India’s new portable directed-energy weapon is a hand-held, precision-guided laser system designed to neutralize drones and small aircraft.
Indian Army Shows Off Hand-Held Directed-Energy Weapon
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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.
Russia’s New Laser Weapon Breaks Cover — And It’s on Wheels
Russia’s truck-mounted high-energy laser integrates an air-cooled beam, electro-optical tracking, and a battery-powered command station in a single all-terrain vehicle.
Germany’s Ship-Mounted Laser Weapon Blasts Past 100 Live Shots, Targets 2029 Rollout
The high-energy laser system combines Rheinmetall’s precision optics with MBDA’s advanced tracking suite to accurately neutralize drones in real time.
General Atomics Teases MQ-20 Avenger Drone Armed With High-Energy Laser
The MQ-20 concept highlights emerging directed-energy tech, combining stealthy laser integration, advanced optics, and autonomous targeting for future UCAV roles.
Europe’s New Laser-Driven Drone Shield Takes Aim at Rising UAV Threats
Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF will integrate radar, spectrum tools, and high-energy lasers in a sovereign European counter-UAV defense system.
Taiwan Debuts 8kW Laser Weapon With ‘$1-Per-Shot’ Drone-Killing Power
Taiwan’s new directed energy weapons include an 8 kW truck-mounted laser, pairing radar, and infrared sensors with precision to defeat drones.
Rafael Pushes Laser Defense Further, Debuts Biggest Iron Beam Yet
Iron Beam 450 is Rafael’s latest laser defense, with a 450mm aperture, faster intercepts, longer range, and cost-effective counter-drone capability.
Australia Debuts 100kW Laser Weapon Built to Burn Through Drone Swarms
Apollo, a 100kW high-energy laser weapon, burns through drone swarms with 360° coverage, unlimited external-powered firing, and NATO-ready integration.
China Unveils ‘Most Powerful’ Laser Weapon Yet, Signals Naval Role
LY-1 is China’s new naval laser system, designed to disrupt drones and missiles by damaging sensors, offering low-cost, rapid defense.
Iron Beam Goes Airborne: Elbit Develops Aerial Variant of Ground Laser Weapon
The airborne Iron Beam adapts a 100–150kW solid-state laser, intercepting drones, rockets, and missiles at ultra-low cost from aerial platforms.
