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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.

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US ‘Golden Shield’ Takes Form in First Exercise With Micro-Missile Interceptors

The US Army’s Golden Shield concept integrates Harpe micro-missile interceptors under $10,000 per unit to deliver formation-based, layered counter-drone defense.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 14, 2026
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  • Weapons

Hellhound S3 Packs Anti-Tank Firepower Into a Soldier’s Rucksack

The Hellhound S3 system delivers modular, backpack-portable firepower, enabling troops to engage armored targets with reconfigurable payloads.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • April 10, 2026
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  • Weapons

China Tests ‘Pistol-Style’ Coil Gun With Reported 2,000 RPM Fire Rate

Gauss gun is a handheld “pistol-style” coil gun from China, featuring a 30 centimeter barrel, one-handed layout, laser-assisted aiming, detachable rear magazine.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • April 8, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
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Elbit Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets

HPL is a high-power airborne laser, designed for helicopter and multirole aircraft integration, capable of countering drones and loitering munitions.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 27, 2026
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  • Weapons
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HELLFIRE Missiles Get New Mobile Launcher Hidden in 10-Foot Container

GRIZZLY is a containerized missile launcher built on proven architectures and capable of firing HELLFIRE missiles vertically.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 26, 2026
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US Army Demos Launched Effects From Apache in Warfighting Experiment

ALTIUS 700 is a launched effect supporting ISR, SIGINT, and electronic warfare, and capable to operate at ranges of up to 460 kilometers.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 25, 2026
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America’s Microwave Weapon Now Paired With Self-Driving Truck for Drone Defense

Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle is a mobile C-UAS system combining a Ford F600 truck, Kodiak AI autonomy kit, and Epirus high-power microwave weapon.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 25, 2026
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‘$5-Per-Shot’: AeroVironment Debuts New AI-Enabled Laser to Shred Drones

LOCUST is a third-generation, AI-enabled, high-energy laser system, featuring modular beam director, and AV_Halo PINPOINT targeting software.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 25, 2026
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‘A Cheaper Javelin’: New Anti-Tank Missile Advances Through Testing

Zeus is a shoulder-launched, lightweight anti-tank missile, and featuring tool-free payload swapping.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • March 24, 2026
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A Prelude to Hypersonic Capability: New US Navy Missile Effort Targets Mach 4

GuideTech’s ALRRM missile sustains near-hypersonic Mach 4 speeds over 350 nautical miles, delivering affordable deep-theater strike capability for fifth-generation fighters.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • March 19, 2026
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