laser weapons
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilAsia Pacific
India’s Domestic ‘Star Wars’ Laser Weapon Downs Drone in Trials
India has successfully tested its 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system — purpose-built to destroy drones, missiles, and aircraft — for the first time.
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchEurope
UK to Expand DragonFire Laser Weapon Deployment by 2027
The UK has expanded its DragonFire laser weapon deployment plan for 2027, increasing the number of warships set to receive the system from one to four.
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27 MarchArms
HII to Build Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army
The US Army has contracted HII to develop and test a high-energy laser weapon against unmanned aerial systems in multi-domain operations.
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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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