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23 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Taiwan Flexes Attack Drones Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces brought multiple types of attack drones into a joint live-fire exercise for the first time in Pingtung County, days before a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

15 September

Land

Giving guidance on correcting his aim, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hunter shouts directions to Spc. Timothy Martin as he fires the M240 machine gun. Sgt. Randy Torrecer provides support for Martin. The last week of training begins on a cold rain swept day trip to the Orchard Combat Training Center. The scout trainees will take turns driving a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. On the range the trainees will fire the Mark 19 machine grenade launcher, the 50 Cal. Machine gun and the 240B machine gun. During the remainder of the week, they learn how to boresight the 25mm gun; the fundamentals of reconnaissance and security; how to establish an observation post; and how to handle and detonate explosives. U.S. Army Cavalry Scouts act as the eyes and ears on the field, gathering information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons, and activity. The scouts often operate in small groups gathering intelligence. With the information they gather, commanders can make informed decisions about how to move troops and where and when to attack. Their scouting duties include conducting mounted and dismounted navigation, collecting data about tunnels and bridges, and serving as members of observation and listening posts. In addition to basic soldiering skills, cavalry scouts learn to secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles, load, clear and fire individual and crew-served weapons.

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First In-State Heavy Weapons Range for Oregon National Guard Starts Construction

The US has broken ground on a $12-million Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility in Boardman.

15 September

Americas

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EDGE, Safran to Build Sovereign Missile Propulsion Systems in Brazil

EDGE Group has signed an agreement with Safran to establish solid rocket motor development and production capabilities in Brazil.

11 September

Arms

The ACS (Allen Control Systems) Bullfrog M240, tracking a drone, during Falcon Peak at Cibola Range Site 17, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 7, 2026. FALCON PEAK 26.2 is a NORAD (North American Aerospace Command) & U.S. Northern Command's Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems experiment designed to demonstrate new technologies, expand focus on Low Collateral Defeat capabilities, enhance collaboration with mission partners, and provide developers with immediate feedback to accelerate the maturation of innovative capabilities with Department of War-wide applicability. (Dept. of War photo by SSgt. Colten Tessness)

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ACS to Launch New Texas Factory for Bullfrog Anti-Drone Turrets

Allen Control Systems is opening a new manufacturing site in Texas for its Bullfrog autonomous counter-unmanned aerial system technology.

10 September

Arms

Propulsion Innovation Center in Elkton, Maryland

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Northrop Grumman Scales Missile Output With New Maryland Hub

Northrop Grumman has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Elkton, Maryland, expanding its solid rocket motor and hypersonic propulsion capacity to meet rising missile demand.

10 September

Arms

A U.S. Army M1265A1 Stryker from Alpha Battery, 6th battalion, 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, aims its XM 914 30 mm cannon at an MQM-170 Outlaw drone during the anti-air defense portion of Table VI iterations as part of a crew qualification gunnery, at Dalton Mountain Multi-Use Range on Fort Cavazos, TX, Oct. 14, 2024. Crew qualifications verify the lethality and effectiveness of a unit's crews and their ability to efficiently complete engagements with their vehicle’s weapons systems.

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US Air Force Plans Missile and Drone Defense Guns for Foreign Bases

The US Air Force is seeking industry proposals for ground-based, medium-caliber gun systems to enhance the missile and drone defense capabilities of its overseas installations.

4 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Pictured: Royal Marines from 30 Commando Royal Marines Air Defence Troop training with the Kirintec Recurve C-UAS System on board a Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) during an Exercise in the Mediterranean. The Kirintec Recurve C-UAS is designed to jam a drone's operating frequency, testing its effectiveness against suspect/hostile UAS. Royal Marines Air Defence Troop is a small unit within 3 Commando Brigade's 30 Commando IX Group. Air Defence Troop provide point air defence for the Brigade. The Air Defence Troop normally use portable surface-to-air missiles in the form of the Starstreak High Velocity Missile system.

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UK Opens $6.8M Hunt for Innovative Defenses Against Mass Drone Attacks

The UK has launched a $6.8-million competition seeking new defenses against mass drone attacks on deployed ground forces.

4 September

Arms

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EU’s Hypersonic Interceptor Passes First Major Development Milestone

The EU has cleared its first major technical hurdle in its flagship endo-atmospheric hypersonic defense initiative ahead of schedule.

Aug- 2026 -

25 August

Arms

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade load an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) training round for a live-fire exercise, Sept. 23, 2021, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. The APKWS is the newest laser-guided rocket system utilized by the 12th CAB stationed throughout Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jesus Menchaca)

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US Clears Sale of 5,000+ APKWS Rocket Kits to Italy

The US State Department has approved a $364-million foreign military sale of 5,031 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II air-to-air guidance kits to Italy.

17 August

Europe