Publications for 20 February 2026

OKB Aviastroitel and PJSC Yakovlev Agree on Yak-52 Repair
A full cycle of aircraft restoration work is now carried out with the design support of the developer

UVZ launched serial production of the BREM-80: the vehicle evacuated 6 T-80 tanks weighing 270 tons in total at once
The gas-turbine engine guarantees startup even in Arctic cold

Space platform for 608.9 billion rubles: Deployment of the Russian Orbital Station is planned for 2028
The project implementation will help in the exploration of deep space and the creation of a lunar base

Russian brand "Raketa" unveiled the mechanical "Baikonur" watch to mark the anniversary of Gagarin's flight
24-hour dial, solar compass, and 20 ATM water resistance for 220 thousand rubles

Aviation expert refuted the thesis about the inefficiency of the "Superjet": it is impossible to compare with Airbus and Boeing
Roman Gusarov stated that the SJ-100 is in no way inferior to Bombardier and Embraer

Umo electric vehicle production started at the Moskvič plant
The production volume in 2026 is planned at the level of 3 thousand units

Rumors of "Superjet" cannibalization turned out to be a myth
Aviation expert Gusarov called the rearrangement of spare parts from aircraft to aircraft a normal practice

Sberbank is bankrupting the supplier of Chinese mining giants SANY
Vostoktyazhmash's debts exceed 51 million rubles; the company's property was previously seized

Mi-28 "Night Hunter": unique maneuverability helps deceive air defense systems
MWM: Despite heavy armor, the Russian attack helicopter performs "loops" and flies sideways

An economist explained the problem of the MC-21 and SJ-100: there are no miracles
It will not be possible to ignore trends in fuel efficiency

Head of the US Chamber of Commerce calls sanctions against the Russian aviation industry a mistake
Robert Agee will try to convince colleagues in Washington to lift restrictions

"It's easier to create from scratch": Aviation expert criticized the idea of reviving the Tu-334 aircraft
Roman Gusarov stated that the "carcass" is only suitable as a monument or museum exhibit

30 icebreakers and 2 ice-class tugs ensured the passage of 2.5 thousand ships
The work was carried out in 16 ports of the country since the beginning of the winter navigation of 2025-2026

They made noise again: Russian Tu-95 bombers, Su-35 fighters and A-50 reconnaissance aircraft spotted off the coast of Alaska
American F-35A and F-16 fighters took off for a scheduled escort

Technology for Strengthening Parts of MC-21 and SJ-100 is Being Developed at IRNITU
The roller burnishing process will improve the quality of low-rigidity components and reduce stress in assemblies and units

A Competitor to the Sobol: Production of Sollers SF1 Minivans Launched in Yelabuga
Price - 2.25 million rubles, the model has already been included in the Ministry of Industry and Trade list for taxis

Disturbed the old man: a long-preserved Tu-334-100 is being painted for the "Rossiya" airline
The aircraft was created in the 90s to replace old Soviet airliners

The atomic fleet is not afraid of ice: the icebreaker "Sibir" joined the convoy of ships in the icy Gulf of Finland
Navigation in the region is provided by 13 diesel and one nuclear icebreaker of Project 22220

The latest import-substituted CNC machines were purchased by "Kalashnikov"
The equipment is manufactured in Lipetsk and is undergoing commissioning

KAMAZ-65119 Unmanned Dump Truck Begins Testing at Granite Quarry in DPR
Experts will assess the capabilities of the autonomous cargo system in real-world conditions

Russia Increased Steel Supplies Despite European Sanctions
China remains the main competitor; Russian companies are holding on due to discounts

It became known what the management of AvtoVAZ drives
The head of Lada Sport, Vladislav Nezvanin, drives a Vesta with a turbocharged engine, although such cars are not mass-produced

Ka-52M Helicopters Receive 30mm Airburst Ammunition for Effective UAV Combat
The new product from Rostec has already been combat-tested: the Alligator crew demonstrated objective control footage

Unknown Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from the USA crossed the Russian border
Flightradar service recorded a mysterious flight of an American aircraft

Icebreaker repair issue forces Arkhangelsk shipyard to urgently change equipment
The enterprise was modernized for the "Avraamiy Zavenyagin" Project 1191

Il-114-300 turboprop offered a huge market
Analyst Stepanov said the aircraft will be in demand in Africa

FAB-500T aerial bombs for the Su-34 and Su-35S have been seriously modernized
The 2025-model munitions with UMPK received radar altimeters

Su-24M and Su-30SM2 pilots destroyed mock enemy command posts with OFAB-250-270 bombs
Training flights took place in the Kaliningrad Region

Latest BREM-80s Based on T-80 Gas Turbine Tank Delivered to the Military
Crew protection sharply increased after modernization

The effect of using UAVs is comparable to artillery - General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces
Colonel-General Rudskoy: A significant part of the enemy's losses are due to FPV drones

New modifications of VTOL drones "Oko-2" and "Oko-3" for reconnaissance began to be used by the Russian military
The development belongs to the specialists of the SPC "Svarog"

Russia Returns to the Elite of Global Microelectronics After 45 Years
By the end of 2026, the country will master a new 130-nanometer lithograph

Amphibious armored vehicles will be covered with a sliding dome against drone attacks
The "mask" reduces visibility on water and weakens FPV drone attacks

Navigation for the MC-21 and "Superjet" will be provided by Tambov
The new building of the Elektropribor plant will be poured with a special vibration-isolated foundation

Signalman Names "Argus" Problem: Will Starlink Alternative Withstand Stratospheric Wind
Loads at high altitude are a key barrier for the Argus UAV before testing

Krasnoyarsk will become a hub for servicing the Il-114-300
Regional authorities are considering purchasing the aircraft



