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Queensland’s Hypersonix Clears Critical Vibration Tests, Paving Way for World’s First 3D-Printed Hydrogen Scramjet Flight

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 13, 2026

Queensland aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems, founded by former NASA scientist Dr Michael Smart, has passed critical vibration testing of its DART AE hypersonic demonstrator. The fully 3D‑printed, hydrogen‑fueled vehicle is designed to reach Mach 7 over 1,000 km. Backed by $46 million in Series A funding from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and US Defense Innovation Unit, the program positions Australia as a sovereign player in the global hypersonic race. First flight is pending.

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor to Succeed Legendary Stinger Missile After 45 Years of Service

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

After 45 years defining man-portable air defense, the legendary Stinger missile is being succeeded by Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI). With Mach 2.5 speed, 8 km range, and a high-resolution imaging seeker, the NGSRI is built to counter drones and cruise missiles, as Raytheon addresses depleted stocks and modern threats following the Stinger’s pivotal role in Ukraine.

Diesel submarines run underwater using batteries and electric motors.

Read: How Diesel Submarines Operate Underwater Without Air-Breathing Engines

MM 24 Newsroom February 11, 2026

Diesel engines are widely used on land and at sea because of their fuel-efficient capacity. Not spark plugs, but these

DARPA and PowerLight Technologies Pioneer Laser Beams to Charge Drones Indefinitely in Flight

Ritambhara K February 11, 2026

DARPA and PowerLight Technologies are advancing laser power beaming to charge drones mid-air. Recent tests delivered 800 watts over 5.3 miles and kilowatts to 5,000-ft altitudes, aiming to enable perpetual flight for military and commercial UAVs.

China Develops Mini Hypersonic Missiles Fired From Naval Guns

MM 24 Newsroom February 10, 2026

China is developing a new type of ultra-small hypersonic glide missile that can be fired from an 80mm naval anti-aircraft

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-III, Reinforcing Strategic Deterrence Posture

MM 24 Newsroom February 10, 2026

India on Thursday successfully conducted a test firing of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-III from the Integrated Test

Germany’s Bundeswehr Awards Polaris Spaceplanes Contract for Pioneering Two-Stage Hypersonic Vehicle

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 9, 2026

Germany’s Bundeswehr has selected Polaris Spaceplanes to build the HYTEV, a revolutionary two-stage, reusable spaceplane. Targeting a 2027 debut, it will function as a hypersonic testbed and reconnaissance platform, powered by Polaris’s innovative aerospike rocket engine.

The first Singapore-designed and built eVTOL aircraft prototype by NTU, showcasing its multiple lift rotors and pusher propeller.

Singapore’s First Homegrown eVTOL Aircraft Makes Debut at Singapore Airshow 2026

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 8, 2026

NTU Singapore has unveiled the nation’s first homegrown full-scale eVTOL aircraft. Led by pioneer Prof. James Wang, the eight-rotor prototype marks a strategic leap for Singapore into designing advanced air mobility solutions for Asia’s future cities.

Marine Corps to Award Contract to V2X for Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire (DASH) Counter-Drone Buggy

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 8, 2026

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to award a contract to V2X for 50 DASH systems—Hellfire missile-armed buggies based on the combat-tested Tempest vehicle. This mobile counter-drone platform aims to meet an urgent need for protecting dispersed Marine forces by 2026.

U.S. Navy F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln Shoots Down Iranian Shahed-139 Drone in Arabian Sea

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 8, 2026

A U.S. Navy F-35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone over the Arabian Sea after it aggressively approached the carrier. This pivotal counter-drone engagement occurs amid a major U.S. military buildup and fragile diplomacy with Iran.

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Queensland’s Hypersonix Clears Critical Vibration Tests, Paving Way for World’s First 3D-Printed Hydrogen Scramjet Flight

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor to Succeed Legendary Stinger Missile After 45 Years of Service

Read: How Diesel Submarines Operate Underwater Without Air-Breathing Engines

DARPA and PowerLight Technologies Pioneer Laser Beams to Charge Drones Indefinitely in Flight

China Develops Mini Hypersonic Missiles Fired From Naval Guns

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-III, Reinforcing Strategic Deterrence Posture

Germany’s Bundeswehr Awards Polaris Spaceplanes Contract for Pioneering Two-Stage Hypersonic Vehicle

Singapore’s First Homegrown eVTOL Aircraft Makes Debut at Singapore Airshow 2026

Marine Corps to Award Contract to V2X for Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire (DASH) Counter-Drone Buggy

U.S. Navy F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln Shoots Down Iranian Shahed-139 Drone in Arabian Sea

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