The laser defense system (LSS), developed by Turkish defense giant ASELSAN, has been successfully tested, Undersecretary for Defense Industries Ismail Demir said recently. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Rafael Unveils New Tactical Loitering Weapon System for Urban Warfare
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has unveiled a new variant in its Spike family of precision engagement weapons systems designed for light manoeuvring ground forces. The weapon, known as FireFly, was designed for dismounted soldiers fighting in urban areas where precision is critical, but the enemy is behind cover and the soldier’s situational awareness is limited. Continue reading
Dynetics Gets $470M Contract for Small Glide Bombs for US Special Operations
Dynetics has been awarded up to $470 million to produce GBU-69B Small Glide Munitions for U.S. Special Operations Command, a U.S. Department of Defense release said. Continue reading
IAI Completes Successful Demo of the ROTEM
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently performed successful demo of its Rotem system. ROTEM is a lightweight, lethal assault Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which can be carried and operated by a single combatant. Continue reading
Successful Operational Demos for HERO-30 Short-Range Loitering System
UVision Air Ltd. – a manufacturer of lethal aerial loitering systems of all sizes – has demonstrated its Hero-30 short-range loitering system to strategic clients. Continue reading
AeroVironment Switchblade US Contracts Total $111M
AeroVironment, Inc. announced the receipt of contract awards in April 2018 from the United States Army for procurement of the company’s Switchblade Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System (LMAMS) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) that bring the total value of Switchblade awards to $111,054,202 since August 2017. Continue reading
Raytheon Completes Small Diameter Bomb II Tests
Raytheon Company has completed developmental testing on the Small Diameter Bomb II, a key step toward bringing this new capability to fighter pilots. Government confidence testing, a prerequisite for operational testing, is scheduled to be completed this year. Continue reading
AeroVironment Demos Puma-Switchblade Automated Sensor-to-Shooter Capability to Counter Swarm Attacks
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful maritime demonstration of a Puma–Switchblade automated sensor-to-shooter (S2S) capability from a US Navy Coastal Riverine Craft for increased mission autonomy to counter threats. Continue reading