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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.
The US Naval Research Laboratory has successfully demonstrated a laser system that can wirelessly transmit power and counter drones. This dual-use capability could reshape how troops operate in the field. The system's ability to shift between power transmission and defensive posture makes it a potentially game-changing technology.
The US military plans to demonstrate battle-ready laser weapons by 2028, with a directed energy demonstration scheduled for summer 2028.
The U.S. Army's top civilian official tested a laser-armed vehicle at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, marking a significant step towards the development of directed energy weapons.