Raytheon to Integrate Blighter A800 Radars into UK Laser Weapons
Raytheon has tapped British technology firm Blighter to supply and integrate two multi-mode A800 3D e-scan radars into the UK’s...
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US Navy Developing New Power System to Increase Laser, Radar Range
The US Navy is developing a new ship-board power system that could increase the lethality and range of its lasers...
Chinese Researchers Develop Laser-Based Drone Charger
Chinese researchers recently tested a laser-based drone charging system capable of keeping the platform aloft “forever.” The system involves firing...
US Army Apache Choppers Get New Laser Protection System
The US Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been equipped with a laser protection system against short-range, heat-seeking missiles. Called...
Turkey Tests ‘Alka’ Laser Counter-Drone System
Turkey recently completed another round of tests on its “Alka” directed energy counter-drone weapon system. The Roketsan-developed system is one...
US Army to Deploy Laser-Equipped Stryker Platoon
The US Army will begin its official deployment of a laser-equipped Stryker armored vehicle platoon next month. A spokesman for...
Lockheed, Rafael to Develop High-Powered Laser Interception System
Lockheed Martin and Israeli Rafael have inked a deal to develop a high-powered laser interception system. Under the agreement, the...
China Unveils New Laser-Based Anti-Drone System
China has unveiled a new laser-based air defense system to take out small, low-altitude enemy drones. Called the LW-30 laser...
UK Inching Closer to Deploying First 50-Kilowatt Laser Weapon
The British Ministry of Defence has announced that its military is a step closer to fielding its first-ever 50-kilowatt laser...
German Navy Ship Destroys Drones in First-Ever Laser Weapon Trial
The German Navy successfully fired a high-energy laser weapon aboard one of its air-defense frigates for the first time during...
