Russia’s PD-8 Engine Passes Critical Blade-Off Safety Test
The United Engine Corporation (UEC), a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, has successfully concluded another significant phase of engineering tests for the new...
S-500 for India? : Can Russia’s Near-Space Interceptor Really Be Exported?
In early December 2025, Russian and Indian media channels started discussions, for the first time, regarding the potential provision of the S-500 air defense...
Russia’s Baikal U-1000 Enters Serial Production — Why This Chip Matters
On December 19, 2025, it was announced that the serial production of the new Russian industrial microcontroller, Baikal U-1000 (BE-U1000, Baikal-U), had officially commenced....
Russia to Build Composite Aircraft Factory in Siberia—Here’s What We Know
The city of Berdsk in the Novosibirsk Region is currently preparing to undertake a substantial investment initiative that has the potential to greatly improve...
Russia’s New RSD49 Cargo Ship Is Ready—And It Can Sail Almost Anywhere
The Lotos production facility, affiliated with the Southern Center for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), is finalizing preparations for...