Directed Energy

A robotic combat vehicle with an autonomous laser weapon system designed to shoot down drones was displayed at a Detroit defense show. The system is being developed by Aurelius Systems, a defense technology company. This technology aims to counter drone threats using directed energy.

Chinese defense supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has debuted a man-portable laser weapon capable of zapping drones. The device is compact enough to fit in a backpack, making it a potentially game-changing tool for anti-drone operations. This technology could enhance China's capabilities in countering unmanned aerial vehicles

Aurelius Systems has completed live testing of its Archimedes autonomous directed-energy system, designed to counter low-cost drones at a lower cost. The system is being trialed for the Pentagon. The Archimedes laser weapon system aims to provide an effective solution for drone threats.