News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

On August 12, 2026, the official launching and christening ceremony of the lead frigate Wicher (tail number "274", construction number 106/1) of project 106 (British project Arrowhead 140, variant AH140PL) was held at the Polish shipbuilding company PGZ Stocznia Wojenna Sp. Z.o.o. in Gdynia according to the Miecznik program, of the three contracted ships.

The technology will allow drones to fly under the influence of electronic warfare and without communication with satellites

Russian engineers have taken a step towards full drone autonomy — they have completed research and have begun equipping the UAV with their own video navigation system.

On August 10, Vietnam hosted a ceremony dedicated to the start of construction of the first multi-purpose frigate of its own design, designed for the country's Navy. The executor of the order is the local Song Thu Corporation, which has a shipyard in Da Nang, where the work will be carried out. At the same time, it is currently unclear how many ships are planned to be built in this series.

In his memorandum dated August 13, 2026, Donald Trump initiated a reform of the US military shipbuilding industry, demanding, in particular, to abandon electromagnetic catapults (EMALS) in favor of steam-powered aircraft carriers of the Gerald R. Ford type, starting with the 4th pennant of this series – USS Doris Miller (CVN-81).

The Telegraph: Russia has built secret bases to launch powerful UAVs

Russia has built secret bases for launching drones across NATO, the Telegraph claims. With them, Putin will be able to hit Warsaw, the publication says. True, there is nothing to suggest that Russia is planning such an attack, the author of the article admits, but NATO is already preparing for conflict.

Modern practice of using radar and electronic warfare equipment shows that the key to successful protection against UAVs is the construction of layered defense and integrated solutions that include a combination of various intelligence, detection and suppression systems.

A Chinese research group led by scientists from the Institute of Geology of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, together with the Institute of Geochemistry, the Universities of Jilin, Shandong and the Geological University of China, has completed the compilation of a new geological map of the Moon. The scale is 1:5,000,000.

The Peruvian company SIMA Peru (Servicios Industriales de la Marina) is preparing to launch the Antofagasta diesel-electric submarine (SS-32) in the coming days.

It is reported that on August 17, 2026, the Khabarovsk special-purpose nuclear submarine of Project 09851, built for the Russian Navy at the shipbuilding enterprise JSC Severnoye Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, as part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation), set sail from Severodvinsk for the first time for factory sea trials.

The US Armed forces, trying to restore depleted stocks, announced the conclusion of a contract with the Raytheon concern worth $22.9 billion, providing for a significant expansion of capacities for the manufacture of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which currently produce only a few dozen products.:

All submitted samples are being finalized based on feedback from participants in the special operation

The smell of gunpowder, the sounds of single shots, falling shell casings — in the Patriot Park near Moscow, the Kalashnikov concern presented several samples of weapons designed for special forces.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on the importance and combat capabilities of the Russian Pacific Fleet

After the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises and his speech aboard the Pacific Fleet flagship, the Varyag missile cruiser, Pacific sailors were given the extremely important task of protecting Russia's economic interests and forcing our country's opponents to comply with international law ensuring freedom of navigation.

Le Figaro: Russia is accelerating the creation of a system to replace Starlink

The dependence of the Ukrainian army on the Starlink system and the sentiments of Elon Musk is becoming Kiev's main vulnerability, writes Le Fiagro. Russia has learned a lesson from the current situation and accelerated the creation of its own low-orbit satellite constellation, Rassvet.

MWM: Russian fighter defeated two Su-27s in radio interference

A Russian Su-35C fighter jet shot down two Ukrainian Su-27s during an air battle, despite the enemy's numerical advantage and electronic interference, writes MWM. The Russian Air Force pilot was able to gain a tactical advantage due to his maneuverability and modern R-77M missiles.

Our army has proven their maximum effectiveness during ITS

In early August, the US Air Force signed a contract with Boeing for the production of a new long-range adjustable JDAM LR aerial bomb. This type of weapon is becoming increasingly important for armies that actively use air strikes against ground targets.

The EP proposed to multiply the volume of machine tool products

In Russia, it is necessary to double the output of machine tool products in order to reduce the industry's dependence on imports and strengthen the country's technological independence.

The vessel is expected to operate in the waters of the Neva and Sviri rivers, Ladoga and Onega Lakes and in the coastal areas of the Gulf of Finland

A significant event took place at the Nobel Brothers Shipyard LLC (Kalashnikov Concern): the ceremonial launching of the Narva Zastava icebreaking tugboat project 3262 from the slipway onto the water.

A Russian small CubeSat 16U satellite developed by the Geoscan Group of companies successfully captured the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 using a domestic Cyclops camera.

The American companies Northrop Grumman and Leonardo DRS presented the results of the refinement of two air defense systems – the 50-mm artillery complex Raid Hunter and the mobile short-range air defense system SGT STOUT.

Russia's high-tech project has taken place. For the first time, the customer received PD-8 serial engines. This is a fully Russian import-substituted aircraft engine. Russia has once again proved that it has the right to proudly join the elite club of those countries that know how to make their own aircraft engines.