Jul 24, 2026 12:21 PM
Updated Jul 24, 2026 1:02 PM
BAE Systems is moving toward a new class of battlefield payloads, releasing a family of multi-role warheads designed to deliver adaptable effects for emerging weapon systems.
BAE Systems is moving toward a new class of battlefield payloads, releasing a family of multi-role warheads designed to deliver adaptable effects for emerging weapon systems.
Built around a modular architecture, BlackThorn is designed to merge blast, fragmentation, and anti-armor effects in a single platform.
It comes in three variants: 40 millimeters for lightweight applications, 70 millimeters for tactical multi-role missions, and 120 millimeters for enhanced effects.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: One Warhead, Many Platforms: BAE Systems Launches BlackThorn
technology•autonomous aerial vehicle•weapon•autonomous drone•Autonomous Devices•One-Way Effector•one-way attack drone
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