|
|
 |
Missiles, drones and lasers expected at Xi's Beijing military parade
Beijing (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. Military experts have been analysing social media photos and footage from several recent rehearsals, which have shown anti-ship missiles, cutting-edge underwater drones, anti-missile systems, and more tech that could pass by Beijing's Tiananmen Square on September 3. While officials have kept secret the list of hardware to be dis ... read 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 
Elbit Systems secures $200M contract for Iron Beam laser weaponParis, France (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a prominent player in defense technology, announced it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $200 million by the Israeli Ministry of D ... more 
Israel to spend $530 mln on 'Iron Beam' laser defenceJerusalem (AFP) Oct 28, 2024 Israel's defence ministry said on Monday it has earmarked $530 million to accelerate development of the laser air defence system known as "Iron Beam". ... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Israel expedites Iron Beam deployment amid escalating costs of missile defense Sydney, 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 
Lockheed Martin's laser power reaches new heights: Introduces 500 kW-class SystemLos 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 previ ... 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 |
|
Philippines condemns China's 'aggressive' laser use against ship
Manila (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. The incident happened on February 6 nearly 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where Philippine marines are stationed in a derelict navy ship grounded to assert Manila's territorial claim in the waters. The De ... read 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
Lockheed Martin delivers integrated multi-mission laser weapon system to US NavySan Diego CA (SPX) Aug 19, 2022 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered to the U.S. Navy a 60+ kW-class high energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS), the first tactical laser weapon system to be integr ... more 
Dragonfire proving trials underwayLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2022 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 ... more |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2020 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
