Israel tests Iron Dome with Iron Beam, pairing missiles with laser pulses for air defenseThe combination of technologies is meant to give Israel a leg up in shooting down high-volume swarms of incoming threats like drones or missiles.2 hours agoIsrael to mount lasers on fighter jets and helicoptersElbit revealed plans to that effect during the presentation of financial statements for 2025.3 months agoDirected EnergyRheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping dronesThe system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky."British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry dronesThe British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.19 months agoArmy’s high-energy laser competition to kick off early next year The US Army's directed energy solution for short-range air defense continues to be refined through a variety of competitive prototyping efforts.23 months agoSouth Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean dronesThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration said it will deploy at least one anti-air laser weapons system — called “Block-I” — this year.24 months agoNavy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraftThe services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.24 months agoSEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boatsThe launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.2 years ago3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying, miltech transfer to ChinaThe suspects allegedly procured a special laser and exported it to China without permission.2 years agoFrom customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reachIranian contractors and government officials have picked up on market demand, frequenting arms expos and other events in Russia, Iraq, Qatar and more.2 years agoAir Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.2 years agoBritish Navy ships to carry drone-zapping lasers by 2027Using directed energy to down aerial threats promises to revolutionize the business of air defense.2 years agoEpirus directed energy to face off against vessels in US Navy testingU.S. Navy leaders have lamented a lack of directed-energy options as Houthi rebels in Yemen pepper the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with attack drones.2 years agoUS Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.2 years agoUS testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boomLaser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.2 years agoCentral Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.2 years agoWhat are high-energy laser weapons, and how do they work?Unlike traditional weapons such as guns and cannons that have a finite amount of ammunition, a high-energy laser can keep firing as long as it has power.2 years agoUS Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review boardThe Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.2 years agoWhat’s in the $95 billion Senate spending package for Ukraine, Israel?Made-in-America munitions for Ukraine and Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon would get funding.2 years agoLoad More
Directed Energy Weapons: News About Lasers & Millimeter Wave Systems
Israel tests Iron Dome with Iron Beam, pairing missiles with laser pulses for air defenseThe combination of technologies is meant to give Israel a leg up in shooting down high-volume swarms of incoming threats like drones or missiles.2 hours agoIsrael to mount lasers on fighter jets and helicoptersElbit revealed plans to that effect during the presentation of financial statements for 2025.3 months agoDirected EnergyRheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping dronesThe system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky."British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry dronesThe British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.19 months agoArmy’s high-energy laser competition to kick off early next year The US Army's directed energy solution for short-range air defense continues to be refined through a variety of competitive prototyping efforts.23 months agoSouth Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean dronesThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration said it will deploy at least one anti-air laser weapons system — called “Block-I” — this year.24 months agoNavy, Marine Corps test new laser projection system to paint aircraftThe services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.24 months agoSEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boatsThe launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.2 years ago3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying, miltech transfer to ChinaThe suspects allegedly procured a special laser and exported it to China without permission.2 years agoFrom customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reachIranian contractors and government officials have picked up on market demand, frequenting arms expos and other events in Russia, Iraq, Qatar and more.2 years agoAir Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.2 years agoBritish Navy ships to carry drone-zapping lasers by 2027Using directed energy to down aerial threats promises to revolutionize the business of air defense.2 years agoEpirus directed energy to face off against vessels in US Navy testingU.S. Navy leaders have lamented a lack of directed-energy options as Houthi rebels in Yemen pepper the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden with attack drones.2 years agoUS Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.2 years agoUS testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boomLaser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.2 years agoCentral Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.2 years agoWhat are high-energy laser weapons, and how do they work?Unlike traditional weapons such as guns and cannons that have a finite amount of ammunition, a high-energy laser can keep firing as long as it has power.2 years agoUS Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review boardThe Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.2 years agoWhat’s in the $95 billion Senate spending package for Ukraine, Israel?Made-in-America munitions for Ukraine and Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon would get funding.2 years agoLoad More
