Navy Secretary Del Toro wants to accelerate funding for directed energy weapons
The SECNAV told reporters that he’s looking to boost investments in high-powered lasers.
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US Army may look to procure Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon for air defense
The Army's acquisition chief said he was "pleased" that funding to support development of Israel's Iron Dome system was included in a recent supplemental request to Congress.
White House requesting funding for Israeli laser weapon, other military assistance
The 100-kilowatt laser is designed to intercept a wide range of threats such as rockets, artillery, mortars and drones.
US government gets new miniaturized laser weapon
Northrop Grumman has delivered a 10-kilowatt system named Phantom that the company says is about the size of a mini fridge.
Bill would prod Pentagon to accelerate fielding of new tech to defeat drone swarms
Legislation calls for the Pentagon to develop a new a strategy to counter swarms of unmanned aerial systems.