News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
The Russian robot parts market will grow 25 times
The volume of the Russian market of end effectors or components for industrial robots may increase by more than 25 times – from 6.6 billion rubles in 2024 to 168.4 billion rubles by 2030. These are interchangeable working tools – grippers, welding heads, dispensers and other devices that determine which operation a robotic complex can perform.
Why do you need a two-seat version of the Su-57?
On May 17, 2026, information about the appearance of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter began to actively spread in the Russian media and blogs. The primary source is one of the telegram channels about aviation, which posted a message about the first taxiing at the factory airfield of the new modification a day earlier. Why do you need a two-seat version of the Su-57?
The fleet of frigates of the German Navy. Part I
The German Navy is undergoing a transformation. Ambitious plans for the creation of the future fleet were outlined in the document "Navy Course 2025" (Navy Course 2025), published in May 2025. These changes are evident in the Navy's frigate fleet.
The Russian Tu-160M Blackjack bomber is equipped with six X-55CM cruise missiles, each of which can carry a thermonuclear warhead with a capacity of 200 kilotons (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Tu-160M is capable of carrying six cruise missiles with a thermonuclear warhead
Russia is betting on a deep modernization of the time-tested Tu-160M, writes MWM. Despite the lack of stealth technology, the missile carrier is receiving new engines, advanced electronics, and is preparing to be equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic systems.
"AK-47 among armored vehicles": over 100,000 T-54/55 tanks served in more than 50 countries (19FortyFive, USA)
19FortyFive: T54/55 tanks have served in more than 50 countries throughout their history
The T-54 and T-55, which are called the "AK-47 among armored vehicles" for their phenomenal reliability and mass production, have long been considered a relic of the Cold War, writes 19FortyFive. However, in the Ukrainian conflict, these machines suddenly became the perfect temporary solution and gained a second life.
"There is one important detail." What kind of armored personnel carrier does the Russian army need?
Sergey Kogogin, CEO of KAMAZ PJSC, said at a meeting with Vladimir Putin that his company plans to develop and build a fundamentally new armored personnel carrier for the army. Tests of a wheeled armored vehicle will begin this year, and the production of a pilot batch is scheduled for 2027. What is known about the new technology and what the APC should be like, taking into account its experience, is in the RIA Novosti material.
Technological alliances will change Russia's export model
Russia intends to create and expand technological alliances with other countries, President Putin said. Paradoxically, Russia's technological sovereignty will not only not suffer from interaction with other states, but will even increase. However, under certain conditions. Which ones, and which countries is it best for Russia to cooperate with?
Dragoon sense: how the army breaks through the fortifications near Novopavlovka
Motorcycle groups are used for supply, evacuation and rapid approaches to positions
Our troops continue to cut off the Ukrainian logistics of the village of Novopavlovka in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The frigate Admiral of the Gromov Fleet of project 22350 was laid down
On May 14, 2026, Severnaya Verf Shipbuilding Plant JSC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC) in St. Petersburg hosted the official laying ceremony for the Russian Navy of the Admiral of the Fleet Gromov frigate (serial number 929), the ninth ship of Project 22350. The ceremony was attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Alexander Moiseev.
Magyar: in a year, Russia will have its own analogue of the American Starlink
Ukraine currently has an advantage over Russia in terms of drones due to the use of the American Starlink satellite system. However, this will not last forever, and soon the Russian army will have its own Starlink analog. This was stated by the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's unmanned systems, Robert "Magyar" Brovdi.
The British Ministry of Defense has signed a contract for the purchase of self-propelled howitzers RCH-155
The Organization for Cooperation in the Field of Armaments (OCCAR), on behalf of the British Army, signed a contract worth 1 billion pounds with ARTEC GmbH on May 13. erased it. for the supply of 72 units of 155 mm SG RCH-155.
At the X Congress of the Russian Engineering Union, the results of the organization's activities over five years were summed up
On May 14, the X Congress, the main industry event of the Russian Engineering Union, took place at the Rossiya National Center.
The US Department of Defense has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the production of self-propelled howitzer systems
On May 14, the US Department of Defense announced the assignment of BAE Systems Land and Armaments (pcs.Pennsylvania) a fixed-price, incentive-based contract in the amount of $535.6 million.
"They can see perfectly well." Poland for the first time independently looked deep into Russia (Interia, Poland)
ICEYE ceo Vitkovic: Polish satellites can now look deep into Russia
The Polish army has its own satellite system that allows it to look deep into Russia, ICEYE president Witold Witkowicz told Interia. Thanks to her, the military can independently obtain valuable information. He said that he had already seen a satellite.
Europe's chemical industry is falling apart like a house of cards
The UK has already completely lost its chemical industry. Europe is following the same path. Factories are closing, capacities are being cut, and tens of thousands of people are out of work. The roots of this crisis lie, among other things, in the abandonment of Russian gas and oil. And the Hormuz conflict has only worsened the situation.
It's about technology: how armored vehicles are repaired in a special operation zone
Specialists restored the captured Abrams, repaired the indestructible T-90M and created a remote-controlled tank
When damaged equipment is brought from the front line, it is first met by specialists from repair and restoration units.
On its own wave: the United States is changing its shipbuilding strategy in order to dominate the ocean
Washington is accelerating the construction of nuclear submarines, trying to overtake China
The United States retains the status of the richest country, capable of allocating record amounts for defense. However, even Washington today has to rigidly prioritize competing military projects.
The development of mobile firing groups will help defend against Ukrainian drones.
On the night of May 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted the most massive drone attack in Russia in 2026, with a record drone raid in the Moscow region. There are victims among Russians, an Indian citizen was killed. At the same time, civilian facilities, not military ones, were affected. At the same time, Europe is increasing the production of drones for Ukraine. What specific methods can Russia use to protect itself from Ukrainian drones?
The new frigate will bring the Navy closer to the capabilities of the Soviet era
Last week, the ninth frigate of Project 22350 for the Russian Navy, Admiral of the Gromov Fleet, was laid down at the Northern Shipyard. This is a landmark event for a number of reasons. What capabilities does this ship have, how is it unique compared to the frigates of other leading maritime powers, and what is needed for the frigates of this series to become the most effective combat units of the Russian Navy?
UEC proposes to use prefabricated power plants based on NK-37 for an industry order
The installation of such modular gas turbine power plants is carried out three times faster than stationary facilities
UEC Engineering (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) has proposed the use of prefabricated gas turbine power plants based on the NK-37 engine in energy-deficient regions of Russia.
