laser weapons
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Mar- 2024 -6 MarchArms
Taiwan Developing Vehicle-Mounted 50kW Laser Weapon
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is developing a 50-kilowatt laser weapon to neutralize enemy missiles and drones.
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4 MarchAmericas
US Army Deploys Stryker-Mounted Laser Weapons to Middle East
The US Army has sent Stryker-mounted laser weapon prototypes to the Middle East to test their “real-world applicability.”
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryAir
UK Laser Weapon Engages Aerial Targets in Milestone Test
The UK’s DragonFire laser weapon achieved the country’s first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets.
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberAir
US Seeks to Fund Israeli Laser-Based Air Defense System
The US administration has asked Congress to invest $1.2 billion in Israel's directed energy weapon system called the Iron Beam.
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14 NovemberAir
US Air Force’s Airborne Laser Weapon Deployment Postponed: Report
The official deployment of the US Air Force’s airborne high-energy laser weapon has been postponed to next year due to delays in flight testing.
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10 NovemberAmericas
US Marines Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Soon Fire High-Energy Lasers
The US Marine Corps has embarked on a new initiative to increase the lethality of its Joint Light Tactical Vehicles fleet.
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7 NovemberAmericas
US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
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1 NovemberAmericas
Leonardo, Elbit Chosen to Prototype Next-Gen Laser Targeting System for US Army
The US Army has selected Leonardo and Elbit Systems to begin the prototyping phase for its next-generation laser targeting system.
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Oct- 2023 -24 OctoberArms
Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development
Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.
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11 OctoberAmericas
Lockheed to Deliver High-Powered Laser Weapons to US Army
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop and deliver 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon systems for the US Army.
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