Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of how such systems can be fielded. Raytheon UK is the British unit of RTX’s Raytheon business. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Elbit Systems Gets $95M Contract for SkyStriker Loitering Munitions
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country. The contract will be carried out over a period of two years. Continue reading
QinetiQ Launches Jackdaw Concept – a Low-Cost, High-Performance ‘Disposable’ UAS
QinetiQ has announced the launch of Jackdaw, a low-cost, high-performance ‘disposable’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Designed for swarming and collaborative autonomous operations including crewed-uncrewed teaming, Jackdaw will fulfil multiple missions including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, airborne decoy and threat representation. Continue reading
Elbit Systems FAST: Find-And-Strike – Combining UAS and Loitering Munition
Elbit Systems has unveiled its latest development in the world of unmanned aerial systems: The Find-and-Strike (FAST) Capsule, combining the Skylark III and SkyStriker Loitering Munition (LM). Continue reading
Insitu Announces Kinetic Capability for the Integrator UAS
Insitu, A Boeing Company, announced a munitions program for its Integrator UAS, which adds a highly sought-after strike capability to the platform’s unmatched payload portfolio and class-leading 24-hour flight endurance. Continue reading
EOS Demonstrates New Counter-Drone Capability
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has demonstrated its Australian made directed energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a field environment, in front of an international audience. Continue reading
SpearUAV MCL Viper: Revolutionizes SWARM and Strike Capabilities
SpearUAV Ltd., a supplier of autonomous, AI-based technology for encapsulated Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), unveils the MCL Viper (Multi Canister Launcher), a groundbreaking system enabling the immediate launch of VIPER 300 Systems while in motion, from any military manned or unmanned platform. Continue reading