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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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  • Emerging Tech

Mach 5+, No GPS: General Dynamics Tests New Navigation Tech at Hypersonic Speeds

Talon-A uses radio-frequency navigation technology to maintain their course in GPS-denied environments.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • October 13, 2026
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  • Smart & Guided Munitions

The UAE Just Built a Munition That Can Punch Through 1 Meter of Concrete

MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition uses a dark matte-gray body and precision-guidance kits from EDGE’s AL TARIQ and THUNDER families.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • October 5, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Weapons

Press A to Fire? Xbox-Style Controller Now Aiming US Laser Weapons

Xbox-style controller uses two analog sticks and a familiar button layout to track targets.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 30, 2026
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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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300-kW-Class Power: US Startup Pursues Laser-Carrying Drone Concept

Autonomous drone uses a high-energy laser, conventional tube-and-wing airliner layout, and a kerosene-fueled turboshaft engine.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 28, 2026
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A 50mm Answer to Mass Air Attacks? Northrop Tests Raid Hunter’s Rounds

Raid Hunter uses 50mm ammunition, Chain Gun, networked controllers, and battle management software.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 24, 2026
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  • Weapons

Missile Swarms on a Budget? Indra Reveals 300-Kilometer ‘SQUALL’

SQUALL uses multiple guidance and navigation systems to keep the weapon on course through jamming and spoofing attempts.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 23, 2026
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  • Emerging Tech
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Lockheed Breaks JASSM Free From Air-Only Launches With New FLEX Airframe

FLEX Airframe uses a swappable boat tail that can be configured for launch from ground, surface, and subsurface platforms.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 22, 2026
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  • Smart & Guided Munitions

Israel Brings Algorithm-Guided Strike Weapon to F-35 for First Time

SPICE 1000 uses an electro-optical seeker, scene-matching algorithms, and blast-fragmentation or penetration warheads.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 22, 2026
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  • Weapons

All-Electric Scorpion Mortar Brings Push-Button Firepower to Army Vehicle

Scorpion Medium 120mm mobile mortar system uses autonomous targeting, auto-lay capabilities, and a single-button system.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 18, 2026
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Northrop’s New Guidance Kit Brings Precision, Anti-Jam Power to Artillery

PGK E5 uses advanced anti-jam technology, guidance, fuzing, and control systems.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 11, 2026
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