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.
Rafael delivers first operational Iron Beam laser defence system to the Israeli armed forces
Iron Beam is a high-power laser system designed to counter a range of aerial threats using an advanced laser source and a unique electro-optical targeting system.
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.