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May 8, 2026
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New 300kW Laser Boosts India Defense

India’s next-generation 300-kW directed-energy weapon is being engineered to neutralize modern aerial threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers using concentrated laser energy. The system combines sophisticated thermal...

May 7, 2026
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SharkJet Loitering Munition Debuts

Tonbo Imaging has unveiled SharkJet, a next-generation jet-powered loitering munition developed for high-intensity warfare scenarios requiring rapid engagement and precision strike capability. Presented at the North Tech Symposium 2026,...

May 5, 2026
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Layered Counter-Drone Solution Planned

DroneShield has teamed up with Terma to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities. The partnership is designed to integrate their respective technologies, including AI-enabled detection, electronic countermeasures, and operational...

May 5, 2026
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LASSO Program Advances Switchblade

The US Army has chosen the Switchblade 400 developed by AeroVironment as part of its Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. Designed as a lightweight, portable “tank destroyer,” the...

May 3, 2026
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Legacy Guns Turned Into Anti-Drone Systems

The Indian Army is upgrading its ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns to address the growing threat of drones and loitering munitions across sensitive borders. The modernization introduces EO/IR sensors, laser rangefinding,...

May 3, 2026
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20km Range Laser Boosts DEW Capability

Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing a high-power laser weapon system capable of delivering 300 kW output for countering modern aerial threats. Designed with scalable architecture and precision...

April 28, 2026
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AI Counter-Drone Trials Begin in Romania

Bucharest has moved closer to deploying a new AI-powered anti-drone capability after testing the Merops counter-UAS system at Romania’s Capu Midia range near the Black Sea. Defence Minister Radu...

April 28, 2026
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New Semi-Auto Shotgun for CUAS Roles

India’s SSS Defence has entered the tactical shotgun segment with the launch of the T12, a semi-automatic 12-gauge platform designed for modern combat and security roles. The magazine-fed weapon...

April 27, 2026
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Dynamatic reveals Super Kaatil munition

Dynamatic Technologies is developing a next-generation loitering munition called “Super Kaatil,” designed for high-speed precision strikes. Unlike traditional systems, it is expected to achieve supersonic speeds with a 100...

April 23, 2026
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Multi-Billion Deal for Loitering Arms

Rheinmetall has secured a significant Bundeswehr contract to provide the FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drone, strengthening Germany’s growing investment in loitering munitions. Worth around 300 million euros, the...