Russia's Almaz-Antey is expediting the delivery of Buk-M3 medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems to Russian armed forces and is set to receive another shipment this month, driven by the heightened demand for these weapons due to the Ukraine War. General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, the defense minister, conducted an inspection of the implementation of the state defense order at JSC Concern VKO 'Almaz-Antey' in Ulyanovsk
A rising concern for the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is the surge in laser pointer incidents jeopardizing Air Force aircraft, particularly during nighttime operations. Laser pointers, typically associated with classroom presentations or pet entertainment, are increasingly disrupting flight operations and posing serious challenges to pilots
The Pentagon's announcement today signals a swift response to Hamas' blitz attacks, as they commit to sending weapons, including interceptors for the Iron Dome air defense system, to Israel. President Joe Biden stated, "My team has been in near-constant communication with our Israeli partners and partners all across the region and the world from the moment this crisis began
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has advanced its Aerial Recovery System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Air-Launched Effects (SUAS/ALE)
Rheinmetall is showcasing its PATH Autonomous Kit (A-Kit) at the AUSA-2023 exhibition, with the primary aim of demonstrating its potential to transform various vehicle platforms into autonomous systems. The company is displaying the system on an M5 Ripsaw RCV equipped with a 30mm Skyranger turret
Rheinmetall is showcasing the Skyranger 30 anti-drone system mounted on Textron's Ripsaw M5 robotic combat vehicle (RCV) at AUSA 2023 exhibition. When integrated on an unmanned ground vehicle, Skyranger can secure the air space and mitigate UAS threats, including autonomously at the tactical edge
BAE Systems and the U.S
BAE Systems has announced the launch of 155-millimeter projectiles using an M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer that has been modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon. This upgrade to the M109, known as the M109-52, represents a substantial improvement with minimal risk, offering high performance compared to the existing 39-caliber cannon
Boeing and Nammo will attempt to integrate the mission computer from a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) onto a Ramjet -powered artillery projectile to achieve precision long range artillery fire. Boeing on Tuesday announced a new "record' for the longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile without specifying the distance achieved
Ukraine has covertly engineered a kamikaze drone armed with a 30-kilogram warhead and boasting flight radius of 800 kilometers. The Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, along with the efforts of volunteers Serhiy Sternenko and Ihor Lachenkov, is spearheading a fundraising initiative to procure these UAVs for the Ukrainian military