R&D

May 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Troops Participate in Hunter WOLF Unmanned Vehicle Exercises

HDT Robotics is conducting a series of training and evaluation exercises with its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle alongside troops from the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France Expands Missile Manufacturing as Operations Expose Ammunition Gaps

France is ramping up missile production after recent operations in the Middle East revealed gaps in the country’s ammunition reserves, according to Gen. Jérôme Bellanger. The shortage became evident...

May 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop Grumman to Support Australia’s Sovereign SRM Production Effort

Australia has officially chosen Northrop Grumman to support the development of sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities. SRMs are critical propulsion systems used in guided weapons and missile...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Legacy ZU-23-2 Air Defence Guns to Become Advanced Counter-Drone Platforms

The Indian Army has launched a major modernization program for its legacy ZU-23-2 air defence guns, converting the manually operated 1960s-era system into a modern all-weather platform designed to...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AeroForce X UAV Proposal Highlights Full Indian Software and Design Control

Dynamatic Technologies Limited, in collaboration with Germany’s Aerodata AG, is positioning its jointly developed “AeroForce X” UAV as a strong contender for the Indian Armed Forces’ requirement for 87...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kaalbhairav MALE UAV Aims for 20,000-ft Operations with ISR and Strike Capability

India’s growing unmanned systems sector continues to gain momentum as startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has announced plans to develop a 1-ton Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) version...

May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Developing High-Power 300 kW Laser Weapon for Future Air Defence Operations

India is continuing to advance its next-generation warfare capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) progresses with the development of a 300 kilowatt Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MiG-29K Fleet to Receive Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar Upgrade

The Indian Navy has launched a major modernization effort for its MiG-29K carrier-based fighter fleet by replacing the aging Russian-origin Zhuk-ME mechanically scanned radar with the indigenous Uttam Mk2...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AVNL Advances T-90, T-72 Modernization with New Electromagnetic Turret Drive Initiative

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), through its Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, has issued a significant Expression of Interest (EOI) aimed at advancing the modernization of India’s armored...

May 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Program as GTRE Floats HEI System EOI

India’s drive toward complete self-reliance in aero-engine technology has advanced significantly with the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) issuing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify an Indian industry...