UAE-based International Golden Group, in conjunction with the South African defence company Rippel Effect Systems, has developed a battlefield solution to safely and accurately launch 40mm grenades from a light UAV. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Raytheon’s Coyote C-UAS at IDEX19D5
Among the companies that have been working on counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies is Raytheon, drawing on its long experience in the air defence arena, and associated sectors such as air traffic management. The company has not only been working on detection and tracking systems, but also on a range of technologies that can disrupt or destroy small UAVs and drones. Continue reading
Russia’s Zala KYB Kamikaze Drone
Russia’s Kalashnikov drone is about to be rolled-out across the military after “successfully completing” trials. Continue reading
IAI Unveils New Loitering Munition – Mini Harpy
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the Mini Harpy, a newly-developed loitering munition. Based on unique IAI development and technology, the Mini Harpy combines the capabilities of the Company’s two flagship loitering missiles, the Harop and the Harpy, offering detection of broadcast radiation with electro optical capabilities. Continue reading
Raytheon Ship Self Defense System Destroys UAV in Test
Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile
Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed the first-ever, live fire test of the latest generation of the Ship Self Defense System, or SSDS, Integrated Combat System on the Self Defense Test Ship. The test, conducted for USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first of the Navy’s newest class of aircraft carriers, successfully engaged an unmanned aerial vehicle target off the coast of California. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Sells SkyStriker to Azerbaijan
Elbit Systems has sold Azerbaijan its latest unmanned aerial vehicle which is capable of long-range precise tactical kamikaze strikes, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Tests New M-SHORAD Future Interceptor
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control on 14 November conducted a successful initial ballistic flight test of its new M-SHORAD Future Interceptor from a Stryker Manoeuvre SHORAD Launcher (MSL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Continue reading
UVision Presents Hero-30 Lethal Loitering System Upgrade
UVision Air Ltd will present the Hero-30 launcher in its new advanced configuration, at AUSA 2018. The entire HERO family will also be on display at the event. Continue reading