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38 Sierra LLC Releases Inert Ordnance for Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training

Monday, July 14th, 2025

38 Sierra LLC is proud to announce the release a new line of inert ordnance training aids to support Counter- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) training and readiness. Designed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Veteran Patrick McCrone, the size, weight and, appearance of each ordnance items has been faithfully replicated in our training aids. These products are ideal for a full spectrum of training, from classroom instruction to Field Training Exercises.

38 Sierra also offers free technical resources to promote awareness of UAS related explosive hazards and examples of UAS training scenarios are also available on our website 38Sierra.co

Check out our entire lineup of Weaponized Unmanned Aircraft System training aids today at 38sierra.co.

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Tiberius Aerospace Partners with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology Secretariat

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions. Tiberius recently launched, Sceptre (TRBM 155HG), its revolutionary new liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition and also outlined its company ethos and mission to help disrupt defence procurement at the Future Artillery conference in London.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Defence Technology serves as a vital forum within the UK Parliament, uniting Members of Parliament, industry leaders and stakeholders to explore and address vital developments in defence technology. Its main objectives are to promote understanding and engagement with the UK’s defence technology sector, facilitate collaboration between Parliament and defence industry to support innovation and research, assess the impact of technological advancements on national security and address policy challenges to ensure the sector enhances the UK’s defence capabilities. Therefore, Tiberius and its founders (Chad Steelberg and Andy Bayes) make perfect partners to the Defence Technology APPG Secretariat (who organise and support the APPG) due to their wealth of experience and significant success across multiple technology sectors now being applied to defence.

Having emerged from stealth mode at Future Artillery, Tiberius Aerospace was founded in 2022, in response to a new era of conflict where speed, adaptability, cost-effective capability and supply chain assurance are essential to national security. With its founders’ DNA rooted in Silicon Valley, Tiberius’ team of engineers, strategists and entrepreneurs are applying best practices, innovative design and engineering expertise from multiple commercial sectors to rapidly deliver high-impact, compliant, modular and open architecture weapon systems.

Andy Baynes, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Tiberius Aerospace said: “Our mission is to deliver next-generation weapon systems of outstanding capability with precision, scale and efficiency empowering the UK, the US and their allies with unmatched agility, precision and rock-solid resilience. Therefore, we are extremely pleased to partner with the Defence Technology APPG to help them understand the art of the possible, gain insight to the incredible benefits to national security through harnessing modern technology and hopefully help shape a future defence procurement model that rapidly and efficiently combatsemerging threats and better supports our collective protection.”

James Clark Strategic Advisor to APPG said, “The Defence Technology APPG Secretariat are very pleased to have Tiberius Aerospace as a new partner. We are constantly seeking new and innovative companies to partner with us so that the UK Parliament has the best possible insight into the key developments that are taking place in Defence industry that impact on our national security. The ethos and mission that the founders of Tiberius espouse is very compelling and we look forward to their contribution.”

www.tiberius.com

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Newly Revealed Defence Company Tiberius Aerospace Launches “Sceptre” a Revolutionary New Ramjet 155mm Munition

Monday, May 19th, 2025

Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions.

Tiberius is publicly announcing its flagship weapons program, Sceptre (TRBM 155HG), a revolutionary new liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition. Sceptre delivers superior precision and dramatically improves the cost effectiveness of all howitzer class artillery. This announcement coincides with the Future Artillery conference, London 20-22 May 2025.

Emerging today from stealth mode, Tiberius Aerospace was founded in 2022, in response to a new era of conflict where speed, adaptability, cost-effective capability and supply chain assurance are essential to national security. With its founders’ DNA rooted in Silicon Valley, Tiberius’ team of engineers, strategists and entrepreneurs are applying best practices, innovative design and engineering expertise from multiple commercial sectors to rapidly deliver high-impact, compliant, modular and open architecture weapon systems.

The first product to be announced by Tiberius Aerospace is Sceptre (TRBM 155HG) – a revolutionary new 155mm ramjet extended-range precision-guided ballistic munition reaching speeds of Mach 3.5 and altitudes in excess of 65,000 feet (beyond jamming range). Its unique design balances performance and operational efficiency (manufacturing, safety, maintenance and modularity) to deliver a next-generation munition for legacy artillery and future platforms. Sceptre has an extended range up to 150km depending on payload (max 5.2kg) and superior targeting precision with a circular error probability (CEP) of less than 5m, even in GPS contested battlespaces, compared
to over 100m for traditional artillery. Designed with the customer and end user foremost, the
system is fully compatible with NATO standard 155mm artillery platforms and its ignition system and limited barrel contact points minimises barrel degradation. To reduce the logistics burden, minimise storage and in-transit safety hazards, and maximise shelf life beyond 20 years, Sceptre uses a proprietary just-in-time, multi-fuel (diesel, JP-4 and JP-8) liquid propellent design.

Sceptre was designed to allow a cost down procurement model that broadens and strengths the supply chain, delivering better security, resiliency and cost efficiency. Its modular, open architecture allows for future software and hardware upgrades drawing on modern technology best practice. Its sophisticated guidance system has a simple user interface for target selection and supports an open API for 3rd party fire control platform integration. During flight, the onboard GPS and inertial measurement unit synchronise and leverage advanced AI to error correct to desired confidence levels, allowing operation in degraded or GPS denied environments. If needed, multiple munitions can communicate in-flight to further refine the targeting solution. Sceptre delivers a 10X solution – precision, cost-effective, long-range capability with minimal collateral damage.

Chad Steelberg, Founder and CEO of Tiberius Aerospace said: “Our mission is to deliver next-
generation weapon systems of outstanding capability with precision, scale and efficiency. The public launch of Sceptre today, the first of our Ramjet munitions, meets this goal and fills a critical capability gap by delivering long-range precision-guided effects in a high-quality cost-effective package. Tiberius’ innovation pipeline of products and services is engineered to catalyse a strategic leap in defence—empowering the UK, the US and their allies with unmatched agility, precision and rock-solid resilience.”

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Chemring Group PLC, Roke Secures Long-Term UK Missile Defence Centre Contract

Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

Chemring is pleased to announce that Roke has won a strategically important UK Ministry of Defence multi-year missile defence contract.

Known as Science & Technology Oriented Research & development in Missile defence (“STORM”), this framework contract encompasses a broad spectrum of missile defence activities and capabilities. Partnering with the UK Missile Defence Centre (“UK MDC”) Roke will lead a UK sovereign industry collaborative e?ort to provide security to the UK, and its allies, by countering current and future threats, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles.

Valued at £251m over six years, and commencing immediately, the STORM framework will see Roke enhance its role as a trusted partner to the UK MDC at the heart of the UK missile defence ecosystem at what is a pivotal moment for national defence and security. As the overall Prime Contractor Roke will self-deliver elements of the contract and will also manage industry partners as they deliver the significant majority of contract value.

Roke’s STORM work will inform critical UK defence decision-making and will play a key role in developing next-generation missile defence capabilities.

Michael Ord, Chief Executive of Chemring, commented:

“We are delighted that Roke has been trusted to deliver STORM for the UK MDC. In today’s complex and changing security environment e?ective missile defence is crucial to protecting the UK’s interests. This contract recognises Roke’s heritage inhelping customers solve complex problems, and places Roke at the heart of the UK’s missile defence research and development activities.”

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SOFWERX – Gliding Offensive Lightweight Unmanned Munition (GOLUM)

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

The Gliding Offensive Lightweight Unmanned Munition (GOLUM) assessment event is now open for submissions.

Purpose

SOFWERX, in collaboration with US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC), will host an assessment event to advance efforts in developing and producing an advanced light-weight precision glide munition.

Background/Synopsis

USSOCOM is seeking industry submissions for a precision glide munition that is smaller than the GBU-69 and that can be delivered by light-weight uncrewed aircraft.

Objective

The government is interested in the development and eventual fielding of a low-cost, light-weight, precision, unpowered, air-launched glide munition to fill the gap for glide munitions smaller than the GBU-69 for use by U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Submit NLT 10 March 2025 11:59 PM ET.

For more information, visit events.sofwerx.org/gliding-offensive-lightweight-unmanned-munition-golum

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United Operational Test Team Conducts First Dual, External GBU-54 Release

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) —

The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35.

The GBU-54 is a precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets, making it a valuable addition to the F-35’s air-to-surface munitions catalog. The integration and successful test of the LJDAM on the F-35 marks a key milestone in the continuing effort to fully integrate the LJDAM on all versions of the F-35.

The weapon delivery event was conducted using an F-35C from the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9 Detachment at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

“The capability to carry LJDAMs externally will greatly increase the air-to-surface strike capability of the aircraft,” said Cmdr. Michael “Squintz” Procelli, aircraft pilot. “This WDE expands the Joint Strike Fighter’s flexibility when countering asymmetrical threats with more kinetic options.”

The test was also designed to stress the Stores Management System, the software responsible for managing the weapons loaded on the aircraft and to determine how it reacts to releasing multiple of these weapons in quick succession.

Two weapons were employed against a remote controlled High-Speed Moving Target. The bombs were guided to the target via the onboard laser housed inside the F-35’s Electro Optical Targeting System. This is the first sensor suite to combine forward looking infrared, infrared search and track and a combat laser, providing improved situational awareness over legacy sensor pods to deliver GPS and laser-guided munitions.

Consistent with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center’s responsibility of testing system effectiveness in operationally relevant environments, the weapons were employed on the HSMT with the help of a joint tactical air controller, simulating a common scenario that can be expected on the battlefield.

Testing the safe separation and guidance of the weapon offers valuable insight into the usability of the F-35’s strike capability. The successful completion of this test demonstrates the F-35’s ability to accurately engage targets in a dynamic and challenging environment and highlights the advanced capabilities of the EOTS system.

By 2nd Lt Arthur Knust Graichen and 2nd Lt Jeffrey Brodhecker, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6

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GAO Denies Mistral’s Protest Against Purchases of AeroVironment Switcblade Loitering Munitions

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

On September 6, 2024, Mistral filed a protest with U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) challenging the U.S. Army’s sole-source award of a $990 million contract for Switchblade systems.

Yesterday, GAO denied that protest allowing the Army to move forward with the August 27th contract award pursuant to a directed requirement to provide Infantry Battalions with “lethal, man-portable loitering munition systems.”

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $990,000,000 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract to provide an organic, stand-off capability to dismounted infantry formations capable of destroying tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade and personnel targets. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 26, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-24-D-0011).

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Kongsberg Awarded Contract to Deliver Naval Strike Missile to US Navy and Marine Corps Valued up to NOK 12 billion

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a multi-year procurement contract with the US Navy for the delivery of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) missiles to the Navy and Fleet Marine Force over a five-year period. The fixed price contract awarded today is valued at NOK 10 billion. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to about NOK 12 billion.

“This contract is the largest missile contract in Kongsberg’s history and an important milestone for us. We are pleased the United States has selected Kongsberg as an industry partner and look forward to continued cooperation to support US defence capabilities and create value for important stakeholders in Norway and the US,” said Geir Håøy, President and CEO of Kongsberg.

NSM is the centerpiece of the Navy’s Over-the-Horizon Weapons System (OTH-WS) Program, and is being installed on Littoral Combat Ships and CONSTELLATION-class Frigates. Kongsberg is also delivering NSM to the US Marine Corps as a key component of its NMESIS (Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System) Program.

“This contract is an example of the strong demand we see for our strike missiles across NATO and allied nations, which is why we this year have opened a new missile factory in Norway and announced two facilities in Australia and the US. The multi-year procurement contract vehicle provides Kongsberg and all our sub-suppliers stability into the entire supply chain and workforce,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

Kongsberg recently announced the building of a new missile factory in James City County, Virgina, in response to increasing demand for JSM and NSM.

About Naval Strike Missile

The NSM is an anti-ship missile with superior operational performance and high survivability against all enemy defense systems. The missile was developed by Kongsberg and first deployed in 2012 by the Norwegian Navy.

NSM is the main weapon for the Norwegian Navy’s frigates and coastal corvettes, and has been selected by the US Navy, US Marine Corps, Poland, Romania, Canada, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, Spain, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Latvia.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of Kongsberg, is Norway’s premier supplier of defence and aerospace-related systems and solutions. The company’s portfolio comprises products and systems for command and control, information, data handling and surveillance, communications solutions, space technology, missiles and remotely controlled systems. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace also has extensive capabilities within advanced composite and metal manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul within the aircraft and helicopter market. Follow us on: kongsberg.com/kda

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