Russias defense ministry has ordered an additional batch of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles. The first Tsirkon deal was finalized in the summer of 2021
Russian specialists have reportedly produced the prototype of a mobile launcher for Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missiles, to be a part of a coastal defense missile system. "The prototype of a mobile launcher of a coastal defense missile system, using a Tsirkon hypersonic missile, has already been created
Russias PPSh Laboratory is testing an upgraded version of its LPD-801 electronic warfare (EW) gun designed to knock out American unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The LPD-802 has its interior design completely renewed and features smaller dimensions
Russian Mi-26 heavy transport helicopter could be powered by an engine created based on the PD-8 which is built to be installed on SSJ-NEW passenger aircraft and Be-200 amphibious aircraft. The Mi-26 is currently powered by two Ukrainian Lotarev D-136 turboshaft engines the supply of which stopped in 2015 following the Russian annexation of Crimea
Russia could likely lay its claim over the Sea of Azov in eastern Europe, now that it has annexed four Ukrainian regions surrounding the water body: Donetsk, Luhansk (both in the Donbas region), Kherson & Zaporizhzhia. The 39,000 sqkm Sea of Azov is connected to the Black Sea by 4km-narrow Strait of Kerch
As many as eight Ukrainian combat drones have been intercepted over Europes largest nuclear power plant located in Zaporizhzhia, Russias defense ministry has claimed. "Attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike at the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with eight kamikaze drones were prevented
A pre-production or prototype batch of Russian single-engine Su-75 ‘Checkmate fighter jets will be produced in 2026, according to documents released at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, TASS reported. “The pre-production batch of the Su-75 light tactical aircraft should be manufactured in 2026,” the document says
Ukraine has no pilots and technicians to operate its air force, TASS reported quotting a 'military-diplomatic source' who also claimed that the Pentagon was training former Afghan aircrew for deployment in Ukraine
Russias Promkompozit tech firm is developing a non-lethal version of its Lisa (Fox) combat drone intended to “harass” the enemy round the clock by dropping grenades nearby. "Now, we are working on a complete control-panel-free, self-sustained flight
Russia has tested Sirius and Orion drones as part of a reconnaissance/strike system operating jointly with piloted aircraft. "Our Sirius and Orion UAVs are capable of operating as part of a reconnaissance/strike system together with piloted aircraft