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Weapons

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Explore the world of weapons that are shaping the future of defense.

From hypersonic missiles and directed energy systems to smart munitions, we bring you groundbreaking advancements in weaponry, showcasing how these innovations are elevating precision, power, and efficiency.

  • Directed Energy Weapons

India’s New Laser Weapon Raises the Stakes: 300kW

300-kilowatt DEW is a laser weapon, integrating beam control systems, 60-cm output aperture, and modular architecture.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • May 8, 2026
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  • Weapons

Saab Packs Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round

Saab’s HEAT 758 Carl-Gustaf round uses a dual-charge warhead to defeat explosive reactive armor.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • May 8, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Weapons

New ‘HADES’ Laser System From US Firm Delivers 70kW Firepower

HADES uses 70kW high-energy laser output, coherent beam combination, atmospheric correction, and advanced tracking.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • May 8, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Counter-Drone Tech

US Firms Advance Laser Counter-Drone System to Prototype Stage

The LSAD counter-drone system neutralizes hostile drones within 10 seconds at 1-kilometer range using a high-density laser beam without requiring a human operator.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • May 7, 2026
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  • Unmanned Surface Vehicles
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CUSV Reinvented: Textron Equips Its Naval Drone With ‘BRAWL’ Air Defense System

CUSV is a common unmanned surface vessel, measuring 38.5 feet long and 11.5 feet wide.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • May 6, 2026
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  • Weapons

Turkey Turns 105mm Howitzer Into Mobile ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Fire Support System

Turkey’s MKE URAN mounts a 105mm howitzer on a wheeled vehicle, firing 12 rounds per minute at 18-kilometer range.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • May 5, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons

ThinKom Unveils ‘Alecto’ High-Power Microwave Weapon to Take Down Drone Swarms

Alecto uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms with precision, mobility, and low-cost sustained engagement.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • May 4, 2026
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  • Smart & Guided Munitions
  • Weapons

New European Strike Rocket THUNDART Clears First Live-Fire Test

The THUNDART guided rocket delivers 150-kilometer strike range, reaching demonstration in 18 months as France’s next-gen artillery replacement.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 30, 2026
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  • Weapons

A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’

The UK’s Raven 5 fires ASRAAM missiles in full 360 degrees with a doubled loadout, built on a combat record of 400 downed targets in Ukraine.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 27, 2026
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  • Weapons

Tiberius Fires Ramjet-Powered Artillery Shell From NATO Howitzer for First Time

Sceptre ramjet artillery shell fired from a standard 155mm howitzer, targeting Mach 3 speeds and 150-kilometer range at missile-beating costs.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 27, 2026
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