Ukraine presents Tryzub laser weapon system capable of targeting drones and missiles
Ukraine has unveiled its domestically developed laser weapon system, named Tryzub, for the first time.
Iron Beam air defence laser weapon system to become operational in 2025, says Rafael CEO
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced record financial results for 2024, with CEO Yoav Turgeman confirming that the company’s Iron Beam high energy laser weapon system will become operational this year.
HII selected to develop high-energy laser weapon system for U.S. Army
American defence contractor HII has been chosen by the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to develop a high-energy laser (HEL) weapon system.
QinetiQ unveils Australia’s first high-power laser to boost defence against drone threats
QinetiQ has successfully demonstrated a prototype of its scalable high-power laser optical chain in Adelaide, marking a significant milestone for Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.
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.