laser weapons

US Army to Mount High-Energy Laser on Infantry Squad Vehicles to Destroy Drones

The US Army has awarded BlueHalo $45.7 million to develop a high-energy laser, which it will mount on Infantry Squad Vehicles to protect them against drones.

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Japan Unveils Anti-Drone Laser Weapon Prototypes

Two Japanese defense firms have unveiled prototypes of their high-energy laser weapons to shoot down sophisticated enemy drones.

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UK Laser Weapon to Receive Drone Detection Radar

Raytheon has tapped Blighter to supply and integrate two drone detection radars into the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon system.

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Lockheed’s DEIMOS Laser Weapon Achieves First Light

Lockheed Martin’s Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense has achieved its first light in a lab demonstration.

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Northrop Developing New Power System to Increase US Navy Laser, Radar Range

The US Navy is developing a new ship-board power system that could increase the lethality and range of its lasers and radars.

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Chinese Researchers Develop Laser-Based Drone Charger

Chinese researchers recently tested a laser-based drone charging system capable of keeping the platform aloft “forever.”

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Ukraine War Prompts US Army to Equip Apaches With Laser Protection System

The US Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been equipped with a laser protection system against short-range, heat-seeking missiles.

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Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System 

Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system.

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US Army to Deploy Laser-Equipped Stryker Platoon

The US Army will begin its official deployment of a laser-equipped Stryker armored vehicle platoon next month.

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Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System

Lockheed Martin and Israeli-based firm Rafael have inked a deal to develop a high-powered laser interception system.

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