Tag: directed_energy

Pentagon Selects Four Directed-Energy Systems for Counter-Drone Pilot Program

5 Oct 2026 4:35 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War named four high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for JIATF-401's counter-drone pilot, which will test their performance in an operational environment to defend the homeland.

Politics and Government Science & Technology Military Federal Government Artificial Intelligence USA JIATF-401 directed energy counter-drone high-energy laser high-powered microwave Department of War Matt Ross U.S. Department of War
Department of War Awards $86 Million for Advanced Laser Weapon Systems

9 Jul 2026 10:49 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has awarded $86 million to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight for Joint Laser Weapon Systems. These agreements aim to develop next-generation directed energy capabilities for cruise missile and UAS defense, with a total program ceiling…

Politics and Government Science & Technology Conflict Federal Government Military Robotics Economy Department of War Joint Laser Weapon System Directed Energy Cruise Missiles UAS nLIGHT Defense Lockheed Martin Aculight U.S. Department of War