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Press A to Fire? Xbox-Style Controller Now Aiming US Laser Weapons

A controller sitting next to a gaming console may look harmless, but the same basic technology is now finding its way into some of the military’s most advanced systems.

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300-kW-Class Power: US Startup Pursues Laser-Carrying Drone Concept

US startup Astro Mechanica is exploring an autonomous drone concept designed to carry a high-energy laser producing between 250 and 300 kilowatts.

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Russian Footage Claims to Show New Drone-Killing Laser Weapon

Russian pro-military channels have showcased footage claimed to show a new laser weapon designed to engage drones, though the claims have not been independently verified, and no Russian government or military agency has confirmed them.

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Australia, Japan Unleash New ‘Boobook’ High-Energy Laser System

Australia and Japan are taking their laser defense ambitions from the lab to the field, with the Boobook prototype completing its first field trials in South Australia.

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Australia, Japan Test Co-Developed Boobook Laser System

Australia and Japan have successfully conducted field trials of a co-developed laser prototype in South Australia, further deepening their defense ties.

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Attalon’s New Valaris Laser Family Puts Up to 300kW of Power on the Table

A new lineup of directed-energy solutions from US firm Attalon gives defense users multiple laser power options for different operational requirements.

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Wireless Power Beaming Finds Its Next Use Case: Perched Drones

Perched drones could soon remain on station longer without returning to base to recharge, thanks to a wireless power-beaming system being explored by US startup Reach Power and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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AFRL Eyes Upgrade for Photon Detection Research Tech

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking industry input on an advanced system to support next-generation research in laser sensing, LiDAR, optical communications, and infrared sensing.

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US Firm Nuburu Trials Laser That Disables Drone Vision

US-based firm Nuburu has taken its laser dazzler technology into testing as a new non-kinetic option for counter-unmanned aerial system missions.

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China’s Latest Laser Weapon Takes Drone-Killing Power to Soldier’s Back

Once confined to large military installations and vehicle-mounted platforms, directed-energy weapons are getting small enough to ride with frontline troops.

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