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Explore the world of weapons that are shaping the future of defense.

From hypersonic missiles and directed energy systems to smart munitions, we bring you groundbreaking advancements in weaponry, showcasing how these innovations are elevating precision, power, and efficiency.

China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived

China has announced a significant breakthrough in its secretive high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.

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January 28, 2025

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Germany Approves World’s First Submarine Active Defense System

Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines

The German government has approved the development and qualification of an active defense system for submarines.

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January 27, 2025

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Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

A drone equipped with the SMASH Dragon advanced robotic weapon

Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.

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January 22, 2025

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US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract

Stratolaunch's 747 Spirit of Mojave launch platform will integrate the Talon-A vehicles in support of the US Missile Defense Agency

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $24.7-million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons.

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January 15, 2025

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BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones

Soldiers using an unmanned aerial vehicle during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan

BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for the US Navy and US Special Operations Command’s drones.

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January 9, 2025

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US Navy Declares IOC for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band

A US Navy E/A-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft

The US Navy has declared initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, taking a major step in providing the E/A-18 Growler an edge in electromagnetic spectrum warfare.

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January 8, 2025

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Kratos Clinches $1.45B Deal to Provide US Hypersonic Testbed

Hypersonic defense being developed by the US

Kratos has secured its largest-ever deal from the Pentagon to provide a Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed 2.0.

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January 8, 2025

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UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon

The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”

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December 23, 2024

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L3Harris Demos Real-Time Electronic Warfare Technology

L3Harris tested its Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO)

L3Harris has demonstrated its Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations capability, which connects multiple electronic warfare systems across a distributed network for real-time threat detection and response.

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December 19, 2024

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Leonardo UK to Provide Missile-Luring EW Decoys for US F-35s

BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy flying alongside an F-16 fighter

The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.