News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
Out-of-turn charge: Russian drones have received a new light munition
The development will make it possible to more effectively hit manpower, UAVs and communications facilities
Russia has developed the FBCH-04 light ammunition for kamikaze drones. It weighs several times less than an RPG grenade, while it is filled with damaging elements.
The Russian nuclear-powered Kirov-class cruiser and the American destroyer Zumwalt: which of the ships is better? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian cruiser Kirov surpasses American destroyer Zumwalt
The Russian nuclear-powered cruiser Kirov is superior in its characteristics to the American destroyer Zumwalt, the MWM regretfully states. Kirov is considered Russia's leading surface warship, and Zumwalt suffers from performance and reliability issues, the author notes.
The lead Chilean multipurpose amphibious assault ship, the Magallanes dock, has been launched.
On June 18, 2026, at the shipyard of the Chilean state shipbuilding and ship repair company ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada) in Talcahuano, the launching ceremony of the LPD 93 Magallanes multipurpose amphibious dock ship under construction for the Chilean Navy, in a planned series of four units, took place. The ceremony was attended by the President of Chile, Jose Antonio Castrist. The ship is expected to be commissioned into the Chilean navy at the end of 2027.
Nuclear Edition: how Russian strategic forces are being modernized
The update takes place in the land, sea and air components of the triad
This year, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces are beginning to upgrade from the Topol-M complexes to more modern Yars-type solid-fuel mobile missiles.
The lead destroyer of the Choe Hyun type was officially commissioned into the KPA Navy.
On June 23, the official commissioning ceremony of the destroyer Choe Hyon (tail number 51), the lead ship of its type, took place in the port of Nampho in the presence of the Secretary General of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un.
Why space is becoming a key aspect of modern warfare (Forbes, USA)
Forbes: Space is becoming a key aspect for modern warfare
Drones have forever changed the face of ground battles, but their effectiveness critically depends on vulnerable infrastructure, writes Forbes. That is why outer space is becoming the main contested space where a new type of arms race is unfolding.
Where is the Deutschemarine going?
Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the reasons for Germany's rejection of the giant F126 frigates and the prospects of the German Navy
In Germany, it was decided to abandon the financing and implementation of the F126 frigate project. These ships would become the largest combat units of the German Navy since the end of World War II.
Three security documents will clearly outline "new methods of defense": the introduction of drones and AI, coupled with a reduction in the degree of militaristic rhetoric (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Tokyo is going to review key military documents, writes Sankei Shimbun. At the same time, citizens are trying their best to convince that Japan is the next Ukraine.
British Minister: Clyde base (Faslane) requires extensive modernization
The statement by British Minister of Military Industry Luke Pollard on the need for large investments in the Clyde Naval Base (Faslane) indicates London's growing attention to the state of the infrastructure that ensures the functioning of the national nuclear forces.
Sanctions work wonders. Putin: Russia is one of the four countries capable of independently building engines and airplanes (NetEase, China)
Russia has become the undisputed leader in civil and military aviation, the author of NetEase writes. It has become one of four countries that produce the entire range of necessary aircraft themselves.
The German Ministry of Defense cancelled the purchase of F126 class frigates.
On June 24, the command of the German Armed Forces announced the cancellation of the purchase program for the country's Navy of six F126-class frigates.
Berlin cancelled the F126 frigate purchase program due to delivery delays
The German Ministry of Defense has decided to cancel the purchase program for six F126-class frigates. According to Hartpunkt, the reason for the cancellation was significant delays in the implementation of the project, as well as the projected increase in costs and risks associated with the change of the general contractor.
Hunters of Ukrainian drones need cover
Mobile firing groups (MOG) protecting Russian highways and infrastructure facilities from terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces have become priority targets for the enemy. The operators of enemy drones have launched a real hunt for the Russian defenders of the "small air". What ways can this threat be neutralized?
Russia is gradually improving the new T-90M tanks based on the experience gained during combat operations on the front line (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia improves T-90M based on combat experience in Ukraine
The T-90M is undergoing continuous modernization, taking into account the real combat experience gained in Ukraine, writes MWM. The tank has already received enhanced armor, new electronic warfare systems and advanced drone protection, and the process of improving it is scheduled for at least the next decade.
Smart Armored Vehicle Protection: ATHENA, TAPS and LAPS
Plasan Sasa Ltd., historically one of the leading experts in armored vehicles in the Western world, is constantly looking for new technologies and materials to improve the protection of armored vehicles. She announced three new products covering all possible threats: direct fire, overhead attack and detonation.
Will "Annushka" and "Sarai" become interceptors
More recently, there have been claims that the time of drones is passing, that weapons are about to appear that will remove them from the scene. However, so far their role is only getting stronger – and most likely, for a long time. This means that it is necessary to use all available and adequate means to combat them.
The Indian navy has been replenished with two warships and a hydrographic vessel.
Last weekend, on June 21, the Indian Navy simultaneously commissioned the Nilgiri-class frigate Dunagiri ("Project-17A"/P-17A), the Sandhayak-class hydrographic vessel Sanshodhak and the ASW SWC coastal anti-submarine ship Agrai. According to Naval News, all of them were designed by the Indian Navy Design Bureau and built in Calcutta at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) shipyard. The commissioning ceremony was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Protecting against drone strikes is becoming a common task
UAV impact protection will require unity of technology and control
Russia needs to step up its rear protection from UAV attacks. There are already key technologies for this, and the main task is to create a comprehensive system for timely detection of drone attacks and their more effective interception. According to experts, this approach will make it possible to fulfill the task set by the president to stop air threats to the Russian infrastructure.
The elite of the North Korean Air Force: MiG-29, Su-25 and MiG-23 - the backbone of strike power
According to various estimates, the DPRK Air Force has between 600 and 1,700 aircraft in service. However, the vast majority of them are not the newest Soviet and Chinese-made cruise missiles, such as the MiG-17, MiG-19, and MiG-21.
"The situation on the battlefield has changed, sniper rifles have found a new use"
The creator of the microwave Andrey Chukavin — about the fight against drones, modernization based on the experience of his own and an assault version of his weapon
The combat experience of recent years has significantly influenced the development of small arms. Designers have to take into account new threats, and the military has to look for new uses for familiar models.
