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Skywolf: A New GAM Changer in Armed UAVs



        Turkish defence startup Astech Defence  and precise strikes.                  international UAV systems. GAM munitions
        has unveiled the Skywolf ground attack   A Game-Changer for UAVs              not only offer fire-and-forget functionality,
        munition (GAM) family at the ongoing SAHA                                     but also support ‘Man in the Loop’ firing
        Expo, marking a significant leap forward in  With its powerful warheads, extended  modes, enabling real-time target updates
        UAV strike capabilities.               ranges, increased LAR (Launch Acceptable  via two-way communication.
        The Skywolf GAM Family stands out with   Region), high maneuverability and adaptable   This system can be deployed individually or
        its powerful warheads—offering 2-3 times   capabilities, the GAM Family is poised to be   in swarm configurations, providing tactical
        the firepower, extended ranges, and wider   a game-changer for battlefield operations,   flexibility and operational superiority on the
        engagement envelopes compared to ex-   especially when integrated with national and   battlefield.
        isting systems in the market, a company
        official informed.
                                                  GAM-A
        Designed for integration with both UAVs and
        fixed-wing aircraft, this mini smart munition
        family delivers operational superiority on
        the battlefield with range options of over
        20, 40, and 80 kilometers and 16+ kilogram
        warheads.
        The GAM Family: Precision
        and Versatility
        First product group to emerge from Astech’s
        innovative approach is the GAM Family,
        designed specifically for UAVs and fixed-
        wing aircraft. This family consists of four   GAM-B
        distinct systems:

        GAM-A with a 20+ kilometer range
        GAM-B with a 40+ kilometer range
        GAM-D with an 80+ kilometer range
        GAM-X with a 20+ kilometer range

        “These systems offer unrivaled versatility
        and precision, with a modular structure that
        allows for customization based on mission
        requirements,” the official said.

        The GAM Family can be fitted with four    GAM-D
        different seeker options and two warhead
        types, providing precise strike capabilities
        against both stationary and moving targets.
        All variants share a common body, avionics,
        and platform interface, ensuring efficient
        integration across platforms.
        While the GAM-A represents the base con-
        figuration, the GAM-B and GAM-D variants
        feature integrated wing kits to extend range
        and loitering capabilities, with GAM-D offer-
        ing a propulsion system that boosts range   GAM-X
        and loitering potential.
        GAM-X (Extra): Maximum Impact
        for Armored Targets

        The newest and largest member of the
        family, GAM-X (Extra), has been specifi-
        cally developed for armored and fortified
        targets. Designed for high penetration and
        destruction, GAM-X carries a significantly
        larger warhead than the other variants, de-
        livering unprecedented destructive power


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