Weapons and Munition – Page 21

September 7, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

USAF Launches Falcon Peak to Counter Drones

NORAD and USNORTHCOM have begun “Falcon Peak,” a large-scale counter-unmanned aerial systems exercise to advance U.S. base defenses against small drone threats. Hosted at Eglin Air Force Base through...

September 7, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment Adds Laser to Army Squad Vehicle

The U.S. Army has received its first two mobile Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) designed for counter-drone missions under the AMP-HEL prototyping effort. Built around AeroVironment’s LOCUST 20kW-class laser and...

September 5, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Adds GBU-39B Bombs for F-16, F-35

Warsaw has contracted the US to supply GBU-39/B bombs for both its F-35 and F-16 fleets. Valued at $120M, the deal enhances strike capabilities with extended-range, precision-guided munitions that...

September 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Fields First AV Counter-Drone Lasers

AeroVironment (AV) has handed over the first two prototypes of its LOCUST mobile counter-drone laser weapon system to the US Army under the Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program....

September 4, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

China Shows Strongest Laser Weapon for Navy

China showcased its LY-1 high-energy laser weapon at a national parade, signaling progress in directed-energy warfare. Mounted on an HZ141 wheeled vehicle, LY-1 is intended for shipboard defense but...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Saab Nimbrix Missile Counters Drone Swarms

Saab has introduced Nimbrix, its first counter-UAS missile aimed at neutralizing small battlefield drones. Designed as a fire-and-forget weapon, it features an active seeker, compact build, and hard-kill airburst...

September 2, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Kalashnikov Unveils AM-17 Compact Rifles

Russia’s Kalashnikov has completed the first production batch of AM-17 rifles, chambered in 5.45mm. Certified and combat-tested in Ukraine, the 2.5-kg weapon folds below 50cm, ideal for vehicles and...

September 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US to Deliver MK 48 Torpedoes to Taiwan Within Three Years

After earlier delays, Taiwan is scheduled to receive Mk 48 Mod 6 Advanced Technology heavyweight torpedoes and related equipment from the United States over the next three years. According...

August 29, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

SAKO Unveils Next-Gen Arctic Rifle Designed for Extreme Cold Operations

Firearms manufacturer SAKO has launched a three-rifle lineup aimed at giving soldiers an advantage in Arctic operations. Branded as the Arctic Rifle Generation (ARG), the weapons incorporate NATO-standard designs...

August 28, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

DZYNE Upgrades Dronebuster to Spoof and Push Back Hostile UAVs 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has introduced the Dronebuster Power Up Program, allowing operators of earlier versions such as Block 3 to upgrade to the advanced Block 4 variant. The new Dronebuster...