Britain to integrate DragonFire laser weapons on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027 in major naval air defence upgrade
Britain will begin integrating the DragonFire laser system on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers from 2027, bringing directed-energy weapons into the surface fleet.
AeroVironment receives first international order for LOCUST counter-drone laser systems and support, valued at more than $50 million
AeroVironment has secured its first international order for the LOCUST high-energy laser counter-drone system.
U.S. Army brings high-energy laser weapon into production, adding low-cost firepower against drone threats for combat units
The U.S. Army is moving its first high-energy laser weapon into production, giving combat units a new way to defeat drones.
AeroVironment lands $464.8 million U.S. Army order for dozens of LOCUST X3 laser weapons in directed-energy production first
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract to produce and deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 high-energy laser systems.
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.