Weapons

Birdie 218J flare (Image source: Rheinmetall)

Birdie Systems: Germany’s New Arsenal Against Homing Missiles

Germany’s Bundeswehr invests 50-million euros in Rheinmetall’s Birdie infrared decoys...

World May 19

The Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) concept. (Image source: DVIDS)

US Army’s Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) System Takes Aim at Landmine Threats

US Army’s GOBLN uses drones, mortars, and specialized munitions to zap landmines from afar,...

Army May 19

Germany-Britain Missile Deal: A New Chapter in Ukraine’s Defense Strategy

Germany and Britain delicately waltz into talks of a cruise missile swap, aiming to aid Ukraine s...

World May 18

TCG Istanbul (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Erdogan’s Maritime Masterpiece: Turkey’s Leap in Naval Warfare

Turkey flaunts naval prowess unveiling its newest frigate, support ships, and sea drone Marlin, a...

World May 17

Red Sky air defense system with a mounted 30mm cannon. (Image source: Elbit Systems)

The Red Sky Solution: Protecting Airspace in a Drone-Filled World

Elbit Systems’ Red Sky air defense system offers a groundbreaking, cost-effective solution ...

Technology May 15

Teledyne FLIR Defense's Rogue 1 drone. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR Defense)

Rogue 1 Drone Introduced at SOF Week

The US Marine Corps is set to deploy Rogue 1, a versatile and precise loitering munition designed...

Technology May 13

Sending rounds downrange. (Image source: DVIDS)

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

Facing limitations in long-range engagements, SOCOM is set to choose a new weapon bridging the ga...

Weapons May 12

(Image source: Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard via Tuoi Tre)

Suspected Chinese Military Drone Found Washed Ashore in Vietnam: A Closer Look

Discovery of a suspected Chinese military drone washed ashore in Vietnam sparks intrigue in regio...

Technology May 11

An artist's rendering of a directed energy weapon (Image source: Raytheon)

Advancing Defense: Raytheon’s Pioneering Role in the DEFEND Program

Raytheon leads DEFEND with $31.3M for high-powered, speed-of-light microwave antennas, enhancing ...

Technology May 10

US Marines and Sailors pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of exercise Active Shield 23 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, October 27, 2023 (Image source: DVIDS)

US Collaborates with Pacific Allies to Secure Arms Supply, Deter Adversaries as China Threat Looms

In an ever-changing world, the US teams up with allies to secure arms, deter rivals, and embrace ...

World May 09

StormBreaker Smart Weapon artist rendering (Image source: RTX)

StormBreaker: Raytheon’s Smart Munitions Revolution

Raytheon’s StormBreaker smart munition soars with deadly precision, reshaping modern warfar...

Air Force May 08

Test-fire of the M-LIDS platform – a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system for the US Army – in Udairi Range, Kuwait, July 2023 (Image source: DVIDS)

Raytheon Tests Interoperable Radar and Effectors in US Army’s Counter-Drone Solution

Raytheon’s KuRFS radar and Coyote effectors shine in countering drones, reducing response t...

Technology May 06

Escalation or Advantage? US Delivers Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

In a move that could significantly alter the course of the war, the US has delivered long-range, ...

World Apr 26

Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile test-launch (Image source: KCNA)

North Korea Unveils “Super-Large” Warhead, New Anti-Aircraft Missile

North Korea tests a “super-large” warhead and new anti-aircraft missile, escalating t...

Asia Apr 23

Concept image only. A SOFREP original illustration.

WaveAerospace Launches Huntress Turbojet: A New Era in High-Speed Drone Aviation

WaveAerospace’s Huntress Turbojet is redefining drone tech with its speed, versatility, and...

Technology Apr 22

Iran's advanced Bavar-373 air defense system. (Image source: IRNA/X)

Iran Flexes Military Muscle with Unveiling of Advanced Bavar-373 Air Defense System

Unveiling a new, more capable version of its Bavar-373 air defense system, Iran signals progress ...

World Apr 20

Graphic rendering of Lockheed Martin’s NGI missile (Image source: Lockheed Martin)

$17 Billion Bet on Defense: Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Next-Generation Missile Interceptor

Lockheed Martin’s $17 billion Next Generation Interceptor contract bolsters US defenses aga...

Technology Apr 19

DragonFire Directed Energy Weapon (Image source: UK Ministry of Defence)

Royal Navy to Fast-Track DragonFire Laser Weapon in Response to Drone, Missile Threats

The Royal Navy is revving its engines to deploy the revolutionary DragonFire laser weapon system ...

Technology Apr 18

A SM-3 Block IIA is launched from an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. (Image source: DVIDS)

US Navy Scores First with SM-3 Intercepting Iranian Missiles Targeting Israel

The US Navy successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel for the first ti...

Navy Apr 18

DragonFire weapon system (Image source: UK MOD)

UK’s DragonFire Laser Weapon Hits Milestone in Aerial Target Test

UK’s DragonFire laser weapon aces high-power test in Scotland, bringing precision and cost-...

Weapons Apr 15

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Birdie Systems: Germany’s New Arsenal Against Homing Missiles

US Army’s Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) System Takes Aim at Landmine Threats

Germany-Britain Missile Deal: A New Chapter in Ukraine’s Defense Strategy

Erdogan’s Maritime Masterpiece: Turkey’s Leap in Naval Warfare

The Red Sky Solution: Protecting Airspace in a Drone-Filled World

Rogue 1 Drone Introduced at SOF Week

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

Suspected Chinese Military Drone Found Washed Ashore in Vietnam: A Closer Look

Advancing Defense: Raytheon’s Pioneering Role in the DEFEND Program

US Collaborates with Pacific Allies to Secure Arms Supply, Deter Adversaries as China Threat Looms

StormBreaker: Raytheon’s Smart Munitions Revolution

Raytheon Tests Interoperable Radar and Effectors in US Army’s Counter-Drone Solution

Escalation or Advantage? US Delivers Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

North Korea Unveils “Super-Large” Warhead, New Anti-Aircraft Missile

WaveAerospace Launches Huntress Turbojet: A New Era in High-Speed Drone Aviation

Iran Flexes Military Muscle with Unveiling of Advanced Bavar-373 Air Defense System

$17 Billion Bet on Defense: Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Next-Generation Missile Interceptor

Royal Navy to Fast-Track DragonFire Laser Weapon in Response to Drone, Missile Threats

US Navy Scores First with SM-3 Intercepting Iranian Missiles Targeting Israel

UK’s DragonFire Laser Weapon Hits Milestone in Aerial Target Test

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Birdie Systems: Germany’s New Arsenal Against Homing Missiles

US Army’s Ground Obstacle Breaching Lane Neutralizer (GOBLN) System Takes Aim at Landmine Threats

Germany-Britain Missile Deal: A New Chapter in Ukraine’s Defense Strategy

Erdogan’s Maritime Masterpiece: Turkey’s Leap in Naval Warfare

The Red Sky Solution: Protecting Airspace in a Drone-Filled World

Rogue 1 Drone Introduced at SOF Week

SOCOM and Long-Range Lethality: Lightweight Machine Gun Selection Heats Up

Suspected Chinese Military Drone Found Washed Ashore in Vietnam: A Closer Look

Advancing Defense: Raytheon’s Pioneering Role in the DEFEND Program

US Collaborates with Pacific Allies to Secure Arms Supply, Deter Adversaries as China Threat Looms

StormBreaker: Raytheon’s Smart Munitions Revolution

Raytheon Tests Interoperable Radar and Effectors in US Army’s Counter-Drone Solution

Escalation or Advantage? US Delivers Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

North Korea Unveils “Super-Large” Warhead, New Anti-Aircraft Missile

WaveAerospace Launches Huntress Turbojet: A New Era in High-Speed Drone Aviation

Iran Flexes Military Muscle with Unveiling of Advanced Bavar-373 Air Defense System

$17 Billion Bet on Defense: Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for Next-Generation Missile Interceptor

Royal Navy to Fast-Track DragonFire Laser Weapon in Response to Drone, Missile Threats

US Navy Scores First with SM-3 Intercepting Iranian Missiles Targeting Israel

UK’s DragonFire Laser Weapon Hits Milestone in Aerial Target Test

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