The Pentagon is advancing laser weapons from experimental stages to active deployment, with the US Army and Air Force integrating high-energy systems into their arsenals.
The Pentagon is finalizing a major contract
Aug 05, 2026
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What's the storyThe US Department of Defence is making a major shift in its defense strategy by adding high-energy laser weapons to its combat arsenal.
The move comes after decades of laboratory testing and costly experimental failures.
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and…
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DoD believes the prototypes could lead to a useful alternative to expensive missiles for intercepting drones and cruise missiles.
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