R&D - Weeklydefencenews

January 27, 2026
Admin
Training and Simulation

New Leonardo Simulator Blends Real, Virtual Combat

The UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has entered the production phase with Navantia commencing module construction in Spain. The collaborative shipbuilding effort spans facilities in Spain, England, and Northern...

January 24, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Prototypes Chosen

Project NYX marks a significant step in the UK Army’s push toward autonomous aviation support, with seven industry partners developing loyal wingman drones tailored for Apache operations. Emphasizing autonomy...

January 23, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

PrSM Rocket Motor Test Completed by Northrop

Northrop Grumman has validated another rocket motor for the Precision Strike Missile, reinforcing its role in the US Army’s next-generation long-range strike capability. The test confirmed propulsion performance for...

January 23, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Tested Anti-Drone Tech

The Romanian Armed Forces are set to introduce the Merops counter-UAS system following its strong performance against Shahed drones. Already combat-proven in Ukraine, Merops has attracted NATO attention for...

January 21, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms

Challenger 3 Tank Fires First Crewed Shot

The successful crewed live-fire of the Challenger 3 tank signals a critical step in restoring the UK’s heavy armor capability. After decades without a new main battle tank firing...

January 20, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Combat Drone Swarm Test Completed by Auterion

Auterion’s latest live-fire test highlights the growing maturity of autonomous drone swarm technology for battlefield use. Conducted in Florida, the demonstration showed how one operator can deploy and manage...

January 20, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

Hyunmoo-5 Missile Enters ROK Frontline

South Korea has started operational deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, reinforcing its posture against North Korea’s growing emphasis on hardened and underground military installations. Known colloquially as the...

January 20, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Ammo Studied by India

India is working to enhance its frontline counter-drone capabilities through the development of a novel 7.62mm anti-UAS bullet that can be fired from standard infantry rifles. The ammunition is...

January 20, 2026
Admin
Combat Service and Support Equipment

Barzan, General Atomics Join on C2 Software

GA-ASI’s agreement with Barzan Holdings signals a strategic move beyond unmanned aircraft production into higher-level battle management and intelligence systems. Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies will jointly...

January 19, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms

US Backs Major Peru Naval Base Upgrade

Washington has cleared a major infrastructure-focused arms sale to Peru, approving up to $1.5 billion to support new naval facilities at Callao. The initiative would move Peru’s navy away...