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How Poland’s new K2PL tank counters drones in three ways (video)
The modern tank is at a turning point. Recent conflicts have shown that tanks without drone protection are highly vulnerable. Poland’s K2PL introduces a layered defense approach designed specifically for the drone era…
The Spike missile: why 45 countries trust it — and what makes the new version even deadlier
The Israeli-made Spike missile family from Rafael has built an impressive reputation over the years. No fewer than 45 countries now use these precision weapons, and for good reason. Spike has proven itself as one of the most reliable and flexible missile families on today’s battlefield…
Why so many countries — including the Netherlands — are choosing the NSM missile (video)
At a time when navies are watching each other closely and modern conflicts are increasingly being fought in littoral environments, one weapon is gaining remarkable momentum: the Naval Strike Missile. Country after country — including the United States and the Netherlands — is selecting this Norwegian precision missile…
Rampage missile: why this Israeli weapon is so unique (video)
At a time when air superiority and precision matter just as much as speed and range, one weapon stands out: the Rampage missile. This Israeli air-to-ground weapon combines stand-off range, supersonic speed, and precision guidance in a way that makes it especially difficult to counter…
Germany’s Greyshark drone is reshaping underwater warfare
The war in Ukraine has exposed how vulnerable underwater infrastructure really is. Germany’s Greyshark autonomous underwater drone is designed to change that…
Rapid Dragon: how US cargo aircraft are turned into missile arsenals
Rapid Dragon turns cargo aircraft into missile launch platforms, offering a scalable and flexible way to deliver precision strikes…
End of the old jeeps: Caracal gives Dutch Army new mobility and firepower (video)
The Dutch Army is replacing its aging air assault vehicles with the Caracal, a modern, modular platform designed for mobility and flexibility…
Naval Group introduces modular launch system: one weapon against all threats
Naval Group, Thales and KNDS are developing the MPLS, a modular naval launcher with interchangeable munition blocks so ships can match cheap rockets or heavier interceptors to each threat.
The Netherlands gets the JASSM-ER missile: long range, and invisible
The Netherlands is getting the AGM-158 JASSM-ER, a stealth cruise missile with a range of about 1,000 kilometres. It lets the F-35 attack targets from outside the range of enemy air defences.
Why America is choosing smart HERO-120 attack drones (video)
The war in Ukraine is increasingly being shaped by cheap steel and plastic deployed like an unstoppable wave: loitering munitions and attack drones striking in swarms. What once felt low-tech has become deadly serious: a single well-timed swarm can cripple a frigate, block a port, or disable a logistics hub. That reality is forcing the United States toward a hard conclusion…
Can America’s naval power withstand drone swarms? Europe and the US respond with new defense technologies
The world’s oceans are no longer the safe domain of large warships. In Ukraine, drones and unmanned vessels are reshaping naval warfare. For the first time in decades, major warships are vulnerable to cheap, agile threats capable of striking from long range…
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