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Jul- 2021 -

29 July

Artist impression of how the laser defense system could work.

Lockheed Martin, Rafael to Develop Laser Weapon System for Israel

Lockheed Martin and Rafael will explore opportunities and technology implementations for developing a ground-based laser weapon system for Israel.

27 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Developing Laser to Improve Hypersonic Missile, Aircraft Speed

A team of laser experts in China is developing a device to further increase the speed of hypersonic missiles and military aircraft.

22 July

Europe

The device can be mounted on all the Bundeswehr assault rifles, submachine guns, machine guns and sniper rifles through a standard interface.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall to Supply German Army With Laser Light Modules

The German military has awarded Rheinmetall a potential $210 million contract to supply 130,000 laser light modules to enhance soldier's night fighting capability.

9 July

Air

The High-Energy Laser for Multiple Application – Power (HELMA-P) drone neutralization illustration

Joe Saballa

France Test Fires Anti-Drone Laser

The French military this week conducted advanced testing of a laser-powered cannon capable of destroying a moving drone.

Jun- 2021 -

22 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Israel and Elbit Systems successfully completed a series of interception tests employing an airborne, High-Power Laser system.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Used ‘Airborne Laser’ to Down Drones

Israel has used an airborne laser to shoot down drones in a series of tests, officials said, calling it a "milestone" to update its already powerful defense systems.

18 June

Air

Screenshot from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s animated video of the Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR)

Marianne Besas

Check Out This USAF Animated Video of THOR Destroying Drones

The Air Force Research Laboratory has released a video animation of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) that “realistically depicts” its capabilities in destroying drone swarms.

3 June

Business