DragonFire, a new laser defense system, has been successfully tested in the UK and proved its accuracy for taking down even ...

The United Kingdom has quietly brought a piece of science fiction into operational reality, field‑testing a high‑energy laser ...

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 ...

IPG Photonics opens new laser defense facility in Huntsville, creating jobs and showcasing CROSSBOW counter-drone technology.

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurelius Systems, a defense technology company developing low-cost, high-powered laser systems that neutralize drone threats, announced today the close of its $10 ...

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 ...

Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for modern warfare, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted ...

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.

Israel is preparing to deploy one of the world’s first combat-ready laser air-defense systems, marking a historic shift in how nations defend against rockets, drones and missiles — and a sign that ...

MBDA's DragonFire laser-based air defense system will join the Royal Navy from 2027 after achieving a UK-first by shooting ...