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.

The US Army's formerly bulky laser weapon, Locust, is now a mobile drone-killer

The US Army is now mounting defense contractor AeroVironment's second-generation Locust Laser Weapon System on some of its vehicles. The advanced system marks a shift from ...

Lasers could soon keep military drones flying indefinitely

PowerLight recently confirmed that its laser-powered technology is approaching a crucial phase in its development cycle, with real-world deployment capabilities for the US Army now in ...
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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 naval laser weapon systems, aiming to provide the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) ...

'The new era of Infinite Flight begins': Novel tech can wireless charge drones almost 2Km away using a kilowatt-class laser and a lightweight charger

Laser based charging system aims to keep drones airborne indefinitely by delivering kilowatt class power over long distances ...
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Debris-tracking Lasers Could Help To Clear Up Space Junk

A ground-based laser tracking system that could help to stem the accumulation of space debris is being developed in the UK. Devised by start-up company Lumi Space with the support of ESA and the UK ...