U.S. Navy intercepted test drone with HELIOS directed-energy weapon
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 5, 2025
The U.S. Navy has developed a directed-energy weapon that can intercept unmanned drones and possibly cruise missiles while enhancing naval operations in combat areas. ... more
RTX's laser weapon system tested successfully by British Army
London, UK (SPX) Dec 14, 2024
Raytheon UK, a division of RTX's Raytheon business, announced the successful live-firing of its High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) by the British Army, targeting and neutralizing moving aerial ... more
Elbit Systems secures $200M contract for Iron Beam laser weapon
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a prominent player in defense technology, announced it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $200 million by the Israeli Ministry of D ... more