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Mar- 2025 -17 MarchAsia Pacific
QinetiQ Demos Australia’s First Laser-Based Defense Technology
Defense firm QinetiQ demonstrated Australia’s maiden scalable high-power laser optical chain prototype recently.
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6 MarchEurope
Altechna Joins Program to Develop Europe’s First Sovereign 100kW Laser Weapon
Lithuanian photonics company Altechna has been selected to take part in an ambitious project to develop Europe’s first fully sovereign 100-kilowatt laser weapon.
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4 MarchArms
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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Feb- 2025 -6 FebruaryEurope
Ukraine Announces Successful Use of First Laser Weapon on Battlefield
A Ukrainian military commander has announced the successful use of the country’s first laser weapon on the battlefield, revealing that it has effectively targeted specific objects.
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4 FebruaryAmericas
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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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberTechnology
Ukraine Becomes Latest Country to Possess Laser Weapon: Report
Ukraine has reportedly acquired a laser weapon capable of shooting down low-flying aircraft and drones, making it the latest country to possess such an advanced defense technology.
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12 DecemberTechnology
UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Recent Test
The British Army has demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberMiddle East
Israel to Spend $530M on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense
Israel's defense ministry has earmarked $530 million to accelerate the development of the laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam."
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberSea
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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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyAsia Pacific
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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