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Nov- 2023 -

15 November

Artist impression of how the laser defense system could work.

US Seeks to Fund Israeli Laser-Based Air Defense System

The US administration has asked Congress to invest $1.2 billion in Israel's directed energy weapon system called the Iron Beam.

14 November

Technology

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s Airborne Laser Weapon Deployment Postponed: Report

The official deployment of the US Air Force’s airborne high-energy laser weapon has been postponed to next year due to delays in flight testing.

10 November

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

US Marines Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Soon Fire High-Energy Lasers

The US Marine Corps has embarked on a new initiative to increase the lethality of its Joint Light Tactical Vehicles fleet.

7 November

Technology

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

1 November

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Leonardo, Elbit Chosen to Prototype Next-Gen Laser Targeting System for US Army

The US Army has selected Leonardo and Elbit Systems to begin the prototyping phase for its next-generation laser targeting system.

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

Technology

Three soldiers in camo uniform test out a hihg-frequency device. They are huddled together in the middle of the frame.

Juster Domingo

Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development

Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.

11 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed to Deliver High-Powered Laser Weapons to US Army

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop and deliver 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon systems for the US Army.

Sep- 2023 -

27 September

Europe

Part of the upper deck of Germany's Sachsen F-124 ship is seen on the photo. the laser weapon demonstrator, which looks like a giant rectangular box, is seen on the center left. The initials "MBDA" is written on its left side, and the name "Rheinmetall" is on the right. The sea, stretching over the horizon, serves as the background of the picture.

Juster Domingo

Germany Completes Sea Trials for Laser Weapon

The German Navy completed test trials at sea for its laser weapon demonstrator integrated on the Sachsen F-124, an air-defense frigate.

25 September

Arms

Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are positioned alongside four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototype systems. (4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment )

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Receives High-Energy Laser Weapon Prototypes

The US Army announced the delivery of four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense prototypes to the 4-60th ADAR in Fort Sill.

15 September

Technology

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Begin Laser Integration on UK Wolfhound Armored Vehicles

Raytheon UK says it will soon receive the country’s first 15-kilowatt laser weapon to be tested and integrated onto Wolfhound armored vehicles.

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