laser weapons
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Jun- 2023 -13 JuneArms
US Air Force, Raytheon Test First Palletized Laser Weapon in New Mexico
The US Air Force and Raytheon have trialed the service’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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5 JuneArms
USAF Completes Flight Tests for New Energy Laser Beam Director Concept
The US Air Force has completed flight tests for a beam director concept that can be integrated with aircraft-based directed energy lasers.
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilAmericas
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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Mar- 2023 -31 MarchTechnology
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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9 MarchEurope
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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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryAir
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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13 JanuaryAmericas
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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11 JanuaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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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5 JanuaryAmericas
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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Dec- 2022 -28 DecemberMiddle East
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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