The US Air Force began integration testing of the F-22A Raptor and the GBU-39/B Small-Diameter Bomb (SDB). Testing is conducted since February 2007 by the 411th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards. The weapon is a low-cost, stand-off, next generation precision strike weapon, capable of flying autonomously. Integrating the F-22’s stealth and speed and the weapon at a stand-off distance of up to 60 nautical miles (111 km). The 250-pound (114 kg) class small-diameter bomb takes target information from the aircraft and flies using an onboard computer after release from the aircraft. Four SDBs and its BRU-61 carriage can be loaded in each weapon bay of the Raptor, enabling the F-22 to carry a total of eight SDB weapons in addition to two AMRAAMs.
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...