Rostec has released a smart compass for airplanes: new navigation without satellites

 

Rosel Holding, part of Rostec State Corporation, has introduced a new generation of equipment for satellite-free navigation. This equipment is designed for airplanes, helicopters and drones and will be a real salvation in cases when the usual GPS or GLONASS stop working.

The main advantage of the new product is that it works where satellite communications are unreliable or non—existent. These can be remote remote regions, dense forests, gorges, or, what is especially important in modern realities,  zones of active signal suppression (jamming). The device is capable of acting as a full-fledged autonomous backup system, providing accurate measurement of the speed and angle of demolition of the aircraft, even if all satellite systems have failed.

The developers have paid great attention to reliability and accuracy. The device has increased durability and resistance to vibrations and temperature fluctuations. And the accuracy of the readings has been significantly improved through the use of modern digital signal processing methods. According to Rostec, the new product significantly surpasses both existing Russian and foreign analogues in its key characteristics.

The equipment has already passed flight tests on various types of aircraft and has shown excellent results. Now it is ready for mass production and implementation. Its use is critically important not only in peaceful conditions (for flights in hard-to-reach areas), but also in the military, especially against the background of the growing threat of cyber attacks and large-scale electronic jamming, which can disarm equipment that is completely dependent on satellites.

Rostec, as Russia's largest machine-building holding, which unites more than 800 enterprises, emphasizes that such developments are part of a strategy to ensure technological independence and increase the combat readiness of military equipment.

China develops ultra-fast AI torpedo for underwater warfare

 

Chinese military engineers are working to create an innovative superfast torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence that can radically change the balance of power in underwater warfare. According to a peer—reviewed article published in April 2025 in the journal **Command Control & Simulation**, the technology combines supercavitation — a method that allows torpedoes to move at extreme speeds by creating a gas bubble around the hull - with machine learning algorithms for accurate target recognition.

The development is being carried out jointly by the Department of Armament of the PLA Navy and the Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation. The AI system, according to the authors, demonstrates unprecedented accuracy: during tests at classified ranges, the torpedo successfully distinguished real submarines from false targets in **92.2% of cases**, even under conditions of intense opposition. This achievement is especially important because traditional torpedoes at high speeds often lose efficiency due to limitations in data processing.

The key advantage of the technology is its ability to analyze acoustic, magnetic and thermal signatures of targets in real time, adapting to tactical changes on the battlefield. Such characteristics make the torpedo extremely dangerous for modern submarines, which rely on jamming systems and false targets to evade attacks.

The implementation of this development can significantly strengthen the Chinese submarine fleet, especially in regions with a high concentration of military forces, such as the South China Sea or the Taiwan Strait. However, experts note that the technology has not yet passed a full test cycle, and its mass production will require time and resources.

General Atomics and Rafael team up to produce long-range Bullseye missile

The Bullseye rocket

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Israeli defense contractor Rafael for the production of a new long-range, high-precision Bullseye attack missile in the United States.

The Bullseye rocket will be capable of launching from the air, land and sea. It will use a design similar to that used in the Rafael Ice Breaker rocket. GA-EMS will become the main contractor for the production of a missile that will meet the specifications of the US Armed Forces and provide launch capabilities from various platforms to effectively hit targets at long range.

Bullseye is at Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL 8), which means that the technology in the rocket has already been tested in practice. The rocket will be equipped with a very low observable (VLO) and integrated systems for control and navigation. This will allow Bullseye to provide high accuracy of hitting targets in various conditions.

Cooperation between GA-EMS and Rafael within the Bullseye project will reduce the risks and costs of development, as well as ensure the mass production of high-performance rockets with significant savings per unit. The Bullseye missiles will be manufactured at the GA-EMS plant in Tupelo, Mississippi, which specializes in manufacturing complex systems for U.S. national security.