The US Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade, known as the “Sky Soldiers,” has conducted what officials say is the first test in the United States of a first-person-view (FPV) drone shooting down another unmanned aerial vehicle. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Saab Reveals New Low Cost C-UAS Missile – Nimbrix
– Saab has revealed Nimbrix, its first ever dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) missile. The missile is developed to counter the increasing threat from small drones on the battlefield. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin F-35A uses Small Drone to Guide Precision Bombs in First-of-its-Kind Test
The Lockheed Martin F-35A has completed a first-of-its-kind strike test with the help of a PDW C100 drone. Acting as a laser designator, the drone guided four bombs to target, showing how small unmanned systems can enhance stealth aircraft without risking pilots or ground forces. Continue reading
Taiwan Disguises Hellfire Missile Launcher as Civilian Truck
Taiwan’s armed forces have developed a launch system for AGM-114 Hellfire missiles concealed inside what otherwise looks to be a civilian truck. Taiwanese authorities say the truck-mounted launcher could provide a valuable new means of employing Hellfires, especially if its AH-1W and AH-64E attack helicopters are faced with heavy air defense threats. Continue reading
RTX Turns Cold War MANPAD into Modern Air-to-Air Weapon for Helicopters and Drones
Raytheon’s latest Air-to-Air Stinger launchers show how a 1980s shoulder-fired missile has evolved into a potent aircraft weapon. Integrated with helicopters and drones, the system adds new targeting, seeker upgrades, and all-weather capability, keeping the Stinger relevant in modern aerial combat and counter-UAS missions. Continue reading
Cummings Aerospace Unveils Enhanced Hellhound S4 Drone for Homeland Defence
– Cummings Aerospace has unveiled its latest Hellhound S4 drone variant, designed specifically for homeland defence applications. The announcement was made at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama, where the new model drew attention from military strategists and industry specialists. Continue reading
Ukraine Equips New Interceptor Drone With 6-Barrel Shotgun
Ukraine’s 3DTech has introduced the reusable drone interceptor “Predator Shooter” with a suspended unit of 12-gauge recoilless guns. The company’s founder, Oleksiy Zhulinsky , told the Military correspondent about the new development . Continue reading
Latest GA Autonomous Jet Demo Features Live Air-to-Air Engagement Capability
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-Intelligence) successfully completed a groundbreaking demonstration on July 8, integrating technologies across multiple affiliates to showcase long-range kill chain effects, including an autonomous air-to-air engagement. Continue reading