defense technology

Beehive Industries Launches Fully Metal 3D Printed Engine Rampart for War Drones

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Beehive Industries Launches Fully Metal 3D Printed Engine Rampart for War Drones

In August 2025, Antarctic Bear learned that Beehive Industries, a U.S. propulsion system manufacturer, has launched the Rampart engine, a fully 3D printed propulsion system developed specifically for use within the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) framework. △Rampart, a 3D printed engine for unmanned combat aircraft. Image courtesy of Beehive Industries. This engine, nicknamed the “Power … Read more

Ukrainian AI Combat Robots Equipped with American M2 Browning Heavy Machine Guns Attacking Russian Positions

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Ukrainian AI Combat Robots Equipped with American M2 Browning Heavy Machine Guns Attacking Russian Positions

The American .50 caliber (approximately 1.27 cm) M2 Browning heavy machine gun is currently playing a role on the battlefield in Ukraine, with reports indicating that Ukrainian AI (Artificial Intelligence) combat robots have been equipped with this weapon. ▲ M2 Browning heavy machine gun equipped by the Ukrainian army The M2 Browning heavy machine gun … Read more

The Invisible Blade: Deterrence from All Directions

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The Invisible Blade: Deterrence from All Directions

Authors: Mu Jiandong, Yang Yang, Ge Yuchen Introduction: On March 21, 2025, Turkey’s defense industry reached a milestone—the SOM-J air-launched cruise missile successfully completed its first operational test. This stealth missile, launched from the F-16 Block 40 fighter jet, accurately hit a moving maritime target with an inert warhead, showcasing its “launch and disappear” feature … Read more

Turkey’s F-16 Successfully Launches SOM-J Cruise Missile, Shifting Focus from F-35 to Drones

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Turkey's F-16 Successfully Launches SOM-J Cruise Missile, Shifting Focus from F-35 to Drones

Recently, Turkey’s military industry has achieved a breakthrough, with the F-16 fighter jet successfully test-firing the domestically produced SOM-J cruise missile, accurately hitting a maritime target. This test not only showcases the rapid advancement of Turkey’s defense technology but also marks a significant enhancement of the country’s military capabilities. According to reports, the test launch … Read more

SOM-J: Turkey’s Next-Generation Cruise Missile

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SOM-J: Turkey's Next-Generation Cruise Missile

This article is sourced from the American political journal “National Interest” The modular design and extended range of the SOM-J missile make it attractive in the international market. Despite domestic political turmoil, Turkey continues to strive for self-sufficiency in defense technology — part of a broader strategy to break free from the constraints of European … Read more