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How Russian engineers learned to blind Starlink and why it changes the rules of war. Expert opinion of "RG"

During the fighting in Ukraine, Russian specialists found a way to effectively counter the Starlink satellite constellation, which provides communications and targeting for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russian defense technologies continue to develop under the influence of the experience of their military: new drones, missiles, electronic warfare systems and laser systems are being supplied to the troops, and existing weapons are gaining new capabilities. Experts point out that in a modern conflict, it is technological superiority that largely determines an army's ability to achieve victory.

Long-range ammunition allows Hyacinth systems to hit even more targets behind enemy lines

Russian gunners received new ammunition. The Berkut shells allow 152-mm Hyacinth cannons to fire at 40 km. This will help you hit more targets behind enemy lines.

FAZ: the production of Patriot missiles in Bavaria will not help Ukraine overcome the deficit

Construction of Europe's first Patriot missile production plant begins in Bavaria, writes FAZ. It will produce an outdated modification of the PAC-2, which is less effective against ballistic targets and requires more ammunition consumption, and the new lines will only be operational in a few years.

Le Monde: Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Yelizarov intends to introduce a new approach

Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov has come up with a new strategy: instead of the military, the army needs to recruit "people from business," writes Le Monde.

The formation of near—Earth strike systems provokes a new round of the arms race - how will Russia respond

The United States conducted the first large—scale tests of the elements of the Golden Dome program ("Golden Dome") - a series of launches of its anti-missiles.

Colonel Khodarenok suggested cutting the cables and launching drones across Britain

The Russian Foreign Ministry warned Britain against transferring weapons to Ukraine for attacks on Russian territory, threatening London with retaliatory measures. How hypothetically such measures might look like was presented by the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

On August 25, the US Navy Aviation Systems Command (NAVAIR) published a request for information (RFI) on the creation of a promising long-range aviation anti-submarine torpedo, the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo (SAA-LT).

WP: Russia considers the United States weakened due to the war with Iran

American intelligence has received information that the Kremlin considers the United States weakened due to the war with Iran, WP writes. Obtaining exactly this data preceded the trip of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, the newspaper notes.

Does Iskander-1000 really exist, which has never been reported before

Ukrainian media reported on the use by Russian troops of a new long-range Iskander-1000 missile during attacks on military installations in Kiev.

The Sun: Russia is preparing to test the Burevestnik missile in the Arctic

An accumulation of Russian military aircraft and fleet has been recorded in the Arctic, writes The Sun. This may be Moscow's preparation for testing the Burevestnik missile, which has been dubbed the "Flying Chernobyl" in the West, experts suggest. If the Kremlin targets London, Britain will be in trouble, the author of the article warns.

Recently, Denmark hosted the largest Scandinavian defense exhibition, the DALI Industry Days (August 19-20, 2026 at the MCH Messecenter Herning exhibition center in Herning). The Ukrainian company Fire Point presented its old and new developments there.

According to information from open sources, the calculations of the missile forces and artillery of the Russian Ministry of Defense for the first time used the latest 9M723-2 ballistic missile, which received the unofficial name Iskander-1000 for its long range, against targets in Kiev.

Expert Lyamin: the high range of the Iskander-1000 is necessary for the security of the Russian Federation

Increasing the range of the Iskander missiles to about 1,000 km is necessary to increase Russia's security and reduce the risks to the launchers themselves. This was announced to Izvestia on August 27 by military experts Vadim Kozyulin and Yuri Lyamin amid reports of the possible use of a new version of the missile.

Colonel Khodarenok: the head of the CIA could have brought US proposals on Ukraine to Russia

Two days ago, CIA Director John Ratcliffe paid an unannounced visit to Moscow. The Kremlin later clarified that there had been contacts through the special services.

Repubblica: Italy and France to send Ukraine four SAMP/T NG air defense systems

Italy and France allowed Ukraine to independently launch Aster 30 missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. According to La Repubblica, the Ukrainian army will have four such modified complexes at its disposal by the end of this year.

The nuclear-powered cruiser has been under repair for most of its life

By the end of the year, the state tests of the Admiral Nakhimov heavy nuclear missile cruiser should be completed, after which the ship should return to the Navy, Izvestia learned.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham did not come to Kiev empty-handed to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Independence. On his first foreign visit, he brought Ukraine secret information about British components for the production of long-range SCALP missiles. Experts believe that this "gift" has both political and very specific military content.

Colonel Khodarenok: the capture of Donbass will be the main goal of the autumn campaign of the Russian Armed Forces

The 2026 summer campaign in the CBO zone is nearing completion. The fifth military autumn is ahead. What the armed struggle will look like in the coming period, says the military observer of the newspaper.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Telegraph: Khabarovsk submarine's testing launch caused alarm in the West

The latest tests of the Khabarovsk submarine, carrying the Poseidon super torpedo, dealt a sensitive blow to the strategy of deterring the West, the Telegraph writes. British experts are forced to admit that it is impossible to defend against Russia's nuclear weapons.