directed energy weapons
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Aug- 2026 -3 AugustEurope
US Air Force Deploys Counter-Drone Laser Weapon to Europe
The US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa has deployed the Compact Laser Weapon System to undisclosed locations across Europe.
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Jul- 2026 -21 JulyTechnology
Lockheed’s Microwave Drone Hunter Targets 50 Drones in One Flight
Lockheed Martin’s latest solution to drone swarms has arrived, and the defense giant is saying it can take on up to 50 enemy systems in just one flight.
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14 JulyTechnology
Emerging US Laser Weapon Aims for 500-kW Defense Against Cruise Missiles
The US military is moving toward more powerful laser air defenses, selecting two companies to develop systems that could eventually exceed 500 kilowatts.
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1 JulySpace
Israel Pursues ‘World’s First’ Laser Weapon Capability in Space
Israel has set its sights on becoming the first country to deploy a laser weapon system capable of striking from outer space.
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Jun- 2026 -25 JuneTechnology
From Power Beaming to Drone Hunting: This New US Navy Laser Does Both
A laser designed to wirelessly deliver power across the battlefield has demonstrated a second capability: engaging aerial threats.
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25 JuneAsia Pacific
China’s Latest Laser Weapon Takes Drone-Killing Power to Soldier’s Back
Once confined to large military installations and vehicle-mounted platforms, directed-energy weapons are getting small enough to ride with frontline troops.
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15 JuneDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Aurelius Trials Archimedes Counter-Drone Laser Weapon for Pentagon
Aurelius Systems has completed live testing of its Archimedes autonomous directed-energy system for the Pentagon in Indiana, highlighting the laser weapon’s ability to negate unmanned aerial system threats.
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5 JuneEurope
Thales RF Directed Energy Weapon Blasts Through 80 Drones in Trials
A new radio frequency directed energy weapon from Thales has swept through 80 drones in recent trials, signaling growing readiness for battlefield deployment against unmanned threats.
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5 JuneAmericas
Containerized Concept Emerges for US Navy’s 60kW HELIOS Laser Weapon
A containerized concept for the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is beginning to take shape as American lawmakers push to expand funding for more mobile directed energy systems.
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May- 2026 -13 MayArms
US Navy Opens Laser Weapons Course for Sailors
The US Navy has launched a new training program for sailors operating laser weapons at its Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory in California.
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