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Autonomous Weapon Systems

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Dive into the future of autonomous weapon systems, where cutting-edge AI and robotics are transforming combat.

We cover the latest developments in unmanned systems capable of making real-time decisions, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping how military forces engage in warfare.

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Autonomous Weapon Systems

Germany Tests New Drone‑Warhead Strike Package

Germany validates an integrated Virtus–LION STRIKE drone package, signaling a shift toward scalable, high-speed loitering munitions for future NATO operations.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • December 29, 2025
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  • Smart & Guided Munitions
  • Autonomous Weapon Systems

Aselsan Gives KGK-84 Glide Bomb Kit a Full Overhaul for 100-Km Reach

KGK-84
KGK‑84 is a glide bomb kit for 2,000‑pound class bombs, adding extended stand‑off range, GNSS‑aided inertial guidance, and stronger anti‑jam protection.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • December 10, 2025
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  • Autonomous Weapon Systems

Skyborne Introduces Four-Legged Marksman

Skyborne’s quadruped blends autonomous navigation, AI targeting and compact lethal modules to tackle urban, forest and uneven-terrain missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 17, 2025
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  • Autonomous Weapon Systems

Bullfrog AI-Enabled Weapon System Moves Into Maritime Drone Fight

Bullfrog is an autonomous counter-drone weapon that fuses AI, computer vision, and an M240 gun to deliver precision defense on land and at sea.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 30, 2025
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  • Autonomous Weapon Systems

Red Wolf, Green Wolf: L3Harris Pairs Kinetic and EW Munitions to Counter Modern Threats

The new L3Harris munitions combine kinetic strike, electronic attack, decoy capabilities, modular payloads, and in-flight coordination.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • July 21, 2025
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  • Autonomous Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

K9A3 is Here: South Korea Shows Off Futuristic Unmanned Howitzer

K9A3 howitzer
The K9A3 features manned and unmanned modes, offering unmatched flexibility for high-risk battlefield dominance.
  • Joe Saballa
  • April 30, 2025
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  • Autonomous Weapon Systems
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Indian Army Introduces AI Weapon That Tracks, Shoots in Just ‘10 Milliseconds’

Indian soldier
The Indian Army has introduced a weapon that can reportedly track, target, and eliminate threats within just 10 milliseconds.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 24, 2025
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  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Ukrainian Military Rolls Out Robotic Combat Units

A Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle armed with a gun
The Ukrainian military has begun integrating full-fledged robotic units into its frontline brigades, enhancing critical operations in the fight against Russia.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 8, 2025
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Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

A drone equipped with the SMASH Dragon advanced robotic weapon
Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.
  • Staff Writer
  • January 22, 2025
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Ukraine Deploys Droid Fighter Robot With Mounted Machine Gun

Ukraine's new Droid TW 12.7 robotic combat system
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved the operational use of its new Droid TW 12.7 robotic combat system fitted with a Browning machine gun.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 11, 2024
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