R&D

July 25, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Insect-Inspired Surveillance Swarms Enter German Defense Planning

A German startup is developing “spy cockroaches” capable of intelligence-gathering missions in high-risk or hard-to-access environments. Developed by SWARM Biotactics, the modified roaches carry ultra-compact payloads for control, data...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Japan Promotes Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigate to Australia

Japan has put forward a modernized variant of its Mogami-class frigate for Australia’s upcoming general-purpose warship acquisition, highlighting compatibility with US systems to enhance trilateral naval cooperation. The offering...

July 24, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

MBDA Enhances MISTRAL 3 Missile to Counter Drones and Fast Attack Vessels

MBDA has enhanced its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to effectively engage and destroy fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), a growing threat to naval vessels. The company...

July 19, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

U.S. Autonomous Air Vehicle Achieves High-Speed Flight Success in Army’s HSMM Program, Boasting 10X Hellfire Missile Range

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle (AAV) has successfully completed a series of vital flight tests under the High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program, led by the US Army’s DEVCOM...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

AI-Driven Maritime Radar Enables Real-Time Threat Detection

To improve targeting accuracy and streamline threat detection, Lockheed Martin is integrating AI into its systems. The company has recently trialed an advanced AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capable...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

UK Reveals Next-Gen Fighter Demonstrator Featuring Stealth and Advanced Digital Systems

The UK has revealed a next-generation combat air demonstrator, aimed at testing advanced stealth design, digital flight control systems, and modern manufacturing processes for future fighter platforms. The concept...

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

BAE’s Multi-Rotor Drone Successfully Conducts First Air-to-Air Test with APKWS Munitions

In a groundbreaking test, BAE Systems has successfully launched a laser-guided munition from its TRV-150 multi-rotor UAV, marking the first air-to-air strike of its kind using an uncrewed drone....

July 18, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea’s Boramae Jet Edges Toward Phase One Completion with Sixth Prototype Flight Tests

Seoul has announced plans to build up to 120 KF-21 Boramae multirole fighter jets by the early 2030s, with the first 20 aircraft expected to be delivered between 2026...

July 16, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Morocco Awards C-130 Upgrade Contract to L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to modernize several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The comprehensive upgrade includes avionics enhancements, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and...

July 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Russia Begins Development of Successor to Mi-8/17 Helicopters

Russia is moving forward with plans to replace its aging Mi-8/17 helicopters by developing a new multirole platform, identified as the Mi-80, according to Russian media outlets. Inspired by...