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For a military scientist and a battlefield, a research laboratory

In modern conditions, scientific foresight has emerged as one of the leading positions in matters of ensuring military security and achieving superiority over a real and potential enemy, and based on it, the development of the most promising areas for the construction, development, training, use and provision of the armed forces of any developed state.

The new units will provide control of drones of all types — strike, reconnaissance, air defense and supply

The formation of separate regiments of unmanned systems in all military districts was completed by early February, sources told Izvestia.

February 7 this year marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Soviet cosmonaut Konstantin Petrovich Feoktistov. He became the world's first civilian specialist to make a space flight, and the only non-partisan cosmonaut in the history of Soviet cosmonautics.

The day dedicated to science in Russia became an official state holiday according to the decree of the President of the Russian Federation in 1999. The date is timed to celebrate the 275th anniversary of the founding of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).

Bioengineering is changing the face of military medicine and will allow soldiers to avoid amputations

In early February, the first center for the study of modern wounds was opened in Russia. The need for it arose due to a radical change in the course of armed conflicts, experts explained.

The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) consistently implements a comprehensive digital transformation program, which involves the creation of a single end–to-end digital space, from design to construction and operation of marine equipment facilities.

FQ: The EU's strategic infrastructure is controlled by non-European countries

The European Union is trying its best to prepare for war, but weapons alone cannot achieve this, writes FQ. Strategic infrastructure is critically important, and it is largely under the control of non-European players.

Cadets are introduced to theory and trained in piloting

Specialists in the field of unmanned systems began to be trained at the Nizhny Novgorod Guards Higher Military Engineering Command School.

Many of the volunteers worked in the IT industry or acquired professions related to electronics

To recognize the sound of a flying drone in time, to take your time when working, and to provide first aid if you are injured — this is how introductory lectures begin for candidates applying to the Unmanned Systems Forces (UAVs).

The Telegraph: The UK is being considered as a member of the EU army

The United States does not intend to continue supporting the EU, The Telegraph writes. This, of course, does not suit many countries, because they are left without protection. Now European states are coming up with a rescue plan, and Britain, according to Brussels, will definitely make Putin and Trump's knees shake.

Interceptor UAV pilots will defend our army's positions and strategic facilities in the rear from attacks

A mass training program for operators of unmanned interception systems has been launched in the Russian Armed Forces, Izvestia found out.

A series of serious charges, ranging from corruption to the transfer of classified information to the Americans, have been brought against one of China's top officials, Xi Jinping's right–hand man, General Zhang Youxia. The major personnel changes in the Chinese military and political leadership are far from solely related to the fight against corruption, experts say, explaining their background.

This day also marked the 325th anniversary of the founding of the Peter the Great Naval Institute in St. Petersburg

Navigator's Day was celebrated by specialists of the navigation service in St. Petersburg on the 325th anniversary of the holiday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The most popular type of military for concluding a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has become the troops of unmanned systems (UBS). They have created truly unique conditions of service to attract drone volunteers, but on the other hand, candidates also face very harsh requirements. Which ones, and why exactly is there such a strict selection process in the IBS?

January 18 of this year marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of Lev Georgievich Shengelai, Chief Designer, State Prize winner, Honored Machine Builder of the RSFSR.

After the failure of the launch dates for the Tu-214 series, the noise in the aviation industry has not subsided around the Kazan Aircraft Factory and the Tupolev company. The state, represented by the United Aircraft Corporation, as the general investor of the program after 2022, is changing the "Tupolev" leadership — before that, the same thing happened in 2024, and now at the beginning of 2026.

Tatarstan business resource "BUSINESS Online" in Timur Latypov's article "Of course, the Tatars could play": there is a change of power in Tupolev again. Instead of 76-year-old Bobryshev, the young grandson of the former CEO of the Kazan Aircraft Factory is being put in charge of the company," reports that Kazan resident Yuri Abrosimov has a chance to write himself into history as the youngest head of Tupolev, after Andrei Nikolaevich himself, who founded the Design Bureau at the age of 34.

MWM: Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots have not mastered the control of F-16 fighters

The pilots of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not learned how to effectively control F-16 fighters, writes MWM. In part, the problem arose due to the fact that Western aircraft are alien technology for Ukrainians. Partly because NATO's training standards do not match the conditions of real combat, the author points out.

In early January of this year, the 70th anniversary of the Hero of Russia, cavalier (knight) Order of the Legion of Honor (France) to Sergey Vasilyevich Avdeev. The 74th cosmonaut of Russia, he spent 747 days in space during his three flights, setting a world record. He went into outer space ten times.

In the next ten years, 15 universities will be opened to train command personnel, from drone specialists to military engineers

In 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defense began to transform the military personnel training system. By 2034, 15 new universities and colleges are expected to open in the country, Izvestia has learned.