Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday illustrated how Iran provides precision-guided munition and know-how to Venezuela to produce advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Russia’s Loitering Ammunition KUB-E Cleared for Export
Russian authorities have granted the Kalashnikov Group permission to export its KUB-E guided munitions complex received export permits, which makes it possible to promote this product abroad. Continue reading
AeroVironment Introduces Switchblade 300 Sensor to Shooter Kit
AeroVironment, Inc. has introduced the Switchblade 300 Sensor to Shooter Kit, a capability that enables operators to instantly transfer target coordinates from AeroVironment’s small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) – Puma 3 AE, Puma LE, Raven B or Wasp AE – to Switchblade 300 loitering missile systems. Continue reading
Smart Shooter Adds Assault Weapon to Drone
Israeli small arms manufacturer Smart Shooter has unveiled an armed drone capable of downing static and flying objects, including other drones. Continue reading
US Air Force’s Hypersonic Weapon Third Test Fails
The U.S. Air Force has failed for a third time to conduct a successful test of the rocket booster on a prototype AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic missile, or ARRW. Continue reading
Turkey Tests World’s First Laser-Equipped Drone
The world’s first Turkish-made Eren laser-powered drone has successfully fired at distances of 500, 300 and 100 meters. Eren will be transferred to the Turkish Armed Forces inventory after completing all test phases. Continue reading
USS Portland Tests High Energy Laser Weapon System in Gulf of Aden
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducted a high-energy laser weapon system demonstration, Dec. 14, while sailing in the Gulf of Aden. Continue reading
Sensor to Shooter Mission Demonstration
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AeroVironment Inc. just released this video showing a Simulated Sensor to Shooter mission demonstration of a Puma AE small unmanned aircraft system and Switchblade 300 tactical missile system. Continue reading