US Army Advances UAS Capabilities with New 50 mm Munition
The US Army has equipped its Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with a new 50 mm High Explosive Airburst munition, known as the Scalable Precision Explosive Airdrop Round (SPEAR). This development was demonstrated during Exercise 'African Lion 26', where the army's Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) tested the munition on Anduril's Ghost-X and PDW's C-100 systems. The SPEAR munition, weighing under 5 lbs, features a programmable airburst fuze and is designed for integration with Group 1 and 2 UAS. The system allows for precise targeting and detonation, enhancing the UAS's combat capabilities. 
