Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced plans to acquire Gyrocam Systems, a developer of gyro-stabalized optical surveillance systems. Gyrocam is currently supplying hundreds of electro-optical systems to the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Air Force equipping MRAP vehicles with the VOSS systems, designed to detect and identify improvised explosive devices (IED) from a standoff distance. According to Lockheed Martin, once the acquisition is completed, Gyrocam will be managed by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems business area. According to Robert J. Stevens, Lockheed Martin’s Chairman, President andChief Executive Officer, the acquisition of Gyrocam enhances Lockheed Martin’s ability to address our U.S. government customer’s emphasis on ISR capabilities and to meet urgent warfighter needs. “This transaction is a sound strategic fit that strengthens a core competency while addressing a customer priority, supports our commitment to build shareholder value and reinforces our standing as a global security leader.” Said Stevens.
Iron Beam 450 Completes Testing, Soon to Join With Operational Air Defense Units
Israel’s Iron Beam 450 high-power laser system has completed final testing, marking a major leap in air defense. Developed by Rafael, it offers precise, cost-effective interception of rockets, UAVs, and mortars, and is set for IDF deployment by 2025.
Barrett Develops a New Precision Grenade Rifle System (PGS)
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has been selected as the winner of the U.S. Army's xTech Soldier Lethality competition, securing a contract to develop an advanced 30mm precision grenade rifle system. The new system features programmable...
Modular Turrets for Localized AFV Manufacturing
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Israel Achieves World’s First Operational Combat Interceptions with Iron Beam Laser Prototypes
Israel has crossed a historic threshold by becoming the first nation to successfully deploy laser weapons in actual combat. During the Swords of Iron War, Israeli forces used Rafael's high-energy laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking the transition from experimental technology to operational directed energy warfare.
Tiberius Introduce Sceptre – a Liquid Fuelled 155mm Ramjet Artillery Munition
Defense startup Tiberius Aerospace has unveiled Sceptre, a ramjet-powered 155mm artillery munition designed to achieve ranges up to 150 kilometers with sub-5-meter accuracy.
