Sep 1, 2026
A modular magazine of a countermeasure dispensing system. The modular magazine includes a main body, a pair of horizontal walls of the main body, a pair of vertical walls of the main body that extends between the pair of horizontal walls, and a set of partitions removably engageable with the main body at the pair of horizontal walls or at the pair of vertical walls. Each partition of the set of partitions is also adapted to support a set of countermeasure expendables inside of the main body. The modular magazine may also include one or more sets of compartments collectively defined by the pair of horizontal walls, the pair of vertical walls, and the set of partitions.
Sep 1, 2026
Provided is a shaped charge for use in a radial cutter. The shaped charge, in one example, includes a circular charge formed into a predetermined shape, the predetermined shape selected to form a concave edge. The circular charge, in this example, is formed from a Triaminotrinitrobenzene based material. The shaped charge, in this example, additionally includes a liner shaped to extend along the concave edge.
Sep 1, 2026
An anti-skip ballistic protector is provided, including a ballistic panel having a front face, a rear face, and an upper end. A portion of the upper end of the ballistic panel is folded and secured to the front face of the ballistic panel to provide a raised edge configured to stop a flying projectile. The upper end is heat-sealed and stitched to the front face of the ballistic panel, and in some examples, the ballistic panel includes a ply of ballistic material. The ballistic panel is either removably attached to the ballistic garment or included with the ballistic garment.
Sep 1, 2026
A collapsible ballistic body armor system having a linear arrangement of two to four armor panels in a deployment condition defining a rectangular prism array of armor panels shielding the front of the user. Each adjacent armor panel is interconnected along their respective edges by a hinge connection so that the collapsible ballistic body armor system is movable between the deployment condition and a folded position. In the deployment condition, a cover panel pivotably attached to each armor panel pivots to cover a gap between each adjacent armor panel. The system provides a neck strap from which initial deployment may be achieved under the urging of gravity.
Aug 25, 2026
In a flying object coping system ( 1000 ), a surveillance ground center ( 311 ) transmits, to a communication ground center ( 321 ), an ID, time information, and position information of a surveillance satellite ( 100 ) which will transmit flying object information, an ID, time information, and position information of a surveillance satellite ( 100 ) which will receive the flying object information, and position information of a coping system ( 330 ). The communication ground center ( 321 ) is equipped with a communication route search device ( 470 ), which searches for a communication route for satellite information. The communication ground center ( 321 ) transmits directive commands to the communication satellite group of the communication system ( 320 ) based on a search result from the communication route search device ( 470 ).
Aug 25, 2026
A high energy laser (HEL) weapon system for counter-UAS (C-UAS) use comprises a fully self-contained laser system including a power supply, thermal management, high-capacity batteries, and integrated radar and electronic warfare subsystems.
Aug 25, 2026
An EFI or LEEFI that provides enhanced detonation energy sufficient to directly detonate a main charge to improve the reliability and ease the qualification of an explosive firing train. This is accomplished by forming the EFI's output charge from an explosive material typically used as a booster explosive (e.g., PBXN-5, CH-6 and Composition A5) rather than a primary explosive and making the diameter of the output charge greater than the diameter of the barrel thus increasing the total mass of the output charge. For use in military grade munitions, the EFI's casing is formed with one or more vent holes radially adjacent the output charge.
Aug 18, 2026
A linear shaped charge electro-explosive (LSCe) device integrates an initiator and booster charge on the backside of a main charge and solid V-shaped liner. The initiator is responsive to an electric stimulus to produce a shockwave that detonates and propagates through the booster charge to magnify the shockwave, which in turn detonates and propagates the main charge to further magnify the shockwave that collapses the solid V-shaped liner and projects forward a shaped charge jet. A wave shaper may be positioned in the booster or main charge to flatten the wave front into an approximately planar wave front when the magnified shockwave interacts with the V-shaped liner. The wave shaper and main charge and possibly all components energetic and non-energetic, except the initiator, may be formed using additive manufacturing. Alternately, only non-energetic components may be formed using additive manufacturing. The device may be formed into a linear, are or ring-shaped form factor. Additive manufacturing enables device scaling and optimal device function resulting in enhanced shaped jet output beyond those of traditional LSCs.
Aug 18, 2026
A projectile is outfitted with a target finder and is intended to be fired from a launching device and includes one or several fins where the fins, upon being extended, cause the projectile to be urged into a controlled oscillating movement. A fuze is also provided.
Aug 18, 2026
Detonator spool including at least one body configured to receive a cable wound around the body, the body including at least one housing configured to receive a primer, an electronic control module housing configured to receive an electronic control module, and a bore forming a hub configured to rotate the body of the spool; and detonator including such a spool.
Aug 18, 2026
A concealed amalgamated neutralizer device covertly combines neutralizer material of inert materials such as calcium carbonate or silicates with common energetic material for the prevention of malicious use of the energetic material. The concealed amalgamated neutralizer device may vary in shape, size, and color and is therefore adaptable to varying methods of containment. The neutralizer material mimics the energetic material without detection. Upon disassembly of the concealed amalgamated neutralizer device, the neutralizer material is mixed with and neutralizes the energetic material rendering the energetic material useless. A container is provided which has a bottom section having an interior surface including a plurality of integrally formed recesses that are filled with the energetic material which allow manipulation of flash direction and intensity upon detonation.
Aug 4, 2026
The invention relates to a single-capacitor electronic detonator ( 10 ) comprising an explosive-initiating means ( 11 ), electronic control means ( 16 ) and a single energy storage capacitor ( 15 ) for supplying the electronic control means ( 16 ) and the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ) with power when firing the single-capacitor electronic detonator ( 10 ). It further comprises means ( 18 ) for clipping the voltage across the terminals of the single energy storage capacitor ( 14 ) to a value lower than a non-firing voltage value (Ua) of the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ), and voltage-regulating means ( 19 ) connected to means ( 13 ) for connecting to a power source ( 12 ), which means are suitable for limiting the output voltage to a value lower than a non-firing voltage value (Ua) of the explosive-initiating means ( 11 ). The invention also relates to the use thereof in a firing system to improve safety when using single-capacitor electronic detonators ( 10 ).
Jul 28, 2026
The invention refers to an air defense system comprising at least one counter countermeasures device, and at least one anti-aircraft weapon system and to an anti-aircraft combat method comprising said air defense system. The counter countermeasures device is configured for generating and emitting electromagnetic radiation of appropriate wavelengths, i.e. simulated missiles, that mimic real anti-aircraft missiles, and, in this way, the anti-aircraft missile launch warning and detection system (MLWDS) installed on aircrafts are deceived and the countermeasures are released. The operation of the counter countermeasures device and of the anti-aircraft weapon system, i.e. emitting of simulated missiles and launching of anti-aircraft missiles, is coordinated. The counter countermeasures device is implemented as a standalone device or is attached to or is integrated into the anti-aircraft weapon system. With the proposed air defense system and method, the efficiency of the anti-aircraft combat is highly improved, i.e. the probability of the target hit is highly improved.
Jul 28, 2026
An unexploded ordnance (UXO) mitigation device of the present invention includes an energy-focusing guide formed with deflagration chamber, and an upper housing connected to the energy-focusing guide. The upper housing is formed with an opening and a tapered void, so that the opening merges into the tapered void, and the tapered void merges into the deflagration chamber. An initiator is inserted into the opening and an energetic charge is placed into the tapered void in contact with the initiator. A snorkel can be attached to the upper housing to establish a transient chamber, which allows for complete detonation of the energetic charge. The complete detonation causes conversion of gas in the deflagration chamber to ionize into a plasma having a wave velocity sufficient for the plasma to deflagrate the UXO.
Jul 28, 2026
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.
Jul 21, 2026
An armored seating assembly for a rotorcraft or other aircraft (e.g., for a pilot or operator) includes a wing armor panel capable of rotational and vertical movement relative to the seat base when adjusted by the operator. For example, a carriage attached to the armor panel translates along a carriage slot in the seat base, stabilized in the carriage slot by orthogonal sets of bearings (e.g., lateral bearings and longitudinal bearings) and allowing the wing armor panel to be vertically adjusted relative to the seat base (e.g., to accommodate pilots of varying heights). The armor panel is coupled to the carriage by hinges allowing the panel to pivot or rotate away from the seat base, in order to facilitate entry to and egress from the seat.
Jul 21, 2026
A shield system comprises a protective shield body, a first accessory and a second accessory. The shield body comprises a shield panel provided with an edging, the shield panel having a first and second face defining a threat side in a threat direction and a protected side in a protected direction opposite the threat side and threat direction, respectively and having opposite panel edges, the edging covering at least part of the panel edges. The edging of the shield body comprises connectors operably connected with each other. The first and second accessories are operably connectable or connected with each other via the connectors for power and/or a signal transfer from the first accessory to the second accessory and/or back via the connectors.
Jul 21, 2026
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a smart shell mounted on a gun barrel having a rifle formed on an inner circumference, and formed to hit a military target area by using a plurality of scattering pieces includes: a warhead part having the scattering pieces embedded therein; a cover part having one or more grooves provided on an outer circumference and coupled to cover the warhead part, and separated from the warhead part by a difference in rotational speed relative to the warhead part when close to the target area; and a propulsion part providing a propulsion force to the warhead part.
Jul 14, 2026
A modular radio frequency (RF) seeker may be modularly connected with a projectile having a diameter of about four inches or less. The modular RF seeker may have a plurality of RF antennas, wherein at least two RF antennas are spaced apart from each other at a distance that is less than one wavelength of a signal band of interest that is to be detected by the modular RF seeker. A modular connector that modularly connects with another portion of the projectile, wherein when modularly connected, the plurality of RF antennas are in operative communication with a guidance kit on the projectile that guides the projectile toward at least one signal jammer emitting a jamming signal at the signal band of interest.
Jul 14, 2026
An implosion shield of ballistic fabric is formed by a selected number of layers of ballistic fabric draped, enveloped or coiled around an implosion sleeve or dead-end and secured with fasteners through holes formed around the perimeter of the ballistic fabric. The implosion shield is installed around the implosion sleeve or dead-end by draping over or wrapping or enveloping and fastening the implosion shield around the implosion sleeve or dead-end so as to attenuate shock, pressure and sound waves from the detonation and so as to direct pressurized gas from the detonation along and parallel to the powerline or down and away from the powerline to keep it away from linemen in a bucket or on the ground.
Jul 14, 2026
A method of targeting, which involves capturing a first video of a scene about a potential targeting coordinate by a first video sensor on a first aircraft; transmitting the first video and associated potential targeting coordinate by the first aircraft; receiving the first video on a first display in communication with a processor, the processor also receiving the potential targeting coordinate; selecting the potential targeting coordinate to be an actual targeting coordinate for a second aircraft in response to viewing the first video on the first display; and guiding a second aircraft toward the actual targeting coordinate; where positive identification of a target corresponding to the actual targeting coordinate is maintained from selection of the actual targeting coordinate.
Jul 7, 2026
An Antenna Positioning System for missile seeker and system development and test comprises an antenna module, and a plurality of tethers, wherein the antenna module is suspended in a position by the tethers and the position is capable of being changed and the antenna module manoeuvred by pulling at least one tether and simultaneously releasing at least one tether. The system is useful for testing and developing Radio Frequency (RF) missile technology in a controlled, simulated environment rather than by live missile firings.
Jun 30, 2026
A target tracking apparatus includes a housing that defines an exterior surface and comprises an interior cavity, a distal opening, and an intermediate opening. The target tracking apparatus also includes a distal-end window attached to the housing over the distal opening and defining a distal end of the target tracking apparatus. The target tracking apparatus further includes an intermediate window attached to the housing over the intermediate opening. The target tracking apparatus additionally includes a first camera within the interior cavity, configured to capture images through the distal-end window, and fixed, relative to the housing, such that the first camera does not move relative to the housing. The target tracking apparatus also includes a second camera within the interior cavity, configured to capture images through the intermediate window, and fixed, relative to the housing, such that the second camera does not move relative to the housing.
Jun 30, 2026
A Laser Designator Pod (LDP) protective system, the LDP protective system comprising: a protective hood a laser detector arranged within the protective hood to generate a signal when exposed to laser radiation within a predefined range of wavelengths; and a computing device to record the generated signal.
Jun 30, 2026
An exploding foil initiator (EFI) assembly includes: a housing assembly, having a base, one or more elongated supports spaced about a circumference of the base extending axially away from the base, and protuberances extending radially-inwardly toward a central axis; a spring configured to compress a leadframe, an insulator, a pellet sleeve, and an explosive pellet; and a retainer cap with a surface that abuts the spring that releasably engages the protuberances and compresses the spring while engaged with the protuberances.
Jun 30, 2026
The present invention provides a counterweight projectile having an upper hemispherical shell and a lower hemispherical shell and each having a plurality of grooves on the inner surface thereof, wherein a hollow space is formed in the combined upper and lower hemispherical shells used to contain a spherical content. The counterweight projectile includes a spherical spring accommodated in the hollow space. The spherical spring is in a shape of a plurality of coils wound along the inner surfaces of the upper and lower hemispherical shells, and is completely supported and held on the inner surfaces of the hemispherical shells. After ejecting, the counterweight projectile which has a matching weight to shoot forward, stably, straight and evenly to an impact point, after contacting the impact point, the spherical spring is squeezed and restored to explode the upper and lower hemispherical shells, and increases the explosion and spread of the spherical content.
Jun 23, 2026
Apparatus, systems, and methods for advanced battlefield command and control systems (“ACCS”) are disclosed herein. The ACCS operates primarily by communication between closed-loop identification devices (“CIDD”) configured to be integrated into weapons systems and as wearable components on fatigues of soldiers. The CIDDs include sensors such as gyroscopes and GPS locators which send information to an area command and control (“AC2”) unit which sends commands to the CIDDs of the weapons systems. The information from the sensors is used to establish safe zones between CIDDs and determine whether a line of fire of the weapons system overlaps the safe zone. If the line of fire overlaps the safe zone, the CIDD is configured to prevent the weapons system from firing and alert an operator of the overlap.
Jun 23, 2026
A consolidated material and method for forming a consolidated material. The consolidated material comprises a plurality of woven fabric layers that are mechanically entangled together. The plurality of woven fabric layers comprise fibers. The plurality of woven fabric layers are mechanically entangled together with fibers of the plurality of woven fabric layers and without nonwoven fibers. At least some fibers of the plurality of woven fabric layers extend in the Z-direction perpendicular to the x-y plane of the plurality of woven fabric layers. Methods for forming a consolidated material are also provided.
Jun 23, 2026
A connector for use with detonation device(s) associated with an explosive detonation system is provided. The connector includes a body, a lower channel, a first side channel, and a second side channel. The body has a first end and a second and is centered on an axis. The first end and the second end are positioned along the axis. The body defining a main channel with a first main end and a second main end. The body main, lower, first side and second side channels are configured to receive first, second, third and fourth detonation device, respectively.
Jun 9, 2026
The present disclosure relates to a multispectral camouflage tape for temporary multispectral camouflage of objects, such as weapons or military, comprising a camouflage material layer having camouflage properties in the visual and thermal infrared wavelength regions, the camouflage material layer including a textile and a thermal-radiation reflecting material; a tape layer including a tape substrate having an inward-facing side coated with an inner adhesive layer; and a releasable liner layer releasably adhered to the inward-facing side of the tape substrate through the inner adhesive layer, wherein the camouflage material layer is adhered to the tape substrate such that the camouflage material layer and the tape layer form a tape configured to adhered to an object by the inner adhesive layer at an inward-facing side of the tape substrate.
Jun 9, 2026
A computer-implemented method of training a machine learning, ML algorithm to control spin-stabilized steerable projectiles is described. The method comprises: obtaining training data including respective policies and corresponding trajectories of a set of spin-stabilized steerable projectiles including a first projectile, wherein each policy relates to steering a projectile of the set thereof towards a target and wherein each corresponding trajectory comprises a series of states in a state space of the projectile (S 2001 ); and training the ML algorithm comprising determining relationships between the respective policies and corresponding trajectories of the projectiles of the set thereof based on respective results of comparing the trajectories and the targets (S 2002 ).
Jun 2, 2026
A system for delivering ordinance is disclosed. The system includes a flight capable drone having a lift capacity suitable for carrying a munition, a fire control module in communication with the munition, and a handheld device in remote communication with the fire control module. At least one encrypted firing code generated by the fire control module is received by the handheld device and the munition is armed in accordance with at least the location of the drone.
Jun 2, 2026
The electronic target includes a front plate, a chamber behind the front plate, a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor element inside the chamber joined to the front plate by at least a connection element, a main control device electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element, and a signal processing element electrically connected to the MEMS sensor element and the main control device. Due to the MEMS sensor element's small dimension, light weight, low power consumption, high durability, low cost, and stable performance, it can be integrated into the electronic target simply by the connection element without being constrained by its shape and size, and the electronic target can be installed more conveniently and quickly.
Jun 2, 2026
The disclosure relates to a shaped charge assembly including a casing and a liner, the liner being a hollow dome forming a hollow space, coaxially arranged around a longitudinal central axis (x) of the shaped charge assembly. The casing and the liner together defines a volume including an explosive. The liner includes an internal surface facing the hollow space and an external surface facing the volume including the explosive. A tangent of the internal surface and a base plane (y) formed at a base end of the liner, the base plane being perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis (x), forms an angle (α) of at least 100°.
Jun 2, 2026
The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
May 26, 2026
An arming tandem for a perforating gun is provided. The arming tandem includes an internal arming pin that is biased in a retracted position. Detonating the last perforating gun in a gun string forces the arming pin in the immediately adjacent tandem into contact with a grounding plate in the next perforating gun, thereby arming the next perforating gun. The arming pin is biased in the retracted position by a helical compression spring that is contained within a counterbored opening in the arming tandem. An adjacent bulkhead includes a grounding plate that surrounds a contact pin. The grounding plate provides a flat surface for contacting the arming pin and creating a secure connection to ground.
May 26, 2026
Unmanned systems, and primarily vehicles, and in most embodiments unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as well as novel guided and unguided munitions are presented herein. to the two combine to present unmanned weaponized systems that not only carry weapons functionality, but allow for advanced observation and reconnaissance. These unmanned systems are largely directed toward military applications where the weaponized unmanned system may be forward deployed to allow human warfighters to remain at long range distances from the potential targets, and to provide surveillance, target identification and tracking, general reconnaissance information, and the like, while also providing weaponized attack capabilities. The unmanned systems may, in some embodiments, include advanced command and control capabilities for communication between the system and the remote, rear-positioned warfighter, and between separate elements of the unmanned system. Many embodiments also include weapons systems, munitions, or rounds with guidance and real-time maneuverability capabilities as well.
May 19, 2026
One example apparatus includes a shaped charge, and an overmold that includes one or more layers surrounding a portion of the shaped charge. The overmold may contact, and conform to, a case within which the shaped charge is received, and the overmold may further contact, and conform to, a cartridge wall within which the shaped charge and the overmold are positioned. An electrical or electronic component may be partly embedded in the overmold.
May 19, 2026
A protective shield comprises a shield body. The shield body comprises a shield panel having a first and second face defining a threat side in a threat direction and a protected side in a protected direction opposite the threat side and threat direction, respectively, and having opposite panel edges and an edging covering at least part of the panel edges. The shield body further comprises connectors for mounting, in particular removably mounting, one or more accessories to the shield body on the threat side. At least some of the connectors are arranged on the threat side and/or at least one of exposed and exposable on the threat side, and at least partly accommodated in the edging.
May 19, 2026
A fuse assembly that includes a low energy exploding foil initiator (LEEFI) located in a housing thereof. The LEEFI is supported in the housing by a sleeve made of a compliant material that protects the LEEFI by dampening shocks and vibrations applied to the housing. At least a portion of the LEEFI is press-fit into the sleeve such that an interference fit exists between an outer cylindrical wall of the LEEFI casing and in inner wall of the housing. The sleeve includes a latch assembly at one end having a plurality of tabs that are circumferentially spaced-apart from one another. Each of the plurality of tabs includes a cantilever beam having a head, the head including a bottom surface pressed against a top surface of the external annular flange of the LEEFI casing.
May 12, 2026
A payload container includes a nose cone electronics hub assembly, a collar assembly, a canister assembly, and a grid fin system. The nose cone electronics hub assembly has a nose cone housing electronic components in support of flight and detonator systems. The collar assembly includes a collar coupling the nose cone electronics hub and canister together. A canister of the canister assembly houses separate parts when in a shipping configuration that can be attached to an exterior of the payload container in a deployment configuration. A fin assembly facilitates vertical descent of the payload container when dropped from an unmanned aircraft.
May 12, 2026
A detonation module for a perforation tool includes an end that may receive and couple to a ballistic transfer unit of the perforation tool, a detonator, a switch circuit electrically coupled to the detonator, an electrical contact electrically coupled to the switch circuit, and an electrically conductive, compressive member that may couple to the ballistic transfer unit of the perforation tool and form a compressive electrical connection between the electrical contact and the ballistic transfer unit. The electrical contact is disposed between the detonator and the electrically conductive, compressive member.
May 12, 2026
A controller for a counter measure system against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a display device and a processor configured to receive target position data of a target UAV, effector position data of at least one counter measure effector, and effector orientation data of the at least one counter measure effector relative to geographic cardinal directions. The processor is also configured to determine a field of effect of the at least one counter measure effector on the basis of the effector position data and the effector orientation data. The field of effect is indicative of an area covered by electromagnetic radiation emitted, in use, by the at least one counter measure effector. The processor is further configured to generate a display signal for displaying, on the display device, the position of the target UAV with respect to the field of effect of the at least one counter measure effector.
May 12, 2026
A method for simultaneous blasting of projectiles includes i.) calculating the position of the target, ii.) estimating the target's position, iii.) firing a first projectile at the target, iv.) firing a second projectile at the target, v.) braking the first projectile with a braking device arranged in the projectile, and vi.) detonating the projectiles in a coordinated fashion based on an initiation signal. A fire-control system for directing fire against a target comprising at least one sensor, in order to measure the position of the target as a function of time, and a combat system including a firing device are also provided.
May 12, 2026
Disclosed is a method and system to provide protection for maritime vessels from multiple threat types including shoulder launched rocket propelled threats, ballistic (howitzer), and larger scale missile systems. According to an exemplary embodiment, the protection system is based on the ballistic launch (from the protected vessel) of an explosive charge(s) aimed ˜5 meters away from the vessel and ˜1 meter beneath the waterline followed by detonation to enable the formation of a water wall. Through the formation of a water wall, incident threats can be initiated (piezo fuze) and passivated through dynamic interaction with the water formation. In addition, the upward velocity of the water wall can enable an upwards rotation of the incident threat changing the orientation of the warhead jet formation (for shape charge warheads) above the vessel.
May 5, 2026
A laser seeker system is provided. The laser seeker system includes at least a laser pulse receiver circuitry and a pulse evaluator is provided. The pulse evaluator can be configured to obtain a set of measured pulse repetition intervals associated with laser pulses acquired by the laser pulse receiver circuitry. The pulse evaluator can further categorize a current volatility status indicating a respective category of a set of volatility categories, and based on a volatility index indicating a variance of the set of measured PRIs and a volatility counter indicating a number of the acquired laser pulses. The pulse evaluator can further increase a respective category counter that counts occurrences of the respective volatility category. The pulse evaluator can further categorize the authenticity of the laser seeker target based on the set of category counters.
Apr 28, 2026
A thermal image-forming attachment for a sighting apparatus has a combiner for overlaying a generated thermal image from a display against a visible scene defined along an optical axis of the sighting apparatus, wherein the combiner intersects the optical axis between an objective lens and the visible scene. A first IR camera has a first field of view aligned with the sighting apparatus optical axis; a second IR camera has a second field of view narrower than the first field of view, aligned with the sighting apparatus optical axis. An image processor generates the thermal image on the display, wherein IR image content rendered from the second IR camera is centered within IR image content from the first IR camera. Collimating optics project the thermal image from the display toward the combiner as collimated light aligned with collimated light from the visible scene.
Apr 28, 2026
A mounting system and method that provides simplified mounting points and attachment interfaces for associated components. Specifically, the system and method generally comprise a mounting system, including a new support chassis, which allows for a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) aiming system which was built to be placed in an infantry system for a TOW missile, to be used in a vehicle mounted ISU system.
Apr 14, 2026
The present disclosure relates to a shaped charge. The shaped charge includes an explosive component and a liner member coupled to the explosive component. The explosive component and the liner member emit a perforating jet based on ignition of the explosive component. The liner member has a planar symmetric portion that is planar symmetric along an axial length of the planar symmetric portion relative to planes perpendicular to a direction of the emitted perforating jet.
Apr 14, 2026
The present invention relates to a range extension device, particularly to a reversible range extension device, especially reversible base bleed device. There is provided a reversible range extension device, capable in use, of being reversibly engaged to a body of an artillery shell, said range extension device comprising at least one energetic material, and an igniter, wherein the range extension device comprises a first end with an aperture, and second closed end, wherein the range extension device, in use, is selectively arranged to be in an active orientation or inert orientation, wherein in the active orientation the range extension device is arranged such that the aperture faces rearwardly away from the shell to allow the range extension device to function, and in the inert orientation the range extension device is arranged such that the aperture faces inwardly towards the shell.
Apr 14, 2026
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
Apr 7, 2026
A system and method are provided for correcting targeting of indirect fire, including: acquiring values for a set of firing conditions, for each of the firing conditions determining statistical parameters of a covariance matrix of the firing conditions, including estimates of unit effects, standard deviations, and error correlations between registration and fire-for-effect (FFE) firing condition errors, wherein at least one correlation is less than one and greater than zero, acquiring a registration miss vector, generating from the statistical parameters a conditional correction matrix; and multiplying the conditional correction matrix by the registration miss vector to calculate a correction vector for FFE targeting.
Apr 7, 2026
A soft body armor arrangement has a plurality of layers of soft ballistic material stacked on one another, each layer comprising a plurality of sub-layers of ballistic material. Each of the layers has a respective seam line attaching two or more respective sections of the layer. The sizes of the section are varied so that the resultant seam lines of adjacent layers are offset and spaced apart from one another, but the overall size and shape of each layer is the same. This avoids stacking and bunching of the seam lines which can cause rigidity and discomfort.
Apr 7, 2026
The present disclosure relates to a shaped charge liner. The shaped charge liner includes a first liner portion formed a first material. The first liner portion has an apex and a skirt section that define an interior volume of the first liner portion. The shaped charge liner also includes a second liner portion formed of a second material. The second liner portion is coupled to the first liner portion such that the second liner portion is an edge of the interior volume.
Apr 7, 2026
Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target aerial vehicle, deploying an interceptor aerial vehicle comprising at least one effector, maneuvering the interceptor aerial vehicle to a position to engage a target aerial vehicle, deploying the at least one effector to intercept the target aerial vehicle, and confirming that the target aerial vehicle has been intercepted.
Mar 31, 2026
Provided herein are systems and methods for training, maintaining and using skills for shooting a target with a projectile. More particularly, the invention relates to virtual and/or augmented reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and consensual reality systems and methods to train and maintain shooting skills in military, law enforcement, competition and sporting settings, environments and missions.
Mar 31, 2026
A forward-fighting ballistic shield device is provided. The device is comprised of a ballistic shield device that can function as both a ground-deployed and a carried shield to protect against ballistic blast and fragmentation impacts. The device comprises an aluminum frame attached to a ballistic panel with a polyurethane coating, along with an adjustable telescopic leg secured by a locking mechanism for stability when deployed. A tether further ensures the leg maintains the desired angle, while a fastener secures it parallel to the frame when carried. Additionally, deployable straps with grommets enable staking the device to the ground for enhanced stability. The device further features a rapidly inflatable ballistic panel with an inflatable bladder, capable of being manually or gas-inflated via a canister. The bladder may be reinforced with tensile members or foam-core and absorbs and distributes impact forces.
Mar 17, 2026
An embodiment of the bomb casing ( 1 ) defines a generally conical nose portion ( 2 ) and a cylindrical body portion ( 3 ). At least one, and more preferably both, of the generally conical nose portion ( 2 ) and/or the cylindrical body portion ( 3 ) are formed from an additive manufacturing process, which is preferably cold-gas dynamic spraying of metal particles onto a support member. In one embodiment, the generally conical nose portion and cylindrical body portion are integrally formed.
Mar 17, 2026
Presented herein are systems and methods using inertial measurement units (IMUs) for providing location and guidance, and more particularly for providing location and guidance in environments where global position systems (GPS) are unavailable or unreliable (GPS denied and/or degraded environments), and for such location and guidance being provided to projectiles, munitions, or rounds that are released, fired, or deployed from vehicles or weapons systems. More particularly, this disclosure relates to the use of a series of low-accuracy or low-resolution IMUs, in combination, to provide high-accuracy or high-resolution location and guidance results. This further relates to an electronics-control system for handing off control of the measurement and guidance of a body in flight between groups or subgroups of IMUs to alternate between high dynamic range/lower resolution and lower dynamic range/higher resolution measurement and guidance as the environment dictates.
Mar 10, 2026
The disclosure relates to a device for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a device for storing one or more ballistic calculators for providing a ballistic solution. In one embodiment, the device communicates with one or more laser rangefinders.
