News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
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.
DRDO conducted tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile in the interests of the Indian Air Force
The Defense Research and Development Organization of India (DRDO), together with the Indian Air Force, conducted successful flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on June 2. The launch was carried out from the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
Can the Oreshnik MRBMS miss: a few words about the purpose of such missiles
In Russia and the world, there is a continuing discussion of statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about, let's say, the specifics of the recent use of the Oreshnik MRBMS. We are talking about these words of the Russian Supreme Commander.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine named the number of mine clearance vehicles in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has disclosed information on the number and types of engineering vehicles used by the sapper units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for remote mine clearance. The park has a total of 316 units.
Russia is building smart sovereignty
In his speech at the SPIEF, Vladimir Putin outlined a realistic and inspiring image of Russia's development, experts say. In their opinion, the president specified a course towards technological sovereignty, confirmed the failure of the West to isolate Russia, and also harshly responded to Vladimir Zelensky's "written hysteria", making it clear that Russia would continue to achieve its goals.
Silent killer with intelligence: what are the dangers of Hornet drones
What are Hornet drones and how can they affect the course of their
Since the spring of 2026, the media began to report on the use of a new type of drones by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which attacked targets in the Russian rear. Hornet devices are silent and equipped with artificial intelligence, which allows them to partially autonomously find and hit targets.
Raid mission: Navy special forces armed with FPV drones
The new drones will help the units to defeat unmanned boats, sabotage groups and other threats on the approaches to the bases
Special forces units of the Russian Navy have received shock FPV drones. Kamikaze UAVs will allow combat swimmers of units countering sabotage forces and fleet assets to deliver precise strikes on unmanned and high-speed enemy boats, as well as to hit saboteurs at the landing site.
The Citadel is protected from drones. How will the Russian army shoot down the drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russia has introduced a promising air defense system, the ZAK—30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system. This weapon is highly specialized, its task is to destroy long—range aircraft-type attack drones. In the future, Citadel will provide protection of important infrastructure facilities from Ukrainian drones FP-1, Fierce, Hornet and a number of others. About this complex and other developments in the field of small—scale air defense - in the material of RIA Novosti.
