R&D - currentdefencenews.com

August 1, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Indra establishes new facility for producing military vehicles in Spain and EU

Indra has secured a new facility in Spain to produce electronic systems for military vehicles used in Spanish and European defense programs. The site will also support R&D and...

July 30, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

India Begins Construction of Its First AI-Equipped Patrol Vessel to Combat Maritime Threats

India has begun construction of its first artificial intelligence-enabled patrol vessel, marking a significant step in enhancing maritime security and operational capabilities. Dubbed the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel...

July 29, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Under the EU defense plan, France’s SEAir will create an unmanned surface vessel.

French firm SEAir has initiated a European Defence Fund-backed project to develop ARROW, a fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV). Unveiled in Brussels and coordinated through the European Defence...

July 24, 2025
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

The MISTRAL 3 missile has been upgraded by MBDA to address the threat posed by drones and speedboats.

MBDA has upgraded its MISTRAL 3 very short-range air defense missile to counter fast inshore attack craft (FIAC), enhancing protection for naval vessels. The improvement, confirmed after a qualification...

July 24, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Australia gets a pitch for an improved Mogambi frigate from Japan.

Japan has proposed an upgraded Mogami-class frigate equipped with US-compatible systems for Australia’s general-purpose frigate program. Developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel aims to strengthen interoperability between Australia,...

July 19, 2025
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

A U.S. autonomous aircraft completes high-speed test with 10x the range of Hellfire missile under the Army’s HSMM program.

Anduril Industries’ Barracuda-100M autonomous air vehicle has successfully completed critical flight tests under the US Army’s High-Speed Maneuverable Missile (HSMM) program. Conducted in May 2025, these trials validated the...

July 18, 2025
Admin
Communication and Electronics

AI-enabled naval radar system introduced for real-time sea-based threat detection.

Lockheed Martin recently tested a next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system powered by artificial intelligence to improve maritime surveillance capabilities. The trials, held off the U.S. West Coast, involved...

July 18, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

UK unveils next-gen stealth fighter demonstrator featuring advanced digital technologies.

The United Kingdom has revealed a new combat air demonstrator concept that showcases advanced stealth shaping, digital flight control, and modern manufacturing techniques. The concept image displays a twin-engine...

July 18, 2025
Admin
Unmanned Systems

BAE’s multi-rotor drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test.

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated air-to-air capability by firing laser-guided APKWS rockets from its TRV-150 drone. The trial, held at Dugway Proving Ground, marks the first time APKWS munitions...

July 18, 2025
Admin
Air Platforms

South Korea’s Boramae jet nears phase one completion with sixth prototype flight.

South Korea is aiming to produce up to 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets by the early 2030s, with initial deliveries of around 20 aircraft expected between 2026 and 2027....