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India’s achievement in mastering the production of single crystal turbine blades represents one of the most significant milestones in its aerospace journey.These blades, developed through a joint program between the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory and the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, are already in advanced stages of casting trials and production.Ready‑to‑fit blades and vanes featuring advanced electron beam physical vapour deposition thermal barrier coatings have been manufactured and delivered, underscoring India’s ability to produce components capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures inside modern jet engines.Single crystal turbine blades are among the most technically demanding components in aero‑engine technology.By eliminating grain boundaries,…

RCD Every public health emergency eventually exposes the same uncomfortable truth: the SNS has to do too much with too little. Source link

BALTIMORE — The forthcoming Department of Defense cyber strategy will set a course outlining the role artificial intelligence will play for the cyber force going forward, according to a senior official. “As we’re working on our new Department of War cyber strategy that’s in development right now, we are going to set a very clear and specific vision for how we need to enable AI for this force,” Katie Sutton, assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy and principal cyber advisor, said here at the TechNet Cyber conference today. “We will also set out a very clear vision for this…

India’s NETRA MK-2 airborne surveillance program is advancing rapidly, with radar development nearing completion, but delays in Airbus A321 platform modifications mean the system may not be inducted until the 2030s.To bridge this gap, DRDO and the Indian Air Force are fielding the NETRA MK-1A, an interim solution that integrates next-generation radar technology onto Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft, ensuring India’s airborne surveillance capability continues to expand.When Air India underwent privatisation, the Ministry of Defence quickly moved to acquire several aircraft from the airline’s inventory.The objective was to repurpose these airframes for strategic military programs, including future force multipliers that would strengthen…

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LIVE WEBINARDate: June 24, 2026Time: 2pm ET / 11am PT TITLE: Research security and the effort to protect federally funded innovationParticipants can earn 1 CPE credit As the Pentagon places new emphasis on the security of technical research, universities, government agencies, and other institutions are under greater pressure to protect basic and applied research from foreign exploitation. The challenge goes beyond traditional espionage and IP theft, reaching into grantmaking, international collaboration, disclosure practices, and the policies meant to keep government-funded innovation from flowing to potential adversaries.In this Breaking Defense webinar, we convene a panel of experts to examine how the…

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost defence and engineering companies, has achieved a significant milestone in the indigenisation of armoured vehicle technologies by developing a transmission assembly rated at 1500 horsepower.A transmission is the critical system that transfers power from the engine to the tank’s tracks, enabling mobility and manoeuvrability across varied terrain. This achievement marks a decisive step in reducing reliance on imported propulsion systems, which have historically powered India’s tanks.Among the configurations currently under development is the DATRAN 1500, a 1500Hp engine-transmission system designed specifically for the Ranjeet or Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV). This next-generation…

S. Kalin, WSJ The third strike on the tiny Gulf state in about a week escalates the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz to more sensitive targets Source link

BRUSSELS — A Lockheed Martin UK-led consortium has unveiled a Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) concept for NATO, envisioned as a plug-and-play network that enables agnostic data sharing and interoperability among national assets dispersed across the alliance.  The proposal by the British branch of the American aerospace company, alongside Leonardo, MBDA, and Indra, is part of the second phase of NATO’s Modular GBAD program to counter aerial threats at very short- to medium-range. The overall project, led by the alliance Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), was launched in 2023 with a value of roughly €20 million ($23.3 million). According to Richard…

Zen Technologies Limited has unveiled a comprehensive suite of indigenous defence and advanced combat technology systems at the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj.The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing drive for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The company’s latest offerings highlight its growing focus on autonomous warfare systems, AI-driven combat solutions, and next-generation military technologies.Among the key products introduced was the AI-powered Zen Anti-Drone System, specifically designed for counter-drone operations and aerial threat detection. This system reflects the increasing importance of counter-unmanned aerial systems as drone warfare becomes a defining feature of modern…