Israel has delivered its first operational high-power laser air-defense system to the military, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to counter rockets, mortars, and drones at a fraction of ...

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first ...

The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.

A new Israeli laser weapon has entered active service, highlighting how drone warfare is forcing a rethink of traditional air ...

Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats.

LSAD named a finalist for the prestigious Critical Technology Challenge at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo - the nation's premier defense innovation event "We've crossed a critical ...

Ukrainian soldiers pack up a drone used for aerial observation in September 2018. Drones have become ubiquitous on modern battlefields, necessitating the creation of equipment like IPG's new ...

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPG Photonics (IPGP), the global leader in fiber laser technology, proudly announces the first public display of the CROSSBOW™ MINI 3 kW ...

Israel’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday said it completed the development of a powerful laser weapon that will become operational by the end of the year to bolster the country’s multi-level air ...

Born out of battlefield necessity and sharpened by constant pressure, Ukraine’s Trident laser system shows how a nation at ...

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks. By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes frequently writes ...