Air Systems

Field Shooting Transformation: Spike LR2 Power for Classic TOW Leaders to Armored Vehicles

Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS developed a new adapter technology that enables firing advanced Spike LR2 tank rounds without requiring a thorough overhaul of classic TOW launchers.

14 Oct 2026 439 Views

Air Systems

US Army's Next-Generation Light Machine Gun M250 Gains Lighter and More Compact Structure

In line with feedback from the US Army, Sig Sauer developed the M250A1 variant by shortening the barrel and reducing the overall weight of the M250 light machine gun, which uses 6.8x51mm ammunition.

14 Oct 2026 576 Views

Air Systems

Rules of War are Changing on the Korean Peninsula: Mojave STOL UAV Completes Rugged Field Tests

General Atomics and Hanwha Aerospace successfully tested the Mojave Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) UAV under challenging terrain and field conditions in South Korea, demonstrating tactical operational capabilities.

14 Oct 2026 910 Views

Air Systems

AUSA 2024: The Future of Autonomous Systems and the Digital Transformation of the Battlefield The defense industry is witnessing the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and robotic weapon systems. These technological advances a

On the second day of the AUSA fair in Washington, the massive howitzer systems, FPV drones, and autonomous racing vehicles showcased the technological evolution of the modern battlefield in all its nakedness.

14 Oct 2026 347 Views

Air Systems

AI Revolution from the US Army: A New Command Arena Emerging for the Wars of the Future

The US Army, by transforming the Futures and Concepts Command structure to bring together future autonomous and unmanned warfare concepts under a single roof, established a new autonomous command.

14 Oct 2026 348 Views

Air Systems

Post-Election Turning Point in the U.S. Congress: Signal of Historical Acceleration in Ukraine Military Aid

Jim Himes, a senior member of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, stated that a strategic acceleration could occur in Washington's military aid mechanisms for Ukraine following the upcoming midterm elections.

14 Oct 2026 685 Views

Air Systems

More Accurate, At Larger Scale: APKWS Meets Threats

The APKWS® laser guidance kit provides reliable precision-guided munitions across missions and platforms, and is delivered rapidly to meet evolving operational demands.

14 Oct 2026 536 Views

Air Systems

Army Restricts Software Approval Times Down to 'Minutes

The Army plans to launch Project Gatekeeper, a new AI-powered security sandbox, on October 23. This system allows companies to conduct security evaluations before submitting software to the Army's networks.

14 Oct 2026 420 Views