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August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

GAO Highlights Cost and Schedule Challenges in $21B B-52 Modernization

GAO Warns B-52 Upgrade Program Faces Rising Costs, Delays, and Readiness Risks A new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights mounting challenges in the US Air...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

US Navy Reclassifies Future Virginia-Class Submarines as Guided Missile Platforms

US Navy Upgrades Virginia-Class Fleet With New SSGN Designation The US Navy has reclassified 19 planned Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGN), reflecting a major increase in their...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Rheinmetall Introduces GMF 140 Multi-Role Frigate for Future NATO Naval Operations

Rheinmetall has unveiled its vision for the future of naval warfare with the introduction of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate, a next-generation warship engineered to operate in some...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

HSL Delivers Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Ship to Indian Navy

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has delivered the Indian Navy’s second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nipun (A17), under a contract awarded in 2018. The vessel, whose keel was...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Mitsubishi Unveils New Mizuho-Class Patrol Vessel for Japan Coast Guard

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has launched the Japan Coast Guard’s new large patrol vessel, JS Yashima (PLH-46), at its Shimonoseki Shipyard Enoura Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The 134-meter patrol ship is...

Thailand Explores Acquisition of India’s BrahMos Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile System

Thailand is considering the acquisition of the anti-ship variant of India’s indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as part of efforts to strengthen the Royal Thai Navy’s maritime strike and...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Garud Commandos Set to Receive Advanced High-Altitude Micro UAVs with EO/IR Surveillance Capability

MoD Seeks Advanced Micro UAVs for Indian Air Force Garud Special Forces The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the procurement process for a new generation of Micro Unmanned...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Brahmastra Explosives Seeks to Localize Production of 128mm Plamen MLRS Technology

Brahmastra Explosives Showcases 128mm Plamen MLRS to Support Indigenous Defence Manufacturing Indian defence company Brahmastra Explosives and Ammunition has highlighted the capabilities of the 128mm Plamen multiple launch rocket...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

BAE Systems Plans Local Manufacturing of Tridon Mk 2 V-SHORADS Platform in India

BAE Systems Eyes Local Production of Tridon Mk 2 Air Defence System in India BAE Systems is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing its Tridon Mk 2 mobile air defence...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

India Advances Compact Air-to-Ground Missile for UAVs Featuring INS and Anti-Spoofing SAASM Technology

DRDO Developing Lightweight Precision Air-to-Ground Missile for India’s Future UAV Fleet The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reportedly advancing the development of a lightweight air-to-ground (A2G) missile...