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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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3D-Printed Hypersonic Airframe Clears Major Vibration Tests in Australia

A hypersonic vehicle test article mounted on a ground-based test rig inside a laboratory, featuring a long, pointed nose and aerodynamic control surfaces.
Hypersonix’s DART AE integrates additive manufacturing and Spartan scramjet technology to validate sustainable hypersonic flight systems.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 13, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons

A Laser With No Visible Light? Meet Ukraine’s Secret Drone-Killer

Sunray is a silent, low-cost laser weapon that rapidly burns and disables aerial drones from hundreds of yards away.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 12, 2026
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  • Smart & Guided Munitions

Smarter Strikes Ahead: One of World’s Most Advanced Missiles Gets a Tech Boost

Meteor is an advanced air-to-air missile, powered by a solid-fuel ramjet, reaching speeds above Mach 4, and featuring an active radar seeker and inertial mid-course navigation.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • February 11, 2026
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  • Combat Systems
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Red Wolf Meets Sky Warden in L3Harris’ Hybrid Strike, ISR Showcase

An L3Harris Sky Warden pictured alongside the Red Wolf payload, part of the company’s modular airborne mission systems.
L3Harris’ Red Wolf–Sky Warden hybrid concept integrates modular strike, electronic warfare, and ISR capabilities to deliver faster, stand-off effects in modern operations.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 10, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons

China Announces ‘Starlink Killer’ Microwave Weapon, Says It Can Fire 60-Second Bursts

China’s TPG1000Cs high-power microwave weapon reportedly delivers sustained, high-energy pulses to disrupt or disable large low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 10, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles

India Develops ‘World’s Most Compact’ AI-Driven Laser Sniper Mounted on UGV

The laser sniper uses a 2-kilowatt power, mounted on a UGV, which weighs under 250 kilograms, runs on a diesel engine for extended endurance, and can operate in coordinated swarm formations.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • February 10, 2026
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Russia Turns Cannons Into Counter-Drone Weapons With New Airburst Rounds

Rostec’s 30mm programmable airburst rounds counter drones by detonating mid-air to disperse shrapnel, boosting hit probability against fast, maneuvering aerial targets.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 9, 2026
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US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

MK 38 MOD 4 upgrades ship defense with a 30mm air-burst cannon, enhanced EO/IR targeting, and Aegis integration to counter modern maritime and aerial threats.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons

Next-Gen Laser Defense Goes ‘Mini’: IPG Presents Crossbow

Crossbow Mini HEL is a compact high-energy laser that neutralizes small drones solo or networked, delivering low-cost, training-free counter-swarm defense.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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Japan’s New Anti-Ship Missile ‘Barrel Rolls’ During Final Approach to Target

Japan’s new anti-ship missile showcases evasive terminal rolling maneuvers, low-observable design, and multi-sensor guidance to survive contested maritime defenses.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 23, 2026
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