The Polyana Air Defense Automated Command and Control Post, developed and produced by the Russian company Radiozavod, is a system for controlling operations at the air defense brigade level. It is designed to provide Automated Command and Control Processing (ACCP) in support of mission planning and operational control in a single air defense zone. The system gathers target data, creates situational pictures and feeds combat control information and commands in standardized format to associated elements and firing units. Polyana can track up to 500 objects simultaneously, displaying 255 at any given time (120 airplanes/helicopters and 20 ballistic missiles). Automatic real time processing creates the situational display based on inputs as many as 14 separate sources. Connections are available for 3 radars, 6 control units (battery CPs of Air Defense Missile Systems), four cooperating CPs and 1 superior CP. The system is operated from 12 Autonomous, Automated Work Stations (AAWS), which are designed to handle six simultaneous targets and up to 200 tracks each. The Polyana system itself is ordinarily made up of 2 transport vehicles, 2 trailers and 2 mobile power-generating plants.
From Ukraine to Taiwan: The Global Race to Dominate the New Defense Tech Frontier
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Europe’s “Drone Wall”
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In early October 2025, a coordinated wave of unmanned aerial system (UAS) incursions—widely attributed to Russia—targeted critical infrastructure across at least ten European nations. The unprecedented campaign exposed the fragility of Europe’s air defenses...
Weekly Defense Update & Global Security Assessment
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Executive Summary
The past week (September 18-25, 2025) represents an inflection point where strategic defense concepts have transitioned from doctrine to tangible reality. An analysis of global events reveals four primary, interconnected trends shaping an...
U.S. Air and Space Forces Push Next-Gen Programs at the AS&C 2025 Conference and...
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At the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders unveiled major updates on next-generation fighters, bombers, unmanned systems, and space initiatives, highlighting both rapid innovation and critical readiness challenges as the services race to outpace global competitors. A short version is available here, with a more detailed version for subscribers.
TADTE 2025: Reflecting Taiwan’s Strategic Themes
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The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025 crystallized around four dominant strategic themes that collectively illustrate Taiwan's comprehensive approach to defense modernization amid escalating regional tensions. Based on a detailed report by Pleronix (available upon request). Includes a Podcast discussion on TADTE 2025's highlighting Taiwan's four strategic themes beyond the post's coverage.
Iron Beam 450 Completes Testing, Soon to Join With Operational Air Defense Units
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Israel’s Iron Beam 450 high-power laser system has completed final testing, marking a major leap in air defense. Developed by Rafael, it offers precise, cost-effective interception of rockets, UAVs, and mortars, and is set for IDF deployment by 2025.
WB Group Unveils Future Task Force Concept at MSPO
WB Group unveiled its Future Task Force (FTF) at MSPO, a new warfighting concept integrating manned, unmanned, and autonomous systems. Combining hybrid-electric vehicles, loitering munitions, and AI-enabled command tools, the FTF is designed to sustain firepower and autonomy while reducing battalion size and logistical footprint.
















