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Concept illustration of South Korea's planned nuclear-powered Jang Bogo-N submarine.

South Korea Plans First Nuclear-Powered Submarine by Mid-2030s

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 6, 2026 3:30 pm

South Korea plans to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s under the Jang Bogo-N program. The submarine will use low-enriched uranium and is designed to improve long-range underwater operations. The project comes as North Korea also develops a nuclear-powered submarine, raising the possibility of greater naval competition in Northeast Asia.

Lockheed Martin Completes Key Missile Interceptor Motor Test

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 6, 2026 3:16 pm

Lockheed Martin has completed a successful burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor’s second-stage motor. The test confirmed the motor case can withstand launch pressures while maintaining its strength. The milestone keeps the NGI program on track for its Critical Design Review and supports the goal of deploying the missile defense system by 2030.

Türkiye’s KAAN P1 Fighter Moves Forward With Advanced Taxi Tests

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 5, 2026 6:31 pm

Turkish Aerospace has completed new taxi tests of the KAAN P1 prototype, showing several design improvements for Türkiye’s fifth-generation fighter program. The updated aircraft features refined aerodynamics, new sensor integration, and electronic warfare provisions. Although still in development, the latest prototype marks another step toward an indigenous combat aircraft for future air defense missions.

American Team Dismantles 3,100-Mile Hydrogen Drone Submarine

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 5, 2026 5:14 pm

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has started developing a new hydrogen-powered drone submarine through its CAMP program. Built by Metron, the prototype is designed to travel up to 3,100 miles underwater and stay submerged for 38 days. The project aims to give the US Navy a long-range autonomous submarine for future surveillance, logistics, and seabed missions.

Australian Steel Joins Virginia-Class Submarine Supply Chain

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 5, 2026 4:50 pm

Bisalloy Steels has secured its first US$2 million order to supply HY80 submarine-grade steel for United States Navy Virginia-class submarines. The milestone follows successful qualification through Australia’s DIVQ Program and marks Australia’s entry into the Virginia-class submarine supply chain, strengthening AUKUS defence cooperation and creating new opportunities for local manufacturers.

Rocket Lab Lands $266 Million US Space Force Deal to Expand Missile Defence Launches From Alaska

Rocket Lab Nabs $266M US Space Force Deal for 18 Hush-Hush Alaska Launches for Missiles

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 3:07 pm

Rocket Lab has secured its largest launch contract to date from the US Space Force for up to 18 suborbital

India Unveils First Indigenous 350 kg Turbojet Engine to Strengthen Missile and UAV Power

India Just Built a 350 kg Turbojet Engine Designed to Fly Only Once: Here’s Why

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 2:23 pm

India has successfully developed its first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine has been

L3Harris Expands THAAD Propulsion Production as US Speeds Missile Defense Manufacturing

L3Harris to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Output Under New Pentagon Agreement

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 6:35 pm

L3Harris Technologies has signed a new framework agreement with the US Department of War and Lockheed Martin to sharply increase

Airbus MARS Autonomy Lets Multiple Drones Fly as One AI-Coordinated Team

Airbus Unveils AI-Powered UAV Network That Lets Multiple Drones Think and Act as One Team

Sanjukta Praharaj July 27, 2026 8:00 pm

Airbus has demonstrated an artificial intelligence-powered autonomy system that enables multiple uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to operate as a coordinated

China's New Attack Submarine Spotted in Satellite Images Signals Major Naval Design Shift

Is China Building A New Stealth Attack Submarine, As Satellite Clues Emerge?

Sanjukta Praharaj July 27, 2026 7:43 pm

New satellite imagery suggests China is constructing a previously unidentified attack submarine at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard, according to defense analysts.