Defence
US Air Force’s Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Unveiled.
Washington DC: May 2026: United States Airforce’s new AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has been unveiled. Flight testing of the JATM is known to have started years ago, but it has never been seen publicly before now. The missile is expected to augment and ultimately replace the venerable AIM-120…
Indian Navy Inaugurates Naval Sailing Node At Bhopal
The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on 17 May 2026. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, in the presence of a senior officials from defence forces and civil administration, NCC Cadets and students. To…
INS Sagardhwani Departs Port Klang, Malaysia
The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on 15 May 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy. The port call enabled productive interactions between the two sides through a series of professional and scientific interactions. Personnel from both sides shared insights on modern…
British Army AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Set to Gain Autonomous Wingman Drones Developed by Anduril UK.
London; May 2026: Anduril UK has been down-selected by the UK Ministry of Defence for the next phase of Project NYX, a British Army programme to develop autonomous ‘wingman’ drones for the AH-64E Apache, the company announced on May 15, 2026. The effort matters because it reflects a major shift…
HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Norway to Reinforce NATO High North Maritime Security.
Stavanger, Norway; May 2026: United Kingdom’s HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Stavanger, Norway, reinforcing NATO’s maritime posture on the Alliance’s northern flank as competition intensifies across the North Atlantic and Arctic approaches, according to a May 14, 2026 announcement from the carrier’s official X account. The deployment signals…
IOS Sagar Makes Port Call At Colombo, Furthering India-Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation
The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour on 15 May 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship’s entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian…
INS Sagardhwani Arrives At Port Klang, Malaysia
The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, on 13 May 2026 as part of her South East Asia deployment. On arrival, the ship was warmly welcomed by personnel of the Royal Malaysian Navy. During the two-day visit, personnel from the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy will participate…
Indian AI Combat Aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ to Be Manufactured in Europe Through Portugal Partnership
New Delhi, May 2026 : In a significant development for India’s growing defence technology sector, Indian AI warfare company FWDA on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Portuguese defence technology firm SKETCHPIXEL to manufacture its autonomous combat aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairava’ in Europe. The agreement marks a major step forward for…
Israel Develops New External Fuel Tank Solution To Extend F-35I Adir Combat Reach In Contested Airspace.
Tel Aviv; May 2026: Israel is moving to extend the combat reach of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters through a new contract with Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary, a move that could reduce dependence on vulnerable aerial refuelling aircraft during deep-strike operations. The more than $34 million program is strategically significant…
To Bolster South China Sea Defence; Japan To Transfer Type 88 Anti-Ship Missile to Philippines.
Tokyo; May 2026: Japan is considering the transfer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Type 88 anti-ship missiles to the Philippines, a move that could significantly strengthen Philippine’s ability to counterfeit threatening’s from hostile naval forces across key maritime approaches in the South China Sea. The potential deal, discussed after Philippine interest…
