A non-lethal RPG defeat concept is the RPGNet, incorporating a net shaped “trap” made of super-high strength ballistic fiber, developed under a joint ONR/DARPA program. The trap will intercept, break the flight trajectory at a safe distance from the protected vehicle. RPGNet defeats an RPG by crushing its ogive, rendering the fuse inoperable and preventing high-order blast effect, by preventing the formation of the shaped charge plasma jet. The system is currently in development by Foster Miller under a one year evaluation program for the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Mounted on an armored vehicle such as the LAV or Humvee, RPGNet will be able to defeat an RPG-7 at a standoff distance of up two meters. Additional work will be required to defeat more sophisticated types, such as RPG-7M.
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...