The US Navy has demonstrated the power of its cutting-edge HELIOS laser weapon aboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during an undated sea trial.
US Navy Unleashes HELIOS Laser Weapon in Sea Trial
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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.
China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived
China has announced a significant breakthrough in its secretive high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.
Germany Approves World’s First Submarine Active Defense System
The German government has approved the development and qualification of an active defense system for submarines.
Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons
Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.
US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $24.7-million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons.
BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones
BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for the US Navy and US Special Operations Command’s drones.
US Navy Declares IOC for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
The US Navy has declared initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, taking a major step in providing the E/A-18 Growler an edge in electromagnetic spectrum warfare.
Kratos Clinches $1.45B Deal to Provide US Hypersonic Testbed
Kratos has secured its largest-ever deal from the Pentagon to provide a Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed 2.0.
UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot
The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”
L3Harris Demos Real-Time Electronic Warfare Technology
L3Harris has demonstrated its Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations capability, which connects multiple electronic warfare systems across a distributed network for real-time threat detection and response.
