Syed Muskan Shafiq

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

Civil unrest

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

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