directed energy weapons

US Air Force, Parsons to Equip Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Bomb-Detonating Laser

The US Air Force has partnered with Parsons Corporation to equip the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with a directed energy bomb disposal system.

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US Navy’s Burke-Class Destroyer Unleashes HELIOS Laser in Breathtaking New Photo

The US Navy has demonstrated the power of its cutting-edge HELIOS laser weapon aboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during an undated sea trial.

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China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived

China has announced a significant breakthrough in its high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.

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UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”

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Rheinmetall, MBDA to Jointly Develop Maritime Laser Weapon

Rheinmetall announced its collaboration with MBDA to develop an affordable maritime laser weapon to replace costly air defense missiles used by ships.

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China Exploring Laser Weapon Integration Into Submarines

China is looking to bolster its underwater capabilities with a feasibility study on the potential integration of laser weapons into submarines.

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Raytheon HELWS Laser Weapon Completes First Fire for British Army

Raytheon has conducted the initial fire test of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System aboard a military vehicle for the British Army.

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US, Japan Eye Joint Development of High-Powered Microwave Weapons

The US and Japan are planning to collaborate on the development of high-powered microwave weapons to defend against hostile drones.

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S. Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons to Shoot Down N. Korean Drones

South Korea has announced plans to deploy inexpensive laser weapons this year to shoot down North Korean drones invading its airspace.

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Australian Military Demos Fractl Laser Weapon in Victoria

The Australian Defence Force has tested its Fractl Portable High Energy Laser at the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria.

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