The Su-30SM2 is the latest modernised derivative of the Su-30SM in Russian Naval Aviation, with updated avionics and electronic-warfare systems, improved radar detection range and expanded weapons capability.
How Ukraine is integrating sensors, C2 and low-cost interceptor UAVs to counter the evolving Shahed/Geran threat.
Russian UAV activity associated with the 24 September large-scale strike against Ukraine also affected neighbouring airspace. Several drones entered Moldovan airspace, while at least one additional track crossed Romanian territory before crashing near Solca in Suceava County. Moldovan authorities recovered UAV wreckage reportedly consistent with the Russian Gerbera type. Romanian authorities activated air-policing procedures and…
Ukraine has reported strikes against a Russian 35N6 Kasta radar, a P-18 surveillance radar and a site used for UAV storage, preparation and launch in Russian-occupied territory. Independent reporting confirms that the radar sites were targeted, although a complete independent battle-damage assessment is not yet available. If significantly damaged or destroyed, the radar losses could…
India’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW stand-off anti-airfield weapons and associated support. The weapon, developed by DRDO, is designed for precision attacks against airfield infrastructure from stand-off range. The Indian Ministry of Defence identifies Jaguar, Hawk and Su-30MKI aircraft among the platforms capable of employing the…
KNDS and Aerix Systems have announced cooperation to mature and industrialise the AXS-μ1 drone interceptor for integration into the TARGAS DSP10 counter-UAS architecture. The system combines electronic warfare, including the Raptor 2 component, with an autonomous hit-to-kill interceptor designed particularly for FPV-class threats. Production is planned from 2027. The programme illustrates the European shift toward…
Up to 12 British companies will receive controlled access to Ukraine’s Avengers Labs battlefield dataset to train and test artificial-intelligence models for unmanned systems. The dataset contains imagery and video collected by Ukrainian UAS using daylight and thermal sensors, together with sensor information derived from more than six million detections of objects including tanks, artillery,…
Ukrainian forces have reported using unmanned ground vehicles to clear approximately 30 kilometres of routes during operations in the Lyman sector. According to Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps, the systems were employed around Shandryholove during Operation Vivaldi and supported route-clearing activity over two nights. The employment of UGVs for combat-engineering tasks illustrates the continued expansion of…
Technical infographic of the Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, illustrating its low-observable airframe, internal weapons bays, N036 Byelka radar, 101KS-V infrared search-and-track sensor, propulsion and flight-control architecture.
Technical infographic of the Aurus Senat presidential limousine, illustrating the protected passenger cell, ballistic glazing, underbody protection, life-support systems, secure communications and mobility components.