R&D - internationaldefencenews.com

January 6, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Indra Chosen to Lead Spain’s Future Tank Program

Spain is moving forward with plans to replace its Leopard 2E main battle tanks, assigning Indra Sistemas a central role in the development of a next-generation armored combat vehicle....

January 6, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Morocco Fields Israeli Barak MX Defense System

Morocco has brought its Barak MX air and missile defense system into operational service, marking a significant milestone in the country’s air defense modernization efforts. The system was purchased...

January 6, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Lantronix Targets Smart Drone Dev With AI Platform

Technology firm Lantronix has launched an AI-powered Drone Reference Platform designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for military, security, and commercial use. The solution is...

January 6, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Spain Begins New Main Battle Tank R&D Program

Spain has taken a significant step toward developing a next-generation main battle tank by awarding defense technology firm Indra Sistemas a research and development contract under the Spanish Army’s...

January 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

China Unveils Tech to Power Stealth Jets Using Radar Energy

Chinese scientists have outlined a new approach to electromagnetic technology with the creation of a multifunctional smart surface designed to convert electromagnetic waves into usable electricity. The researchers say...

January 5, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms

US Navy Moves to Paperless Care With Digital Medical Trials

The US Navy is advancing efforts to modernize at-sea medical care by testing a new digital health platform designed to improve patient record management aboard deployed warships. The initiative...

January 4, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Türkiye Links SİPER-1 Long-Range Air Defense to Steel Dome

Türkiye has taken a significant step in strengthening its national air and missile defense posture by formally integrating the SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome layered...

January 4, 2026
Admin
Training and Simulation

Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Near Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a combat-oriented launch drill of its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, underscoring efforts to field next-generation strike weapons as part of a strengthened deterrence strategy. The...

January 3, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Kazakhstan to Produce Turkish OTOKAR Tracked Armor

Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to locally manufacture OTOKAR’s tracked armored vehicles, a step that highlights the country’s growing focus on defense self-sufficiency and industrial modernization. The initiative...

January 2, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

South Korea Selects LIG Nex1 for Stand-Off EW Jet Program

A civilian business jet is being transformed into South Korea’s first stand-off electronic warfare aircraft, as LIG Nex1 takes the lead on a major new military aviation program. The...