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Directed Energy Weapons

Coverage of Directed Energy Weapons in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 18:51 UTCMost recent: Jun 2 · 23:46 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 2 · 23:46 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    The US military wants to showcase battle-ready laser weapons by 2028

    The U.S. military aims to demonstrate battle-ready laser weapons at scale by 2028, with a focus on overcoming engineering challenges for mass production. The initiative is linked to President Trump's 'Golden Dome for America' missile shield, which allocates significant funding for directed energy research and development.

  • SECURITYMay 21 · 18:51 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet

    The U.S. Navy is pursuing laser weapons as part of its future fleet strategy, with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle arguing they are necessary for missile defense. However, current Navy warships lack sufficient power generation to support high-energy laser systems, requiring next-generation warships to be designed from the ground up with the necessary power and cooling infrastructure.