R&D

June 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

IAF and Indian Army Test Enhanced Air Defence Integration During Western Front Exercise

Under its Strategic Guidelines 2047, the Indian Army is pursuing an ambitious transformation programme aimed at creating a modern, technology-driven force capable of meeting future battlefield requirements. The strategy...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Moves to Localize Rampage Missile Production Following Operation Sindoor Performance

India is set to significantly boost indigenous production of the Israeli-origin Rampage precision strike missile following its reported success during the Indian Air Force’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025....

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Anadrone Unveils SHAKTI Long-Range Loitering Munition with 1,000 km Strike Reach

Anadrone Systems Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based defence technology firm, has announced the development of SHAKTI, a domestically designed long-range loitering munition capable of striking targets at ranges of up...

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rafale Conducts Supersonic Test of MICA NG Missile, Advancing Air Combat Capabilities

A major milestone has been achieved in the development of the MICA NG air-to-air missile with the successful completion of its second developmental firing from a Rafale fighter jet....

June 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Navy Upgrades Submarine Fire Detection Network to Enhance Fleet Survivability

The Indian Navy is strengthening the survivability of its submarine fleet through a comprehensive modernization programme focused on advanced fire detection, warning, and suppression technologies. Recent activities in 2026...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GRIZZLY Containerized System Achieves Initial Drone Kill During JAGM Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated its GRIZZLY containerized launcher by using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to destroy a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first test of...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

RapidDestroyer RF System Downs 80 Drones in Demonstration Trials

Thales has successfully tested its new radio frequency (RF) directed-energy weapon, RapidDestroyer, neutralizing 80 drones during recent trials and demonstrating increasing maturity for operational deployment against unmanned aerial threats....

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Mobile HELIOS Laser Concept Advances for Wider Naval Integration

A containerized version of the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is gaining momentum as US lawmakers advocate increased funding for more deployable and flexible directed-energy capabilities. The proposed...

June 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Golden Dome interceptor demo planned

The United States is accelerating research into next-generation missile defense systems capable of operating in orbit. Through its partnership with Apex, Northrop Grumman is exploring interceptor concepts that could...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Jackal Strike Missile Demonstrates Critical Flight Capabilities in Latest Test

Northrop Grumman’s Jackal precision-strike missile has moved closer to operational deployment after successfully completing a critical flight-readiness test. During the evaluation, the next-generation weapon demonstrated rapid-response performance through an...