R&D

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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

Diehl and BAE Integrate Vulcano Rounds to Boost Mk 45 Naval Gun Range

BAE Systems, Diehl Defence Expand Naval Firepower With Vulcano and IRIS-T Integration BAE Systems and Diehl Defence have signed a collaboration agreement to equip the Mk 45 Mod 4...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Martin Achieves Key NGI Milestone With Successful Motor Case Test

Successful Motor Case Burst Test Keeps Lockheed Martin’s NGI Program on Track Lockheed Martin has achieved a key milestone in the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program by successfully completing...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Transitions Akash Missile Programme to Advanced Variants, Extending Production Beyond 2030

Akash Missile Production Shifts to Advanced Variants, Ensuring Long-Term Manufacturing Reports suggesting that production of India’s indigenous Akash air defence missile system is approaching its conclusion are inaccurate. According...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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...

August 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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

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 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Understanding C4ISR in Modern Warfare

C4ISR is the digital backbone of modern military operations, connecting sensors, communication systems, intelligence platforms, and command structures into a unified battlefield network.Rather than being a single technology, C4ISR...