News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
MPO – Gidropribor will present military and civilian developments at the MVMS Fleet-2026
MPO – Gidropribor Concern will present its state-of-the–art developments at the International Naval Salon Fleet 2026, from promising torpedoes, mines and sonar countermeasures to high-tech civilian products.
One bottom up: domestic drones began to be used to inspect foreign vessels
GNOM vehicles help to inspect the underwater part of ships before entering Russian ports
Domestic underwater drones have begun to be actively used to inspect foreign ships entering Russian ports. Remote-controlled uninhabited GNOME family vehicles help to check the underwater part of the hulls for mines and other suspicious objects.
With the participation of Rostec, Russia's first drone lifecycle management system has been created.
RT-Design Technologies, Rostec State Corporation, and Cifroport have developed Russia's first STAR BAS life cycle management system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Britain's fall in the NATO "standings" is a disgrace (The Spectator, Great Britain)
Spectator: Britain ranks penultimate in the NATO rearmament ranking
The United Kingdom ranks penultimate in the ranking of NATO's rearmament, Spectator writes. Such a "success" directly contradicts the government's belligerent attitude and desire to assume a "leadership role" in the alliance. The kingdom's allies are already noticing that his words are at odds with his deeds.
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?
Russia has proved its technological sovereignty in the electric power industry
The first high-power gas turbine built entirely in Russia has operated 12,000 hours as part of a thermal power plant in the Krasnodar Territory. Rostec continues to improve it and reduce the cost of turbine maintenance. Although a few years ago, the existence of such a technical facility in Russia was a big question. This market was divided between Americans and Germans.
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.
The Russian radio electronics market unexpectedly soared to 4 trillion rubles
The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the growth of the radio electronics market and an increase in the share of Russian manufacturers to 62% in 2025, although many domestic electronic components continue to lose significantly to Chinese ones in price.
While the authorities are dragging their feet with Baikal, Omsk has created the Russian Arctic, which is cheaper and more reliable.
Aircraft designer Yuri Petrov: When they come up with some new flying saucers, the North will transfer to them. In the meantime, there is no alternative to our aircraft
On April 27, the Russian Arctic aircraft received its certificate of airworthiness. This aircraft is designed and manufactured at the Omsk Motor plant.
The "shock" turbine: how one detail blocked the gas valve to the West
The first high-power gas turbine built entirely in Russia has operated 12,000 hours as part of a thermal power plant in the Krasnodar Territory. Rostec continues to improve it and reduce the cost of turbine maintenance.
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.
Kim Jong-un was present during the sea trials of the Kang Gon destroyer
The Central Telegraphic Agency of Korea (KCNA) published a message about the visit of the Chairman of the State Council of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un, to the destroyer of the Navy of the Korean People's Army (KPA) "Kang Gon".
On the NATO-Russia border, I saw the defeat of armored troops (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
The Telegraph: Drones and AI are squeezing the heavyweights of the 20th century from the battlefield
Drones and artillery destroyed Finnish tanks 30 kilometers from the border with Russia. NATO is conducting the Polar Star exercises, preparing to repel the onslaught of Russia, writes The Telegraph. Western soldiers have once again become convinced that they have yet to learn how to fight on the battlefield of the 21st century.
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Andrey Puchkov, General Director of JSC USC
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Andrey Puchkov, CEO of the United Shipbuilding Corporation. Below, the open part of the conversation is given in the statement of the Kremlin's press service.
Rosoboronexport will present the latest Russian developments for the Navy at the Fleet-2026 salon
The Naval Salon will be held from June 10 to June 14 in Kronstadt
Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) will demonstrate modern samples of Russian products for the Navy at the International Naval Salon Fleet-2026, which will be held from June 10 to 14 in Kronstadt (St. Petersburg).
Rostec reported that the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 is capable of performing the functions of an air command post (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: The Su-57 fighter will be able to serve as an air command post
The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter will be able to act as an air command center, Military Watch Magazine writes. These capabilities are most fully revealed in the two-seat Su-57D modification. This version of the fighter has no analogues in world aviation.
"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.
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".
Flying skills: who sets the course for Russian aviation
Drones, helicopters, electronics and AI technologies have become the main topics of the country's largest industry exhibition HeliRussia 2026
Dozens of projects were presented at HeliRussia 2026, ranging from localized helicopters to long—range drones and cargo drones capable of operating in the most inaccessible areas of the country.
