Directed Energy
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The US Navy has awarded a $17.1 million contract to Attalon Inc. to build a powerful laser weapon to counter incoming drones and missiles. The laser is designed to burn threats out of the sky before they reach a warship. Attalon Inc. is a defense technology firm based in California.
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The Pentagon has disbursed compensation for Havana Syndrome and rebranded its team to focus on 'Directed Energy Bio-Effects' and non-kinetic threats. The team, previously known as the Anomalous Health Incidents cross-functional team, will prioritize these new areas. This change reflects a shift in the Pentagon's approach to addressing these health incidents.
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The US Department of Defense has selected nLIGHT to help develop a 500-kW laser system for cruise missile defense. This technology aims to enhance the military's capabilities in defending against cruise missiles. The development of high-energy lasers is a significant step forward in modernizing the nation's defense systems.
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The Pentagon has awarded contracts to develop laser weapons that can shoot down drone swarms and cruise missiles. The contracts are part of the Department of Defense's efforts to develop directed energy systems. Companies such as Lockheed, nLIGHT, MBDA, and Rheinmetall have been selected to work on the project.