Browsing Category

Weapons

262 posts

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.

Weapons

‘900 Rounds Per Minute’: Turkey Debuts Machine Gun Lighter Than a Medium Dumbbell

KMG556CL is a lightweight 5.56×45mm machine gun with a 10.5-inch barrel, featuring a 10.5-inch barrel, and selectable 750–900 rounds per minute rate of fire.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
March 2, 2026

View Post

One Drone, Two .50-Cal Guns: Denmark Arms Skies With Heavy Aerial System

HD-606 heavy UAS carries dual .50-caliber machine guns, delivering sustained airborne firepower with recoil stabilization to engage vehicles and fortified targets.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
March 2, 2026

View Post

Weapons

Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones

Several rifle cartridges with brass casings and pointed bullets displayed against a black background.

SHATTER4K projectile splits into four self-destructing effectors mid-flight, increasing hit probability against fast-moving drones while limiting collateral damage.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
February 27, 2026

View Post

Hypersonic Weapons

This New Hypersonic Missile Can Slow Down, Speed Up, and Restart in Mid-Air

3D rendering of an Ursa Major hypersonic missile in high-altitude flight above Earth, illustrating advanced propulsion and air defense penetration capabilities.

HAVOC hypersonic missile throttles, slows, and restarts mid-flight using the Draper liquid rocket engine, complicating tracking and enabling late-stage speed surges.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
February 26, 2026

View Post

General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B drone is being upgraded to carry long-range standoff missiles, expanding its strike capabilities for extended air and naval missions.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
February 24, 2026

View Post

AI Joins Greece’s Achilles’ Shield, Automating Air Defense Decisions

Achilles’ Shield is Greece’s multi-layered air defense system designed to counter aircraft, drones, missiles, and submarine threats.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
February 24, 2026

View Post

AI Core, Long Reach: Romania Develops Intelligent Cruise Missile

Sahara is a cruise missile developed by Oves Enterprise and equipped with onboard Nemesis AI.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
February 20, 2026

View Post

BAE’s ATLAS UGV Comes Out With Auto Turret System in Latest Trials

ATLAS UGV autonomous armored vehicle with an elevated cannon system, parked in an open field during testing.

BAE Systems’ ATLAS integrates the VANTAGE automated turret, delivering autonomous target tracking and enhanced firepower as offensive support for tanks.