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Aug- 2026 -

20 August

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.

14 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

6 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Coast Guard Explores Laser-Based Systems to Counter Maritime Threats

The US Coast Guard has sought information on laser-based directed energy systems capable of countering a range of maritime threats.

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

No Specialist Needed: Attalon Makes Laser Weapons Repairable in the Field

Attalon is making high-energy laser weapons easier to maintain, with a new plug-and-play repair system that lets troops replace damaged components in the field.

22 July

Technology

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

14 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Emerging US Laser Weapon Aims for 500-kW Defense Against Cruise Missiles

The US military is moving toward more powerful laser air defenses, selecting two companies to develop systems that could eventually exceed 500 kilowatts.

13 July

Arms