The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.
A Virginia-based company has delivered two high-energy laser system units to the U.S. Army. Developed by AeroVironment, the 20kW LOCUST Laser Weapon System (LWS) identifies, tracks, and engages a wide ...
Laser based charging system aims to keep drones airborne indefinitely by delivering kilowatt class power over long distances ...
German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture in ...
A ground-based laser tracking system that could help to stem the accumulation of space debris is being developed in the UK. Devised by start-up company Lumi Space with the support of ESA and the UK ...
PowerLight recently confirmed that its laser-powered technology is approaching a crucial phase in its development cycle, with real-world deployment capabilities for the US Army now in ...
The new entity will create and provide high-performance, laser weapon systems, initially for the German Navy.
The first operational high-power laser beam will be deployed this year, providing a cost-effective and rapid solution for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. Israel will deploy its Iron Beam laser ...
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Why Germany Is Building a New Naval Laser

Germany’s laser system is roughly comparable to the United Kingdom’s “DragonFire” system, though both programs still have substantial technical challenges to overcome.