R&D

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Begins Sea Trials of Digital Health Records Across the Fleet

The US Navy has begun evaluating a new digital medical system aboard a frontline destroyer, aiming to address long-standing challenges in delivering consistent healthcare to sailors operating far from...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Beijing Showcases Radar-Energy Harvesting Tech for Future Stealth Jets

A group of Chinese researchers has reported progress on what they describe as a “smart surface” capable of converting ambient electromagnetic waves into usable electrical power. The concept merges...

January 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Launch Drill Pushes North Korea’s Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Toward Combat Readiness

North Korea conducted a launch training exercise involving its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile on January 4, 2026, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The drill highlights Pyongyang’s continued...

January 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

SİPER-1 Air Defense System Integrated into Türkiye’s Steel Dome Network

Türkiye has officially inducted the indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) layered air and missile defense architecture, marking a major expansion of the...

January 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kazakhstan Launches Local Assembly of OTOKAR Tracked Armored Platforms

Kazakhstan is set to commence local production of OTOKAR’s tracked armored vehicles following a presidential visit to a major defense manufacturing facility, according to Kazinform on January 3, 2026....

January 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea taps LIG Nex1 to build inaugural stand-off EW aircraft

A commercial business jet is set to be transformed into one of South Korea’s most advanced military assets, as LIG Nex1 spearheads the nation’s first stand-off electronic warfare aircraft...

January 1, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kalyani Group’s indigenous 76mm and 30mm naval guns scheduled for trials in 2026

Kalyani Strategic Systems, a Bharat Forge subsidiary, is set to commence proof trials in 2026 for two indigenously developed naval artillery systems—a 76mm medium-calibre gun and a 30mm close-in...

December 28, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Türkiye Conducts Successful F-16 Test Firing of Aselsan’s Tolun Bunker-Buster Munition

Türkiye’s defense firm Aselsan has released video footage confirming the first live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet, marking...

December 27, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Successful SAMP/T NG Trials Fuel Discussions on Potential Ukraine Deployment by 2026

France has successfully completed the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG next-generation air defense system, confirming the performance of its upgraded engagement module and Ground Fire radar. With...

December 24, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea Advances Autonomous Systems to Support Naval Manned-Unmanned Teaming

South Korea is advancing efforts to bring manned–unmanned teaming into naval operations by developing key technologies for combat unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to operate alongside crewed warships. Central...