R&D

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Airbus Unveils Autonomous U145 Derived From Proven H145 Helicopter Platform

Airbus has reimagined its H145 helicopter as a next-generation uncrewed aerial platform, integrating autonomous technologies, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence to support demanding mission profiles. Designated the U145, the...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rafale Achieves First Supersonic Launch Test of MBDA’s MICA NG Missile

A Rafale fighter aircraft has successfully launched the MBDA-developed MICA NG missile during its second developmental firing trial, marking the first time the weapon has been tested in a...

June 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Defense Industry Team Rapidly Develops Autonomous Hunter-Killer UGV Pair

A collaborative effort involving six defense companies has led to the rapid development of the “Hunter-Killer” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) team, which was assembled in under a week....

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Expands Fleet Lethality With Large-Scale Sea Sword II Missile Production Program

Taiwan is preparing to manufacture more than 1,200 Hai Chien II (Sea Sword II) surface-to-air missiles as part of a broader effort to strengthen the air defence capabilities of...

June 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Sino-Russian Heavy-Lift Helicopter Program Moves Closer to Joint Production Phase

Russia and China have taken another step forward in their long-running collaboration to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter designed for operations in demanding high-altitude environments, including the Tibetan Plateau....

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AVNL Advances FICV Development as Army Speeds Up BMP-2 Replacement Initiative

India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has moved into a crucial phase as Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) expands industry participation through fresh Expressions of Interest aimed at...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Strengthens Counter-Drone Defences with C-RAM and Directed Energy Weapon Systems

Modern warfare is reshaping the traditional economics of air defence. Recent conflicts have shown that advanced and costly defensive systems can be challenged not by cutting-edge combat aircraft, but...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Considers Private Sector Participation to Scale Up Pralay Missile Production

The Pralay missile is increasingly becoming one of the most important conventional strike systems in India’s military inventory. Developed indigenously by DRDO, the canisterised short-range quasi-ballistic missile has been...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

NATO Launches New Ground Force Operations to Strengthen Nordic Defences

NATO has launched new ground force operations focused on enhancing the defense and deterrence capabilities of Sweden and Finland, two of the alliance’s newest members. The operations officially began...

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

HAL Targets Production of Over 1,000 Military Helicopters in Long-Term Expansion Plan

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to become the cornerstone of India’s future military helicopter fleet, with plans to manufacture around 1,000 indigenous helicopters in the 3-15 tonne category over...