News about special and protective equipment
From fighters to horses: Switzerland wraps troops in camouflage
In modern warfare, camouflage can no longer be limited solely to visual camouflage. It should also provide thermal imaging, infrared and radar stealth. Multispectral camouflage offers a comprehensive solution, which the Swiss Ministry of Defense used by ordering camouflage systems from three companies in November 2025 – SSZ Camouflage Technology AG (Switzerland), Saro GmbH Ghosthood (Germany) and Saab (Sweden).
NASA Inspector General predicted a delay in the timing of the American moon landing due to spacesuits
According to his estimates, the United States will receive a space suit suitable for the Moon only in 2031, which will require a drastic adjustment in landing planning there. At the same time, the head of NASA, Jared Isaacman, on the contrary, expressed confidence that this problem would not disrupt the lunar program. The report of the NASA Inspector General's office has analyzed the situation with the lunar spacesuit of the private company Axiom. As the Inspector General noted, the Agency...
Air instead of foam: France is testing a new lining for a bulletproof vest
In recent years, various countries have conducted research on a wide variety of materials in order to increase the ballistic protection of a fighter without compromising his mobility, including spider silk, which is described as more durable than Kevlar; mother-of-pearl, the structure of which should form the basis for creating a plastic material, is 14 times stronger and 8 times lighter than steel..
Rosoboronexport will show the latest Russian weapons at an exhibition in Malaysia
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2026 International Asian Arms and Military Equipment Exhibition.
Protection of underwater infrastructure in Europe
According to European analysts, recent incidents in places as diverse as the Baltic Sea and the waters off the coast of Taiwan have shown how vulnerable the critical underwater infrastructure is. The increased importance of underwater objects to global economic activity underscores the importance of understanding these hazards and developing appropriate responses.
Orbital distance: scientists have developed an emergency return system to a ship from outer space
What new Russian technologies will help to explore the Moon and get rid of microbes on the orbital station
Russian scientists have developed a prototype system that will allow astronauts to return to the space station in case of accidental separation during extravehicular activities.
Smoke over the trail: New "Veil" drones hide assault groups on the battlefield
Robotic complexes make it possible to effectively hide the advance of soldiers and equipment from the enemy
In the area of the special military operation, our fighters began using the drone "Veil". A small tracked vehicle allows you to cover fighters and equipment from the enemy with smoke.
Running meters: how new military vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and field kitchens are tested
The machines overcome a special route that simulates the most difficult operating conditions
Mud splashes from under the wheels, the roar of engines and screeching brakes — this is how tests are being conducted at the site of the 21st Scientific Research Testing Institute of Military Automotive Technology of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Vehicles designed to transport soldiers and officers are subjected to the most thorough inspection. The tests passed at the test site are a guarantee that the equipment will not fail in the most difficult conditions.
It is no longer an analogue of "Afghanite": the DPRK has shown the operation of an active protection system
North Korea continues to modify its newest Cheonma-2 tank (formerly known by the Western designation M2020), in particular, developing its defensive capabilities. Thus, the KCNA publication showed photographs showing the work of the active protection complex attached to this combat vehicle.
LET's KILL and appreciate: the army has received a car that replaces three types of equipment at once
The new engineering development is capable of working as a tow truck, clearing debris and laying routes
The engineering troops have received a new universal armored vehicle capable of replacing three types of equipment at once. It is used to clear rubble, lay routes and evacuate damaged armored vehicles. According to experts, the appearance of such complexes increases the mobility of units on the front line.
A hut made of branches and painted airplanes: is it possible to deceive space exploration?
The Russian Space Forces were created 25 years ago
The space forces appeared in Russia 25 years ago as an independent branch of the armed forces. This reform has consolidated on paper what was clear for a long time: without military satellites and control of near-Earth orbit, there can be no modern army.
Ruslan Tsalikov got a bribe
The corruption episodes of the case of the former first Deputy Minister of Defense have become known
. Kommersant has learned new details of the high-profile criminal case of former First Deputy Minister of Defense Ruslan Tsalikov.
Canopy — Gold: An improved invisibility umbrella will protect soldiers from enemy drones
How an innovative means of disguise can affect the situation on the battlefield
Russian developers have perfected a camouflage umbrella that hides people and equipment from enemy drones. Engineers have changed the metallized coating of the devices to a polymer one.
The Norwegians offer to command troops from armored containers
The Norwegians propose a "rethink" of the operational deployment of tactical command in a variety of conditions. For this purpose, a modular management platform is presented, which is containers equipped with various tasks.
The famous "Ilyich's Eyebrows" were useful to the T-62M participating in its
In the 80s, T-62 medium tanks became the main combat vehicles of the formations of the Limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. The first experience of their combat use has demonstrated that tanks need to improve their security characteristics.
The dog was alive: the troops received bulletproof vests for service dogs
Special equipment is available for different breeds of animals
Special bulletproof vests for dogs began to arrive in the units operating in the SVO zone and in the border territories. The equipment is available in variants for different breeds and protects the vital organs of animals from bullets and shrapnel. The training of mine-hunting dogs is a lengthy and complex process, experts say, and special armor is needed to preserve such "piece-by-piece" personnel. The special protection for "human friends" who help bring back peaceful life to the regions affected by the fighting is in the Izvestia article.
The Japanese Foreign Ministry did not directly confirm Tokyo's joining the PURL program for the purchase of weapons in the United States for Kiev
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi did not directly confirm Tokyo's intention to join the NATO-coordinated program for the acquisition of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine PURL and only announced the continuation of consultations with the alliance.
UAZ "in uniform": multifunctional car kitchen with bakery unit UAZ-236021 KAMH
Modern realities require the improvement of the provision system, including the organization of meals for military personnel. Therefore, in 2025, a military approbation (testing) of an automotive multifunctional kitchen with a KAMX-90 bakery unit was carried out. The development is domestic, made by a company with extensive experience in manufacturing such equipment and machinery. The development is proactive – at the expense of own funds.
What secret weapon did the United States use to capture Maduro?
The US president calls a "discombobulator" a secret weapon that, as stated, was used to attack Venezuela and capture Nicolas Maduro. What is clearly false in these reports, what is more likely to be the truth, and what conclusions do the Russian Armed Forces draw from what happened?
Night "hunting"
Military expert Kirill Ryumshin — on how the developments of the "civilian defense industry complex" help protect important facilities from UAVs
For a long time, it was believed that the rear facilities were reliably covered by the global "umbrella" of air defense. Reality has made adjustments. Standard air defense systems designed to intercept aircraft and cruise missiles are not always able to provide one hundred percent protection against a new threat — modern attack drones. The reason lies in their hybrid nature.





















