An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate disposed about a right parallelepiped aperture, at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate disposed about the right parallelepiped aperture, and one or more structural panels disposed between the at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate and the at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate disposed about a right parallelepiped aperture, at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate disposed about the right parallelepiped aperture, and one or more structural panels disposed between the at least one inner layer of prepreg substrate and the at least one outer layer of prepreg substrate. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node.

A weapon launching tube structure, and in particular a torpedo launching tube structure, includes a tube inside which weapon guiding slides are mounted at regular intervals around the weapon. The slides are made from a single slide blank obtained by an extrusion process.

A weapon launching tube structure, and in particular a torpedo launching tube structure, includes a tube inside which weapon guiding slides are mounted at regular intervals around the weapon. The slides are made from a single slide blank obtained by an extrusion process.

The invention relates to a missile (1) for intercepting alien drones (21), comprising a capturing net (9) and a parachute (18), wherein a plurality of weights (15) are connected to the capturing net (9), wherein the capturing net (9) can be ejected from the missile (1) and the weights (15) can be ejected from the missile (1). The capturing of the alien drone is improved by the fact that the capturing net (9) can be ejected by a first means and the weights (15) can be ejected by a second means, wherein the weights (15) and the capturing net (9) can be ejected at different times from the missile (1).

A launch container apparatus for ejection from a submerged launch platform and a method for ejecting a launch container apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an enclosure for carrying an unmanned aerial device and a surfacing sensor configured to generate a control signal in response to detection of surfacing of the launch container apparatus. Petals are configured to provide buoyancy and stabilization for the launch container apparatus are also provided. A petal drive mechanism moves, in response to the control signal, the petals from a folded position to an expanded position.

A launch container apparatus for ejection from a submerged launch platform and a method for ejecting a launch container apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an enclosure for carrying an unmanned aerial device and a surfacing sensor configured to generate a control signal in response to detection of surfacing of the launch container apparatus. Petals are configured to provide buoyancy and stabilization for the launch container apparatus are also provided. A petal drive mechanism moves, in response to the control signal, the petals from a folded position to an expanded position.

A launcher device for launching ammunition or weapons provided with primers, contains a plurality of launch tubes combined so as to form a launcher battery. Each of the launch tubes is loaded with ammunition or a weapon, and each of the launch tubes is closed off by a cover. A device is provided for detecting damage to the covers closing off the launch tubes.

A launcher device for launching ammunition or weapons provided with primers, contains a plurality of launch tubes combined so as to form a launcher battery. Each of the launch tubes is loaded with ammunition or a weapon, and each of the launch tubes is closed off by a cover. A device is provided for detecting damage to the covers closing off the launch tubes.

The invention relates to a launching arrangement (29) for a missile (1) for intercepting alien drones, wherein the launching arrangement (29) comprises a launch container (30) with an opening (31), wherein the missile (1) is or can be arranged within the launch container (30).

The launching arrangement (29) and the associated missile (1) are improved in that the missile (1) has a propeller drive (6) in a bow area of the missile (1).