Syed Muskan Shafiq

From Taiwan's AI-powered defence systems to Europe's artillery upgrades, countries are strengthening military capabilities with advanced missiles, surveillance drones and new combat vehicles.

North America sees advances in defence technology, from Canada's Husky tanker and new icebreakers to US Navy drone upgrades, laser weapons and certified engines for autonomous vessels.

CONFLICT ZONE: Mali

Uneven arsenal

Power arcade: Low-cost interceptors

Below are pictures of advanced drone interceptors and air defence systems as featured in Blueprint October 2026

CONFLICT ZONE: World War I & II

Epochal moments

Power arcade: Stealth weapon systems

From stealth fighters and hypersonic missiles to AI-enabled drones and robotic vehicles, global powers are accelerating the development of next-generation weapon systems.

Global defence developments include China's reusable rocket milestone, US space warfare capability, autonomous drones and Nato's industrial initiatives.

A contest of arsenals

Conflict zone: Ethiopia

Civil unrest

Hypersonic and supersonic weapons

Below are pictures of hypersonic and supersonic weapons as featured in Blueprint June 2026

Here are some defence news in briefs from around the world, as featured in Blueprint May 2026 edition

Here are the news in briefs from defence sector as featured in Blueprint's May 2026 edition

CONFLICT ZONE: US-Israel-Iran

HIGH-TECH BATTLEFIELD