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HK421 is the new machine gun from HECKLER & KOCH – Made in Germany 🇩🇪 - Focus on reduced weight & size - 7.62×51 mm NATO

AI-powered counter-drone defense in action from Israel 🇮🇱. - Integrated radar - EO/IR sensors - Layered protection against FPV drones and loitering munitions. 2/2

AI-powered counter-drone defense in action from Israel 🇮🇱. - Integrated radar - EO/IR sensors - Layered protection against FPV drones and loitering munitions. 1/2

Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Kamikaze Drone 'Bulava' combined with the 'Leleka' ISR drone: - New Leleka upgrade: 5+ h endurance - Bulava can carry up to 5 kg of payload

UH-60 Black Hawk: Moog’s 🇺🇸 Weapon Stores Management System (SMS) has received Airworthiness Release (AWR) approval for use on the platform.

From Battlefield Ground Robots to Civilian Companions. Not AI-generated. Unitree, China 🇨🇳: Payload: 15 kg Endurance: 4+ h Range: 13 km Outdoor: IP54 rain protection

Counter-UAS System NIMBRIX by Saab 🇸🇪 Length: < 1 m Weight: < 3 kg Intercept range: up to 5 km Targets: up to NATO Class II UAS

Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 Tencore promotes manned–unmanned teaming: Weaponized UGVs, ISR & kamikaze drones alongside infantry.

@tom_riyanto47 @swarm_defense_ We are talking about swarms of sUAS. You almost had it.

@DefenseTrends @swarm_defense_ Reality? It has been done years ago. Just look at the Azerbaijani-Armenian War over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Attacks by massive drone swarms will become a reality. via @swarm_defense_ 🇺🇸.

Sea Drone STORMRUNNER 🇺🇸 - Mission: Tactical maritime operations - Length: 8 m - Armored sensors - Ultra-durable HDPE hull - Low radar detectability - SM300 Autonomy System

First autonomous flight of the unmanned aircraft YFQ-44A 🇺🇸 completed – operating solely through software guidance.

Future warfare. Training with hundreds of swarming target drones deployed at night. via @swarm_defense_ 🇺🇸.

Russia’s 🇷🇺 mobile short-range air defense system Pantsir-S1 (SA-22 Greyhound) Armament: - 12 × 57E6 surface-to-air missiles - 2 × 30mm 2A38M autocannons - (1,400-2,500 rds/min combined) Range: - Missiles: up to 18 km - Guns: up to 4 km

Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) 🇺🇸 High rate of fire against modern aerial threats.

Saturation swarm attacks using hundreds/thousands of drones will be the future of the battlefield: “Real swarm training. Not a concept. Not a simulation.” via @swarm_defense_ 🇺🇸

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Unveiled: UGV + canister launched missiles. Tomorrow at the Enforce Tac MBDA GER 🇩🇪 & ARX Robotics 🇩🇪 will unveil the Enforcer x Gereon UGV concept for the first time. Combat-proven system; reportedly the most delivered Western UGV to Ukraine 🇺🇦. Radio-controlled up to 5 km or semi-autonomous operation Satellite / LTE / 5G connectivity significantly extends operational range - Payload capacity: up to 500 kg - Range per charge: 40 km - Standby endurance: up to 72 hours