Recently, the US Navy launched the "Containerization Capability Action Plan", aimed at integrating missiles, drones, reconnaissance radars, and other weapons into standard shipping containers to achieve efficient deployment and use of these weapon systems. In recent years, container weapon systems have become a hot topic of research and development in various countries. Russia is continuously improving the "Club-K" container missile system and simultaneously promoting the integration of drones, laser weapons, and containers; Israel continues to optimize its LORA container ballistic missile system; Rheinmetall has launched a container patrol missile launch system and so on. The continuous development of container weapon systems stems from the combined effects of two factors. On the one hand, the global standard shipping container system is maturing. The unified size specifications enable containers, as a type of 'container', to be loaded on more ships, trucks, trains, and even military transport planes. This comprehensive and convenient delivery capability provides a new option for efficient deployment of weapons and equipment. On the other hand, modern battlefields have put forward higher requirements for the delivery of combat platforms. For example, it is required to be easier to deploy and have stronger battlefield survivability. The widespread presence of containers worldwide allows for more covert transportation and flexible deployment of powerful combat platforms. The current development of container weapon systems has three distinct characteristics. Modular architecture is widely adopted. In the process of integrating weapon systems into containers, many countries' research and development enterprises have adopted modular architecture and standardized interface design. That is to say, the weapon system has a certain degree of independence and is itself a complete combat unit. At the same time, it has a certain degree of openness and can easily access the command and firepower systems of various platforms such as ships and vehicles, seamlessly connecting with other equipment. Mainly reflected in the containerization of firepower platforms. The current container weapon systems in various countries are mainly used to undertake firepower strike missions. In other words, the main targets of containerization are various firepower platforms. Like the MK70 payload delivery system in the United States, the container integrates a quadruple vertical launch unit that is compatible with launching Tomahawk cruise missiles, Standard-6 air defense missiles, and more. Patria, a Finnish company, has chosen to containerize the NEMO 120mm mortar for deployment in multiple mission areas. However, some military enterprises in certain countries have also begun to attempt to integrate electronic warfare equipment into containers, and similar measures will further enrich the concept of "container weapon systems". Gradually forming two different development paths. From the specific research and development situation of container weapon systems, there are mainly two development paths: one is to containerize mature weapons, such as Patria's NEMO 120mm mortar and Ukraine's integration of some drones into containers, both of which belong to this category; The other type belongs to customized research and development, which means that the weapon system has been designed with the tone of "built based on container specifications" from the beginning. Currently, some container weapon systems have been deployed on the battlefield. In 2015, a Russian Navy light frigate launched 26 cruise missiles using the "Club-K" container missile system during an operation, striking targets on the shore. During the conflict between Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine launched drones with container weapon systems loaded on civilian trucks to raid targets in Russia. These military examples have to some extent confirmed the value of such equipment. Meanwhile, more container weapon systems are being developed. Many countries are currently developing containerized directed energy weapons, attempting to enable them to undertake diverse tasks such as anti drone and anti missile operations. The characteristics of strong adaptability, flexible deployment, and compliance with distributed combat requirements mean that container weapon systems may continue to develop rapidly in the future, becoming an important component of various countries' combat systems and playing a role in more combat scenarios. (New Society)