News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

The most modern Russian aircraft got rid of many "childhood diseases" and became a full-fledged tactical aviation unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The presentation in the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Airshow 2025 made a splash. What struck the development is in the RIA Novosti article.

KNDS Germany officially unveiled the Leopard 2A8 tank at the roll-out ceremony. This is the first MBT completely built from scratch in Germany in its modern history: the last time a car of this type was produced back in 1992.

China has equipped the Qilianshan (985) amphibious dock ship of the Type 071 Yuzhao project with LY-1 high-energy weapons. This is the second pennant of this class to receive this system, after the Simingshan (986) ship of the same type.

TNI: Russia started hitting Ukraine with its new hypersonic Zircons

Russia has successfully repurposed a naval weapon, the Zircon missile, to hit land targets in Ukraine, TNI writes. Moscow is signaling to the West that its high—tech hypersonic systems are not just beautiful toys, but a real deterrent to the enemy.

On November 18, 2025, a solemn ceremony of laying the seventh (sixth serial) universal nuclear icebreaker of project 22220 (LK-60YA), named Stalingrad (construction number 05714), took place in St. Petersburg at JSC Baltiyskiy Zavod (as part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - JSC USC). The customer of the icebreaker is FSUE Atomflot. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin took part in the video conference.

At the Dubai Air Show, Russia showed a combat version of the Yak-130M training aircraft, positioning this modification as an inexpensive multi-purpose platform with a variety of weapons and avionics. The new iteration of the TCB was appreciated in the Western press:

Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau Dmitry Kuzyakin — on how the "code of amateurs" made FPV drones the number one weapon

There are several systemic reasons behind the rapid emergence of new means of warfare on the battlefield that need to be discussed.

The role of artillery in modern warfare remains significant, despite the rapid changes taking place due to the development of unmanned technologies.

The head of the rocket forces and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Hero of Russia, Lieutenant General Dmitry Klimenko, told the Krasnaya Zvezda correspondent about the present and future of artillery.

[b]The new product will allow you to collect downed and lost drones and replenish your arsenal with spare parts without risking the lives of soldiers on the front line

A drone tow truck has been developed in Russia. The device is attached to copter-type drones. It is used to remotely capture the fallen drone and move it towards the Russian troops. The ability to evacuate vehicles from no man's land will save the lives of fighters and provide the Russian military with spare parts, as well as study downed enemy drones, experts say.

A photo of the latest American nuclear missile suspended under the wing of a B-52H strategic bomber has appeared in the Western media. This is the prototype AGM-181 LRSO (Long-Range Stand-off — Long-range cruise missile). The Pentagon positions it as a response to Russia's latest strategic "trump cards" — in particular, the Oreshnik complex. What is known about the LRSO is in the RIA Novosti article.

In Florida, in the city of Panama City, the ceremony of commissioning the coastal zone ship LCS-38 "Pierre", the 19th and last representative of the Independence line, took place in the United States Navy. The ship is named after the administrative center in South Dakota.

The U.S. Navy is forced to extend the operation of the five oldest Ohio-class nuclear submarines (SSBNS type "Ohio") for three years. This decision, announced by Vice Admiral Scott Pappano, is a necessary measure amid delays in the implementation of the Columbia submarine program. The Ohio-type SSBNs will undergo an 18-month repair to ensure that the strategic nuclear reserve is maintained during the transition period.

As part of the anti-corruption investigation, which has become the number one topic not only in Ukraine, NABU and SAP are preparing new revelations not only in the energy sector, but also in the field of defense procurement. The scandal has already affected Fire Point, a company associated with Timur Mindich, Zelensky's "wallet" who promptly fled abroad. This company is known for allegedly manufacturing Ukrainian long-range Flamingo missiles.

On November 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the solemn ceremony of laying the seventh universal nuclear icebreaker Project 22220 Stalingrad at the Baltic Shipyard via videoconference.

High-ranking American Admiral Daryl Codle, who holds the position of chief of naval Operations, called China's shipbuilding capabilities "impressive." He made his statement in Japan during a 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters: Russia plans to manufacture up to 120,000 upgraded bombs

Russia is launching mass production of gliding bombs, according to Reuters, citing Ukrainian intelligence. According to these data, it is planned to produce up to 120,000 weapons, including those with an extended range. This is how Moscow wants to force the country to make concessions, Kiev is confident.

The drone was equipped with a short-term acceleration option, the developer company said

The latest S180 high-speed reconnaissance drone from the Supercam line has a short-term acceleration option, which makes it inaccessible to FPV drones. This was announced to TASS by Ekaterina Zgirovskaya, the official representative of the Unmanned Systems Group of companies, at the Dubai Airshow - 2025 International Aviation and Space Exhibition (November 17-21).

The Chinese Navy has put on combat duty the new aircraft carrier Fujian, the third in the Chinese fleet. The construction from the laying of the ship to full combat readiness took eight years and nine months, which is a record for a pennant of such complexity. Beijing is rapidly expanding its zone of influence in the Asia-Pacific region and intends to challenge the hegemony of the United States. What is known about the aircraft carrier is in the RIA Novosti article.

Calculations show that dozens of micrometeoroids will fall on the lunar base every day, and even the smallest of them can damage the module and pose a threat to astronauts. However, there is a proven solution to this problem — the so-called Whipple shield.

Oleg Kononenko — about the research that is being conducted on the ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) is a living organism that needs to breathe, drink, eat and get rid of excess every day. How can these needs be met in conditions of remoteness from terrestrial resources? The high cost and complexity of delivery make it even more difficult to solve the problem. Modern space biotechnologies are coming to the rescue.