Kalashnikov is presenting new precision UAV weapon system, the ZALA LANCET at the international forum “Army 2019”. Testing of this UAV system is already completed.
UVision Air Ltd. ‒ a manufacturer of lethal loitering systems for a wide variety of missions ‒ will unveil the Hero-400EC’s Multi-Canister Launcher at the Paris Air Show. The new launcher is suitable for a wide range of land and naval applications. An advanced configuration of the Hero-120 with powerful multi-purpose warheads will also be introduced at the show. Continue reading →
The Pearl Harbor-based USS Preble will be the first destroyer to be equipped with a high-energy laser to counter surface craft and unmanned aerial systems, according to a published report, with the Navy planning to one day use the powerful light beams to defend against Chinese or Russian cruise missiles. Continue reading →
Belarus officials inspect the Grach UAS, which can carry light weapons. (Photo: Milex/Belexpo)
At the MILEX 2019 defense industry exhibition held in Minsk from May 15 to 18, Belarus introduced the Grach, a light multi-purpose unmanned aircraft system (UAS). It is a multicopter capable of conducting reconnaissance missions with sensors or small-scale armed attacks against troops and other soft-skinned targets with free-fall ordnance. Continue reading →
Artist’s impression of the Dynetics team’s HEL TVD solution
The US Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command has selected a Dynetics-led team to develop an experimental 100 kW laser weapon system for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). Continue reading →
Across the world, armed forces have been developing navy laser weapon systems to use in battle. For example, the US Navy’s HELIOS system has high energy, intelligence and counter-UAV capabilities; while Russia claims its Filin 5P-42 can disorientate an enemy and induce vomiting. Continue reading →
Dynetics has unveiled this mock-up of their new Gremlin airborne launch and recovery unmanned aerial systems at the 2019 AUSA Global Force Symposium. Continue reading →
