GBAD - The return of 'FOBS'

[Kirkhill]

An academic article on what the US Air Defense Artillery Branch has lost since 2005 and what it needs to get back and develop.

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2025/Air-Defense/

It is not just Canada that has lost a step apparently.

@SeaKingTacco and @FJAG

 

[Kirkhill]

Can the MASS system be brought ashore?

MASS nova ship protection system breaks cover at DSEI UK 2025 - Naval News

At DSEI UK 2025, Rheinmetall unveiled the new MASS nova decoy launching system. Based on the proven MASS, the newly developed launcher...

www.navalnews.com

 

[daftandbarmy]

Can we have some of these?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968350638858752157

 

[Kirkhill]

16 year old with a shotgun, some string and some lead slugs. CUAS entrepreneur.

How a Ukrainian Teen Created Anti-Drone Ammo That Saves Soldier’s Lives

At 16, Yurii launched a start-up to design anti-drone ammunition. Now 18, he balances school, prototypes, and a call to defend Ukraine’s ski…

united24media.com

 

[Kirkhill]

Apollo laser takes down 200 drones unplugged

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.

newatlas.com

 

[Kirkhill]

More on my favourite 70mm rockets.

Laser-Guided Rockets Now Primary Anti-Drone Weapon For USAF Jets In Middle East

APKWS II rockets have become the Air Force's go-to air-to-air munition against drones thanks to their low cost and small size.

www.twz.com

One launcher with multiple tubes.
One rocket per tube.

Rocket plus warhead plus point detonating fuze is a low cost ballistic artillery round comparable to a 105 howtzer in effect.

Rocket plus 12000 USD laser guidance plus warhead plus point detonating fuse is a guided anti-tank / anti-structure weapon.

Rocket plus 12000 USD laser guidance plus warhead plus proximity fuze is an anti-aircraft / cuas guided missile.

And then you can start playing with programmable fuzes and air bursts and swapping HE for flechettes, smoke, illumination....

 

[Kirkhill]

And the Koreans have...

A surface to surface, anti ship, fire and forget variant with an 8 km range based on an IR seeker.

LIG Nex1 showcases K-LOGIR Rocket at RIMPAC 2022 - Naval News

South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 is showcasing its “Poniard” Korean-Low cOst Guided Imaging Rocket (K-LOGIR) at Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. LIG Nex1 hopes that this will open up more export opportunities for the platform in the future.

www.navalnews.com