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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…

SpaceNews House Armed Services Committee seeks to preserve a missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon wants to cancel. It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite… Source link

WASHINGTON — After pushback from industry, the Navy has boosted the budget for developing a new training jet by roughly $900 million, the service confirmed to Breaking Defense. The Navy in March originally solicited bids for the Undergraduate Jet Training System with a ceiling of roughly $1.8 billion for the aircraft’s engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase, a price cap that included up to seven low-rate initial production aircraft. But in May, the service raised the price ceiling to $2.7 billion, according to an updated request for proposals. “The Government updated the price cap to reflect a change in the…

When the Army launched its “transformation initiative” a year ago, lawmakers immediately implored service leaders to show their work as they made plans to buy new things and get rid of old ones, including the cost tradeoffs and a timeline. They didn’t get those answers, so House lawmakers have inserted a requirement for an annual report and briefing into this year’s defense authorization bill. On Thursday, the House Armed Services Committee completed its markup on the bill, adding detailed instructions for an annual update on the Army Transformation Initiative—and also the Army’s Transformation-in-Contact/Continuous Transformation efforts, requiring specifics on  new capabilities and…

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation is preparing for a significant leap in strategic deterrence with the proposed Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.Although awaiting formal government approval, the design philosophy of this next-generation missile is already clear: it is intended to defeat the most advanced ballistic missile defence networks in existence. The focus has shifted from range and payload alone to survivability, ensuring that Indian warheads can penetrate heavily defended airspaces and guarantee credible deterrence.Over the past decade, the global security environment has been reshaped by the deployment of advanced anti-ballistic systems such as the United States’ THAAD, Russia’s S-500, and China’s…

Erik Schuh, RCDefense From Venezuela to Iran, recent U.S. military operations have again demonstrated America’s ability to project power across the globe. But these conflicts do more than… Source link

There is a name on a cross in a sea of crosses on a hillside in Normandy. Each of those names was once on the lips of loved ones as they called out to ardent young men who had their whole lives in front of them. Their names echoed on the nearby cliffs and beaches below, shouted by their brothers in arms in a hellscape of terror as they stood together against a gale-force of  tyranny that had very nearly swept the world. The scene at the Omaha Beach landing that greeted 1st Lieutenant Jimmie Monteith Jr. and the 1st…