laser weapons

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

No Specialist Needed: Attalon Makes Laser Weapons Repairable in the Field

Attalon is making high-energy laser weapons easier to maintain, with a new plug-and-play repair system that lets troops replace damaged components in the field.

22 July

Technology

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct a night live-fire range during Service Level Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 17, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force across all domains of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cutter)

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL Eyes Upgrade for Photon Detection Research Tech

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking industry input on an advanced system to support next-generation research in laser sensing, LiDAR, optical communications, and infrared sensing.

14 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

13 July

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Awards MBDA-Rheinmetall Contract to Develop Naval Laser Weapon

Germany has awarded a consortium of MBDA and Rheinmetall a contract to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy.

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Firm Nuburu Trials Laser That Disables Drone Vision

US-based firm Nuburu has taken its laser dazzler technology into testing as a new non-kinetic option for counter-unmanned aerial system missions.

2 July

Middle East

Inder Singh Bisht

Israel Boosts Iron Dome Capability With Iron Beam Integration

Israel and Rafael have tested the integration of the Iron Dome air defense system with the Iron Beam high-power laser.

1 July

Space

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

Jun- 2026 -

25 June

Technology

US Naval Research Laboratory mobile laser system on flatbed trailer deployed in field, used for power beaming and counter-UAS operations

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

25 June

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

23 June

Europe