Direct-energy Weapons
France’s new laser rifle silently melts electronics at 500 meters
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
Laser Weapon System
Direct-energy Weapons
Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
Direct-energy Weapons
Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces
According to Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine has begun deploying laser weapons against Russian forces, and the technology is already striking enemy targets. In an interview with […]
Direct-energy Weapons
Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian Jets
Ukraine has developed a cutting-edge laser weapon that is ready to shoot down Russian jets, a military commander has revealed. The weapon is known as Tryzub (Trident), and is thought to have been modelled on […]
Direct-energy Weapons
Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge. Known as the Fractl:2, the portable weapon can generate enough power to burn […]
Direct-energy Weapons
U.S. Army Deploys Stryker Armored Vehicle Mounted Laser M-Shorad In The Middle East
The US Army has sent Stryker-mounted laser weapon prototypes to the Middle East to test their “real-world applicability.” Four Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototypes recently arrived at US Central Command […]
Direct-energy Weapons
German Navy Trials New Directed-energy Weapon System Developed By MBDA
MBDA Deutschland provided new details on the Laser Weapon Demonstrator developed in cooperation with Rheinmetall and recently tested by the German Navy. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) recently […]
Direct-energy Weapons
UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials
Dragonfire, the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Programme (LDEW) led by MBDA, has successfully begun a series of trials to prove the accuracy and power of the novel laser weapon. The first of these trials recently […]
Americas
US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
Direct-energy Weapons
The Raytheon’s High-energy Laser Weapon System (LaWS)
A laser pulse could fry the guidance system, explode the warhead or fuel tank, or damage the engine. Alternately it could cause damage to the missile’s fuselage and wings, causing it to become aerodynamically unstable and crash. […]