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Nov- 2023 -

7 November

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

1 November

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Leonardo, Elbit Chosen to Prototype Next-Gen Laser Targeting System for US Army

The US Army has selected Leonardo and Elbit Systems to begin the prototyping phase for its next-generation laser targeting system.

Oct- 2023 -

24 October

Technology

Three soldiers in camo uniform test out a hihg-frequency device. They are huddled together in the middle of the frame.

Juster Domingo

Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development

Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.

11 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed to Deliver High-Powered Laser Weapons to US Army

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop and deliver 300-kilowatt-class laser weapon systems for the US Army.

Sep- 2023 -

27 September

Europe

Part of the upper deck of Germany's Sachsen F-124 ship is seen on the photo. the laser weapon demonstrator, which looks like a giant rectangular box, is seen on the center left. The initials "MBDA" is written on its left side, and the name "Rheinmetall" is on the right. The sea, stretching over the horizon, serves as the background of the picture.

Juster Domingo

Germany Completes Sea Trials for Laser Weapon

The German Navy completed test trials at sea for its laser weapon demonstrator integrated on the Sachsen F-124, an air-defense frigate.

25 September

Arms

Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment are positioned alongside four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototype systems. (4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment )

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Receives High-Energy Laser Weapon Prototypes

The US Army announced the delivery of four Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense prototypes to the 4-60th ADAR in Fort Sill.

15 September

Technology

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Begin Laser Integration on UK Wolfhound Armored Vehicles

Raytheon UK says it will soon receive the country’s first 15-kilowatt laser weapon to be tested and integrated onto Wolfhound armored vehicles.

Aug- 2023 -

29 August

Technology

Joe Saballa

Northrop Delivers ‘Phantom’ Mini Laser System to US Military

Northrop Grumman has announced the delivery of its “Phantom” miniaturized high-energy laser weapon to the US government.

22 August

Americas

The Afloat Forward Staging Base USS Ponce conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research -sponsored Laser Weapon System while deployed to the Arabian Gulf

Joe Saballa

US Army Seeking Short-Wave Infrared Laser Sensor

The US Army is tapping industry partners for a new short-wave infrared laser sensor that can accurately sense and assess incoming threats.

14 August

Asia Pacific

A Chinese coast guard vessel shines a "military grade laser light" at a Philippine coast guard boat in the disputed South China Sea

Joe Saballa

China Claims ‘Huge Breakthrough’ in Laser Weapon Development

China claims to have achieved a “huge breakthrough” in developing a high-powered laser weapon for military use.

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