Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Griffin ‘extremely skeptical’ of airborne lasers for missile defense
"I’m extremely skeptical that we can put a large laser on an aircraft and use it to shoot down an adversary missile, even from fairly close," says Mike Griffin.
By Aaron Mehta
The Space Force is adding this new satellite to its first launch
Capable of gathering range data on other objects in space using lasers, TDO-2 will contribute to the Space Force space domain awareness.
By Nathan Strout
Rafael’s Drone Dome intercepts multiple drones with lasers
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems recently tested its counter-UAS system Drone Dome, during which the system identified and intercepted moving targets using a high-powered laser beam.
The drive to advance missile defense is there, but there must be funding
Missile defense is not the be-all, end-all. Denying, degrading and destroying enemy missile systems prior to launch must be part of the mix in defending America and its interests.
By Richard Matlock
Israel is developing lasers to kill drones and rockets
Three programs involving Rafael and Elbit Systems are developing high-energy laser demonstrators.
Year in review: Top stories from 2019
Troubles with the F-35, plans for killer robot ships and a lack of indoor toilets. Here are the top stories from the year!
By Defense News staff
Laser dune buggy will shoot drones for the Air Force
A new laser weapon system, developed by Raytheon, will deploy abroad with the Air Force as a counterdrone tool.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
Bioengineering, lasers and more drones: Griffin outlines the Pentagon’s tech wish list
Here's how Pentagon tech chief Mike Griffin wants to spend the department's research and development funds.
By Aaron Mehta
UK shoots for new laser weapons against drones, missiles
The British want to start the procurement process later this year and hope to have the new systems ready for trials in 2023.
US Marines to test drone-killing laser weapon
A directed-energy prototype weapon is now in the hands of Marines.
By Cal Pringle