It's not clear why the laser was deployed but it's the second time in two weeks that one has been fired in the area. The military is required to formally notify the FAA anytime it takes any counter-drone action inside U.S. airspace.
“The French Navy was among the first European naval forces to operationally integrate the CAMCOPTER S-100 into its shipborne operations. This follow-on order reflects the system’s capabilities, as well as maturity and the confidence placed in its performance at sea. "
The exercises proved a complete success, showcasing the robust performance of UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía’s autonomous control system and the significant operational advantages of next‑generation unmanned maritime USV platforms such as NEWT21’s FOG USV.
Combat-proven for over a decade, BAE Systems’ APKWS laser guidance kit redefines low cost, affordable precision munitions by hitting targets with pinpoint accuracy and minimal collateral damage – delivering critical lethality when it matters most.
Developed in collaboration with Aviation Design, the One-Way Effector was designed for scalable, low-cost mass production, with MBDA stating they were prepared to manufacture up to 1,000 units per month by leveraging automotive industry facilities.