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From Poland's HPM shield to US missile tests, recent defence developments signal rising global militarisation, technological competition and growing security concerns across regions.
The document details 30 types of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions across five categories
Army roadmap focuses on low-cost drones, boosting unmanned warfare and domestic defence innovation
The stealth frigate represents India's significant advancement in indigenous warship design and construction
The fighting, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military and strategic infrastructure in late February, has quickly expanded into a broader regional confrontation
New radar contracts, France's VTOL UAS, and China's hybrid transport aircraft highlight rapid advances in military and unmanned systems worldwide
From PLA-led naval drills in South Africa to new UAVs, air defences, troop moves, and advanced platforms, militaries across Africa and West Asia are ramping up capabilities
Event showcases nation's naval power before a 74-country delegation that included both regional partners and a sanctioned Iran
Redeployable technology will support both military and civilian roles, from strategic surveillance to disaster monitoring
New guidelines to close procedural gaps and prevent the disclosure of sensitive operational information
The latest defence developments around the world, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's February 2026 edition
The latest defence developments in North and West Africa, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's February 2026 edition
Government proposes to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for Rs 3.25 trillion to meet the needs of the Indian Air Force
The drone was identified as a Shahed-139, a long-range Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle capable of surveillance and potential attack roles
Strategic partnership will help meet the Indian armed forces' requirements for advanced helicopters
Election volatility and persistent security threats against minority communities have prompted New Delhi to pull out families of its diplomats
Allies launch Operation Arctic Endurance to signal their resolve to defend Artic island's sovereignty amid a dispute with the Trump administration over place's strategic future
Third-stage anomaly during the launch of PSLV-C62 stalls strengthening of nation's space-based surveillance capabilities
The drones were sighted in several forward areas in Samba, Poonch and Rajouri districts.
The latest defence developments in East Europe, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's January 2026 edition
