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The German Navy Is Testing a New Laser Weapon

According to Rheinmetall, the German Navy’s directed energy weapon can engage a wide range of targets, including guided ...
Rheinmetall and MBDA have met a major milestone in moving their containerized laser weapon system to market. After a year of ...
Much remains unknown about the European laser defense system—including its effective range, its vulnerability to weather ...
The Army may initiate a competition soon to build up to 20 high-energy laser weapons capable of defeating Groups 1 to 3-sized drones, detailing an ...
Based on this, say the partners, an operational laser weapon system could be available to the German Navy as of 2029, ...
General Atomics is exploring laser armament options for drones across its portfolio, including its new Gambit family of ...
The system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky." ...
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems completes Iron Beam laser interceptor that destroys rockets and drones at a fraction of the ...
Investment in laser air defense systems is rising as nations respond to drone attacks, but significant technical limitations may hinder their effectiveness.
Defense startup Castelion secures military contracts to integrate affordable hypersonic Blackbeard weapons with U.S. Army and ...
Australia has the chance to become a world leader in drone and autonomous weapon technology if it supercharges investment in the sector, analysts say.
Israeli weapons firm Rafael says that its “Iron Beam 450” high-power laser weapon has completed final tests and will be integrated into air defense systems fielded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...