Royal Navy to enhance air defence with cutting-edge DragonFire laser by 2027
The Royal Navy is set to bolster its air defence capabilities by deploying the cutting-edge DragonFire laser weapon system aboard a warship by 2027.
DragonFire laser programme accelerating to equip Royal Navy
The UK DragonFire laser programme is accelerating following a decision from the UK Ministry of Defence to install the weapon system on Royal Navy ships.
Lumibird receives laser rangefinder orders for CV90
The Lumibird Group announces that its subsidiary Lumibird Photonics Sweden AB has received two major orders for the OdiPro laser rangefinder to be used with the CV90 combat vehicle.
Leonardo DRS delivers 1,000th Solaris laser system for CIRCM solution
Leonardo DRS has delivered the 1,000th Solaris ruggedized laser system that is at the heart of Northrop Grumman’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system.
Iron Beam: Israel tests advanced laser defence system during ongoing war
The prototype of the Iron Beam, the Israeli system designed to destroy aerial threats with a powerful laser beam, has been deployed for advanced testing near the Gaza Strip during the ongoing war.
Iron Beam laser weapon system to defend Israel’s teritory
The Israel Defence Foces have decided to expedite the deployment of the Iron Beam air defence laser system, produced by Rafael.
U.S. Army selects Lockheed Martin’s 300 kW-class, solid state laser weapon system
Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to develop and deliver up to four 300 kW-class laser weapon systems to the U.S. Army.
U.S. Army receives first prototypes of DE M-SHORAD laser weapon system
The US Army announced the delivery of four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defence (DE M-SHORAD) prototypes.
Raytheon UK set to receive and integrate UK’s first laser weapon system
Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of how such systems can be fielded.
Iron Beam laser weapon to enhance Israeli air defence
Israel is rapidly advancing towards the development of a laser-based air defence system.
Israeli experts analyze China’s development of laser weapon
Israeli experts are still evaluating the Chinese announcement claiming a "breakthrough" in the development of laser weapons.
Northrop Grumman delivers mini laser to U.S. Government
Northrop Grumman has delivered a miniaturized high-energy laser source to the U.S. government.