Yearly Archive: 2022

UK Tests Its First High-Power Laser Weapon

UK Tests Its First High-Power Laser Weapon

The MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has hosted the UK’s first high-powered, long-range laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) trial on its ranges at Porton Down.

The trials involve firing the UK DragonFire demonstrator at a number of targets over a number of ranges, demanding …

First Two SPYDER Air-Defense Batteries Delivered to Philippines

First Two SPYDER Air-Defense Batteries Delivered to Philippines

MANILA –– Aside from protecting critical defense installations and assets, the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) newly acquired ground-based air defense system (GBADS) is also projected to defend the country’s so-called “center of gravity”.

“The GBADS is projected not only to protect vital military i…

US Sanctions Intended to Disrupt N. Korean Weapons Programs

US Sanctions Intended to Disrupt N. Korean Weapons Programs

The United States continues to take steps to limit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s access to logistical and financial resources for its unlawful ballistic missile and weapons of mass destruction programs, which are in clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and…
Vulcano Precision-Guided Munition for German, Italian Navies

Vulcano Precision-Guided Munition for German, Italian Navies

According to Italian and German government requirements, the companies Diehl Defence and Leonardo developed and qualified the precision-guided ammunition family Vulcano 127mm and 155mm. Compatibility with all 127 mm and 155 mm weapon systems is ensured.

During the fielding, the German Navy succes…

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