The AD-AH and AD-AM will anchor India’s Phase 3 missile defense, targeting hypersonic glide vehicles and cruise missiles with dedicated high-speed interceptors.
India Builds Next-Gen ‘Shield’ to Knock Down Hypersonic Threats
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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.
Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine
Liquid-fueled rotating detonation ramjet is a next-gen missile engine, featuring a compact design, improves thrust and fuel efficiency, and ignites at lower speeds to allow smaller boosters.
Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration
Ukraine’s combat-proven Ruta missile has evolved into a cruise weapon, with the Block 2 extending range beyond 450 kilometers and adding AI-guided autonomy.
Stinger’s Successor: Lockheed Flies NGSRI Interceptor for First Time
NGSRI is Lockheed Martin’s next-gen short-range interceptor, featuring a modular and open systems architecture, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Mach 6 Railgun Incoming: India Experiments With Electromagnetic Artillery
Electromagnetic Railgun is India’s artillery system, capable of firing a 50-kilogram projectile at Mach 6, reaching distances of up to 200 kilometers, and using electromagnetic force.
EDGE Builds Digital Safety Layer for Modern Munitions
ESAD-50 is an electronic safety arming device, featuring a compact form factor, four dedicated boards managing safety, arming, and firing, and an onboard IMU to monitor motion.
Pakistan’s Taimoor Cruise Missile Hits 600-Km in Breakthrough Test
Taimoor is an air-launched cruise missile, launched from a Mirage IIIEA ROSE fighter-bomber, featuring precision guidance, low-altitude flight, and multi-role strike capability.
India to Become First Army to Field Ramjet-Powered 155mm Artillery Shells
India’s ramjet-powered artillery shells extend 155mm gun range by up to 50 percent, delivering missile-like reach without redesigning existing artillery systems.
Aselsan Scores Direct Hit in Debut Flight of Winged Guidance Kit
Aselsan’s KGK‑84 winged guidance kit converts standard bombs into long‑range, GPS‑guided strike weapons capable of precision hits over 100 kilometers.
Seven Laser Weapons That Defined the Defense Landscape in 2025
Seven laser systems in 2025 proved directed-energy is here to stay, transforming air and maritime defense with speed, precision, and near-unlimited firepower.
