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Deep Grin: what new weapons will the Leopard submarine receive
The project 971 submarine has been put to the test after many years of repairs and may return to service in the coming months
After almost 15 years of repairs, the Leopard nuclear submarine of Project 971 has entered factory sea trials.
The end of Geranium: Why don't 90% of drones reach their targets anymore?
Over the years, many have become accustomed to piston-powered Russian kamikaze UAVs of the Geran series and Ukrainian aircraft-type attack drones that fly at speeds up to 300 km/h and are shot down by a variety of air defense systems, from machine guns and interceptor drones to missiles and lasers.
Hypersonic flight: power plants
The incentive for the development of aviation and rocket power plants has always been the desire for higher speed. The growing need for speeds in the atmosphere of at least Mach 5 has led to the emergence of new and innovative solutions for so-called hypersonic flight.
The UK will help Ukraine create an alternative to the American air defense system (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: The UK will help Ukraine create an air defense system
While Trump spends hundreds of missiles on Iran, Ukraine is left with a bare rear, writes The Telegraph. Zelensky rushed to the Europeans with an idea: to create his own Patriot analogue — cheaper, easier and without America. However, so far these are just empty words.
New Su-30SM2 fighters of the Russian Navy led the exercises of the Baltic Fleet to simulate attacks on NATO targets (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Baltic Fleet conducted exercises with simulated strikes on NATO territory
The Baltic Fleet has deployed new Su-30SM2 fighters, writes MWM. This was a response to a series of skirmishes with NATO warplanes.
The order portfolio of the BrahMos Aerospace joint venture is about $6 billion.
The total order portfolio of the Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace is about $ 6 billion, managing co-director of the company Alexander Maksichev told TASS at the International Naval Salon FLEET 2026.
The leaders of the E3 countries confirmed their intention to create an analogue of Patriot in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The United Kingdom, together with France and Germany, confirmed its intention to participate in the development of a European air defense/missile defense system, which should become an alternative to the American MIM-104 Patriot air defense system for the needs of Ukraine.
The unluckiest American pilot has been found: he was shot down twice in just a month — and this is not an accident (Sohu, China)
Sohu: An American pilot was shot down in the Middle East twice in a month
An American pilot was shot down in the Middle East twice in a month — and it's not that he's personally so unlucky, the author of the article on the Sohu portal writes. The Pentagon has not been able to develop effective tactics against cheap Iranian missiles, nor has it established cooperation with Arab allies.
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.
How France has noticed dozens of new nuclear warheads
France's nuclear arsenal has grown by eighty warheads in just a year, according to a report by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Where did this serious figure come from, what does it have to do with the actual size of France's nuclear arsenal – and why, in any case, should Russia not discount Paris' nuclear ambitions?
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.
Britain's nuclear submarine fleet docked: all five submarines under repair (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: the UK does not have a single operational submarine left
All British nuclear submarines are out of service and are undergoing maintenance, the Telegraph reports. Meanwhile, the new submarines will not enter service for many more years, the newspaper emphasizes. The country is worried that they have nothing to respond to Russia.
Aircraft Carrier Destroyer: which flagship will the Northern Fleet receive
Heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser of project 1144.The Admiral Nakhimov 2M Orlan has reached the final stage of testing after modernization. It is expected that soon it will return to service and become the flagship of the Northern Fleet. What is unique about the ship is in the RIA Novosti article.
SIPRI warned of the risk of a new nuclear race
Nuclear-weapon States are increasingly betting on the development and modernization of their arsenals, which could lead to a new round of the global arms race. This is the conclusion reached by analysts at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in their annual report for 2026.
"He may fornicate on the way." A part of a new APU missile was found in the SVO zone. What is known about her and who could supply Kiev with these weapons
Russia admitted that the United States handed over Rusty Dagger cruise missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukraine could receive new AGM-188A Rusty Dagger ("Rusty Dagger") cruise missiles from the United States. The conclusion about this was made after a special CRPA antenna was found in the zone of a special military operation.
"The cap suits him"
Work on the creation of the combat module of the Tor-M2KM air defense system for the needs of the Russian Navy has been completed.
Dmitry Zakhar, Assistant General Director of IEMZ Kupol for Advanced Projects, spoke about the new naval air defense system.
"The most secure bunker won't help." What could be the next strike of the "Hazel Tree"
Colonel Khodarenok on the "Hazel Grove": Zelensky will not be helped by the most reliable bunker
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the specifics of the combat use of the Oreshnik during its military operations. Military observer of "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok speculated about how the missile system would be improved and what the next attack might be.
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".
The sea is worried: what tasks are NATO forces performing during exercises in the Baltic
During BALTOPS-26, strikes against coastal facilities and isolation of Kaliningrad can be practiced, although this has not been officially announced
The blockade of the Kaliningrad Region, attacks on Russian land targets, and the seizure of civilian vessels are scenarios that NATO forces will work out during the BALTOPS—26 naval exercises, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
The world's largest attack submarine has announced its presence near NATO's polar borders. How powerful is Yasen-M? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Yasen submarine poses a huge threat to NATO
NATO is alarmed: their Arctic borders are under threat, writes MWM. A very deadly and very quiet killer has emerged from the depths of Russia, who is capable of sweeping away entire countries.
