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UK Tests RapidDestroyer Microwave C-UAS Weapon

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British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK. The trial was completed at a weapons range in West Wales and was the largest counter-drone swarm exercise the British Army have conducted to date. The weapon system demonstrator is […]

Ukraine Presents Tryzub Laser Weapon

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Ukraine has unveiled its domestically developed laser weapon system, named Tryzub, for the first time. The demonstration was led by Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, during the international conference “European Defence Industry: Prospects for Cooperation with the Ukrainian Defence Industry.” According to Sukharevskyi, the Tryzub system is capable of destroying a […]

Russia’s SOLIST’ – a New Missile-FPV Drone Hybrid System

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A new video has surfaced showcasing the “Solist,” a multi-purpose tactical missile system developed by Russia’s КЭМЗ concern, raising questions about its capabilities and potential role in ongoing conflicts. The footage, recently released by the developers, highlights design details and demonstrates the system’s use against armored vehicles and fortified positions reportedly belonging to the Ukrainian […]

BAE Systems Unveils New APKWS Precision Guided Rocket

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– BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill (APK) guidance kit for the Hydra 70 unguided rocket is getting an evolutionary iteration as the company works towards defeating the interceptor-to-threat cost ratio and UAS threat. It was on display at the Sea Air Space 2025 conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Dave Smialek, Director of Business Development in […]

China’s Innovative Anti-Drone Barrage Weapon System

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China has unveiled a type of innovative barrage weapon system, the first of its kind in the world, with its chief designer introducing in a recent magazine interview that the weapon can effectively counter drone swarms. The air defense system, named the anti-drone swarm and anti-missile barrage weapon system in full, is unveiled in the […]

Russia Laser Rifle Downs Drones at 500 Meters

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A new development in military technology emerged this week when Russia showcased a laser rifle designed to counter small drones, specifically first-person view [FPV] models, at a defense conference near St. Petersburg. The weapon, which operates at a range of 500 meters, uses focused ytterbium laser emission to disable drones by targeting their bodies, propellers, […]

Rafael Successfully Tests TYPHOON 30 C-UAS Weapon System

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– RAFAEL has successfully conducted another advanced field test of its combat proven TYPHOON 30 Remote Weapon Station (RWS) in Israel. The test showcased the system’s enhanced ability to neutralize drones at various ranges and demonstrated its modular adaptability on a 20-foot modular surface. The TYPHOON 30’s combat-proven C-UAS capabilities continue to evolve, addressing current […]

Ukraine’s Tryzub Laser Weapon Successfully Downs Russian Shaheds

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Laser technology is now being used to target and destroy Russian drones, including Shahed UAVs. This places Ukraine among a select group of nations deploying next-generation defense technology. “We can now shoot down aircraft at altitudes of more than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles),” said Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. In a recent […]

Ukraine Tests Recoilless Shotgun-Equipped Drones

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A Ukrainian Presidential Brigade has begun using FPV drones equipped with a double-barreled shotgun to intercept Russian Mavic drones. According to the brigade, the technical innovation was introduced by engineers of the 4th Mechanized Battalion. It allows it to effectively intercept enemy drones over the contact line.   The commander of the 4th Mechanized Battalion’s […]