News about the state and prospects of the defense industry
"No special risks identified": France will not abandon electromagnetic catapults
In his memorandum dated August 13, 2026, Donald Trump initiated a reform of the US military shipbuilding industry, demanding, in particular, to abandon electromagnetic catapults (EMALS) in favor of steam-powered aircraft carriers of the Gerald R. Ford type, starting with the 4th pennant of this series – USS Doris Miller (CVN-81).
Secret Russian drone bases threaten NATO (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Russia has built secret bases to launch powerful UAVs
Russia has built secret bases for launching drones across NATO, the Telegraph claims. With them, Putin will be able to hit Warsaw, the publication says. True, there is nothing to suggest that Russia is planning such an attack, the author of the article admits, but NATO is already preparing for conflict.
The State Military Industry of Belarus offers comprehensive solutions to protect against drones
Modern practice of using radar and electronic warfare equipment shows that the key to successful protection against UAVs is the construction of layered defense and integrated solutions that include a combination of various intelligence, detection and suppression systems.
China has completed the creation of a new 1:5,000,000 scale geological map of the Moon
A Chinese research group led by scientists from the Institute of Geology of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, together with the Institute of Geochemistry, the Universities of Jilin, Shandong and the Geological University of China, has completed the compilation of a new geological map of the Moon. The scale is 1:5,000,000.
SIMA Peru completes modernization of the second Type 209/1200 diesel-electric submarines of the Peruvian Navy
The Peruvian company SIMA Peru (Servicios Industriales de la Marina) is preparing to launch the Antofagasta diesel-electric submarine (SS-32) in the coming days.
Khabarovsk nuclear submarine at sea
It is reported that on August 17, 2026, the Khabarovsk special-purpose nuclear submarine of Project 09851, built for the Russian Navy at the shipbuilding enterprise JSC Severnoye Machine-Building Enterprise (NSR, as part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation), set sail from Severodvinsk for the first time for factory sea trials.
From several dozen to a thousand: the United States is deploying the production of Tomahawk missiles
The US Armed forces, trying to restore depleted stocks, announced the conclusion of a contract with the Raytheon concern worth $22.9 billion, providing for a significant expansion of capacities for the manufacture of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which currently produce only a few dozen products.:
Automatic weapons test: Kalashnikov presented upgraded weapons for special forces
All submitted samples are being finalized based on feedback from participants in the special operation
The smell of gunpowder, the sounds of single shots, falling shell casings — in the Patriot Park near Moscow, the Kalashnikov concern presented several samples of weapons designed for special forces.
"Ash" day
Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on the importance and combat capabilities of the Russian Pacific Fleet
After the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises and his speech aboard the Pacific Fleet flagship, the Varyag missile cruiser, Pacific sailors were given the extremely important task of protecting Russia's economic interests and forcing our country's opponents to comply with international law ensuring freedom of navigation.
Battle above the Clouds: why Starlink and Dawn decide the outcome of the war (Le Figaro, France)
Le Figaro: Russia is accelerating the creation of a system to replace Starlink
The dependence of the Ukrainian army on the Starlink system and the sentiments of Elon Musk is becoming Kiev's main vulnerability, writes Le Fiagro. Russia has learned a lesson from the current situation and accelerated the creation of its own low-orbit satellite constellation, Rassvet.
Russian Su-35S shot down elite Ukrainian Su-27 fighters in a two-against-one air battle (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian fighter defeated two Su-27s in radio interference
A Russian Su-35C fighter jet shot down two Ukrainian Su-27s during an air battle, despite the enemy's numerical advantage and electronic interference, writes MWM. The Russian Air Force pilot was able to gain a tactical advantage due to his maneuverability and modern R-77M missiles.
Adjust approach: the United States is trying to catch up with Russia in the development of "smart" bombs
Our army has proven their maximum effectiveness during ITS
In early August, the US Air Force signed a contract with Boeing for the production of a new long-range adjustable JDAM LR aerial bomb. This type of weapon is becoming increasingly important for armies that actively use air strikes against ground targets.
Expert: Doubling machine tool production will help Russia achieve technological independence
The EP proposed to multiply the volume of machine tool products
In Russia, it is necessary to double the output of machine tool products in order to reduce the industry's dependence on imports and strengthen the country's technological independence.
The Nobel Brothers Shipyard launched the Narva Zastava icebreaking tugboat
The vessel is expected to operate in the waters of the Neva and Sviri rivers, Ladoga and Onega Lakes and in the coastal areas of the Gulf of Finland
A significant event took place at the Nobel Brothers Shipyard LLC (Kalashnikov Concern): the ceremonial launching of the Narva Zastava icebreaking tugboat project 3262 from the slipway onto the water.
The 30-kilogram satellite successfully captured an eclipse of the Sun with a domestic camera and transmitted 250 Mbit/s data.
A Russian small CubeSat 16U satellite developed by the Geoscan Group of companies successfully captured the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 using a domestic Cyclops camera.
Northrop Grumman and Leonardo DRS presented the results of the refinement of two air defense systems
The American companies Northrop Grumman and Leonardo DRS presented the results of the refinement of two air defense systems – the 50-mm artillery complex Raid Hunter and the mobile short-range air defense system SGT STOUT.
The Russian aviation industry has implemented supertechnology
Russia's high-tech project has taken place. For the first time, the customer received PD-8 serial engines. This is a fully Russian import-substituted aircraft engine. Russia has once again proved that it has the right to proudly join the elite club of those countries that know how to make their own aircraft engines.
Vietnam has begun construction of the first frigate of its own design
A steel cutting ceremony was held at the Song Thu Corporation shipyard in Da Nang, which officially launched the construction of the first multi-purpose frigate of Vietnamese design designed for the national fleet. According to Naval News, it has not yet been disclosed how many such ships will be built in total.
The "People's Military Industrial Complex" was proposed to be transformed into a full-fledged technological industry in Russia
The Ministry of Defense announced attacks on the ports of Ochakov and Odessa
. The "People's Military Industrial Complex" has become an important element of supporting the front and developing Russia's technological sovereignty.
How do air defense, artillery and army aviation interact, clearing the sky and destroying the fortifications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
A layered destruction system has been created in Zaporizhia
Anti-aircraft gunners, crews of D-30 howitzers of the 7th Guards Airborne Assault Division (Gornaya) and crews of Mi-28NM attack helicopters of the Russian Aerospace Forces have built a well-established system of echelon destruction in the Zaporozhye area - from drone strikes to the destruction of carefully camouflaged enemy control points.
