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August 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

T-90 Main Battle Tank: Key Features of Russia’s Veteran Armored Platform

More than three decades after the Soviet Union dissolved, one of its most enduring armored designs continues to operate on battlefields around the world. Instead of creating a completely...

August 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Partners With Tiberius on 150-km Ramjet-Powered Artillery Projectile

The US Army has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Tiberius Aerospace to accelerate development of its Sceptre artillery projectile, a liquid-ramjet-powered munition designed to...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Lockheed Martin Achieves Key NGI Milestone With Successful Motor Case Test

Successful Motor Case Burst Test Keeps Lockheed Martin’s NGI Program on Track Lockheed Martin has achieved a key milestone in the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program by successfully completing...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canada Selects Telesat for $1.7B Arctic Military SATCOM Program

Telesat Secures Landmark Contract to Strengthen Canada’s Arctic Connectivity The Canadian government has selected Telesat for a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar ($1.6 billion) contract to provide secure Arctic satellite communications...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Pentagon Launches Enhanced Digital Marketplace for Counter-Drone Solutions

Pentagon Unveils Centralized Platform for Faster Counter-Drone Acquisitions The US Department of Defense has launched a new digital marketplace to accelerate the acquisition of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) equipment...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Diehl and BAE Integrate Vulcano Rounds to Boost Mk 45 Naval Gun Range

BAE Systems, Diehl Defence Expand Naval Firepower With Vulcano and IRIS-T Integration BAE Systems and Diehl Defence have signed a collaboration agreement to equip the Mk 45 Mod 4...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

GAO Highlights Cost and Schedule Challenges in $21B B-52 Modernization

GAO Warns B-52 Upgrade Program Faces Rising Costs, Delays, and Readiness Risks A new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights mounting challenges in the US Air...

August 5, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Reclassifies Future Virginia-Class Submarines as Guided Missile Platforms

US Navy Upgrades Virginia-Class Fleet With New SSGN Designation The US Navy has reclassified 19 planned Virginia-class submarines as guided missile submarines (SSGN), reflecting a major increase in their...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Rheinmetall Introduces GMF 140 Multi-Role Frigate for Future NATO Naval Operations

Rheinmetall has unveiled its vision for the future of naval warfare with the introduction of the GMF 140 guided missile frigate, a next-generation warship engineered to operate in some...

August 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HSL Delivers Second Nistar-Class Diving Support Ship to Indian Navy

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has delivered the Indian Navy’s second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nipun (A17), under a contract awarded in 2018. The vessel, whose keel was...