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Jul- 2026 -

24 July

Ukraine Tests New ‘Firefly’ Guided Munition on Main Bomber Drones

Ukraine has tested a new class of guided munitions called Firefly on its main bomber drones, validating its effectiveness for precision strikes in operational environments.

Jun- 2026 -

18 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AV Has New UGV That Can Fit in a Backpack and Go Into High-Risk Zones

A new backpackable unmanned ground vehicle from AeroVironment could help troops conduct reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal missions without risking their lives.

May- 2026 -

29 May

Arms

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of the Mk3A2 hand grenade series, marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. The Mk3A2 is restricted for use due to its asbestos body unlike the M111 which utilizes a plastic body that is fully consumed during detonation. U.S. Army photo by Christopher Arthur

Rojoef Manuel

Battelle Supports Production Launch of First US Army Hand Grenade Since 1960s

The US Army has partnered with Ohio defense company Battelle to implement the full material release of the new M111 Offensive Hand Grenade.

25 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing prepare to load a GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System onto an MQ-9 Reaper during a weapons load competition at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 27, 2026. The GBU-39B is designed to limit collateral damage, expanding the MQ-9’s ability to deliver persistent, scalable effects in support of special operations forces across a range of operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers Gain Long-Range Precision Strike Capability

The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb into MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding a long-range precision strike capability designed for contested environments.

Mar- 2026 -

11 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Approves M111 as First New Hand Grenade Since Vietnam War Era

The US Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade for full material release, marking the first new lethal hand-launched explosive for service since the 1960s.

Feb- 2026 -

5 February

Europe

Ronald Watkins

Russia Intensifies Air-Bombing in Ukraine, January Figures Show

Russian combat aviation dropped at least 5,717 air-delivered bombs on Ukrainian territory in January 2026. the war's highest monthly total.

Dec- 2025 -

9 December

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Aselsan Gives KGK-84 Glide Bomb Kit a Full Overhaul for 100-Km Reach

KGK‑84 is a glide bomb kit for 2,000‑pound class bombs, adding extended stand‑off range, GNSS‑aided inertial guidance, and stronger anti‑jam protection.

3 December

Arms

Servicemen guide in an unarmed practice GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb SDB munition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina

Bea Castañeda

What Is the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb? The Precision Glide Weapon Explained

This explainer breaks down how the GBU-39 SDB packs a precise, powerful punch for such a lightweight weapon.

Nov- 2025 -

10 November

Nuclear

Soldier wearing protective gear assisting in the decontamination process after a dirty bomb explosion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Simulates Tech That Traps Radioactive Fallout From Dirty Bombs

Can radioactive fallout from a “dirty bomb” be contained before it spreads? Chinese scientists believe it’s possible.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha to Supply Homegrown Bomb Disposal Robots for Military in Late 2025

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will begin receiving locally developed bomb disposal robots from Hanwha Aerospace later this year, a move aimed at boosting troop safety and operational efficiency.

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