Admin - currentdefencenews.com

Taiwan Inducts Dan Chiang Stealth Corvette to Strengthen Indigenous Naval Fleet

Taiwan has officially commissioned the Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette, as part of its ongoing naval modernization and indigenous warship construction program. According to Taipei Times,...

July 27, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

MBDA Starts Low-Rate Production of SPEAR 3 Precision Standoff Missile

MBDA has commenced low-rate initial production (LRIP) of its SPEAR 3 air-launched mini cruise missile following the successful completion of flight testing, with initial deliveries expected in early 2027....

New portable C-UAS targets high-altitude threats

Zen Technologies has unveiled a new portable counter-drone solution designed specifically for troops operating in high-altitude and challenging battlefield environments. Lightweight and highly mobile, the system combines advanced radio-frequency...

India-France Rafale deal faces IPR challenges

India and France continue to work toward finalizing an expanded Rafale fighter agreement while discussions increasingly focus on technology sharing and indigenous capability development. Alongside aircraft production, both sides...

July 25, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

New partnership targets next-gen vertical lift

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines are strengthening their long-standing partnership by exploring advanced propulsion technologies that will power the future of vertical lift aviation. The collaboration seeks to accelerate...

July 25, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition
R&D

Counter-drone system enters final trial stage

India is moving closer to fielding a new indigenous counter-drone weapon as Solar Defence and Aerospace advances the Bhargavastra system toward operational readiness. Developed to defeat swarms of drones...

July 25, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Successful trial confirms Kusha M1 performance

India’s indigenous Project Kusha continues to make steady progress as engineers advance the country’s next generation of long-range air defense technology. Recent testing demonstrated encouraging performance from one of...

UK boosts next-generation combat air development

July 24, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$1.2B deal adds three E-2D Hawkeye aircraft

Northrop Grumman will deliver three additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II aircraft to the US Navy as part of its continuing effort to modernize carrier-based airborne surveillance capabilities. Often...

Naval Group selects Saft for Li-ion batteries

Naval Group has selected Saft to provide advanced lithium-ion battery technology for future Barracuda and Scorpene submarines, marking another important step in the evolution of underwater naval capabilities. Compared...