Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for drone interdiction. A projectile is capable of being launched to intercept a drone. The projectile may include a set of tethers that deploy from the projectile for securing the drone. The projectile may include a recovery device that deploys from the projectile for controlling a descent of the drone.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reconnaissance and communication assembly, adapted to be launched from a gun barrel into the air over a body of water. The assembly comprises a carrier (with a cavity) and a payload (within the cavity). The payload is arranged to be controllably expelled from the carrier and once expelled from the carrier, the payload is adapted to enter the water; and the payload transmits a signal after entering the water.

The present invention relates to a firearm projectile capable of releasing a secondary payload mid-flight through a pyrotechnic timing mechanism. Once the firearm is fired, the powder in the casing pushes out the projectile as a typical round. In addition, the powder ignites the delay column. The formulation and amount of delay pyrotechnics determines the delay time. When the delay column is burned, the final portion ignites an expelling charge. The expelling charge builds pressure in the projectile casing and separates the base plug from the main projectile housing. The expelling assembly pushes out the secondary payload out the rear of the projectile. Although the payload exits the rear of the projectile at minimum velocity, the net velocity of the payload is still in the forward direction.

The present invention relates to a firearm projectile capable of releasing a secondary payload mid-flight through a pyrotechnic timing mechanism. Once the firearm is fired, the powder in the casing pushes out the projectile as a typical round. In addition, the powder ignites the delay column. The formulation and amount of delay pyrotechnics determines the delay time. When the delay column is burned, the final portion ignites an expelling charge. The expelling charge builds pressure in the projectile casing and separates the base plug from the main projectile housing. The expelling assembly pushes out the secondary payload out the rear of the projectile. Although the payload exits the rear of the projectile at minimum velocity, the net velocity of the payload is still in the forward direction.

The present invention comprises a novel method for passive wide-area interdiction of small remotely controlled or fully autonomous airborne devices, commonly referred to as drones, whether singular vehicles or in swarms, by deploying a low-cost fouling material into the desired protection zone. The deployed fouling material being light-weight, so as to float through and widely disperse within the airspace over the protected zone, then so designed to physically ensnare or attach itself in a manner to degrade the flying capability or other mission capabilities of the unwanted drones passing through or loitering within the protected airspace. One example, but not the only example, of such embodiment might be dispersal of very fine synthetic spider-silk threads having the characteristic of high-strength combined with kilometer-lengths and a relatively short active state life span, after which naturally and relatively quickly dissolving with any remaining residue being absorbed into the environment. The fouling material might be prefabricated or fabricated from base materials real time, perhaps using some form of synthetic extrusion engine. The possible means of deployment range from common fireworks or mortar canisters to tethered balloons to loitering air vehicles.

The present invention comprises a novel method for passive wide-area interdiction of small remotely controlled or fully autonomous airborne devices, commonly referred to as drones, whether singular vehicles or in swarms, by deploying a low-cost fouling material into the desired protection zone. The deployed fouling material being light-weight, so as to float through and widely disperse within the airspace over the protected zone, then so designed to physically ensnare or attach itself in a manner to degrade the flying capability or other mission capabilities of the unwanted drones passing through or loitering within the protected airspace. One example, but not the only example, of such embodiment might be dispersal of very fine synthetic spider-silk threads having the characteristic of high-strength combined with kilometer-lengths and a relatively short active state life span, after which naturally and relatively quickly dissolving with any remaining residue being absorbed into the environment. The fouling material might be prefabricated or fabricated from base materials real time, perhaps using some form of synthetic extrusion engine. The possible means of deployment range from common fireworks or mortar canisters to tethered balloons to loitering air vehicles.

The present invention relates to a cluster bomblet having an improved bomblet body, the cluster bomblet comprising: a cylindrical bomblet body (10) packed with high explosives; a fuse assembly (20) having a striker screw (21) for exploding the high explosives and coupled to the top side of the bomblet body; and a conical penetrator (15) provided inside the rear end portion of the bomblet body. The bomblet of the present invention has: a connecting tube (33) provided therein to seal the top side of the bomblet body (10) and to connect an initiating tube of the fuse assembly (20) and the high explosives (11); and an upper cover (30) into which a stud assembled to the fuse assembly is inserted, wherein the upper cover includes: an assembly surface portion (31) having a connecting-tube mounting hole (31a) and a stud insertion hole (31b) formed therein, the stud (22) being inserted into the stud insertion hole (31b); and a side wall portion (32) extending upward from the edge of the assembly surface portion (31) in order to prevent the separation of the mounted fuse assembly (20).

The present invention relates to a cluster bomblet having an improved bomblet body, the cluster bomblet comprising: a cylindrical bomblet body (10) packed with high explosives; a fuse assembly (20) having a striker screw (21) for exploding the high explosives and coupled to the top side of the bomblet body; and a conical penetrator (15) provided inside the rear end portion of the bomblet body. The bomblet of the present invention has: a connecting tube (33) provided therein to seal the top side of the bomblet body (10) and to connect an initiating tube of the fuse assembly (20) and the high explosives (11); and an upper cover (30) into which a stud assembled to the fuse assembly is inserted, wherein the upper cover includes: an assembly surface portion (31) having a connecting-tube mounting hole (31a) and a stud insertion hole (31b) formed therein, the stud (22) being inserted into the stud insertion hole (31b); and a side wall portion (32) extending upward from the edge of the assembly surface portion (31) in order to prevent the separation of the mounted fuse assembly (20).

The present invention relates to a cluster bomblet having an improved bomblet body, the cluster bomblet comprising: a cylindrical bomblet body (10) packed with high explosives; a fuse assembly (20) having a striker screw (21) for exploding the high explosives and coupled to the top side of the bomblet body; and a conical penetrator (15) provided inside the rear end portion of the bomblet body. The bomblet of the present invention has: a connecting tube (33) provided therein to seal the top side of the bomblet body (10) and to connect an initiating tube of the fuse assembly (20) and the high explosives (11); and an upper cover (30) into which a stud assembled to the fuse assembly is inserted, wherein the upper cover includes: an assembly surface portion (31) having a connecting-tube mounting hole (31a) and a stud insertion hole (31b) formed therein, the stud (22) being inserted into the stud insertion hole (31b); and a side wall portion (32) extending upward from the edge of the assembly surface portion (31) in order to prevent the separation of the mounted fuse assembly (20).

The present invention relates to a cluster bomblet having an improved bomblet body, the cluster bomblet comprising: a cylindrical bomblet body (10) packed with high explosives; a fuse assembly (20) having a striker screw (21) for exploding the high explosives and coupled to the top side of the bomblet body; and a conical penetrator (15) provided inside the rear end portion of the bomblet body. The bomblet of the present invention has: a connecting tube (33) provided therein to seal the top side of the bomblet body (10) and to connect an initiating tube of the fuse assembly (20) and the high explosives (11); and an upper cover (30) into which a stud assembled to the fuse assembly is inserted, wherein the upper cover includes: an assembly surface portion (31) having a connecting-tube mounting hole (31a) and a stud insertion hole (31b) formed therein, the stud (22) being inserted into the stud insertion hole (31b); and a side wall portion (32) extending upward from the edge of the assembly surface portion (31) in order to prevent the separation of the mounted fuse assembly (20).