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The Pentagon has awarded contracts for the development of laser weapons that can shoot down drone swarms and defend against cruise missiles. The contracts are part of the Department of Defense's efforts to develop directed energy systems. Companies such as nLIGHT have been selected to help develop these systems.
Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. Department of War contract to develop a 500 kW laser weapon system for cruise missile and drone defense. The system will be tactical and containerized.