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US defence expo showcases advanced missile and drone counter-systems

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition highlighted advancements in missile and drone defense technologies. Major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, showcased systems designed to counter aerial threats, reflecting concerns over ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The exhibition featured advanced missile systems like the Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), deployable from the M142 HIMARS. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses defense technology products and systems showcased at a trade expo, rather than a new release from a frontier AI lab or a significant industry-wide event.

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US defence expo showcases advanced missile and drone counter-systems

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    Systems to counter missiles and drones take centre stage at US defence expo

    As missiles and drones take a bigger role in modern warfare, major defence contractors gathered in Washington this week to showcase their latest advances in the technologies – and systems to counter them. The three-day Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting a…