After the successful maiden test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile on Thursday, India is accelerating its push to build a powerful Indigenous missile shield.  The defence research and development organisation is expected to carry out three interceptor trials over the next 12 months as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission Sudarshan Chakra gathers pace.  

India to test fire three Kusha long-range surface-to-air missiles 

Greece approved a €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion) military modernization package on July 23, 2026, featuring a €700 million contribution by Greek defense contractors toward the multi-billion-dollar Israeli-supplied "Achilles Shield" air-defense network

Greece builds its own Iron Dome-style shield

The F-35 Lightning II is regarded as one of the world's most advanced stealth fighter jets, combining stealth technology, supersonic speed, sensor fusion, and multirole combat capabilities. From the cockpit to the cutting-edge systems that define modern aerial warfare, here's a closer look at the fighter aircraft reshaping battlefields around the world.

Farnborough Airshow 2026: Inside the cockpit of the world's deadliest stealth fighter 

IRGC has claimed major hits and destruction in retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan and Kuwait. Attention is now turning to Washington's likely response, the risk of further escalation, and reports suggesting Russia may have quietly assisted Iran in targeting alleged U.S. CIA sites.

US-Iran War: Iran destroys US Patriot Air-Defence System 

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved its version of the Fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising a record $1.15 trillion in military spending. The bill passed despite strong Democratic opposition over its cost, the Iran conflict, and provisions aimed at strengthening Pentagon ties with Israel.

US: Pentagon gets $1.15 trillion boost

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved its version of the Fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising a record $1.15 trillion in military spending. The bill passed despite strong Democratic opposition over its cost, the Iran conflict, and provisions aimed at strengthening Pentagon ties with Israel.


US House of Representatives pass Republican-backed defence bill 

The S-400 uses multiple missile variants to form an overlapping 400-km air defence shield. Integrating VHF radars, it tracks 300 targets and engages 36 threats simultaneously, making it incredibly difficult to defeat.

'Layered air defence': The surprising reason the S-400 is so difficult to defeat

The U.S.-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase. After Iran claimed responsibility for striking two UAE-linked supertankers near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. launched a five-hour barrage on Iranian military targets. Tehran responded by firing ballistic missiles toward a U.S. air base in Jordan. As tensions surged, President Donald Trump warned that Iran's heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility could be America's next target, threatening what he called a "big fat shot."

US-Iran War: Trump threatens to attack Iran's nuclear site after Gulf escalation

Defence money and family names are colliding again. Reports say Trump's sons are linked to firms landing federal contracts worth about $3.2 billion as defense tech surges under Trump 2.0. The deals cover everything from drones to data systems. Supporters call it smart business in a booming sector.


Pentagon cash flows to Trump family firms as defence bets boom

#Gravitas India and Japan have agreed to jointly develop advanced stealth technology that could significantly reduce the radar signature of Indian warships.  Japan's unified complex radio antenna, better known as unicorn, reduces the number of exposed surfaces that reflect radar waves. The result is a smaller radar signature, making warships significantly more difficult to find, track, and target. 


Japanese stealth tech to make Indian Navy warships harder to detect 

Germany is hoping to expand defence industry ties with the U.S. and produce more U.S.-designed weaponry at factories in the country, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. The pitch comes just ahead of a major NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey, where European military expansion will remain in focus as U.S. President Donald Trump puts pressure on allies to spend more.

Berlin makes bid to build US weaponry on German soil 

Tamil Nadu is stepping up its ambitions to become one of India's leading defence and aerospace manufacturing hubs. Backed by a ₹1.78 lakh crore defence budget, the state is expanding its Defence Industrial Corridor, strengthening testing infrastructure, and partnering with ISRO to boost space technology development.

Tamil Nadu bets big on India's defence corridor 

Israel is setting its sights on the next frontier of warfare -- space. Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced plans to develop offensive laser capabilities in space, saying the country aims to become a global leader in advanced space-based military technology. The announcement comes as Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.

Israel eyes 'space lasers' as next military frontier

The India-Japan UNICORN integrated mast project is more than a defence collaboration. It highlights growing technology sharing, trusted industrial partnerships and deeper strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Beyond technology: How India and Japan are building a strategic partnership for the future

The Ministry of Defence has said plans to replace ageing warship will be scrapped in favour of building at least six new modern "hybrid" vessels equipped to deploy drones. Sir Keir said there would be "game-changing investment" to strengthen the Armed Forces on land, at sea and in the air.


UK To Build Six Hybrid Vessels Equipped To Deploy Drones

European nations are ramping up defence spending to historic levels, but experts say the continent’s military production and procurement systems are struggling to keep pace.

After decades of reduced military investment following the Cold War, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced Europe to rapidly rebuild its defence capabilities. Germany has even lifted borrowing limits to expand military spending, while NATO members collectively spent hundreds of billions on defence last year.

However, analysts warn that despite rising budgets, structural issues in Europe’s defence industry are causing delays in production, procurement, and readiness — raising questions about how quickly the continent can truly rearm.

Europe Spending Billions On Defence But Still Facing Military Delays

The United Arab Emirates is aggressively pivoting away from its traditional Western military suppliers to secure India's flagship supersonic cruise missiles and advanced defense networks. To protect its iconic infrastructure from unprecedented modern threats, the UAE is suddenly betting its entire security strategy on Indian defense technology.

UAE Turns to India's BrahMos After Decades of Western Arms

Türkiye has officially cemented its status as a premier global defense manufacturer. Following a record-breaking performance in 2025, where the sector surpassed $10 billion in exports, the momentum has continued into 2026. Data from the first four months of the year reveals a staggering 28% increase in defense and aviation exports compared to the same period last year, topping $2.8 billion.


Türkiye Strengthens Position As Defence Export Powerhouse 

Turkiye Emerges As Global Defence Export Powerhouse

DRDO successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–
Medium Range, marking a major boost to India's defence capabilities. The achievement places India among a select group of nations with advanced BMD capabilities.


India Demonstrates Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence Capabilities

Pakistan's 2026-27 federal budget outlines an 87.49 billion (18.77 trillion PKR) outlay, with a primary focus on maintaining IMF targets, tackling massive debt, and addressing regional security pressures. Out of the total spending, nearly 43% is consumed by interest payments, while defense spending has been bumped up significantly.


Pakistan Budget 2026: Debt, Defence Dominate Pakistan's Budget Priorities

Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan is accelerating a historic shift away from its post-war pacifist stance, boosting defense spending, modernizing the Self-Defense Forces, and revising Article 9 of the constitution. While the government defends these changes as necessary regional deterrence, they have sparked widespread public dissent and massive anti-war protests across Tokyo.


Tokyo Defends Military Reforms, Faces Public Dissent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five nation diplomatic tour has delivered a major economic boost for India. Reports suggest the visits secured an investment pipeline estimated at nearly $40 billion across sectors including, semiconductors, clean energy, logistics, defence and digital infrastructure. 


India Gains Big From PM Modi’s 5-nation Tour

#Gravitas In a major blow to the long-standing US-Canada security partnership, the United States has suspended its participation in a joint defence board that dates back to World War 2.  Washington has accused Canada of failing to meet its defence obligations, deepening a growing rift between the two neighbours.


Trump Suspends Historic US-Canada Defence Cooperation

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