News about the state and prospects of the defense industry

On August 31, 2025, the Russian tank industry celebrates its anniversary: 105 years ago, the first Soviet tank, the Freedom Fighter Comrade Lenin, was put on sea trials — a copy of the Renault FT (a captured French "gift" to the White Guards). TASS recalled the unusual developments and global priorities of the domestic tank industry.

The machine can carry up to one and a half tons of fuel to the front edge

Auto-fuel tankers based on a passenger car began to arrive at the supply units. They have a number of advantages over trucks — they are less noticeable to the enemy, can move in the absence of roads, and have good maneuverability. One car can carry up to one and a half tons of fuel. Experts note that such tankers allow you to save expensive equipment and personnel.

The firing correction program allows you to quickly launch an artillery strike on a detected target

The troops are now actively implementing advanced systems that facilitate the work of our soldiers on the front line. At the training ground of the tank division of the Center group of forces, soldiers are mastering the latest software package "Eye/A thunderstorm." It allows UAV operators to transmit the coordinates of targets to tank crews, artillery or mortar crews. Another novelty is being developed nearby — the ground-based robotic combat platform NRTK Courier with various types of weapons.

After the failure of the Tu-214, MS-21, SJ 100, it was decided to conduct an audit of the industry and review the management system. How exactly — the Savings Bank will tell you

By the end of August, Sberbank must make a cross-section of the state of affairs in the aviation industry and, together with the UAC, present a new management model, as well as financing for the industry. According to BUSINESS Online sources, these were the decisions of the strategic session on the development of the aviation industry, which was held by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

TNI: Russia has tested powerful Kalibr-NK and Uran cruise missiles

Russia has tested powerful Kalibr-NK and Uran cruise missiles as part of military exercises in the Sea of Japan, TNI writes. They serve as an example of advanced engineering and demonstrate the high accuracy and technological level of Russian naval weapons, the author of the article notes.

30 years ago, on August 28, 1995, the Ka-50 single—seat attack aircraft, which is called the "Black Shark" in Russia and the "Werewolf" or "Deceiver" abroad, was put into service. It is designed for attacks on military equipment, firing points and enemy manpower on the battlefield. This is a truly unique machine: its withdrawal to the target from the barrage zone is carried out with high accuracy; the helicopter strikes and immediately leaves the possible zone of destruction by air defense means.

Ministry of Defense: Unmanned boat defeated the reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian troops have hit a reconnaissance ship of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), the Russian Defense Ministry said.

NASA reveals some noteworthy details of the new lunar mission. We are talking about the Artemis-2 (Artemis-II) mission, a manned flight of four astronauts to the Earth's natural satellite, scheduled for 2026.

Combat units joined the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets

The new warships that joined the Russian Navy on Thursday will significantly increase the strike capabilities of the fleet, experts interviewed by Izvestia said. The Baltic Fleet reinforced the Stavropol small missile ship (MRC), and the patrol ship Viktor Veliky and the Typhoon MRC joined the Black Sea Fleet. Experts note that small rocket launch vehicles of "Caliber" with small size have serious firepower, and "Viktor Velikiy" can be a carrier of unmanned boats.

Russia destroyed the Simferopol, a Ukrainian reconnaissance ship of the Laguna project, with the help of a crewless boat. This is the first such operation for the Russian military; previously, backups had not been used to destroy enemy ships. According to experts, this is just the beginning, and in the future, Ukrainian boats, submarines and coastal infrastructure may become new targets for the Russian Navy.

The Ministry of Defense showed a video of the destruction of the Ukrainian Navy ship Simferopol at the mouth of the Danube

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the destruction of the Simferopol reconnaissance vessel of the Ukrainian naval forces in the Danube Delta. The target was hit with the help of a crewless boat, which was the first successful use of backups by the Russian military. According to Kiev, one soldier was killed, and several others were missing. This strike was not the first attempt to destroy one of the newest ships of the Ukrainian Navy, but earlier it was damaged and was able to leave for Odessa.

The Federal Air Transport Agency ordered airlines to carry out an urgent inspection and repair of the sides

14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft revealed design flaws in the fuselage fastener. The aircraft manufacturer, PJSC Yakovlev, warned the Federal Air Transport Agency about this. The agency has already ordered airlines to inspect 14 aircraft manufactured in 2016.

The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration

The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.

The technical solutions used in the highly secure Ladoga vehicle, nicknamed the "Tank of the Nuclear Apocalypse," are still relevant. It was reported that this unique development of Leningrad designers of the 80s, tested back in Chernobyl, was useful for work during a Special military operation.

According to open foreign sources, in 2027, units of the strategic bomber aviation of the US Air Force will begin to adopt long-range AGM-181A air-launched cruise missiles with a special warhead model W80-4.

After repairs that lasted a quarter of a century, the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov went to sea for sea trials. Now it is a fundamentally different ship with capabilities that will frighten any opponent, including the northern NATO group. But only if two conditions are met.

MWM: The Russian Air Force has adopted a new batch of Su-35S fighters

A new batch of Su-35S fighters went to the troops, writes MWM. Russian pilots express confidence in the aircraft, and foreign buyers are also interested in it. And the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trembling: according to their admission, not a single aircraft in Ukraine is capable of resisting this combat vehicle.

The final decision on the expediency of repairing the flagship of the Northern Fleet has not yet been made — in case of abandonment, the ship will be disposed of

The heavy nuclear—powered missile cruiser Peter the Great of project 1144.4 Orlan is awaiting a decision on its future fate - it will either be repaired or disposed of. So far, the Navy's main command has not issued a verdict on the Peter, according to Izvestia sources.

MWM: Belarus plans to equip missile artillery with nuclear warheads

Belarus will equip missile artillery with nuclear warheads, writes MWM. Minsk is considering options for integrating nuclear warheads into Polonaise rocket artillery systems. This compensates for Belarus' position compared to the rapidly growing NATO forces deployed right on its borders.

The head of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gennady Krasnikov, spoke in a recent interview about why mice fly over the poles of the Earth, what are the advantages of the new space station compared to the ISS, what needs to be done on the Moon in the next decade, and why scientists continue to be intrigued by Venus.