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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 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) is preparing to demonstrate a high-power laser designed to burn through satellites to support their deorbiting and reduce space debris.
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) has unveiled ‘Apollo’ as the official name of its High Energy Laser Weapon, symbolising light, vision and protection.
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).
AeroVironment has delivered the first two mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system prototype Laser Weapon Systems to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office.
Elbit Systems has confirmed progress in adapting the Iron Beam ground-based laser into an airborne system for the Israeli Air Force.
Lithuanian space and defence technology company Astrolight has successfully demonstrated its POLARIS free-space laser terminal during a live trial in the Baltic Sea.
The U.S. Navy has initiated a new high-classified weapons programme known as SONGBOW, aimed at deploying a high-energy laser system capable of countering modern airborne threats.
At the upcoming Paris Air Show, Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will showcase its upgraded Iron Beam laser weapon system, featuring a newly developed beam director.
The UK Government has announced a major defence investment of nearly £1 billion in Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), including the high-profile DragonFire laser system.
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