AeroVironment delivers JLTV-mounted LOCUST laser weapon systems to US Army under AMP-HEL programme
AeroVironment has delivered two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle mounted mobile LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems to the US Army under the second increment of the Army’s Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser prototyping effort.
Israel completes Iron Beam laser system development and sets timeline for first IDF delivery
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold announced that development of the Iron Beam laser system has been completed, with the first operational capability scheduled for delivery to the Israel Defense Forces on 30 December 2025.
ESA and Astrolight launch construction of Greenland laser station to boost secure satellite data
ESA has begun construction of a new Optical Ground Station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, funded through its Optical and Quantum Communications ScyLight programme.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon system wins 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award for defence innovation
The Israel Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has received the 2026 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award.
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany advance naval laser weapon system after successful sea trials
German defence firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany have moved their naval laser demonstrator to the Laser Competence Centre at WTD 91 in Meppen for further land-based testing.
HII invests in new facility to support U.S. Army high-energy laser weapon system development
HII has announced a capital investment in a new integration, production and test facility to support phase two of the U.S. Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) weapon system programme.
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Israel completes Iron Beam high-power laser development with IDF delivery expected soon [VIDEO]
Iron Beam is a ground-based laser air defence system designed to counter aerial threats with high precision and efficiency while maintaining minimal cost per interception.
IPG Photonics unveiled CROSSBOW MINI high-energy laser system for counter-drone defence
IPG Photonics announced the first public display of the CROSSBOW MINI 3 kW high-energy laser (HEL) system at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) UK in London.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) plans anti-satellite laser demonstration aimed at tackling space debris
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is preparing to demonstrate a high-power laser designed to burn through satellites to support their deorbiting and reduce space debris.
AeroVironment wins $240 million order for long-haul laser communications space terminals
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced an order worth nearly $240 million for its long-haul laser communications terminals. The customer, whose identity remains undisclosed, will deploy the systems on orbit.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) unveils ‘Apollo’ as official name of its High Energy Laser Weapon ahead of DSEI 2025
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled ‘Apollo’ as the official name of its High Energy Laser Weapon, symbolising light, vision and protection.
French DGA commissions SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for counter-drone and air defence
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered the development of a high-power laser weapon demonstrator named SYDERAL (Système Laser de Défense de Nouvelle Génération, New Generation Laser Defence System).