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GE XA100 Adaptive Cycle Turbofan EngineIndia’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is moving decisively beyond the AMCA engine program by exploring advanced three‑stream adaptive cycle propulsion, a technology that will be indispensable for sixth‑generation fighters and unmanned combat platforms.This approach ensures India is not only addressing immediate needs but also preparing for the aerospace challenges of the 2040s and beyond.India’s immediate priority remains the development of an indigenous 110–130 kN class engine for the AMCA MK-2, with Rolls‑Royce offering full technology transfer and intellectual property creation in India.This proposal includes establishing a complete aero‑engine ecosystem, encompassing design, manufacturing, and aftercare…

DefenceBlog The NTC Minuteman Rotation was the first of its kind at Fort Irwin, integrating National Guard HIMARS deep fires with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry… Source link

HERSTAL, Belgium — Thales has officially launched its latest version of the 70 mm laser guided rocket, LGR275 Proxy, which is equipped with new LiDAR proximity sensor specifically designed to target enemy drones. The new design was unveiled to the public during the first day of the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, but Thales officials told Breaking Defense during a May media tour that the new sensor was developed in response to ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. The new rocket is guided through a laser designator similar to the older version, and is produced in Thales Belgium facilities.…

Defence Secretary speaks to personnel regarding drone technology. Credit: Crown. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has opened what it describes as Europe’s largest drone testing and development centre at the DroneTEX facility in Swindon.   Named Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC), the new site was officially inaugurated by the newly appointed Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis on 12 June 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more According to the MoD, the centre has been established after “learning lessons” from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts.   It will serve as the UK’s “focal point” for the development and…

In its first meeting after the five state legislative assembly elections held in April-May this year, the Opposition INDIA bloc has recommitted itself to launch a coordinated fight against the Modi government. The landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam and Bengal, and the minor inroads it has made in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, may seem ominous for the opposition parties in India. Yet, the ruling party is facing a difficult moment in its 12-year rule today with high fuel prices, inflation and growing unemployment.  This is the governance weakness that the opposition…

Evidence of amazing CEP of Pinaka LRGR, According to ARDE chief Pinaka has achieved a CEP of 2-3 metres during trialsThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully advanced the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) programme, achieving a maiden flight test in December 2025 that demonstrated precision strikes at its maximum range of 120 kilometres.This indigenous system is now poised to significantly enhance the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities, offering a cost-effective alternative to foreign systems.The 120 km Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is designed to engage area targets with precision…

MCCP As the U.S. conducts new strikes in Iran, the campaign to upgrade and enhance Marine Corps global crisis response continues Source link

STOCKHOLM — The next Swedish government may consider bringing back an old idea: the government taking an ownership stake in national defense champion Saab. Peter Hultqvist served as defense minister from 2014 to 2022, and with surveys showing the red-green opposition bloc leading the incumbent right wing government by more than 10 percentage points, he could well end up taking his old seat back following Sweden’s Sept. 13 parliamentary elections. (Asked about his interest in the role, his response was, “I’m available.”) Speaking to Breaking Defense on the sidelines of a June 12 meeting of the Swedish Defense Commission (Försvarsberedningen),…

4 TROOP. Credit: Renault Group & Thales. Renault Group and Thales have presented a prototype militarised vehicle named 4 TROOP at Eurosatory 2026, aiming to address operational demands of land forces.   The vehicle, a version of the Multi-Role Civil Vehicle (VCMR) adapted for military use, integrates technologies from both companies to enhance command and control capacities in challenging environments.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more With its 4×4 hybrid drivetrain, 4 TROOP incorporates integrated uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and advanced sensor suites and is capable of both discrete and long-range operations.   The companies stated that…

What counts as Central Asia? For some, the term refers exclusively to the five “-stans” that came under Soviet rule in the 20th century – namely, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Others would also include Azerbaijan and Armenia, two states connecting these five with West Asia and the Caucasus region. Still, some would consider Mongolia, Russian Siberia, and Afghanistan as constituent parts of the region, given long-standing historical, cultural, and diasporic ties between these lands.  As with most geographical labels, there is no metaphysical truth undergirding what counts – and what does not – as a Central Asian state. …