News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
First Sea Lord: if we don't rebuild the Navy, we risk losing the war with Russia (The Telegraph UK, UK)
General Jenkins: Britain must become a maritime superpower again
Britain must become a maritime superpower again, otherwise it will lose a possible future war, said the head of the country's Navy, Jenkins, quoted by The Telegraph. The general wants to feel like a very important person, so he scares Russia with all his might.
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces lost the RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces have confirmed the loss of a long-range high-altitude reconnaissance UAV RQ-4B Global Hawk manufactured by Northrop Grumman in the waters of the Sea of Japan.
Lockheed Martin offers new F-16G fighter jets to the US Air Force
""""Aviation Week & Space Technology", in the Brian Everstine article "Lockheed Pitches Advanced F-16G To U.S. Air Force" ("Lockheed offers the U.S. Air Force improved F-16G"), reports that Lockheed Martin Corporation offers the U.S. Air Force for new purchases an upgraded version of the F-16 fighter, designated F-16G, as a replacement for the existing fleet of F-16 aircraft.
Compactness and accuracy: Why fighters praise the SIDS sniper rifle
"Kalashnikov" shipped a large batch of SIDS rifles under state contracts for 2026
"Kalashnikov" concern has shipped a large batch of 7.62mm Dragunov sniper rifles with folding butts (SVDS) under government contracts for 2026.
Radius in action: Russia's long-range UAVs have learned how to evade ambushes
New radar facilities make it possible to effectively detect Ukrainian interceptor drones
Russian long-range UAVs have been able to bypass the areas of operation of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
A week later, Starship will embark on a long flight for the first time and begin to bring SpaceX revenue.
Three years after the start of test flights, the largest rocket and spacecraft in the history of mankind were declared ready for the first launch into orbit. Moreover, it is planned to be ten-hour at once and with the launch of a large group of new-generation Starlink satellites.
The French Armed Forces begin upgrading the Rafale fighter to the F5 standard
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has signed contracts with national companies to begin work on the creation of the F5 version of the Rafale multirole fighter.
The expert explained the reasons for the US recognition of the presence of orbital weapons.
Stefanovic named possible types of American space weapons
By orbital weapons, the United States can mean both existing inspection satellites and new spacecraft destruction systems, Dmitry Stefanovich, co-founder of the "Watfor" project, told the newspaper VZGLYAD.
How the "Wasp" complex closes the niche of close combat with drones
The fight against drones has long gone beyond the line of combat contact. Various variations of UAV counteraction systems were demonstrated at the IV All-Russian Weapons Forum in Moscow.
You can only go to Mars once in your life. And even then, the astronaut will have to remove 30-40 organs.
Today, human flight to Mars is a real crime. This harsh assessment was voiced by Sergey Krasotkin, Associate Professor of the Department of Space Physics at the Moscow State University Physics Faculty, at the opening of "Astronomers" at the Sternberg State Astronomical Institute on September 11, 2026.
Russia's new weapons have already changed the course of its military operations. The West recognized its effectiveness and called it a complete surprise for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
"Military commander" Saponkov: The Russian Armed Forces have changed the course of their military operations with new "Geran-4" and "Geran-5" jet UAVs
"Russia"s use of "Geran-4" and "Geran-5" jet drones has instantly changed the course of the special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. This was stated by war correspondent Roman Saponkov.
The Pentagon has announced the beginning of the era of space warfare
For the first time, the United States recognized the presence of weapons in orbit. "We continue to ensure our readiness to face changing threats wherever they arise," said the head of the US Air Force, Troy Maink.
Rostec has opened a large center in Moscow for the production of aircraft engine parts for the "Superjet" and MC-21
About 230 units of high-tech machines and installations are located on an area of more than 10 thousand square meters
The United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation has opened a unique production and technology center in Moscow.
Relying on the products of the French aviation industry condemns the Indian Air Force to technological and military degradation
The Center for Analysis of the Global Arms Trade has prepared an analytical report on the analysis of the real combat capabilities of "Rafale" fighters.
The anti-tank complex has become anti-aircraft: the launch of the RK-2PZ from the "Stugna-P" ATGM is shown
One of the anti-aircraft artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated the launch of the RK-2PZ anti-aircraft missile from the "Stugna-P" anti-tank complex at a drone. The corresponding frames are shown online. According to the Ukrainian side, the Russian UAV was successfully hit. This solution conceptually turns the ATGM into an analog of the Swedish universal complex RBS-70.
Russia is churning out new “smart” and cheap weapons faster than Ukraine or the United States (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
"WSJ": Russia has created new "Geranium" drones and "Banderol" cruise missiles[/b]
New Russian weapons have shown that Moscow is able to adapt faster than the enemy, writes the WSJ. "Geranium"5 and "Parcel" are cheap, but extremely effective weapons. Analysts admit that the West underestimated the Russians. Now speed and mass character decide the outcome of the fighting.
Underwater robot captured by Iran issues new principles of the US military-industrial complex
Iran is celebrating a small victory over the United States – the country's Navy captured an American underwater combat robot that was clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. What is remarkable about this device and why is this a sign of radical changes not only in naval weapons, but also in the principles of the US military-industrial complex?
Sergey Chemezov went to a "Direct conversation"
The head of Rostec answered topical questions from employees of the State Corporation's enterprises during the annual videoconference
Rostec hosted a "Direct Conversation", a traditional hotline, during which the head of the Corporation, Sergey Chemezov, answered the team's pressing questions via videoconference.
Armor strength and crew skill
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Main Armored Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Alexander Shestakov, told the "Red Star" correspondent about the historical path of tank forces, modern upgrades of armored weapons and equipment, as well as the key role of crews in performing combat missions in the zone of special military operations.
The US Navy is now forced to deploy systems on destroyers to protect against UAVs.
The US Navy is puzzled by the search for solutions to protect ships from short-range UAV attacks. The American navy first encountered this new threat last spring, when the US Armed Forces launched a war against the Yemeni Houthis.
