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Directed Energy Weapons

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Discover the power of directed energy weapons reshaping modern defense.

From high-powered lasers to microwave systems, we cover the latest advances in energy-based systems that zap, scorch, and neutralize threats across air, ground, and space.

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Ukraine’s Backpackable ‘Frying Pan’ EW Weapon Cooks Drones Mid-Air

Patelnya EW
Ukraine fields backpackable Patelnya EW system to jam Russian drones, protect troops, and reduce operator health risks.
  • Christine Casimiro
  • May 15, 2025
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Epirus Introduces Microwave Weapon to Counter Emerging Sea Drones

Epirus microwave weapon
Epirus debuts its Leonidas H2O microwave weapon, a non-kinetic system tested at sea to disable vessel engines and enhance port and coastal defense.
  • Inder Singh Bisht
  • April 13, 2025
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US Air Force to Arm JLTVs With Bomb-Detonating Laser

ZEUS Directed Energy System mounted on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
The US Air Force has teamed up with Parsons Corporation to equip the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle with a cutting-edge directed energy bomb disposal system.
  • Staff Writer
  • March 4, 2025
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  • Directed Energy Weapons
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US Navy Unleashes HELIOS Laser Weapon in Sea Trial

The USS Preble firing the HELIOS laser weapon
The US Navy has demonstrated the power of its cutting-edge HELIOS laser weapon aboard an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during an undated sea trial.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 4, 2025
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UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon
The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”
  • Staff Writer
  • December 23, 2024
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MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.
MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 13, 2024
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UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Test

The British Army's Wolfhound-mounted laser weapon during a recent trial
The British Army has successfully demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.
  • Staff Writer
  • December 12, 2024
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