R&D

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Australian Firm Develops Handheld Electromagnetic Battlefield Sensor

Australian defense technology company DroneShield is developing a compact handheld radio-frequency (RF) intelligence system designed to provide battlefield operators with multiple signal-detection capabilities through a single device. Known as...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea Turns to UGVs as Troop Numbers Continue to Decline

South Korea’s increasing investment in unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is being driven not only by military modernization but also by a shrinking manpower pool, according to British analytics firm...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Martin’s ‘Strigo’ Creates Common Technology Base for Missiles

Lockheed Martin is developing a new family of modular technologies aimed at enhancing the flexibility of missile systems across a wide range of missions. At the core of the...

August 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Gives Defense Firms Faster Access to Test Ranges

The US Army is streamlining access to military test ranges for defense companies as it seeks to accelerate the transition of new weapons from development to operational deployment. Army...

August 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Retains Sovereign Control Over AMCA Design, Intellectual Property and Security

India’s decision to give private-sector companies a larger role in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme marks an important transformation in the country’s approach to fighter-aircraft development and...

August 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Type 212CD Submarine: Inside Europe’s Next-Generation Underwater Combat Platform

In undersea warfare, speed is not always the decisive factor. A submarine that can remain hidden for longer can gather intelligence, monitor hostile activity and position itself for an...

August 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

ADE Upgrades Aerospace Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Facilities for Future Defence Systems

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a leading aerospace laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is upgrading its manufacturing and simulation infrastructure to strengthen India’s capabilities in...

August 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Agni Missiles Burn Up to 30% More Fuel to Avoid Foreign Airspace During Tests

India’s Agni family of long-range ballistic missiles is designed with sufficient performance margin to absorb significant propellant losses during certain test-flight manoeuvres, according to former DRDO Chairman S. Christopher....

August 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Beyond BrahMos: Why India Needs a High-Volume 500-km Subsonic Cruise Missile

India has made substantial progress in developing a diverse long-range missile inventory, with weapons such as BrahMos and the forthcoming Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) strengthening the country’s...

August 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

L3Harris Conducts First Two-Aircraft Viper Shield Flight Test on F-16s

L3Harris Technologies has achieved another major milestone for its Viper Shield electronic warfare system after completing its first two-aircraft flight test involving F-16 fighter jets. The achievement brings the...