Calian Commits $100M to Build Canada’s Sovereign Military Command and Intelligence Systems...
Calian Group Ltd. has mobilized an initial $100 million to accelerate the development and deployment of Canadas sovereign C5ISRT defence capabilities, as pressure mounts to strengthen operational readiness and Arctic security amid a changing global threat environment
U.K. Royal Navy Orders Laser Weapons from QinetiQ
QinetiQ has won a £67 million contract to ensure the delivery of the U.K
Rheinmetall, MBDA to Establish JV for Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany will establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop naval laser weapons. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-performance, innovative laser weapon systems, initially for the
Rafael Delivers First Operational Laser System to Israeli Military
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has handed over the first operational Iron Beam laser interception system to the Israel Defense Forces, the countrys defense ministry announced Sunday. Developed by the Ministrys Directorate of Defense Research and Development in cooperation with Rafael, the program also involved Elbit Systems, SCD and Shafir Systems
PT PAL Indonesia Develops $1 Hand-Held Laser Weapon
Indonesias defense ministry has tested a hand-held directed-energy weapon developed by PT PAL Indonesia. In an
U.K. Invests £316m in Royal Navy Laser Weapon After Drone-Downing Trials
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Operational Laser Weapon for the German Navy By 2029
A high-energy laser demonstrator transferred for further testing in Germany has set the German Navy on a path toward operational shipborne laser weapons
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Israels defense ministry, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Elbit Systems have
Australia’s EOS Unveils ‘Apollo’ High Energy Laser Weapon
Australias Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has officially named its 100 kW-class High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) ‘Apollo, weeks after securing the worlds first export contract for such a system with a European NATO member state. Scalable up to 150 kW, the weapon will be showcased at DSEI UK 2025 (September 9–12) as part of Team Defence Australia
France Launches Syderal Laser Weapon Project for Drone Defense
Frances defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to a consortium of MBDA, Safran Electronics and Defense, Thales, and Cilas for the development of a laser weapon system demonstrator named Syderal. This
Turkey to Unveil Directed-Energy Weapon Mounted on Tracked Vehicle at IDEF 2025
Turkey is set to debut its ALKA-KAPLAN directed-energy weapon system at the upcoming IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul, combining a high-powered laser and jamming system with a hybrid tracked combat vehicle. The ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS), developed by ROKETSAN, has been integrated onto the KAPLAN HYBRID tracked carrier from FNSS, creating a mobile, AI-supported anti-drone platform capable of neutralizing mini and micro UAVs, loitering munitions, swarm drones, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
Russia Tests Laser Systems to Counter Drones in Air Defense Push
Russia has conducted large-scale trials of advanced laser systems designed to target unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The tests took place at a specialized military range and involved eight laser systems, ranging from compact mobile platforms to high-powered stationary weapons
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles