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LOP NUR, Xinjiang, China —  China is rapidly expanding a remote flight-test facility near Lop Nur in Xinjiang, with new satellite imagery showing large hangars, taxiways, aircraft turning areas and possible fuel-storage infrastructure under construction. The facility, which is used for testing experimental platforms and next-generation combat aircraft, has developed from a relatively basic airfield into a larger People’s Liberation Army (PLA) flight-test center. The site is sometimes compared with the U.S. Area 51 because of its remote location and apparent role in testing sensitive aerospace programs. High-resolution satellite imagery collected by Planet Labs on August 27, 2026, shows the latest construction across the base. The airfield has a runway approximately 16,400 feet (about 5 kilometers) long, making it one of the longest military runways of its type. Geo-intelligence researcher Damien Symon, who assisted The War Zone in analyzing the imagery, said the new taxiways, aircraft turning pads, hangars and possible fuel-storage infrastructure substantially increase the facility's ability to support aircraft movements and sustained flight-test activity.   From a Basic Airstrip to a Major Test Facility The Lop Nur facility was considerably smaller when it attracted attention in 2020. At that time, satellite imagery showed a 3.1-mile runway, a small hangar and a limited number of vehicles. The site was also associated with Chinese military space-development activities, including testing of reusable spaceplanes. The facility expanded significantly in the following years. In 2023, the main apron was enlarged and a large hangar was added. Additional hangars appeared on both sides of the main ramp in 2025, with their configuration indicating that they were intended for tactical fixed-wing aircraft. Construction activity increased further from May 2025 and has continued since then. The facility's growing infrastructure has coincided with the appearance of advanced Chinese aircraft at the site. In 2025, both of China's publicly identified sixth-generation fighter designs, the Chengdu-associated J-36 and Shenyang-associated J-XDS, were observed at Lop Nur for the first time. Their presence was notable because the aircraft were operating away from the home airfields associated with their manufacturers.   Four Large Hangars Under Construction One of the most significant developments visible in the latest imagery is the construction of four large hangars on the southern apron. Three of the hangars measure approximately 80 by 40 meters (262 by 131 feet), while a fourth nearby structure has different dimensions. All four have access to the new southern taxiway. According to Symon's assessment, the dimensions of these structures are sufficient to accommodate tactical and strategic aircraft currently operated by the PLA. For comparison, China's operational Xi'an H-6 strategic bomber has a wingspan of approximately 108 feet. The wide proportions of the new hangars are also similar to structures at another Chinese test facility near Malan in Xinjiang, which has been associated primarily with unmanned aircraft testing. However, Lop Nur appears to have a greater focus on crewed aircraft. The large hangars have led to speculation that the facility could eventually support testing of China's H-20 stealth bomber. However, the H-20 has not yet appeared publicly, and there is no confirmation that the new Lop Nur hangars are being built specifically for that aircraft. The War Zone also describes this possibility as speculation.   New Taxiways Increase Aircraft Movement Capacity A new taxiway is nearing completion along the southern side of the main runway. It runs parallel to the runway and connects with the central apron and main hangar area. Once completed, the taxiway will allow aircraft to move between areas of the facility without having to back-taxi along the main runway. This would provide greater flexibility for aircraft movements during flight-test operations. Construction is also continuing at the northern section of the facility. Grading is underway for another taxiway intended to connect the central apron with the northern portion of the runway, with concrete work already beginning. A circular pad approximately 400 feet in diameter has also been constructed in the northern area. It has direct connections to both the runway and the main base area. Analysts assess the feature as likely being intended for engine runs and aircraft turnaround activities, although its exact purpose has not been officially confirmed. An additional apron extension is being built nearby, with at least two large hangars under construction. These structures have more conventional proportions than the four wide hangars on the southern apron.   Possible Fuel Infrastructure and Construction Support The latest imagery also shows possible fuel-storage infrastructure under construction. The structures appear to include three potential storage tanks, although their exact purpose has not been confirmed. Symon assessed that, if confirmed as fuel-storage facilities, the infrastructure could support higher sortie rates and longer periods of sustained flight-test activity. Construction-support infrastructure has also expanded. Buildings that were still under development in late 2025 are now complete, while rows of prefabricated containers have appeared behind the central apron. Their exact purpose is not confirmed, although the structures could provide storage or accommodation associated with the ongoing construction work. A concrete batching plant, including wash-water ponds and aggregate stockpiles, has also been established farther east on the facility's outskirts. Other construction sites are visible nearby, but their eventual purpose remains unclear.   Lop Nur's Role in China's Advanced Aircraft Testing The continued expansion suggests that Lop Nur is being developed to support a larger volume of aircraft testing and associated activities. Its remote location, long runway and growing hangar and taxiway infrastructure provide the facility with additional capacity for experimental aircraft programs. The presence of the J-36 and J-XDS prototypes has already linked the base with China's advanced combat-aircraft development. The new hangars are large enough for aircraft substantially larger than conventional fighter aircraft, but their specific intended occupants have not been publicly identified. The possible connection to the H-20 remains unconfirmed. China has not publicly revealed a testing location for the bomber, and there is currently no verified evidence establishing that the aircraft will be tested at Lop Nur. The facility is located near China's historic Lop Nur nuclear test area, where China conducted its first nuclear test, Project 596, in 1964. The region has therefore been associated with highly sensitive Chinese military and strategic programs for decades. The latest satellite imagery shows that the Lop Nur flight-test facility is continuing to expand, with new hangars, taxiways, aircraft operating areas and support infrastructure increasing its capacity. However, the specific aircraft and programs that will use the newest facilities remain largely unconfirmed. Source : TWZ

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KYIV, — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said artificial intelligence is reducing by up to 90% the time military analysts need to detect signs of enemy activity in photographs and video. According to the ministry, AI systems can automatically examine visual data and identify enemy positions and military equipment. By automating the initial analysis, the technology allows personnel to assess potential targets more quickly than through manual examination alone. The ministry said the time savings also affect the wider military kill chain, which covers the stages from finding and fixing a target to tracking, selecting a means of engagement, carrying out the engagement and assessing its results. AI is being used to reduce the time required at several of these stages rather than replacing the process itself.   Human remains responsible for strike decisions Ukraine says the use of AI on the battlefield continues to follow the human-in-the-loop principle. AI can identify potential targets and accelerate their assessment, but the final decision to engage remains with a human operator. The Ministry of Defence said the level of system autonomy is limited according to the potential consequences of an error. The approach is intended to increase the speed of battlefield analysis while keeping authority over the use of force with people.   More than 70 AI and machine-vision systems in use The ministry said Ukrainian Defence Forces units are currently using more than 70 systems based on artificial intelligence and machine vision for detecting, recognizing and engaging targets. Ukraine's AI development effort also involves a growing domestic industrial base. The ministry said more than 200 Ukrainian companies produce AI-enabled drones. Brave1, Ukraine's state defense-technology cluster, separately lists more than 200 AI product manufacturers within its wider defense-technology ecosystem. The Brave1 Market also provides military users with access to AI-related technologies. The ministry said 46 AI solutions are available, including technologies for target recognition, optical stabilization and automatic terminal guidance.   AI is being trained on battlefield data Ukraine is also developing infrastructure to train military AI systems using real-world battlefield information. The Ministry of Defence said more than 100 Ukrainian companies have access to Brave1 Dataroom, a secure environment for testing, training and fine-tuning military AI models. Developers can use structured visual and thermal datasets collected under real-world conditions. Another system, Avengers Labs, provides developers with an annotated dataset containing 5 million frames collected during military missions. The data includes images of tanks, artillery, air-defense systems, infantry groups and aerial targets, including reconnaissance UAVs and Shahed-type drones. The resulting Avengers AI platform has been integrated into the Vezha module of Ukraine's DELTA combat system. The Ministry of Defence said it identifies 70% of enemy military equipment in real time while analyzing more than 100,000 video streams each month.   Defence AI Centre established in 2026 Ukraine's Ministry of Defence established the Defence AI Centre A1 in March 2026 to coordinate the wider integration of artificial intelligence into defense processes and support the development of military technology. The ministry has also said that AI is already being incorporated into systems associated with DELTA. On August 28, the ministry announced that an AI assistant had become available to all DELTA users, allowing them to obtain answers to common questions directly through the combat-system interface. Ukraine has set a longer-term goal of equipping 100% of frontline drones with machine-vision and AI technologies. The expansion reflects the country's broader effort to use automated analysis and machine vision to process increasing volumes of battlefield information while keeping human operators responsible for decisions to use force. The 90% figure and the details on AI-enabled battlefield analysis were published by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence on August 28, 2026.

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LINKÖPING, Sweden, — Saab has successfully completed the first flight of the Gripen F, the two-seat variant of the Gripen E fighter. The flight took place on August 28, 2026, at Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden, marking the start of the aircraft’s airborne test campaign. The aircraft took off at 09:40 local time and remained airborne for 40 minutes. Saab chief test pilot Jakob Högberg and Brazilian Air Force test pilot Lieutenant Colonel Aviator Abdon de Rezende Vasconcelos flew the mission. The sortie verified the functionality of the aircraft’s core systems and its initial flight performance. Brazil is the launch customer for the Gripen F. The aircraft carries Brazilian Air Force markings and was formally rolled out at Linköping on June 2, 2026. Manufacturing of the first Gripen F began in 2020. The aircraft combines components common with the Gripen E with a redesigned forward fuselage to accommodate the second cockpit. Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business area, said the first flight was an important step for Saab and the Brazilian Air Force. He said the Gripen F is designed to accelerate pilot training while enhancing operational performance in advanced combat missions.   Flight Testing Following the first flight, the Gripen F will undergo initial production acceptance flights before progressive flight-envelope expansion. Test teams will gradually evaluate speed, altitude, G-load and angle of attack, while also testing tactical capabilities and functions specific to the rear cockpit. The test campaign will be conducted by Saab’s Flight Test Centre in Sweden. After the planned testing and aircraft acceptance procedures are completed, the Gripen F will be prepared for delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.   Developed With Brazil The Gripen F is the result of the strategic partnership between Brazil and Sweden and the technology-transfer programme under Brazil’s Gripen programme. More than 350 Brazilian engineers, technicians and pilots have participated in training related to development, production, flight testing and maintenance. Brazil also played an active role in co-developing the two-seat variant, supporting direct industrial participation and long-term cooperation between the two countries. Brazil’s 2014 contract covers 36 Gripen aircraft, comprising 28 single-seat Gripen E and eight two-seat Gripen F aircraft. Deliveries began in 2020, with 11 aircraft handed over so far, all single-seat models. The first Gripen E assembled in Brazil was rolled out at Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto in March 2026. The Gripen F retains the Gripen E’s core configuration, including its AESA radar and General Electric F414G engine. The second cockpit can operate independently or together with the front cockpit, allowing the aircraft to be used for pilot training and operational missions. The Gripen F is 15.9 metres long, has a 16,500 kg maximum take-off weight and retains the same number of external hardpoints as the Gripen E. Unlike the single-seat Gripen E, it does not have an internal cannon. Additional Gripen F orders have been placed by Colombia for two aircraft and Thailand for one aircraft as part of an initial batch. The Swedish Air Force has not ordered the two-seat version. The first flight begins the Gripen F’s flight-testing phase in Sweden. Further testing will continue before the aircraft is prepared for transfer to the Brazilian Air Force.

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KYIV, Ukraine — At least 37 people were killed and 42 others injured after a Russian drone strike hit a warehouse in the village of Myla in Kyiv region on the evening of August 28, triggering a large fire and a series of secondary explosions that continued for hours, Ukrainian authorities said. The facility is located in the Bucha district, west of Kyiv. The explosions damaged around 50 nearby residential buildings and affected a care facility for elderly people and people with disabilities. More than 380 people were evacuated from the area as emergency crews continued firefighting, rescue and debris-removal operations.   🇷🇺🇺🇦 Huge explosions in Kiev. 3 mushroom clouds can be seen. pic.twitter.com/HgUoaAwzsd — ConflictX (@ConflictXtweets) August 28, 2026   Ammunition storage under investigation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the initial strike hit a Defense Forces storage facility containing shells, mines, other ammunition and drones. He said the ammunition should not have been stored close to residential areas and confirmed that a criminal investigation into official negligence had been opened. The Office of the Prosecutor General is examining the legality of storing explosive materials at the site, including the actions of officials responsible for the facility and whether the necessary permits and safety requirements were followed. The investigation comes after the secondary explosions caused extensive damage outside the facility. Ukrainian authorities are continuing to assess the site as rescue workers search damaged areas.   Local official among those killed Among those killed was Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community, which includes Myla. Officials said Didych was among the first people to arrive at the scene to help residents after the strike. He was killed during the response to the incident. Traffic was also temporarily restricted on a section of the M-06 Kyiv–Chop highway between the 15th and 32nd kilometer markers because of the continuing fire and explosions. More than 300 emergency personnel were involved in the response, according to Zelenskyy's office.   Russia says ammunition depot was targeted Russia's Defense Ministry said the strike targeted an ammunition depot in Myla. According to the Russian statement, the facility stored components and launch boosters associated with FP-1/FP-2 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, described the site as a Defense Forces ammunition storage facility. The attack has therefore raised two separate issues in Ukraine: the direct impact of the Russian strike and questions over how explosive materials were stored near populated areas.   Similar incident in Vyshneve The Myla explosion follows another Russian strike on an ammunition storage facility in Vyshneve, near Kyiv, in July. Ukrainian authorities said the July 6 strike caused ammunition stored at the site to detonate. The Security Service of Ukraine later said the warehouses were not intended for ammunition storage and that the facility was located close to residential areas. Investigators subsequently detained senior executives of the defense enterprise involved over alleged official negligence. Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi criticized the failure to prevent another similar incident, saying the previous case should have provided a lesson for authorities.   Myla strike part of wider Russian aerial attacks The strike on Myla occurred during a broader series of Russian drone attacks across Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported attacks affecting Kyiv and several other regions, including Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Donetsk and Chernihiv. Ukrainian officials have also reported increased use of jet-powered drones in recent attacks. These systems fly at substantially higher speeds than conventional propeller-driven attack drones, creating additional challenges for Ukraine's existing air-defense network. Ukrainian officials have said interceptor drones intended to counter such threats have not yet demonstrated the expected effectiveness. The Myla site remains under emergency operations, with authorities continuing to clear debris, search affected areas and assist residents whose homes were damaged. The death toll could still change as rescue and inspection work continues.

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ANKARA, Turkiye — Turkish defense manufacturer Roketsan has conducted the first publicly announced ground-launch tests of its CAKIR cruise missile, firing two missiles from a mobile land-based launcher against separate land and maritime targets. In a statement released on August 28, 2026, Roketsan said the two missiles were launched in separate tests conducted on different days and both achieved direct hits. The tests used a next-generation Imaging Infrared (IIR) terminal seeker and also demonstrated an extended range enabled by a new fuel system. Roketsan did not disclose the exact test location, engagement ranges, target types, flight profiles or telemetry data. Reporting identified the launch vehicle as a Koluman DERMAN 8x8 tactical truck. The surface-launched version uses a solid-fuel booster and folding fins for canister carriage before the missile's turbojet takes over. The tests expand ÇAKIR's publicly demonstrated launch options beyond its earlier air-launch trials. The missile was first unveiled in March 2022 as a modular system designed for air, naval and land platforms, including aircraft, unmanned combat aerial vehicles, unmanned surface vessels, tactical wheeled vehicles and surface combatants. In May 2023, a Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV conducted ÇAKIR's first flight test from an altitude of about 7,000 metres. That test also marked the first demonstrated use of Kale Arge's indigenous KTJ-1750 turbojet engine.   CAKIR Specifications CAKIR is a high-subsonic cruise missile with a stated speed of Mach 0.75 to 0.85 and a manufacturer-stated family range exceeding 150 km. Roketsan's published specifications give the missile a weight of about 275 kg without the booster, while different surface-launch configurations have been published at around 330–350 kg with the booster. The missile has a diameter of about 275 mm. Its approximately 70-kg warhead is offered in high-explosive, blast-fragmentation and thermobaric configurations and is intended for use against surface ships, coastal targets and land targets. Its guidance system combines inertial navigation, anti-jam satellite navigation, altimeter and terrain-referenced navigation. ÇAKIR can use IIR, radio-frequency (RF) or hybrid IIR/RF terminal seekers; the latest ground tests used the new-generation IIR seeker. A two-way datalink allows in-flight target updates, re-attack decisions and mission aborts. Roketsan has also designed the missile for terrain-masking flight over land and sea-skimming flight over water, as well as coordinated employment by multiple missiles.   Export and Indonesian Cooperation CAKIR also has an international market. Roketsan's chief executive said in July 2023 that an export agreement had been signed before the missile entered Turkish service. Qatar and Indonesia are publicly identified as customers. Indonesia has confirmed procurement of CAKIR along with other Turkish systems. Roketsan and Indonesian partners have also established cooperation for local missile and rocket production. During Indo Defence 2025, Indonesian shipbuilder Republik Palindo, part of Republikorp, displayed a fast attack craft concept equipped with CAKIR. The latest tests demonstrate a land-based launch capability for CAKIR against both land and maritime targets. However, Roketsan has not stated that the tests completed formal qualification or confirmed an immediate operational deployment by the Turkish Armed Forces. Further testing will be required to establish the performance of the boosted ground-launched configuration across its full range and target envelope.

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KYIV — Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has struck a Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile-carrying bomber at the Engels-2 military airbase in Russia’s Saratov region, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday. The operation was carried out by the SBU’s Alpha special operations unit using long-range drones. The SBU said its drones travelled approximately 800 kilometers to reach the airbase. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strike, saying the targeted Tu-95MS belongs to the type of aircraft Russia uses to conduct missile strikes against Ukraine. “In the Russian Engels, the soldiers of the SBU "Alpha" hit a TU-95MS missile carrier. These are the planes that strike Ukraine.”   Damage to Tu-95MS Satellite imagery and images published by analysts from the AviVector group show significant damage to the bomber’s right wing, with part of the wing structure appearing to have broken away. Analysts tracking the airbase identified the aircraft as a Tu-95MS that had been used for training flights. Analysts cited in Ukrainian media assessed that the aircraft is beyond repair because of the extent of the damage. The assessment is based on available imagery and analysis rather than an independent Russian confirmation. The SBU also said that, according to preliminary information, the strike hit an ammunition depot and a fuel and lubricants storage facility at the airbase in addition to the bomber.   Second Tu-95MS Hit at Engels The August 28 operation is the second reported SBU strike against a Tu-95MS at Engels in roughly six weeks. On July 16-17, Ukrainian forces struck another Tu-95MS at the same airbase. Satellite imagery subsequently showed that the aircraft’s tail section had been completely destroyed, leaving the bomber beyond repair. The SBU has described the July operation as the destruction of a Tu-95 used by Russia for missile strikes against Ukraine. Zelensky also confirmed that aircraft was approximately 800 kilometers from Ukraine’s border.   Role of Engels-2 The Engels-2 airbase is an important Russian base for long-range strategic aviation. Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers operate from the facility, and the Tu-95MS is used as a missile-carrying platform for Russia’s long-range strikes against Ukraine. Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has identified the Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 as cruise missiles launched by Russian aircraft of this type. The location of the airbase makes it a significant distance from the Ukrainian border. The SBU said its drones covered about 800 kilometers during the latest operation.   Other Ukrainian Strikes Reported The Tu-95MS strike was reported alongside other Ukrainian operations against targets inside Russia. Zelensky said Ukrainian forces also struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, located about 1,000 kilometers from the front line, and conducted strikes against Russian targets in the Black Sea. The Yaroslavl operation targeted the Slavneft-YANOS refinery, according to Ukraine’s General Staff and Ukrainian media reports. The latest strike at Engels adds another reported loss of a Russian strategic bomber to Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign against Russian military infrastructure. The damage to the August 28 Tu-95MS has been documented in satellite imagery, while the assessment that the aircraft cannot be repaired remains an analyst assessment.

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MOSCOW, — Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces conducted a successful training-combat launch of a mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk State Testing Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The missile was launched toward the Kura test range on the Kamchatka Peninsula, covering more than 6,700 kilometers (about 4,160 miles). The Defense Ministry said the training warheads reached the designated area and that all assigned tasks were completed. It also reported that the missile maintained its planned trajectory. Before the launch, a mobile launcher battery was deployed to a remote, forested location. Video released by the Defense Ministry showed the missile launching from the site. The ministry did not identify the specific missile model used in the August 28 launch. However, a similar launch in May 2026 involved the RS-24 Yars, a mobile, solid-fuel ICBM, which was launched from Plesetsk toward the Kura range during strategic forces exercises. A separate RS-28 Sarmat test was also conducted from Plesetsk around the same period. The Defense Ministry said the main objective of the latest launch was to confirm the tactical, technical and flight characteristics of the missile system. The launch followed reports of Ukrainian drone activity in the Arkhangelsk region on August 23, including near the Plesetsk area. Russian authorities said drones were intercepted and reported no injuries. On August 24, Russia also conducted a successful Soyuz-2.1b launch from Plesetsk carrying a military satellite into orbit. Plesetsk is used by Russia for both military space launches and intercontinental ballistic missile testing. The latest launch was presented by the Russian Defense Ministry as a routine training activity intended to verify missile-system performance and the readiness of Strategic Missile Forces personnel.

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GOLCUK, TURKEY — Turkish defence technology company HAVELSAN has unveiled its new self-funded research and development project, AVISTA, at TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland 2026, held from August 20 to 23 at the Golcuk Naval Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Building on its experience with the SANCAR and RAFNAR unmanned marine vehicles, HAVELSAN is developing AVISTA to provide autonomous underwater capabilities in environments where GNSS signals are unavailable. The project includes precise underwater positioning, three-dimensional mapping, ship hull inspection, protection of critical underwater infrastructure and integrated underwater navigation corridor planning. HAVELSAN started the project in response to the high cost of specialised underwater sensors and customs restrictions that can complicate international procurement. The company is developing cost-effective, readily available sensors and autonomous algorithms to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and establish technologies for future underwater platforms. AVISTA is currently in the research and development phase and is being tested with a remotely operated underwater vehicle capable of six degrees of freedom. Its platform-independent software architecture is designed to allow the algorithms to be adapted to different underwater vehicles. The system is also designed to work with the ADVENT Combat Management System. The technologies developed under AVISTA will form the technical base for HAVELSAN's ÇAKA Submersible Hybrid Unmanned Marine Vehicle (H-UMV). HAVELSAN is developing algorithms for platforms designed to remain underwater for extended periods while maintaining a low acoustic signature. The project is intended to support naval applications including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine warfare and seabed warfare through the ADVENT MUREN Combat Management System. Civilian and public-security applications include underwater search and rescue, forensic investigations, inspection of underwater infrastructure and energy facilities, and port security. According to TEKNOFEST Director Kadir Herkiloğlu, the AVISTA unmanned marine vehicle can dive to depths of up to 500 metres and can be used for mapping, mine-hunting tasks and detecting damage on ships. HAVELSAN plans to begin sea trials soon and aims to have its underwater technology products and solutions ready for operational use in 2027. During TEKNOFEST, HAVELSAN also briefed senior leaders and relevant personnel from the Turkish Naval Forces Command on its underwater capabilities. The company also organised an unmanned marine vehicles workshop for children, where participants learned about AVISTA and SANCAR and took part in model unmanned marine vehicle competitions.

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MOSCOW, — Rostec State Corporation’s RosEl holding has developed and begun production of the SOKOL-08, a mobile radar station designed to detect small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone swarms. Rostec announced the system on August 28. The SOKOL-08 uses a 2D phased-array antenna operating in the X-band. According to Rostec, the radar is designed to detect low-flying and low-observable targets and can identify objects as small as a small bird or a compact commercial drone. The radar can detect and track up to 100 objects simultaneously. Its machine-learning algorithms classify detected objects and automatically filter out safe targets, with the aim of reducing false alarms.   360-degree and sector scanning The SOKOL-08 can operate in two scanning modes depending on the mission. It can conduct 360-degree circular scanning or 90-degree sector scanning. In surveillance mode, the station can track up to 100 objects at the same time. Rostec also says that its high-speed mode allows operators to track a selected UAV together with an interceptor drone operating against that target.   Designed for rapid deployment A key feature of the system is its ability to operate without a specially prepared deployment site. The station weighs less than 28 kg, allowing it to be moved between positions. The SOKOL-08 incorporates a satellite navigation module and an inclinometer. These systems allow the radar to determine its position, identify the north direction and compensate for installation errors caused by horizontal misalignment or tilt. Rostec says these functions support faster deployment and autonomous setup.   Power and environmental specifications The radar consumes up to 350 watts of power and can operate from either a 220-volt industrial power network or a 24-volt onboard power network. Its enclosure has an IP66 protection rating against dust and moisture. The station is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C.   Part of a larger anti-drone network Rostec said the SOKOL-08 is being developed as part of its layered anti-drone defense concept, rather than as an isolated radar system. According to the company, Rostec enterprises produce systems covering different layers of counter-drone defense, including detection and suppression equipment, surface-to-air missile systems and interceptor drones. RosEl’s HUB integration buses are intended to connect equipment from different manufacturers to a unified situational control center. Rostec therefore describes the SOKOL-08 as one component of a broader digital air-defense architecture, where radar detection can be integrated with other counter-drone systems. With production now underway, the SOKOL-08 adds a mobile radar component to RosEl’s developing range of systems for detecting small UAVs and managing multiple aerial targets.

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MOSCOW, — Russian underground resistance group Black Spark (Chornaya Iskra / Чорна іскра) has published documents that it says reveal a classified interceptor UAV program being developed by Russian engineering company LLC NIK (Scientific and Engineering Company). Black Spark said the material came from NIK’s internal database. According to the group, an insider provided access to the files rather than the data being obtained through a cyberattack. The group claimed it acquired hundreds of terabytes of information and later erased the data from NIK’s servers. NIK has not publicly responded to the reported data loss.   We've obtained technology about secret Russian UAVs from the database of "NIK" LLC ("НИК" - Научно Исследовательская Компания)This time, we didn't even have to break anything. "Thinking" people within the company understand whose side the truth is on.A few weeks ago, one of… pic.twitter.com/e2B2AYmaE1 — Black Spark (@Black_Spark2) August 27, 2026   UBB-M Interceptor The documents reportedly show that NIK is examining two interceptor UAV designs. The first is a modified version of the company’s UBB-M guided loitering munition. The original UBB-M uses straight folding wings, while the interceptor version has swept wings with reduced span and surface area. Similar changes were made to the empennage to support the interceptor configuration. The UAV is launched from a 160 mm-diameter canister using a mortar-type mechanism. According to the released documents, it has a 15–16 kg launch mass and carries a mission payload of approximately 3 kg, described by Black Spark as likely being a warhead. The modified UBB-M reportedly uses a higher-capacity battery and upgraded electric propulsion system. Its stated specifications are: Speed: 250–300 km/h Range: 20 km Endurance: up to 10 minutes Operating altitude: 20 m to 4.5 km The second interceptor design reportedly has a conventional conical fuselage and four electric motors. No performance specifications for this design have been released.   Other Projects in the Leaked Data Black Spark said the database also contains information on other Russian UAV and aviation projects, including the Lancet, Condor, Harpy, Zontik and Orion UAVs, as well as a specialized drone-intercepting aircraft. The group also said it obtained aviation-related files concerning the MiG-29 SMT, Il-103 and Il-96. NIK is a private engineering company based in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region. It was founded in the late 1990s by specialists from the Myasishchev Design Bureau and has worked on structural analysis, composite materials, research and development, aviation and unmanned systems. Publicly available information confirms that NIK had a long-term partnership with Boeing, beginning in 1999 and continuing until 2022. NIK engineers worked on several Boeing civilian aircraft programs, including the 737, 747, 767, 777 and 787. Black Spark has also alleged that NIK was involved in industrial espionage against European defense companies before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The group said it possesses related information, but supporting documents have not been publicly released.   Black Spark Black Spark has operated as an underground resistance network inside Russia since at least 2025. Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces have publicly acknowledged cooperation with the group on several operations. The group previously reported obtaining personnel databases from the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, including information connected to a facility assembling Russian Geran drones. The latest NIK release was published in August 27, 2026. The technical specifications of the interceptor and the broader claims about the leaked database are based on material released by Black Spark and have not been independently verified. NIK has not issued a public statement on the reported breach.

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TEHRAN, — The war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, has placed additional pressure on an Iranian economy that was already struggling with high inflation, currency depreciation, sanctions, weak job creation and shortages of water and energy. The conflict has disrupted trade, damaged infrastructure, complicated imports and exports, and weakened household purchasing power. The effects are increasingly visible in the prices of food, medicines, household goods and other daily necessities, while businesses and workers are also facing declining demand and fewer employment opportunities. The World Bank says economic activity has been severely disrupted by the conflict, sanctions and social unrest, with import disruptions adding inflationary pressure and increasing food-security risks. Importantly, the war did not create all of Iran's economic problems. Many of the pressures were already present before February 28 because of long-running sanctions, inflation, currency weakness, structural economic problems and energy shortages. The conflict has amplified those existing problems.   Food prices have risen sharply Food has become one of the most visible areas of pressure on Iranian households. According to Iran's Statistical Center, year-on-year food inflation reached about 128% in July 2026. Within major food categories, prices of oils and fats were about 261% higher, milk, cheese and eggs about 147% higher, and meat and poultry about 145% higher than a year earlier. A comparison of prices immediately before the war with prices in August shows how much purchasing power has been lost. An Al Jazeera comparison found that tomato prices had risen 71%, chicken 74% and cooking oil 177% compared with the period before the war. The result is not simply higher grocery bills. Families are changing what they buy. Some households have reduced or eliminated meat, chicken and other higher-cost foods as their incomes fail to keep pace with prices.   Bread and other staples Bread remains subject to government controls and subsidies, but prices have also increased. In Tehran, regulated bread prices were nearly doubled in an official adjustment earlier this year. The cost of staple foods had already been rising before the war. The Center for Strategic and International Studies reported that wheat-flour prices had increased substantially even before the conflict, while subsidized bread shortages and long queues were already appearing in some areas.   Household goods and everyday products The fall of the rial has made imported products and goods dependent on imported components significantly more expensive. The Iranian rial reached a record low of more than 2 million rials per U.S. dollar on the free market on August 26, increasing the local-currency cost of imported products and materials. This affects a wide range of everyday products, including: Smartphones and computers Refrigerators and washing machines Air conditioners and electrical appliances Spare parts and repair services Personal-care products Cleaning products Clothing and footwear Imported components used by Iranian manufacturers The problem extends beyond the original price of imported goods. Businesses also face higher costs for raw materials, transportation, replacement parts and financing. Those costs eventually reach consumers. For retailers, however, simply raising prices is not always possible because customers themselves have less purchasing power. Iranian businesses have therefore faced the difficult combination of higher operating costs and weaker consumer demand. A Tehran retailer interviewed by Al Jazeera reported that his sales had fallen by about 40% compared with the previous year.   Jobs and unemployment The economic impact is also appearing in the labor market. Iran's overall unemployment rate was 9.1% in spring 2026, according to the Statistical Center of Iran, while youth unemployment reached 23.4%, 3.7 percentage points higher than a year earlier. Labor-force participation was only about 40%, meaning a large proportion of working-age people were outside the official labor force. The conflict has affected employment through several channels. Businesses dependent on imports face difficulties obtaining supplies. Manufacturers face energy and transportation disruptions. Retailers are dealing with lower sales. Tourism and other service businesses have also been affected by the wider security and economic environment. Some workers are responding by accepting longer working hours or jobs outside their professional qualifications. Reports from Tehran describe employers offering low salaries, long working hours and, in some cases, jobs without insurance. The result is a growing gap between income and the cost of basic living. Iran's minimum wage for the current Iranian year was raised by 60%, but inflation has rapidly eroded the value of that increase. The government-approved minimum wage is about 166 million rials per month, with benefits taking the total for eligible workers to less than 220 million rials.   Banking and financial disruptions Iran's banking system is facing pressure from both longstanding international financial restrictions and new wartime disruptions. U.S. sanctions have restricted Iran's access to international banking and payment systems for years. Even products such as medicines, which can be exempt from sanctions under humanitarian rules, can become difficult to purchase because banks and international suppliers may be unwilling or unable to process transactions. The conflict has added another layer of disruption. Reports in 2026 have described banking disruptions following major cyberattacks, including attacks that disrupted services at several Iranian banks. Businesses have also faced difficulties obtaining credit and dealing with payment delays. The disruption makes it harder for companies to import raw materials, pay suppliers and maintain normal operations. The weakness of the rial creates another problem. When the currency loses value rapidly, businesses must pay more rials for imported goods and components, while households see their savings and salaries lose purchasing power.   Medical care and medicine Healthcare is another area where the economic crisis is directly affecting ordinary people. Iran's pharmaceutical system already faced problems before the war because of sanctions, currency instability, banking restrictions and difficulties obtaining imported raw materials and medical equipment. The conflict has added transportation and supply-chain problems and has damaged parts of the health infrastructure. The price increases reported in August illustrate the scale of the problem. Compared with the period immediately before the war, Al Jazeera found that the price of insulin had increased by about 642%, paracetamol by about 93%, and baby formula by about 95%. Higher prices are only part of the problem. Hospitals and pharmacies also need reliable supplies of medicines, medical equipment and imported production materials. Restrictions on international payments can delay procurement even when the products themselves are not formally prohibited. A recent analysis published in the International Journal for Equity in Health found that sanctions and financial restrictions have affected procurement, healthcare financing, medical technology, workforce capacity and continuity of care. The 2026 conflict has increased those vulnerabilities. Humanitarian assessments reported damage to healthcare facilities and additional pressure on medical services during the fighting.   Energy and transportation Iran is also dealing with electricity and energy shortages. Power disruptions existed before the current conflict, but damage to energy infrastructure and industrial facilities has made the situation more difficult. The House of Commons Library reports continuing rolling electricity blackouts and difficulties meeting domestic petrol demand. Energy shortages affect much more than household electricity bills. Factories need electricity to operate, businesses need reliable power to provide services, and interruptions can reduce production and employment. Transportation has also become more difficult because of disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for Iranian trade. Higher shipping, insurance and transportation costs increase the cost of imported goods and can also make exports more difficult.   Housing and household budgets Housing costs have also added to the pressure. Reports from Iran indicate significant increases in rents, with some households negotiating with landlords simply to limit the size of annual increases. At the same time, utilities, transportation, food and healthcare are consuming a larger share of household income. This creates a wider cost-of-living problem: even when a household continues to have employment, its real purchasing power can fall rapidly. A worker may receive a nominal salary increase, but if food, rent, medicine and transportation rise faster, the worker can still afford less than before.   What has changed for ordinary Iranians? The economic impact can be summarized across several areas: Area Effect on ordinary people Food Very large increases in food prices; families reducing meat and other expensive foods Household goods Imported products and equipment becoming substantially more expensive Medicine Sharp increases in prices of some medicines and greater supply difficulties Employment Higher unemployment, particularly among young people Wages Nominal wage increases losing value rapidly because of inflation Banking Payment, credit and international transaction difficulties Healthcare Higher costs, procurement problems and pressure on medical facilities Electricity Continuing power shortages and disruptions Transport Higher costs and disruption to trade routes Businesses Higher raw-material costs combined with weaker consumer demand Currency Rial depreciation dramatically reducing purchasing power Poverty Greater risk as food inflation and import shortages reduce real incomes   The conflict is worsening an existing economic crisis Iran's current economic situation therefore cannot be attributed entirely to the war. Before February 28, Iran was already dealing with international sanctions, a weak rial, high inflation, low job creation, energy shortages and structural economic problems. The conflict has added damage to infrastructure, trade disruptions, restrictions on shipping and additional pressure on imports and exports. The World Bank expects high inflation and falling real incomes to suppress domestic demand, while disruptions to imports create additional food-security risks. It also estimates that Iran's economy contracted by 2.7% in the Iranian year ending March 20, 2026, with the conflict and trade disruptions contributing to the deterioration. The IMF's July 2026 projection was for Iran's economy to contract 5.4% in 2026, assuming the conflict eventually ends, according to the House of Commons Library. For ordinary Iranians, the most immediate consequence is therefore not simply a change in one commodity's price. It is the combined deterioration in purchasing power, employment, access to healthcare, business activity and the ability to afford basic household necessities. The Iranian economy has not completely collapsed, and shops in major cities can still have supplies. But the combination of very high inflation, currency depreciation, disrupted trade and declining real incomes means that having goods available does not necessarily mean that ordinary households can afford them.

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ST. PETERSBURG,  — Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has held a keel-laying ceremony for the Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarine Maloyaroslavets at Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg. The submarine was designed by the Rubin Design Bureau and is being built for the Russian Navy. According to USC-related reporting, Maloyaroslavets is the sixth Project 677 submarine ordered at Admiralty Shipyards and the fifth serial submarine of the class. The ceremony was attended by Nikolay Patrushev, aide to the Russian president and chairman of the Maritime Board; Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev; USC Director General Andrey Puchkov; St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov; Admiralty Shipyards acting chief Andrey Bystrov; and Rubin Design Bureau Director General Vladimir Dorofeyev. Patrushev said that modernization of Russia’s submarine forces is among the priorities of the Navy’s development strategy through 2050. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed in 2025 that the Navy Development Strategy through 2050 had been approved and that its implementation is intended to support the modernization of the Russian Navy. Patrushev also expressed confidence that the Admiralty Shipyards workforce, together with partner enterprises, would complete the submarine-building program. USC chief Andrey Puchkov said the shipyard would continue modernization work alongside its current orders. Planned work includes modernization of the production and energy complex, reconstruction of the Parade Embankment and crane facilities, and reconstruction of the deep-water embankment and modernization of the machine-building workshop beginning in 2027.   Modernized Project 677 Design The Maloyaroslavets is being built under the modernized Project 677 design, which was refined using operational experience from the lead submarine St. Petersburg. The updated series began with Kronstadt, which was delivered to the Russian Navy in January 2024. Velikiye Luki followed in December 2025. Two other Project 677 submarines, Vologda and Yaroslavl, were laid down on June 12, 2022, and remain under construction at Admiralty Shipyards. Project 677 submarines are diesel-electric, non-nuclear boats designed with a high level of automation. Russian sources describe the class as having an automated control system covering the submarine, its combat and technical systems, and its weapons. The boats also use acoustic protection measures and are designed for reduced underwater noise. The submarines are equipped with missile and torpedo weapons capable of engaging maritime and coastal targets. Reported specifications for the Project 677 include a length of about 66.8 meters, a beam of 7.1 meters, a submerged displacement of around 2,700 tons, a maximum submerged speed of up to 21 knots, a diving depth of about 300 meters and an endurance of up to 45 days. The crew is reported at about 35 to 36 personnel. The class is also equipped with six 533 mm torpedo tubes. The Velikiye Luki has been reported as capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles through its torpedo tubes.   Continued Lada-Class Production The keel-laying of Maloyaroslavets continues the production of the modernized Lada-class submarines at Admiralty Shipyards. The construction program follows the delivery of Kronstadt and Velikiye Luki, while Vologda and Yaroslavl remain under construction. The submarine has been named after Maloyaroslavets, a city in Russia’s Kaluga Region that holds the designation of a City of Military Glory. The naming follows the practice of giving Project 677 submarines names associated with Russian cities. The keel-laying ceremony marks the formal start of construction of another Project 677 submarine as Russia continues its program to modernize its conventional submarine fleet.

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KYIV, Ukraine, — Russia used an upgraded 9M723-2 ballistic missile, informally known as the Iskander-1000, during a combined strike on Kyiv this summer, Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) reported. It was the first reported combat use of the upgraded variant against the Ukrainian capital. The missile is part of the Bora-M system. According to HUR, its larger engine required a larger launcher tube and increases the range to up to 550 kilometers (340 miles), compared with about 390 kilometers (240 miles) for the standard 9M723-1 used by the Iskander-M. HUR said the remaining missile components are identical to those of the 9M723-1. The Iskander is a quasi-ballistic missile capable of maneuvering during flight, which makes it a difficult target for air-defense systems. Ukrainian aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap said the difficulty of intercepting the upgraded version has not changed, while Ukraine continues to intercept Iskander missiles and target their launchers.   Development of the 9M723-2 Reports about a longer-range Iskander variant first appeared in July 2024, with claims that the missile could eventually reach up to 1,000 kilometers. Unofficial reports in December 2025 claimed tests at ranges of up to 800 kilometers. HUR’s latest assessment, however, gives the 9M723-2 a range of up to 550 kilometers. In October 2025, Ukrainian sources published leaked Russian procurement documents showing an order for 18 missiles designated 9M723-2, providing evidence that the variant had entered production.   Foreign Components HUR also released new information through its War&Sanctions portal on the production network for Russia’s 9M723 Iskander-M missiles. The data covers 140 identified components, 35 companies, and 108 officials and employees. The broader database also includes more than 170 components, 82 Russian and two Belarusian enterprises, and 121 items of foreign production equipment. According to HUR, only about one-quarter of the 140 components are manufactured in Russia. 63 components come from U.S. manufacturers, while eight each come from Switzerland and Belarus, four each from Germany and Taiwan, and three from China. In one guidance-system unit that processes flight data from a laser gyroscope, only five of 43 components are Russian-made. HUR has not disclosed the exact date of the summer strike, the number of 9M723-2 missiles used, or the specific targets hit. Russia continues to use ballistic missiles together with cruise missiles and drones in combined attacks against Ukrainian cities.

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TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) has unveiled and put into operation four knowledge-based technological systems during Government Week ceremonies. State broadcaster IRIB showed the new equipment during a laboratory tour attended by AEOI chief and Vice President Mohammad Eslami and senior nuclear industry officials. The four achievements include three plasma diagnostic systems for tokamak devices and a non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratory. ❗️ IRAN UNVEILS FOUR NUCLEAR ACHIEVEMENTS — IRIB gives lab tourNew tech for science, industry & nuclear work, including equipment detecting cracks in metalAtomic chief says moved beyond ‘technology demonstration’ in nuclear fusion & entered ‘system & capability development’ pic.twitter.com/1HY7oakwXf — RT (@RT_com) August 26, 2026 Three Tokamak Diagnostic Systems The photoelectron system measures the electron temperature of tokamak plasma without direct contact by analyzing the energy and characteristics of X-rays emitted from the plasma. Iranian officials said it is intended to support future energy-producing tokamaks. The bolometry system, developed domestically for the first time, measures power lost from tokamak plasma through radiation. Such diagnostics are used at major facilities including KSTAR, EAST and JT-60U to help evaluate and optimize plasma performance. The charge-exchange system, also produced domestically for the first time, measures the temperature of ions in tokamak plasma using neutral atoms. Officials described it as an important diagnostic for modern tokamak facilities and said it is intended for future energy-producing tokamaks. Eslami said Iran's fusion research has moved beyond technology demonstration toward system development and capability building. He said fusion is a priority for future energy needs and that Iran cannot afford to fall behind countries developing the technology.   NDT Laboratory The fourth project is a specialized non-destructive testing laboratory for inspection, testing, training and personnel qualification. The facility uses visual inspection, penetrant testing, magnetic-particle testing, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing and eddy-current testing to identify cracks, defects and other problems in materials without damaging the components. The laboratory will provide NDT services to the nuclear, aviation, power, oil and gas sectors. It will also conduct training courses, personnel qualification examinations under ISO/IEC 9712, specialist consulting and digital industrial radiography for components where conventional film radiography is not practical. Eslami said the AEOI has developed these capabilities through domestic resources, knowledge-based companies and universities, reducing dependence on foreign countries. He also said sanctions and external pressure have not stopped Iran's technological development.   Fusion Research Separate From Enrichment The newly unveiled systems are focused on nuclear fusion research and industrial testing, while uranium enrichment remains the main international concern regarding Iran's nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran previously accumulated uranium enriched to 60 percent U-235 and that, following attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025, the Agency lost continuity of knowledge regarding the country's current stockpile, centrifuges and some nuclear activities. The IAEA has also reported damage to nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. Iranian officials have said inspections of attacked facilities require new arrangements. The latest AEOI announcement therefore concerns new domestic capabilities for tokamak plasma diagnostics, fusion research and industrial inspection, rather than new uranium-enrichment equipment.

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Tokyo, Japan — Finnish defence company Patria has successfully demonstrated the remote operation of a Patria AMV armoured vehicle in Finland from a control desk in Tokyo, covering a distance of more than 7,800 kilometres (4,847 miles). The demonstration was held on August 25–26 and hosted by the Embassy of Finland in Japan. It was organized by Patria with its Japanese manufacturing partner, The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. The AMV was located at the Parola military testing area in southern Finland, while the operator controlled the 8×8 vehicle from Tokyo. The demonstration used the AMV's integrated drive-by-wire systems and a Remote Operating Device supplied by UXV Technologies. Operational data was transferred through Telia's 5G mobile network using a virtual mobile private network with international roaming. The traffic was routed through a closed corporate network isolated from the public internet.   Real-Time Situational Awareness Patria's DOME system provided real-time situational awareness, while ICEYE supplied near-real-time synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data for information on the wider operating environment. Nokia provided its Real-time eXtended Reality Multimedia software and a 5G 360-degree camera mounted on the AMV. A Basemark augmented-reality helmet was also demonstrated for remote operators. SAVOX provided intercom and Voice over IP (VoIP) systems for communication between the operator in Tokyo and the ground safety team in Finland. Patria's ILIAS software monitored the vehicle's health and maintenance condition in real time. The demonstration builds on Patria's earlier remote-operation work. In 2020, the company demonstrated beyond-visual-line-of-sight remote control of an AMV 8×8 using commercial 4G and 5G networks with the University of Tampere. In April 2025, Telia demonstrated remote operation of a Patria AMV XP over nearly 100 kilometres during military exercises in Lapland using a dedicated 5G network slice. Patria has sold roughly 1,600 AMV vehicles to defence forces in Finland, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, Croatia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Japan. Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force received its first Patria AMV XP in September 2025 under the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier programme, with vehicles assembled locally at Japan Steel Works' Muroran plant. Patria said the remote-operation concept could support unmanned logistics, vehicle convoying and autonomous waypoint navigation. The company is also developing next-generation technologies, including AI-enabled systems, to support higher levels of vehicle autonomy. Janne Räkköläinen, Patria's Vice President, Market Area World, said the demonstration attracted a large number of attendees from Japan's Ministry of Defence and defence-related companies and reflected strong interest in Patria's remote-driving capabilities in Japan and internationally. The trial demonstrated how the AMV's modular design and drive-by-wire controls can be combined with telecommunications, satellite data, communications and situational-awareness systems for remote and future autonomous operations.

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