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Defense Newsworld8 days agoDeveloping
U.S. Navy Tests Laser Weapon on Aircraft Carrier, Neutralizing 17 Drones
The USS George H.W. Bush used a high-energy laser to neutralize multiple drones during a live-fire test in October 2025. Photos of the system were released on April 20, 2026. The test advances modular laser capabilities for naval defense.
Defense Newsworld8 days agoDeveloping
U.S. Army and Navy Collaborate on Joint Laser Weapon System Development
The U.S. Army and Navy are developing a Joint Laser Weapon System to counter cruise missiles, starting with a 150-kilowatt containerized version. The effort draws from existing laser programs and includes planned funding from fiscal 2027 onward. Budget documents outline investmen…