R&D

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Jakarta to Upgrade Giuseppe Garibaldi Carrier Through Local Shipyards

Indonesia is preparing to modernize the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier after acquiring the vessel from Italy, with domestic companies and shipyards expected to participate in the upgrade...

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Vienna Targets 2027 for Debut of Austria’s First Homegrown Defense Satellite

The Austrian Armed Forces plans to launch its first domestically developed satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027 to enhance military navigation security and detect electronic signal jamming. The satellite is...

March 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Finland Introduces Advanced XR Platform for High-Speed Tactical Simulation

Varjo is transforming immersive training for Finland’s armed forces with its Integrated XR Systems, a comprehensive extended reality solution designed for use in secure and isolated environments. The turnkey...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Belgium plans NASAMS air defence deployment at the Port of Antwerp

Belgium’s Port of Antwerp is set to install its own NASAMS air defence system beginning in 2027 to safeguard a large portion of its critical industrial and logistics infrastructure...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rolls-Royce wraps up critical F130 engine tests for the US Air Force’s B-52J upgrade

Rolls-Royce has successfully concluded altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine, reaching a key milestone in preparations to supply the powerplant for the US Air Force’s Boeing B-52J...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Fincantieri lays keel for Italian Navy’s first U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has officially laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia. The milestone marks progress...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Babcock Starts Building Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Approaches Launch

Babcock International has marked two significant milestones in the Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The company began construction of HMS Bulldog...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France’s Fourth Barracuda Submarine Enters Sea Testing Phase

Naval Group has commenced the first sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The trial phase will assess the performance and operational capabilities of De...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Israeli Defense Forces Mobilize AI Experts to Boost Battlefield Data Analysis

The Israel Defense Forces has assigned 20 newly trained artificial intelligence specialists to operational units, tasking them with transforming vast volumes of raw data into actionable battlefield insights. The...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

‘MANDRILL’ by Quantum Systems Aims to Cover a Broad Range of Ground Missions

German technology company Quantum Systems unveiled a new multi-role unmanned ground vehicle at Enforce Tac 2026, drawing significant attention for its advanced capabilities. Called MANDRILL, the platform is designed...