#Gravitas Laser weapons are fast emerging as the weapon of choice, and around the world, militaries are racing to integrate them into combat. Ukraine is the latest to join this race. To counter Russian drone attacks and amidst shortages of air defence missiles, Ukrainian engineers have developed a homegrown laser system called Sunray.   


Ukraine Weapons: The Global Race for Laser Weapons 

Fighting in the Arctic requires specialized weaponry that can function when standard oil turns to glue and steel becomes brittle. Weapons like the C-19 rifle with oversized triggers and the Tor-M2DT missile system for deep snow. 

‘War at -40°C’: What are the most critical weapons soldiers use during arctic combat?

China is racing to weaponize quantum technology, developing advanced systems that could revolutionize modern warfare. From unhackable communication networks to radar capable of detecting stealth aircraft, the PLA reportedly has more than 10 quantum-based weapons in development. Explore what quantum technology is, how it works, and why it could give China a major military advantage in the future of conflict.

China's Dangerous New Quantum Weapons Revealed

China's Dangerous New Quantum Weapons Revealed, China Builds Weapons of the Future

The U.S. Navy’s Spike missile, developed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, is often cited as the world’s smallest guided missile. Weighing just 2.4 kilograms, it uses smartphone camera tech for guidance. Designed for Navy SEALs and Marines.

‘Weighing only 2.4 kg’: The world’s smallest missile and who uses it?

Yes, Rafale jets were used. French Rafale and British RAF Typhoon FGR4 jets carried out a joint strike on January 3, 2026, destroying an ISIS underground weapons facility near Palmyra using precision-guided bombs, backed by aerial refuelling and coalition intelligence.


Was Rafale used? Here’s how RAF and French jets took out an ISIS underground facility in Syria

A fighter jet’s advertised range rarely matches real combat performance. Weapons load, supersonic dashes, low-altitude flying, complex mission profiles and mandatory fuel reserves mean jets often fly only one-third of their maximum range in real missions.


6 factors that limit fighter jet range in real missions

Submarine-launched ballistic missiles are among the deadliest weapons because they guarantee a hidden second-strike capability. Stealthy submarines carrying MIRV missiles can strike with little warning, making first strikes futile and ensuring nuclear deterrence and strategic stability.


‘Submarine-launched missiles’: Why they are considered among the deadliest weapons

Space-based weapons are the next frontier of war because modern armies rely heavily on space for navigation, communication, and targeting. Anti-satellite weapons, cyber attacks, and directed-energy systems now threaten satellites, reshaping global military power and deterrence.

Why space-based weapons and military satellites are considered the next frontier of war

Attack helicopters choose weapons based on target type, range, weather and civilian risk. Guns hit soft targets, rockets suppress areas, and missiles destroy armour from standoff range. Sensors, helmet displays and cost considerations guide fast, precise decisions.

How attack helicopters choose weapons during combat missions

Stealth weapons use radar-absorbing design, low heat signatures and extreme speed to strike targets without warning. Flying low or at hypersonic speeds, they shrink reaction time, bypass early-warning systems and enable surprise attacks before defences can respond.

‘Surprise Attack’: Stealth weapons that can strike without warning and why they are so dangerous

Ukraine said on Tuesday it had pulled its forces out of a hard-fought eastern town as Russia stepped up air strikes that killed civilians, knocked out power supplies and underlined the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war ahead of Christmas.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Withdraws Troops From Eastern Town Amid Deadly Russian Strikes

German lawmakers have approved a government plan to boost military recruitment amid rising concerns over Russia. The plan aims to increase armed forces personnel to 260,000 over the next decade, improve pay and training, and introduce mandatory medical checks for young men, while keeping service voluntary. Lawmakers stress conscription is not being reintroduced, though limited compulsory service remains a possibility if needed.

Germany Approves Plan to Attract More Military Recruits, Stops Short of Conscription 

Russia's Sarmat reaches 35,000km with 16 warheads. Avangard hypersonic reaches Mach 27 speed. Kinzhal reaches Mach 10 aeroballistic. BrahMos reaches Mach 2.8 supersonic. Tomahawk achieves 10m accuracy at 1,500km. China DF-17 operational hypersonic. 

15 most advanced weapons in the world compared by range, speed, and accuracy

Experts are sounding the alarm over the rise of “brain weapons” — chemicals and emerging technologies capable of altering behaviour, manipulating emotions, and erasing memories. As global powers race to control the human mind, concerns are growing that international treaties are failing to keep up with this terrifying new frontier of warfare. Watch to uncover the science, the risks, and the urgent warnings shaping the future of global security.


Neuro-weapon threat: Scientist issues ominous warning

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has publicly showcased its missile and drone arsenal for the first time since the June war with Israel. The display featured Emad and Khorramshahr ballistic missiles, the hypersonic Fattah system, advanced air-defense radars, and new-generation drones, signaling Tehran’s expanding military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.


Iran's intercontinental missile reaches American soil 

Once forced to disarm after World War II, Germany has re-emerged as one of the world’s top arms exporters, with its weapons now shaping battlefields across the globe.
From Ukraine to Yemen and Gaza, German-made tanks, missiles, and defense systems are transforming conflicts and redefining Berlin’s foreign policy.
This video examines how Germany’s powerful defense industry is expanding under NATO pressure, what it means for Europe’s military future, and how Berlin balances morality, profit, and power on the global stage.

Germany’s War Machine Returns | How Its Weapons Are Fueling Conflicts Worldwide

A U.S. watchdog report reveals that weapons and equipment worth $7.1 billion are now under Taliban control. The gear was left behind after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, despite Washington spending over $18.6 billion to arm and train Afghan forces.


Afghanistan: US spent more than $18.6 bn arming & equipping Afghan forces 

Amid the roar of China’s military parade on September 3, a few trucks rolled through Tiananmen Square with camouflaged loads tagged “CJ-1000”.
The trucks were hauling surface-launched hypersonic cruise missiles also known as Long Sword-1000s – weapons designed for ultra-long-range strikes on “system-node targets on the ground, at sea or in the air”, according to Chinese state media.

China debuts world’s first hypersonic plane killer missile in its military parade

China: How deadly is CJ-1000, world’s first hypersonic plane killer? 

Hypersonic weapons, missiles and glide vehicles traveling at speeds above Mach 5, are redefining the future of warfare. They’re nearly impossible to intercept, forcing a global arms race. Here are 8 countries actively developing or testing hypersonic technology right now.

'From India to North Korea': 8 countries building hypersonic weapons right now

#Gravitas Amid ongoing tariff tensions with the U.S., India and Russia are negotiating fresh supplies of S-400 missile systems.


India, Russia snub Trump with cheaper fuel, more S-400s 

China’s Victory Parade: China showcased its military strength in a grand Victory Parade, highlighting advanced weaponry, disciplined troops, and national pride. The display underlined China’s growing defense capabilities

Chinese Victory-day parade: China set to showcase next-gen weapons 

In second place was the 50th anniversary re-release of Universal's summer shark thriller "Jaws," making $9.8 million over the Friday-to-Monday period.

Weapons fights back to top of North American box office

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