "National Security. Belarus-2026".
Shvabe presented AI-powered surveillance systems at Fleet 2026
The holding's latest solutions make it possible to control vast coastal areas by monitoring penetration into protected areas
Rostec State Corporation's Shvabe Holding showed advanced developments in the field of all-weather and round-the-clock visual monitoring at the Fleet International Naval Salon.
Defense Compass: Fleet 2026 was marked by robotics and drone protection
The excitement was caused by innovative construction materials and systems with experience in the course of their
The International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt, which closed on June 14, confirmed the status of one of the world's main platforms for demonstrating the achievements of the defense industry. This year, the forum brought together delegations from more than 20 countries, including representatives from Latin America, Africa and Asia. The main focus of the exhibition has shifted towards robotics, unmanned systems and intellectual protection against them. The results of the salon are in the material of Izvestia.
Europe has revealed its first heavy attack drones
The traditional ILA Berlin Airshow is taking place in Germany, where a significant part of the European defense industry is represented.
Marine drones and protection from UAVs: what surprised the Fleet-2026 salon
More than 200 enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex (MIC) demonstrated their advanced developments at the International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt (St. Petersburg). 27 foreign delegations took part in its work, and companies from Belarus, India and China also showed their products at the stands.
The United States accused Russia of developing GPS killer satellites
According to the American authors, "the constellation of Russian early warning satellites in highly elliptical Molniya orbits has been jamming GPS system signals from space since 2019."
During the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, drones invade neighboring countries (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Ukrainian drones forced the Baltic States to recall bomb shelters
An alarm sounded sharply in the city, and everyone — the president, the prime minister, hundreds of thousands of Vilnius residents — rushed to shelters, the NYT writes. But the threat was not expected from anyone. "We don't blame Ukraine," they say. This is our new reality.
American scientists have announced the first ever creation of GPS interference from space - by Russian satellites
Although the duration of the interference did not exceed ten seconds, this is the first known case of this kind. Usually, satellites do not have enough power to generate radio signals of the strength needed for such interference.
The "shock" turbine: how one detail blocked the gas valve to the West
The first high-power gas turbine built entirely in Russia has operated 12,000 hours as part of a thermal power plant in the Krasnodar Territory. Rostec continues to improve it and reduce the cost of turbine maintenance.
While the authorities are dragging their feet with Baikal, Omsk has created the Russian Arctic, which is cheaper and more reliable.
Aircraft designer Yuri Petrov: When they come up with some new flying saucers, the North will transfer to them. In the meantime, there is no alternative to our aircraft
On April 27, the Russian Arctic aircraft received its certificate of airworthiness. This aircraft is designed and manufactured at the Omsk Motor plant.
The Russian radio electronics market unexpectedly soared to 4 trillion rubles
The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the growth of the radio electronics market and an increase in the share of Russian manufacturers to 62% in 2025, although many domestic electronic components continue to lose significantly to Chinese ones in price.
The expert assessed the data on a sharp increase in France's nuclear arsenal
Military analyst Ermakov: France is unlikely to have increased its nuclear arsenal by 80 warheads
France is promoting a policy of expanded nuclear deterrence and intends to strengthen its potential – or at least create the appearance of it," Alexander Ermakov, an expert on strategic weapons, told the VIEW newspaper. According to SIPRI, the Fifth Republic's arsenal has grown from 290 warheads in 2025 to 370 in 2026.
Russia has proved its technological sovereignty in the electric power industry
The first high-power gas turbine built entirely in Russia has operated 12,000 hours as part of a thermal power plant in the Krasnodar Territory. Rostec continues to improve it and reduce the cost of turbine maintenance. Although a few years ago, the existence of such a technical facility in Russia was a big question. This market was divided between Americans and Germans.
Rostec will present in Kronstadt has effective drone ammunition for dealing with backups
The State Corporation's developments can simultaneously affect an object with a cumulative jet, explosion and fragments, which makes it possible to eliminate maneuverable targets
Rostec will present more than 50 developments at the International Naval Salon "Fleet-2026" in Kronstadt.
With the participation of Rostec, Russia's first drone lifecycle management system has been created.
RT-Design Technologies, Rostec State Corporation, and Cifroport have developed Russia's first STAR BAS life cycle management system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Footage of a Rafale fighter jet of the French Air Force approaching a Russian Su-35 (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the Russian Su-35 surpasses the French Rafale in many characteristics
A light French Rafale and a heavy super-maneuverable Su-35 of the Russian Aerospace Forces came face to face over the Baltic Sea, writes MWM. Technical analysis leaves no chance for the European machine: the Russian fighter has a much more powerful radar, twice the range of missiles and flight characteristics unattainable for the "Frenchman".
NATO defeats the enemy imitating Russia's actions by a small margin in the framework of cyber training (Financial Times, UK)
FT: As part of the exercises, NATO defeated an enemy imitating Russia's actions
NATO conducted cyber training to test the government's response to online propaganda that allegedly mimics Russia's military tactics, writes FT. Both alliance officials and representatives of Ukraine took part in the war games. The result of the exercises was unexpected.
On the NATO-Russia border, I saw the defeat of armored troops (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
The Telegraph: Drones and AI are squeezing the heavyweights of the 20th century from the battlefield
Drones and artillery destroyed Finnish tanks 30 kilometers from the border with Russia. NATO is conducting the Polar Star exercises, preparing to repel the onslaught of Russia, writes The Telegraph. Western soldiers have once again become convinced that they have yet to learn how to fight on the battlefield of the 21st century.
