ASELSAN: GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System successfully destroys FPV drones in tests
ASELSAN’s GÖKBERK Mobile Laser Weapon System has demonstrated its effectiveness against first-person view (FPV) drones, a growing threat in modern warfare.
U.S. Navy successfully tests HELIOS laser system against drone
The United States Navy has successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system aboard a warship in the 2024 fiscal year.
Armed Forces of Ukraine deploy laser weaponry for air defence operations
Ukraine has confirmed the operational use of laser weaponry to defend its territory against aerial threats.
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Turkish defence company Roketsan demonstrates ALKA laser weapon system [VIDEO]
Turkish defence company Roketsan has released footage showcasing the capabilities of its ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
RTX’s Raytheon UK pioneers High-Energy Laser Weapon (HELWS) test with British Army
Raytheon UK, part of RTX, has achieved a milestone with the British Army’s first live firing of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).
British Army tests High-Energy Laser Weapon, successfully destroys drones
The British Army has fired a high-energy laser weapon from an armoured vehicle for the first time, successfully destroying flying drones.
MBDA and Leonardo collaborate on Laser Directed Energy Weapon for naval applications
European defence companies MBDA and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Fire Unit Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW).
Israel advances defence capabilities with major deal for Iron Beam laser weapon system
The Israel Ministry of Defence has announced a significant contract valued at approximately over USD 500 million to expand the production of the Iron Beam.
Elbit Systems secures USD 200 million contract for high-power laser defence systems
Israeli defence technology firm, Elbit Systems Ltd., has been awarded a substantial USD 200 million contract to supply high-power laser technology for Israel’s “Iron Beam” air defence system.
France claims world’s first ground to space high-speed optical-laser link
In late 2023, the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) launched a new satellite named Keraunos with the aid of two novel French Space companies, Cailabs and Unseenlabs.
Boeing Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) successfully downs Group 3 drones
Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) engaged and defeated Group 3 uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) with a 5-kilowatt laser at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi Arabia.
Laser weapons: Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany sign cooperation agreement
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have decided to continue their successful cooperation in the field of laser weapons.