R&D - internationaldefencenews.com

January 29, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

US Army Launches New 40mm Ammo Facility in Wisconsin

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have commissioned a new 40mm ammunition production line and indoor testing range at AMTEC’s Janesville, Wisconsin facility, reinforcing the service’s drive to boost...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

New Mach 4 Aircraft Emerges as F/A-XX Contender

US-based Stavatti Aerospace has entered the competitive landscape of the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) initiative with the reveal of its SM-39 Razor fighter concept. The aircraft...

January 27, 2026
Admin
Communication and Electronics

South Korea Upgrades Joint Command System With AI Core

South Korea has begun rebuilding its core allied command-and-control architecture, integrating artificial intelligence to strengthen joint military operations with the United States. The initiative focuses on modernizing the Allied...

January 27, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Singapore Unveils Next-Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Singapore-based defense firm ST Engineering is progressing with the development of a next-generation infantry fighting vehicle aimed at shaping the future of ground warfare for the Singapore Armed Forces....

January 27, 2026
Admin
Training and Simulation

Leonardo Connects Live Aircraft to Virtual Warzones

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a next-generation pilot training system designed to integrate live aircraft operations with advanced virtual simulation, signaling a shift in how military aircrews are trained for...

January 27, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Norwegian Firms Advance Swarm Mine-Clearing Tech

Eelume and Maritime Robotics have unveiled a collaborative concept that brings together unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater vehicles to transform mine countermeasures operations. The approach centers on linking...

January 24, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

UK Selects Firms for Apache Drone Wingman Concept

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project NYX, its flagship loyal wingman initiative for Army Aviation, has entered a critical prototype development stage. The program has tasked...

January 23, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Successfully Fires PrSM Rocket Motor Test

Northrop Grumman has successfully tested another Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 rocket motor, marking a critical step in strengthening the US Army’s long-range strike and deep fires capability. The...

January 23, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Proven Counter-Drone System

Romania is set to introduce the Merops anti-drone system into military service after the platform proved effective against Russian Shahed loitering munitions during operations in Ukraine. Senior Romanian defense...

January 21, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Challenger 3 Tank Reaches Key Milestone With Firing

The British Army has reached a critical milestone in its armored vehicle modernization efforts as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land completed the first crewed live-fire trial of the Challenger 3...