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Blow to blow: the Russian Armed Forces responded to the massive attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense clarifies that any terrorist attacks and provocations by Kiev will not go unanswered
Russian military personnel retaliated after a massive attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the regions of the Russian Federation. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces strike exclusively at military facilities and the military-industrial complex (MIC) of Ukraine. The list of neutralized Ukrainian facilities is in the Izvestia article.
It will cover the whole planet. Trump decided to present a new trump card
Military observer Leonkov: the United States will multiply the satellite grouping
One of Donald Trump's most ambitious projects is the creation of a fundamentally new missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which will be deployed on land, sea and in space, and will be put into operation before the end of his presidential term. What is known about the large—scale program worth 175 billion dollars is in the RIA Novosti article.
Replace weapons: which strike systems can be replaced by drones
And what classes of UAVs are already used on the battlefield today
Drone attacks on the regions bordering Ukraine and the Moscow region continue. Experts note that drones have become a mass weapon for strikes in the deep rear and at the forefront of a special military operation and are used everywhere. What classes of devices are used by the parties to the Ukrainian conflict, what combat capabilities they have and which traditional weapons systems can replace — in the Izvestia material.
We know this better than anyone: Putin ordered to deal with competitors
At the last meeting of the Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a number of statements that made many competitors "on the other side" very tense.
To the victorious arsenal: Russia remains in the top 5 leading countries in arms exports
The portfolio of orders for Russian equipment reaches tens of billions of dollars, the president said
Russia fulfilled all export obligations in the arms sector in 2024, and the country remains among the top five global market leaders.
The President signed a law on increasing fines for violations of information protection in government systems of the Russian Federation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on strengthening administrative responsibility for violations of information protection requirements in government systems, including information containing state secrets. The document is published on the official portal of legal information.
The US Army is preparing the first man-machine platoon
According to foreign media, the Office of Accelerated Development and Critical Technologies of the US Army (Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, RCCTO) continues to introduce autonomous capabilities into its arsenal. It plans to form the army's first man-machine platoon within two years (fiscal year 2027).
A microwave microcircuit for AFAR systems has been developed in Sevastopol
Specialists of the SevSU Micro- and Nanoelectronics Engineering Center have developed a complex-functional monolithic integrated circuit (SF MIS) for use in domestic microwave receivers and transmitters with active phased array antennas (AFAR).
Own drone: motorized infantry units will receive aircraft-type UAVs
The new aerial reconnaissance units are equipped with modern Supercam S350 drones
Reconnaissance units equipped with aircraft-type drones are being created in motorized rifle brigades. They will conduct reconnaissance and direct fire weapons at the identified targets. According to experts, such devices are necessary for the successful search for military installations deep in the enemy's defenses.
We've been waiting for this for a whole year. What kind of Western weapons will Kiev receive
Western countries have announced new arms supplies to Ukraine
Several European countries have announced new military aid packages for Ukraine in recent days. Their content shows that the West has mostly exhausted its own stocks of weapons and equipment.
Defense show: more than 30 countries took part in the arms exhibition in Minsk
For the first time abroad, Russian manufacturers presented the Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system
The Okhotnik combat module and the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system with short-range interception missiles to combat drones were shown for the first time outside of Russia. The premiere of the new equipment took place within the framework of the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025, which opened on May 21 in Minsk. Experts note that most of the weapons have been upgraded taking into account the experience of the special operation in Ukraine.
NPC Elvis was fined 89 million for 2.5 years of delay in developing an import-substituting processor for drones
The processor developer NPC Elvis was almost 2.5 years overdue in developing an analog of an imported microcircuit, for which he received a fine of 89 million rubles. The chip is needed for drones. It is also used in automated test equipment, flow meters for liquid and gaseous media in industry. The project will now be completed no earlier than 2026.
Modernization of the partially sunken destroyer earlier: the ship of the Iranian Navy will receive new air defense systems
Sahand is the first destroyer of the Iranian Navy, which was built, as officially stated, solely by its own forces. It belongs to a very limited number of ships that have received a second life.
China and Russia have learned how to detect F-35 fighter jets (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russia and China have learned how to detect US fighter jets with stealth technology
The United States is entering an era when its trillion-dollar armed forces risk giving way to more prudent and advanced rivals from Russia and China, writes TNI. They have already undermined America's dominance in stealth technology. And it's time for Americans to admit it.
Defending the Union State: what surprises Russia at MILEX 2025
On May 21, 2025, the XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 began in Minsk. In addition to Russia and Belarus, China, India, Iran and Pakistan are participating in it. About new weapons developments in the Belarusian capital — in the material of TASS.
Alexander Mikheev: Rosoboronexport discusses projects worth $30 billion with 20 countries - TASS interview
The XII International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX 2025 will start in Minsk on May 21. Ahead of the meeting, Alexander Mikheev, head of Rosoboronexport, told TASS in an interview which Russian samples were presented at the exhibition and which products might be of interest to Belarusian partners in the first place, as well as what expectations the special exporting company has with the new Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system.
VTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the US Army
The US Army has announced that it has selected five companies to create prototypes in the second stage (INC 2) of the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) competition. This was announced at the end of February 2023 by the responsible head of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) project.
The US Air Force buys Scorpion helmet-mounted sights manufactured by Thales for F-16 pilots
The US Air Force has ordered new equipment through the NSPA procurement agency of the North Atlantic Alliance. The US Air Force is purchasing HMD Scorpion helmet-mounted sights manufactured by the French company Thales for pilots of the Block 40 and Block 50 series F-16 fighter jets.
Almaz-Antey promises to create infrastructure for UAV control for 650 million
Almaz-Antey Concern, the only supplier of air navigation equipment for the State Corporation for Air Traffic Management, received a government order for 650 million rubles. to create infrastructure in eight Russian regions to connect them to a unified system for monitoring airspace and controlling drones.
Protect ships from drones: France equips fleet with RapidFire artillery system
In the context of the massive use of UAVs in combat, the French Navy decided to equip ships with a 40-mm RapidFire artillery system, allegedly capable of effectively combating this threat.