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British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK. The trial was completed at a weapons range in West Wales and was the largest counter-drone swarm exercise the British Army have conducted to date. Continue reading
General Atomics is pushing forward with several new technologies shown at Sea Air Space 2025, including, for the first time, a display of a new podded air-to-air laser system on their MQ-9B platform. Continue reading
Ukraine has unveiled its domestically developed laser weapon system, named Tryzub, for the first time. The demonstration was led by Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, during the international conference “European Defence Industry: Prospects for Cooperation with the Ukrainian Defence Industry.” Continue reading
A new video has surfaced showcasing the “Solist,” a multi-purpose tactical missile system developed by Russia’s КЭМЗ concern, raising questions about its capabilities and potential role in ongoing conflicts. Continue reading
– BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill (APK) guidance kit for the Hydra 70 unguided rocket is getting an evolutionary iteration as the company works towards defeating the interceptor-to-threat cost ratio and UAS threat. It was on display at the Sea Air Space 2025 conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Continue reading
China has unveiled a type of innovative barrage weapon system, the first of its kind in the world, with its chief designer introducing in a recent magazine interview that the weapon can effectively counter drone swarms. Continue reading
A new development in military technology emerged this week when Russia showcased a laser rifle designed to counter small drones, specifically first-person view [FPV] models, at a defense conference near St. Petersburg. Continue reading
– RAFAEL has successfully conducted another advanced field test of its combat proven TYPHOON 30 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) in Israel. The test showcased the system’s enhanced ability to neutralize drones at various ranges and demonstrated its modular adaptability on a 20-foot modular surface. Continue reading