The US Air Force is increasing computer simulations and virtual testing for its laser-weapons program to accelerate development and prepare plans to arm fighter jets and other platforms by the early 2020s.
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Succesful Test of Turkey’s Domestic Air Defense System
The Hisar-O medium altitude air defense system developed by Turkish defense contractors Roketsan and Aselsan completed its first test launch with 100 percent success in the central province of Aksaray. Continue reading
Raytheon’s High-Power Microwave Weapon Downs Drones
A new video cleared by the Defense Department shows Raytheon’s “Phaser” high-power microwave (HPM) weapon in a demonstration at the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Raytheon used the swarm-destroying Phaser to bring down Flanker and Tempest drones during a live-fire demonstration. Continue reading
ISIS Exploding Drone Kills Two Kurdish Fighters
Kurdish forces fighting the Islamic State in northern Iraq last week shot down a small drone the size of a model airplane. They believed it was like the dozens of drones the terrorist organization had been flying for reconnaissance in the area, and they transported it back to their outpost to examine it.
US General in Europe Wants Anti-Drone Weapons
The commander of U.S. Army Europe said that, among other equipment, he wants anti-drone weapons to counter potential threats from Russia. Continue reading
RAF Wants British Weapons for Protector Fleet
The UK Royal Air Force remains confident that it will introduce British-made weapons onto its future Protector unmanned air vehicle, although a final decision on this element of the programme has yet to be made. Continue reading
Firstec to Market UVision Loitering Systems in S. Korea
UVision Air Ltd. – a pioneer in the area of lethal aerial loitering systems of all sizes – has partnered with South Korean firm, Firstec Co., Ltd. According to the MOU, FIRSTEC will market and sell the company’s short-range HERO-30 Lethal Loitering Systems to the South Korean market. Continue reading
Anti-Laser Lasers to Protect Drones
To defend against military lasers, Adsys Controls of Irvine, California, has created Helios, which can be carried on drones. To do much damage, an offensive laser needs to remain focused on its target for several seconds. Helios stops a laser from doing this by disrupting the systems controlling the beam – the Achilles’ heel for all such weapons.