Weapons Systems

The U.S. Air Force has issued a second request for information on the future Air Force Long-Range Weapon, seeking industry perspectives on its acquisition strategy and incremental weapon architecture. This is a market-research opportunity—not a contract award—and respondents should review the RFI’s access conditions and controlled unclassified information requirements.

Allen Control Systems is developing high-energy laser capabilities for counter-drone missions, adding a potential competitor to the directed-energy market. The launch is an early market signal—not a solicitation or award—and ACS has not disclosed a design, customer, funding, or schedule.

Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) has delivered its ARBEL Anti-Drone System to Thailand’s Ministry of Defense, where the system is operational after integration with existing rifles and on-site training. IWI reports procurement activity in three other Southeast Asian countries and says additional Thai orders are under discussion, but no values, schedules, or customer identities have been disclosed.

Finland authorized an approximately €84.5 million, excluding VAT, acquisition of RGW 110 weapons from Dynamit Nobel Defence to replace aging APILAS systems. Deliveries and training are expected to begin in 2027; the authorized purchase is not an open solicitation, and quantities and the full replacement schedule remain undisclosed.