Introduction Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is set to showcase its newest innovation — the L-SPIKE 4X Launched Effect — at the upcoming AUSA 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Washington, D.C. (October 13–15). This cutting-edge system represents the latest evolution of the renowned SPIKE missile family, integrating loitering capabilities into a fully developed ...
First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units ...
On the modern battlefield, drones are transforming how counter-battery operations are executed. A recent incident highlights this shift, where Russian soldiers successfully destroyed a Ukrainian 2S22 Bogdana self-propelled artillery gun mounted on a Tatra chassis. This operation demonstrates the synergy of reconnaissance drones and loitering munitions in neutralizing high-value targets. The Target: 2S22 Bogdana Artillery ...
Russian forces, in collaboration with the developers of the Courier ground drone, have successfully conducted field tests of the Ignis laser demining system. Integrated into the unified Courier robotic platform, this system represents a major step forward in the safe disposal of explosive devices. Domestically Produced Technology The Ignis laser system is a domestically developed ...
