Laser Technology
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Lockheed Martin executive Stephanie Hill announced that laser air defenses will be operational before the end of the decade. This statement contradicts the common notion that laser systems are always just five years away from development. Hill's statement suggests significant progress in laser technology for defense applications.
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Lockheed Martin's laser weapon successfully passed its first Golden Dome missile-defense test, leading to a new Pentagon contract. The test was followed by a contract award just two weeks later. This development marks a significant milestone in the advancement of laser weapon technology for missile defense.
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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have been awarded contracts to develop high-energy laser weapon systems for the US and German navies. The contracts aim to provide a 500 kW laser weapon system for cruise missile and drone defense. The systems are expected to be operational by 2029.