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Israeli air force deploys first laser interception system
Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 28, 2025 Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats. The laser system's main developers, the ministry's research and development department and defence contractor Rafael, delivered it to the air force at a ceremony in northern Israel. "For the first time globally, a high-power laser interception system has achieved full operational maturity, successfully executing multiple interceptions," Defence Minister Israel K ... read more |
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Israel to deploy 'Iron Beam' laser defence by end 2025Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 1, 2025 Israel's defence ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defence system known as "Iron Beam", which will be deployed by the end of December. ... more 
Missiles, drones and lasers expected at Xi's Beijing military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military dominance. ... more 
U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weaponWashington DC (UPI) Feb 5, 2025 The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas. ... more 
RTX's laser weapon system tested successfully by British ArmyLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 14, 2024 Raytheon UK, a division of RTX's Raytheon business, announced the successful live-firing of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) by the British Army, targeting and neutralizing moving aerial ... more |
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RTX's Raytheon to build defensive microwave antenna systems for U.S. militaryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) has recently secured a significant contract to enhance the U.S. military's defensive capabilities. Under a three-year, $31.3 million contract awarded by ... more 
Archimedes Platform Successfully Tested by Above: Space and Electric SkyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for space technology, Above: Space Development, in collaboration with Electric Sky, has successfully tested the Archimedes platform, a novel, rapidly deployable, free-fl ... more
Israel expedites Iron Beam deployment amid escalating costs of missile defenseSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 In the face of increasing rocket attacks and large-scale border incursions from Gaza, resulting in thousands dead, Israel is pressed to reconsider its defense strategies. The costs associated with o ... more 
Lockheed Martin to deliver high-energy laser systems for US Army's IFPC-HEL ProgramBothell WA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop and supply up to four 300 kW-class laser weapon systems. The systems will be part of the U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection ... more
Raytheon UK set to receive and integrate UK's first laser weapon system in OctoberLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 20, 2023 Raytheon UK is set to receive its first high-energy laser weapon system to be tested and integrated in the United Kingdom, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of how such systems ... more |
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Lockheed Martin's laser power reaches new heights: Introduces 500 kW-class System
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2023 Lockheed Martin, the American aerospace titan, is breaking its power records in laser technology by escalating to a groundbreaking 500-kilowatt (kW) class laser. This development outstrips its previously highest achievement of a 300 kW-class laser, developed under a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. The new 500 kW-class laser system is a significant step in the High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative (HELSI), funded through a fresh contract from the DoD's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Re ... read more 
AFRL conducts Swarm technology demonstrationKirtland AFB NM (SPX) May 17, 2023 The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, conducted a demonstration, April 5, 2023, of its high-power microwave counter drone weapon, the Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR, as it ... more |
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Philippines condemns China's 'aggressive' laser use against shipManila (AFP) Feb 14, 2023 The Philippines condemned Tuesday the "aggressive" actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat in the disputed South China Sea, leaving crew members temporarily blinded. ... more 
US criticizes China's laser lights use against Philippines Coast Guard shipWashington (AFP) Feb 14, 2023 The United States on Monday criticized China's reported use of military-grade laser light against a Philippine coast guard vessel in the disputed South China Sea last week, which left the ship's crew temporarily blinded. ... more 
Lockheed Martin achieves first light in latest laser lab demonstrationBothell WA (SPX) Jan 24, 2023 Lockheed Martin achieved first light from the Directed Energy Interceptor for Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System (DEIMOS) system, which verifies that the laser's optical performance parameters ... more
Lockheed Martin and Rafael collaborate on high-energy laser systemBethesda MD (SPX) Dec 06, 2022 Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd., of Israel, have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing High Energy Laser Weapon ... more
Lockheed Martin delivers its highest powered laser to date to US Department Of DefenseBothell WA (SPX) Sep 16, 2022 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD (R&E) a new benchmark: a tactically-relevant electric 300 kW-class laser, the ... more |
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