R&D

February 25, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Prepares Midlife Upgrade for Black Hawk Fleet to Keep It Flying Beyond 2050

The US Army has invited industry feedback to evaluate the feasibility of commercially upgrading its UH-60M Black Hawk fleet to extend the helicopter’s operational life beyond 2050. Under the...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Leonardo Apprentices Participate in Inaugural Global Exercise Under UK Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has wrapped up its first overseas participation in Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational cybersecurity exercise spearheaded by the UK Ministry of Defence. The company fielded a team of...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Russia Integrates Shahed Modems Into Molniya Loitering Munitions

Russia has reportedly started equipping its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems with Shahed mesh modems to improve coordination against Ukraine. The development was disclosed by Ukrainian Defence Ministry advisor...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Awarded Contract to Enhance Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Craft

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth roughly 400 million Norwegian krone ($42 million) to modernize the combat systems of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

General Atomics Arms MQ-9B Drone With Long-Range Naval Strike Power

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is enhancing the strike reach of its MQ-9B unmanned aircraft, positioning them for longer-range air and maritime missions. The firm is reportedly considering...

February 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Plans Expansion With Nine More Sophisticated SAM Batteries

Taiwan is reportedly preparing to procure nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to further reinforce its integrated air defense network, according to local media reports. The new...

February 22, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France’s Engine Bid Highlights Accelerated Schedule and Total Technology Transfer

According to senior sources, India’s deliberations on a future indigenous jet engine programme are increasingly tilting in favour of the French engine manufacturer, which is viewed as technically comparable...

February 21, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Europe’s Major Defense Powers Introduce Cost-Effective Air Shield Program

Five of Europe’s leading military nations on Friday unveiled a joint initiative to rapidly develop low-cost drones, reflecting how the war in Ukraine has transformed modern combat through the...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Looks to Acquire Next-Gen Anti-Radar Weapon for Air and Surface Threats

The US Navy has begun market research for a next-generation long-range anti-radiation missile capable of engaging both aerial and land-based targets. Anti-radiation weapons are built to detect, home in...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Wales Set to Lead Britain’s Push in Next-Generation Autonomous Defense Systems

The UK government has granted Wales a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal to expand the nation’s involvement in developing, testing, and manufacturing autonomous and uncrewed military systems. The...