Multi-Curved Composites (MCT) – in production since 1999, the most common use of this concept is in the Interceptor lightweight body armor used by the US Army. MCT enables the production of net shaped components, produce from SiC or boron carbide composites, resulting in protection against multi-hit of 7.62 AP, 5.56 AP and even 12.7mm AP bullets. Another production method used by the company offers production of large (1,350 cm2) monolithic armor panels used mainly for vehicle protection. The Reaction Bonded Boron Carbide (RBBC-71) armor plate is designed to stop multiple hits from small arms (up to 12.7mm AP) impacting within a 15.2 cm diameter from each other.
U.S. Army Selects New Small UAS for Company-Level Operations
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The U.S. Army has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities at the company level. In a recent announcement, the Army revealed its selection of two Small Uncrewed Aircraft...
Barracuda: A New Family of Low-Cost Autonomous Cruise Missiles from Anduril
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Anduril Industries has recently introduced its new "Barracuda" family of autonomous cruise missiles, addressing air forces’ need for affordably increased stockpiles of precision weapons. The Barracuda missiles are currently in the company flight-testing phase....
BAE Systems Australia Unveils an Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Vehicle – the ATLAS
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BAE Systems Australia has introduced a wheeled uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support dismounted and mechanized forces in combat. The Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV) is an 8x8...
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New Russian EO/IR payload for drones
Ukraine's "Dragon's Breath" FPV drones
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Kongsberg secures $95 Million JSM Order from Australia
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The Norwegian KONGSBERG Defense company secured a $95 million contract to supply Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for Australia's F-35A aircraft, enhancing the country's long-range strike capabilities. Australia joins Norway, Japan, and the United States...