QinetiQ to Develop High Energy Laser System For Australian MoD
Australia’s defence ministry awarded QinetiQ Australia a contract valued $12.9 million to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype.
QinetiQ will work in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to establish a high energy laser manufacturing capability in South Australia.
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The high energy laser manufacturing capability will enable the development and delivery of laser sources suitable for directed energy applications.
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