airburst ammunition – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Several rifle cartridges with brass casings and pointed bullets displayed against a black background.

Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones

A Swiss firm is stepping into counter-drone warfare with its own take on explosive bullets, introducing a multi-effect concept compatible with 7.62mm and 5.56mm cartridges.

9 February

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Russia Turns Cannons Into Counter-Drone Weapons With New Airburst Rounds

Rostec has developed 30mm programmable airburst rounds that detonate mid-air, scattering shrapnel to hit fast-moving drones.

Jul- 2025 -

3 July

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

New 5.56mm Rounds Transform Ukrainian Rifles Into Counter-UAV Systems

Ukraine’s standard infantry rifles are getting an upgrade with a newly-unveiled 5.56mm ammunition designed to take down unmanned aerial vehicle threats.

Oct- 2024 -

28 October

Air