Ordnance News & Articles

U.S. Marine Corps Program Selects Loitering Munitions System

AeroVironment will provide the U.S. Marine Corps with its battle-proven loitering munition system, enabling organic, anti-armor/anti-personnel precision fires capability at the tactical level

Apr 23, 2024
Large Loitering Munition Completes Successful Live Fire Tests

The ALTIUS-700M from Anduril, which offers up to 100 miles of range and 75 minutes of flight time, has demonstrated direct hits across six missions during its first end-to-end live fire test

Mar 20, 2024
Prototype AMPV with Unmanned Turreted Mortar Capability Delivered

BAE Systems’ ExMEP allows the AMPV Turreted Mortar prototype to integrate the NEMO 120mm mortar system, and is an indirect & direct fire support platform for multi-mission scenarios

Mar 12, 2024
Northrop Grumman Tests Crucial Elements of Sentinel ICBM Missile

Forward and aft sections of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) were evaluated through a rigorous test campaign at Northrop Grumman's Strategic Missile Test and Production Complex

Feb 27, 2024
Rheinmetall Air Defense System Installed on Wheeled Armored Vehicle

The Skyranger is a versatile turret solution that can be mounted on a variety of suitable vehicle platforms, including the 6x6 GDELS Pandur EVO to improve Austria’s operational mobility

Feb 27, 2024
British Troops Fire Swedish Archer Mobile Howitzer for First Time

This was the first time the two detachments have conducted a live fire mission and ammunition replenishment without the support of the Swedish Army, and the challenges not only included the harsh Nordic weather but also a re-education from the tracked gun they are familiar with

Feb 23, 2024
Defence iQ Releases its Artillery Market Report

Defence iQ has released its Artillery 2024 Market Report and The Future Artillery Conference is returning to Paris, France on 21-23 May 2024

Feb 08, 2024
Firestar Systems Prepares for World Defense Show 2024

At WDS 2024 Firestar Systems will showcase the Hellhawk Attack UAS, the Silent Dagger free-falling munition, the SkySting electric-powered loitering munition system, and more

Feb 07, 2024
New 3X-P Magnifier Announced for Shot Show

Designed to work in conjunction with Aimpoint red dot sights, the 3X-P features a variable dioptric setting, allowing the magnifier to be adjusted to the individual user’s eye

Jan 29, 2024
Laser Directed Energy Weapon System Achieves UK First

The DragonFire LDEW system from Dstl is a line-of-sight weapon able to deliver a high power laser over long ranges, and can engage with any visible target

Jan 22, 2024
Successful Test of Advanced Air Defense System in Latest Configuration

The SPYDER system provides air defense solutions against various airborne threats, including missiles, UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and tactical ballistic missiles

Jan 16, 2024
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.