Weapons Systems / Lasers
GA-ASI and KONGSBERG Advance JSM Integration for MQ-9B
This design and integration effort is a jointly funded project by both companies aimed at providing long-range strike capability for MQ-9B and its customers.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Weapons Systems / Lasers
GA-ASI Completes Qualification Testing for UK Protector Weapons
Testing was completed on June 18 at GA-ASI’s facilities in Southern California and marked the first time that GA-ASI has taken the lead role in completing weapons qualification for a customer.
C-UAS
Axon Vision ForceField: an Integrated Compact C-UAS Protection Solution for Manoeuvering Forces
C-UAS
Lockheed Martin Unveils MORFIUS X-Rotor: New Swarm Drone‑Killer
New airborne high power microwave counter‑drone system can neutralize more than 50 enemy drones in a single flight and be reused in the field
CCA
Anduril YFQ-44 Fires Live Air-to-Air Missile in Landmark CCA Test
One of the Air Force’s developmental Collaborative Combat Aircraft fired a live missile in a recent test, marking a critical step forward in the development of the service’s fleet of semi-autonomous drone fighters.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
MBDA and Rheinmetall to Develop Laser Weapon System for German Navy
Implementation is based on the complete system demonstrator, which was tested at sea under operational conditions for an entire year. Proven effectiveness against airborne, maritime and land-based targets, even in adverse weather conditions
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Laser Dazzler Blinds Drone Sensors in Breakthrough C-UAS Technology Trials
Controlled tests measured electro-optical sensor saturation and visual-acquisition denial across two UAV platforms
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Pentagon Announces Awards $86M Joint Laser Weapon System Agreements
By developing containerized high-energy laser weapons, the Department aims to provide combatant commanders with scalable, cost-effective intercept solutions for asymmetric and high-tier adversary threats
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall Partner to Advance Autonomous Counter-Drone Defence
Combining high-power directed energy lasers, advanced sensors, and AI autonomy, Archimedes tracks, targets, and neutralizes aerial threats in seconds.
C-UAS
Russian Anti-Drone Bullet Splits into Three Mid-Flight
Full-scale production is underway, with the first batch already delivered to the Russian military
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Thales Energy Weapon Neutralises 80 Drones in Successful Trial
Thales and E2V demonstrated the upgraded 4 panel effector which enhances the focus of the effectors power, increasing the energy on the target and allowing for additional range of engagement to be achieved.
Testing
US Naval Research Laboratory Demonstrates Dual-Use Laser System for Power Beaming and Counter-UAS Operations
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to perform defensive missions, advancing expeditionary energy and defense capabilities for future warfighters.