Dossier
laser weapons
Coverage of laser weapons in the Nexus archive.
Department of Defenseorganization1nLIGHT Defenseorganization1Lockheed Martin Aculightorganization1Emil Michaelperson1Directed Energy Weaponstopic1High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative (HELSI)topic1LOCUSTtopic1Chinaplace1Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technologyorganization1Lijian seriestopic1Defence Information Equipment & Technology Exhibition 2026organization1Beijingplace1dronestopic1
- The Pentagon is spending big on lasers to shoot down hostile drones and cruise missiles
The Pentagon is investing $86 million initially (with a total program max of $847 million) in laser weapons to counter drones and cruise missiles, partnering with nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight. The goal is to scale power from 150kW to 300-500kW for effective missile defense, leveraging lower-cost, high-speed laser technology.
- China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones
China showcased portable laser weapons at a defense fair in Beijing, developed by Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology. The Lijian series, designed for single soldiers, uses high-energy lasers to shoot down drones.