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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 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
As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area. Continue reading
Thales in the UK has announced further successful trials of RapidDestroyer – a radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to counter drone swarms. The trials took place in April at Pershore, Gloucestershire, in partnership with Teledyne E2V and marks another milestone in advancing RFDEW technologies. Continue reading
Chinese defence supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demo’d two man-portable anti-drone lasers at a Beijing arms expo last week, putting backpack-scale directed-energy hardware alongside the mounted platforms that have so far dominated the space. Continue reading
Thales unveils the LGR275 Proxy, a 70mm laser-guided rocket specifically designed to effectively neutralize the threat posed by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), one of the most dynamic and fastest evolving challenges facing modern armed forces. Continue reading
Wrap Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of Non-Lethal Response (“NLR”) and public safety technology, has unveiled plans to expand its drone payload and autonomous response initiatives with the development of directional light, laser dazzler, and sensory deterrence capabilities designed for deployment from unmanned systems. Continue reading
A Ukrainian company has produced the country’s first guided aerial bombs capable of striking targets “dozens of kilometers” behind enemy lines with 250-kilogram warheads, giving Kyiv a homegrown equivalent to Russia’s cheap, devastating glide bombs, the Ministry of Defense announced. Continue reading