The US Air Force is upgrading its Cold War-era B-52 bomber into the B-52J variant. This USD 48.6 billion overhaul adds Rolls-Royce F130 engines, a digital cockpit, and an AESA radar, ensuring the heavy aircraft flies into the 2060s.

Built for World War III? Here's how the US Air Force is upgrading the B-52 bomber for future wars

CFR’s survey warns 2026 could see renewed India-Pakistan conflict after terror attacks, Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, escalating Middle East wars, Russia-Ukraine fighting, and rising cyber and Asia-Pacific risks. Here is a snapshot of what could happen 


New terror attack leading to India-Pak war; Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict and more: What may happen in 2026, according to top think tank

In the era of Fifth Generation Warfare, the mind has become the final high ground. And nations that recognise, prepare for and adapt to this reality will be best positioned to protect their interests and maintain stability in an increasingly complex world.

From battlefields to minds: How the evolution of warfare has made cognitive operations central to modern conflict

From Turkey’s operational laser tank to the US and Australia testing fighter-mounted lasers, the battlefield is shifting toward energy weapons. As AI, cooling tech and power systems improve, future wars may rely more on light than bullets.

Could Iron Beam lead to laser tanks and laser jets? Future possibilities

The extensive of drones in the war between Russia and Ukraine and other modern conflicts is raising the question of just how much need there is for human pilots to fly expensive fighter jets and other aircraft or whether unmanned aerial vehicles could do the job. It's a debate that's been playing out for years in the real world. Could drones replace fighter pilots in future wars?

Tech in Trend | Could drone tech redefine what it means to be a 'Top Gun'

Stressing on the need for indigenisation, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday said that "we will win the future wars with Indian systems. "I am quite confident that we will be successful in developing an indigenous Indian Industry that will ensure which I have often repeatedly said that we will win the future wars with Indian systems," he said here.

We will win future wars with Indian systems: General Bipin Rawat

Govt has started work on incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance operational preparedness of armed forces

India working on unmanned tanks, vessels, robotic weaponry for future wars

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Built for World War III? Here's how the US Air Force is upgrading the B-52 bomber for future wars

Another India-Pakistan war over terror, Pak–Afghan war in 2026? Think tank says…

In the era of 5th-generation warfare, the mind has become the final high ground

Could Iron Beam lead to laser tanks and laser jets? Future possibilities

Tech in Trend | Could drone tech redefine what it means to be a 'Top Gun'

We will win future wars with Indian systems: General Bipin Rawat

India working on unmanned tanks, vessels, robotic weaponry for future wars