R&D

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Gun System for Layered Air Defense

As airborne threats become more advanced and place greater pressure on short-range air defense systems, Northrop Grumman is developing a new gun-based solution to provide an additional layer of...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea Launches $2.43B K2 Tank Upgrade Against Drone Threats

South Korea plans to invest 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) in upgrading its K2 main battle tanks to improve their survivability against evolving battlefield threats, including drones and anti-tank...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Patria and KNDS Partner on 6×6 Vehicle Production in Germany

Patria and KNDS Deutschland Maintenance have signed an agreement to assemble and integrate Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers in Germany as part of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS)...

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...