Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Military Research Unit to Unveil Taiwan-Developed Drones
A Taiwan top military research unit will unveil a series of domestically made attack drones in Taichung Tuesday, including a loitering munition similar to the United States’ AeroVironment Switchblade 300, a source told CNA. Continue reading
Sudan Displays UAV-Launched Loitering Munition
Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) unveiled Kamin-25, a loitering munition designed to be launched from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), during the IDEX 2023 show recently held in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading
Small Drones Launched from ‘wherever’ Excel in US Army Trials
The U.S. Army simultaneously tested drones that are catapulted in midair or flung from the ground during its most recent Project Convergence networking experiment, blurring the line between what have been distinct domains. Continue reading
Israeli Drones Payload up to Tonne of Gravity Bombs
Israeli armed drones use gravity bombs that produce no noise or smoke as they fall, making them hard for enemies to anticipate or evade, and the largest model of the aircraft can carry up to a tonne of munitions, the military says. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Achieves First Light in Latest Laser Lab Demonstration
Lockheed Martin achieved first light from the Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) system, which verifies that the laser’s optical performance parameters align with the system design parameters. Continue reading
IAI to Develop and Deliver Hand-Launched Electro-Optical Guided Missile for US
IAI has unveiled its POINT BLANK electro-optically guided missile, that can be carried in a soldier’s backpack. The system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level, with an independent and organic capability to increase their lethality. Continue reading
Argentina Buys Loitering Munitions from Israel
This is a first purchase, with the purpose of evaluating the technical and operational characteristics of the loitering munitions models UVISION HERO-30 (light) and HERO-120 (medium), within the different units of the Argentine Armed Forces. Continue reading