R&D

July 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Security forces free dozens from guerrilla captivity

Colombian security forces have rescued 39 civilians, including a minor, who were kidnapped by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in the Chocó region. The operation successfully freed the hostages,...

July 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

How AESA Radar Transformed Air Combat and Modern Battlefield Surveillance

Before the advent of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, conventional radar systems relied on mechanically rotating antennas that slowly scanned the horizon, resulting in delays in target detection...

July 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rolls-Royce Begins Major Reactor Plant Expansion for AUKUS and Royal Navy Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines has broken ground on a major expansion of its Raynesway facility in Derby, England, aimed at increasing nuclear reactor production capacity for British and Australian submarine programs....

July 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s IMRH Chooses High-Altitude Capability Instead of Speed for Future Operations

As global helicopter development increasingly shifts toward high-speed tilt-rotor and hybrid rotorcraft, India is pursuing a different approach with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) program. Rather than prioritizing maximum...

July 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO’s GTRE Designs Upgradeable AMCA Engine for Future Sixth-Generation Fighters

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled plans for a next-generation 110kN indigenous fighter engine that will...

July 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

DRDO’s Astra Mk3 Offers Long-Range Advantage as Production Moves Toward Early 2030s

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing the Astra Mk3 as India’s first indigenous Very Long-Range Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (VLR-BVRAAM), a next-generation weapon expected to...

July 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

AWEIL Signs MoU With IIT Kanpur for UAV, Ballistics, and Defence Technology Development

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur to jointly develop indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic technologies, and...

July 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India’s Netra MkII AWACS Moves Into Full Development With Advanced GaN Radar

India’s Netra MkII Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) programme has entered the full-scale development phase, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to establish an indigenous,...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

EOS Unveils Multi-Role Remote Weapon Combining Machine Gun and Guided Rockets

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a contract to develop an all-in-one remote weapon system that combines a laser-guided rocket with a machine gun, enhancing Australia’s capabilities to counter...

July 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

BAE Systems Considers Local Manufacturing of M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicles in Poland

BAE Systems is evaluating a partnership with Polish defense companies to support the maintenance, repair, and potential local production of the M88A2 Armored Recovery Vehicle in Poland. The proposed...