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Last week, the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) reached a significant milestone in the development of its sea-based hypersonic capability with a successful end-to-end flight test of the 'Dark Eagle' conventional hypersonic missile...

Driven by the INF Treaty's collapse and great power competition, the U.S. is rebuilding its theater strike capabilities. This article explores key initiatives like the Army's Typhon MRBM, PrSM upgrades, and 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic weapon. It also touches on the Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program for ships and subs, and the Air Force's HACM. Learn how these systems aim to counter new threats and fit into evolving military concepts.

India has finalized a €7 Billion deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighters to bolster its naval aviation, replacing aging MiG-29Ks and enhancing power projection from INS Vikrant. While the Rafale M brings advanced capabilities and strengthens Indo-French ties, a significant challenge looms: its non-folding wings are incompatible with Indian carrier elevators, potentially hindering operational tempo. This article explores the strategic rationale, the critical wingspan issue and potential remedies, and the deal's role as an interim solution pending the indigenous TEDBF fighter.

This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the integration of...

Founded in the late 1980s, Controp has evolved from a boutique electro-optical house to a global provider of integrated EO/IR solutions. Leveraging advanced optics, sophisticated stabilization, and AI-driven analytics, the company’s “Defining Clarity” ethos shapes a new era of defense capabilities, offering enhanced situational awareness for air, land, and maritime operations.