EDGE unveils UAE-made munition designed to penetrate bunkers
EDGE completes development of MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition
Abu Dhabi: The local defense manufacturer LAHAB has unveiled the MK 82 Penetrator, a munition designed and produced in the UAE. The weapon is engineered to penetrate hard targets such as bunkers and reinforced concrete. Following rigorous testing, the MK 82 Penetrator demonstrated remarkable performance, defeating concrete targets over a meter thick and maintaining a straight trajectory upon impact.
Mohammed Arbabi, LAHAB's CEO, emphasized the weapon's versatility, stating that it complements existing capabilities while offering enhanced functionalities. The MK 82 Penetrator is compatible with a broad range of aircraft, including fourth and 4.5 generation multirole fighters, advanced jet trainers, light attack platforms, and fifth-generation fighters.
Furthermore, the weapon can be equipped with precision guidance systems such as the AL TARIQ and THUNDER families, developed by EDGE. This marks the beginning of a new era in the UAE's defense manufacturing capabilities, with the MK 82 Penetrator paving the way for an advanced variant, the MK 83 Penetrator, which is currently in the advanced stages of development.
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