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Laser Technology·Boobook

Australia, Japan Co-Develop Laser

7 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Defence Blog

Australia and Japan have completed successful field trials of a jointly developed high-energy laser system called Boobook. The trials took place at test sites in South Australia. Boobook is the first co-development project between the two countries.

Why it matters

The development of high-energy laser systems has significant implications for defense technology and capabilities. The partnership between Australia and Japan demonstrates the growing importance of international collaboration in defense innovation.

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How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence Blog · Primary
    Australia and Japan team up to co-develop laser weapons
  2. Defence Industry Europe ·
    Australia and Japan test co-developed high-energy laser, linking new defence technology to $70 million manufacturing expansion
  3. Firstpost ·
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  4. The Sun Malaysia ·
    Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under landmark new defence agreement
  5. Breaking Defense ·
    Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser
  6. Breaking Defense ·
    Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser - Breaking Defense
  7. Aviation Week ·
    Australia, Japan Test Surveillance Laser Under Project Boobook - aviationweek.com