Russian military begins operational trials of Barier high-power laser designed to counter drones, cruise missiles and aircraft
The Russian armed forces have begun trial operations with the Barier directed-energy system at a strategic facility in south-western Russia.
U.S. military uses high-energy laser to defeat three cartel-linked drones posing threat to personnel at the southern border
U.S. forces used an Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to defeat three hostile drones during an overnight operation at the southern border, U.S. Northern Command said.
Australia and Japan test co-developed high-energy laser, linking new defence technology to $70 million manufacturing expansion
Australia and Japan have successfully field-tested a jointly developed high-energy laser in South Australia, marking the first co-development project between their defence industries.
Lockheed Martin CEO says its laser weapon passed first Golden Dome missile-defense test, leading to new Pentagon contract weeks later
Lockheed Martin won a Pentagon contract for a new high-power laser weapon just two weeks after a successful test under the Golden Dome missile defense program.
nLIGHT wins U.S. laser weapon contract with potential value of up to $627 million
nLIGHT has been selected for a Joint Laser Weapon System Other Transaction Authority agreement supporting the U.S. Department of War’s next-generation cruise missile defense architecture.
Germany awards Rheinmetall-MBDA team contract to develop high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.
Lockheed Martin wins U.S. Department of War contract to develop 500 kW laser weapon system for cruise missile and drone defense
Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. Department of War contract to develop a tactical containerized 500 kW laser weapon system.
Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall partner to integrate autonomous directed-energy counter-drone defence on robotic vehicles
Aurelius Systems has announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles.
Electro Optic Systems secures US$124 million UAE counter-drone order and advances Gen5 laser weapons joint venture
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has secured a US$124 million order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory demonstrates dual-use laser system for remote power beaming and counter-UAS missions in field conditions
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists have demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of transmitting power wirelessly over long distances.
Sentinel Photonics launches LASERD NOMAD vehicle-mounted laser warning system for military platforms
Sentinel Photonics has launched LASERD NOMAD, the first system in its range of vehicle-mounted laser warning systems.
Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF advance THORIS LCS laser-based counter-UAS system for mobile and fixed defence
Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing THORIS at ILA 2026 as a sovereign end-to-end counter-UAS solution.