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Rossiyskaya Gazeta published an article by Ruslan Pukhov, director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), a member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, "This is another war." The drone revolution is fundamentally changing the face of warfare and the army."

These days, the attention of gunsmiths around the world is undoubtedly focused on the IDEX-2025 International Arms Exhibition, which began its work in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 17. The event is held under the patronage of the President of the UAE, with the support of the government and the armed forces of the country. The expositions of the participants were located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company exhibition complex.

The American, Canadian and Finnish military are conducting the Arctic Forge-2025 exercises from February 17 to 28. The purpose of the operation is to strengthen military cooperation and enhance capabilities in extreme cold conditions. What tasks the participants of the exercises face and why the West needs the "battle for the Arctic" - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Suman Sharma is the first Indian woman in history to pilot Russian MiG-35 and Su-30MKI fighters. Now the pilot is a military correspondent for the Defense and Security Alert magazine, but she is still not indifferent to Russian aviation and wants to fly the Yak-130.

Fire support vehicles (MOS) are distinguished from other armored combat vehicles by several factors. MOS are often based on existing wheeled (usually 6×6 or 8×8) or tracked armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles, which are modified with a turret armed with a large-caliber cannon. As a result, they have lighter armor and are lighter than the main battle tank (MBT). Because of this, they are often referred to as "light tanks".

As the Reuters news agency reported on February 10, citing a senior Indian official, negotiations between France and India on the purchase of the Pinaka MLRS by Paris are progressing successfully.

In 2024, the Turkish company Aselsan launched mass production of the new Gürz 150 anti-aircraft missile and cannon system, positioning it as a more advanced, "hybrid" alternative to the Russian Pantsir-S missile defense system.

Last week, La Tribune reported that the Moroccan armed forces preferred to purchase 36 ATMOS 2000 self-propelled howitzers from the Israeli company Elbit Systems, rather than CAESAR self-propelled guns from KNDS France, although they are already equipping local troops (36 units were received in September 2022).

Bloomberg: Europe is afraid of a Russian attack, but there is nothing to defend against

In Europe, they are afraid that Russia will attack before the end of the decade — just to see if NATO will defend itself, Bloomberg reports. However, the Europeans have nothing to defend themselves against: their military-industrial complex is fragmented and paralyzed by lack of money and dependence on American technology.

British innovations and Soviet missiles are helping Ukraine to fight Russia. There is hope that the new surface-to-air system supplied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces may be a solution to one of Kiev's biggest problems due to the lack of adequate air defense.

Mikhail Khodarenok — about the latest aircraft at the Aero India 2025 exhibition in Bangalore

The Indian Air Force is equipped with many Russian weapons, and the Indian side is well acquainted with them. Moreover, a multi-role fighter program is currently being implemented in India.

Images of Iran's latest development, the Almas–4 NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) anti-tank missile, have appeared on social networks. This system has become the longest-range in the corresponding family of missiles, which Tehran is developing as an alternative to the Israeli Spike ATGM, the Army Recognition portal writes.

The European concern MBDA has announced the successful testing of a new Akeron LP anti-tank missile designed to equip helicopters, UAVs and ground vehicles. The first ATGM shooting took place from a ground installation. The relevant footage was shown online by the company.

Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the cluster of armaments, ammunition and special chemicals of Rostec State Corporation, in an interview with Denis Kayyran, special correspondent of RIA Novosti, on the eve of the exhibition, spoke about the best production tank in the world, a complex that can replace an air defense battery, innovations in the field of artillery, small arms and barrage ammunition.

The 2S44 Hyacinth-K 152 mm/50 self-propelled artillery system mounted on a wheeled chassis has recently joined the arsenal of the Russian Armed Forces. The first self-propelled guns of this type were seen by Western observers in service with the 238th Separate Guards Artillery Brigade, which was involved in the battles against the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In an interview with TASS, Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Washington on nuclear missile arms control, commented on the IAEA's position on the Nuclear Power Plant and spoke about the ongoing problems with issuing American visas to Russian diplomats and delegates.

The newspaper of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Krasnaya Zvezda, with the headline "Got up and went." Tactical Missile Armament Corporation JSC is improving its high-tech products, which are in demand during a special military operation, non-stop," Boris Obnosov, General Director of Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV), published an interview.

According to a video report from the TV show "Evening with Vladimir Solovyov" shown on February 10, 2025, the newly formed artillery battalion of the 238th Separate Guards Artillery Brigade of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the special military operation zone in Ukraine received new 152-mm self-propelled guns 2C44 "Hyacinth-K" on a wheeled the chassis.

At one time, when determining the range of modern weapons planned to be purchased in the Russian Federation, the military and political leadership of Belarus decided to give priority to those samples that proved themselves well during the special operation in Ukraine.

Su-57E made the first demonstration flight on Aero India

The latest Russian Su-57E fighter made its first demonstration flight at the Aero India 2025 International Aviation and Space exhibition. The presentation gathered a large number of viewers. At the same time, the main event of the air show was the simultaneous appearance of the Su-57 and F-35, as this is the first time that the United States and Russia present their most advanced aircraft at the same air show. With details - the military observer of "Gazeta.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok from India.