US Army tests 20,000W vehicle-mounted laser systems for drone defense — updated LOCUST device is now more lethal against drones

The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.
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MoD’s £10-a-shot laser beam which will ‘revolutionise warfare’ fired for first time

The DragonFire laser weapon uses electric power, meaning it does not require ammunition - Ministry of Defence A £10-a-shot high-powered laser beam that will “revolutionise the battlespace” has been ...
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New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

The UK's new laser weapon could be used in Ukraine, the UK defense secretary said. The laser, dubbed DragonFire, was originally scheduled for deployment in 2027. Grant Shapps hopes to speed up the ...
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German firms plan warship-based laser weapon that can kill a coin miles away

German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and produce ...