General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker’s SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American unmanned aircraft manufacturer.
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) weapon system onto MQ-9B. Continue reading
Axon Vision ForceField: an Integrated Compact C-UAS Protection Solution for Manoeuvering Forces
In recent years, FPV (First-Person View) drones have become one of the most significant threats to manoeuvering forces in modern combat environments. Their widespread availability, low cost, and ability to accurately target military vehicles, personnel, and infrastructure have led to growing global demand for dedicated protection solutions to address these threats, including those that cannot be countered by electronic warfare. Continue reading
Anduril YFQ-44 Fires Live Air-to-Air Missile in Landmark CCA Test
A YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft conducting live-fire testing over the Mojave Desert, Calif. The live-fire test was performed in coordination with the 412th Test Wing’s Air Dominance Combined Test Force, a team consisting of active-duty military, government civilians, and government contractors, who worked to refine and validate the models required for a safe live-fire execution. Continue reading
MBDA and Rheinmetall to Develop Laser Weapon System for German Navy
On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. Continue reading
Laser Dazzler Blinds Drone Sensors in Breakthrough C-UAS Technology Trials
UBURU, Inc., the next-generation dual-use Defence & Security integrated platform company focused on non-kinetic effects and directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and defense mobility programs, software-orchestrated defense systems, and advanced manufacturing, has announced highly encouraging initial results from a laser dazzler counter-UAS test campaign conducted at Tekne S.p.A. (“Tekne”) facilities in Italy. Continue reading
Pentagon Announces Awards $86M Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements
The Department of War announced the award of two Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to advance the United States’ next-generation cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defence architecture. Continue reading
Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall Partner to Advance Autonomous Counter-Drone Defence
Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles used to automate supply distribution and ensure critical supplies reach the tactical edge. Continue reading