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Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy
Rheinmetall and MBDA will develop a high-energy laser weapon for the German Navy, expected to be operational by 2029. The system, tested on the frigate Sachsen, is designed to counter drones and will leverage German supply chains for production.
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