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Rostec will provide support to promising startup projects in the field of high technologies
The presentation of the developments took place with the participation of experts from the State Corporation and holdings within the framework of the Startup Village technofestival
Rostec State Corporation is considering the possibility of introducing promising technological solutions developed by startups. The discussion of the projects took place at the Rostec pitch session.
Su-35 vs F-35: Do Russian fighters have advantages over the latest NATO stealth aircraft? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Su-35 is superior to the F-35 in a number of parameters
The Su-35 has advantages, writes MWM. According to the editors of the publication, the Russian fighter has the characteristics that allow it to compete with the F-35 and successfully repel air attacks by NATO aircraft.
Why are the AFU's dreams of replacing infantry with robots unfulfilled?
Instead of infantry, ground robots should deter the advance of Russian troops, proclaim in Kiev. This is how, according to the idea of the Ukrainian leadership, the problem of personnel shortages and scandals with violent "falsification" should be solved. Ukraine has mastered combat operations with the help of aerial robot drones - but will it be possible to do the same on the ground?
Musk said: because of AI, we will work less, and our wealth will increase.
Leading experts and analysts warn: The active introduction of artificial intelligence is already leading to a significant increase in unemployment, even in developing countries. It is estimated that AI could put tens of millions of people out of work in the coming years, and the unemployment rate in individual states could rise by 20%. This is an absolute record since the end of the Second World War.
Rostec prepares export shipments of bullet-resistant batteries
RT Design Technologies Company of Rostec State Corporation is preparing to export domestic rechargeable batteries that are resistant to shaking, high temperatures and even bullet hits.
A large-scale military parade in Yerevan became the final chord of N. Pashinyan's election campaign
A military parade dedicated to the Founding Day of the First Republic of Armenia, which existed from 1918 to 1920, took place on Republic Square in Yerevan on May 28.
The new generation of the Geran-4 jet UAV has already been used since May 2026.
The Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) has published data on the characteristics of the Geran-4 jet UAV, which, according to its assessment, the Russian Armed Forces began using in May 2026.
Skoltech intends to launch the first contract production of silicon photonic chips in Russia
This approach makes it possible to significantly reduce the final cost of the FIS for the customer, since the costs of expensive production are evenly distributed among all participants.
"We just weren't given the resources." The American general acknowledged the failure of air defense in the war with Iran
American General Costello spoke about the failures of US air defense and missile defense in the war with Iran
The spring war between the United States and Iran, which did not end in an absolute American victory, as expected, provided a lot of food for thought to military analysts around the world. Conclusions were also drawn by the American military, which, although they did not suffer a nominal defeat on the battlefield, received a number of significant blows.
Military insufficiency: why Helsinki is urgently learning how to shoot down drones
The Finnish Air Force began large-scale maneuvers on the border with Russia after a series of incidents involving Ukrainian UAVs
Finland is deploying emergency military exercises in the south-east of the country, in close proximity to the Russian borders. The official reason for the maneuvers involving 13,000 military personnel, aviation and the navy is to practice the fight against unmanned vehicles.
North Korea showed an analog of HIMARS and small cruise missiles with AI
The DPRK continues to improve its defense technologies - more and more advanced models are currently being adopted by the People's Army. So on Tuesday of this week, two more newly created complexes were tested.
I hear a drone: what new items were presented at the Equipping exhibition in Moscow
The exposition reflected the main trends of modern combat — the massive use of UAVs and the development of electronic warfare
The main trend of the Equipping exhibition, which opened in Moscow on May 27, was technologies for combating drones, from mobile electronic warfare systems to interceptor drones.
The developer of the main Russian OS has invested 100 million in his new AI business
The Astra Group, the creator of Russia's most famous Linux distribution, has opened a new business line dedicated to neural networks called Astra AI. The first step is the purchase of a significant part of the AiB company for the development of neural networks – investments amounted to about 100 million rubles.
Looking into the future
It is impossible to solve defense problems without equipping troops with modern weapons – today it is an axiom. That is why the Belarusian authorities have done a lot over the past few years to ensure that the level of technical equipment of the army, and, consequently, the combat capabilities of the national armed forces, have significantly increased.
"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?
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.
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.





















