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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.

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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
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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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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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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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EOS Pushes R400 Remote Weapon Into Maritime Role With ‘Chaser’ USV

EOS Defense’s R400 remote weapon system brings satellite-enabled 30mm cannon firepower to BlackSea’s Chaser unmanned surface vessel.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 24, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
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‘$5-Per-Shot’ Laser Weapon Fires From US Aircraft Carrier in Breakthrough Trial

AV laser weapon system featuring a dual-aperture directed energy turret with blue accent lighting, mounted on a ground equipment stack against a dark particle-wave graphic background
AeroVironment’s LOCUST laser weapon system downed multiple drones, delivering directed-energy defense at just $5 per shot.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 23, 2026
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K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute

K9MH howitzer is fitted with a dual-feed autoloader, achieving up to 9 rounds per minute.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • April 22, 2026
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