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.
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 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.
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 has begun construction of a new Optical Ground Station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, funded through its Optical and Quantum Communications ScyLight programme.
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.
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 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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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.
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