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.
AeroVironment demonstrates LOCUST laser weapon system aboard USS George H.W. Bush in joint live-fire test
AeroVironment has successfully demonstrated its LOCUST laser weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush during a live-fire test conducted in October 2025.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) and Roketsan sign strategic deal to pursue integrated laser defence opportunities
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Roketsan to collaborate on future opportunities involving integrated defence capabilities in selected markets.
QinetiQ secures £67 million contract to deliver DragonFire laser weapons to Royal Navy ships
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to support the delivery of the UK’s first laser directed energy weapons to Royal Navy platforms from 2027.
Rheinmetall and MBDA plan joint venture to develop and produce advanced laser weapon systems
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture for naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026, building on their cooperation since 2019.