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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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Leonardo UK to Provide Missile-Luring EW Decoys for US F-35s

BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy flying alongside an F-16 fighter
The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 16, 2024
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  • Counter-Drone Tech
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Weapons

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.
MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 13, 2024
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  • Counter-Drone Tech
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UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Test

The British Army's Wolfhound-mounted laser weapon during a recent trial
The British Army has successfully demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 12, 2024
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  • Hypersonic Weapons
  • Weapons

Zumwalt Destroyer Floated With Hypersonic Launcher Upgrade

USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)
Huntington Ingalls Industries has undocked the US Navy’s USS Zumwalt destroyer, featuring a new hypersonic missile launcher.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 10, 2024
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  • Electromagnetic Weapons
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Raytheon Completes Review of Advanced Super Hornet EW Prototype

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets perform a fly-by
Raytheon has completed a design review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare system prototype for the US Navy’s F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fleet.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 5, 2024
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  • Hypersonic Weapons
  • Weapons

Dynetics Awarded $670M Common Hypersonic Glide Body Contract

Artist's rendering of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon
Dynetics has received a $670.5-million contract to build the common hypersonic glide body and thermal protection system for the US Army.
  • Staff Writer
  • November 28, 2024
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  • Hypersonic Weapons
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Notre Dame Opens First Ever Mach 10 Wind Tunnel for Hypersonic Testing

Hypersonic defense being developed by the US
The University of Notre Dame has opened the world’s first Mach 10 wind tunnel, offering a potential alternative to the Pentagon’s stretched hypersonic testing facilities.
  • Staff Writer
  • November 27, 2024
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BAE to Develop Advanced Electronic Warfare Tech for US Combat Vehicles

Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures for ground combat vehicle protection
The US Army has awarded BAE a follow-on contract to develop Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures to protect the army’s ground combat vehicles.
  • Staff Writer
  • November 20, 2024
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Ukraine Approves Military Use of ‘Pernach’ Remote Weapon Station

The Pernach remotely controlled weapon station
Ukraine has authorized the operational deployment of the domestically-built “Pernach” remotely controlled weapon station for its armed forces.
  • Staff Writer
  • November 18, 2024
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Polish Firm Unveils VSHORAD System With Programmable Ammo

SA-35MM very short range air defense system
Poland has unveiled a 35mm cannon-based very short-range air defense system featuring programmable airburst ammunition.
  • Staff Writer
  • October 28, 2024
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