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DragonFire is a British laser directed-energy weapon (LDEW). It was first unveiled to the public as a technology demonstrator in 2017 at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) conference in London and is being developed by UK DragonFire, a collaboration consisting of MBDA UK, Leonardo UK, QinetiQ and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (dstl). [1]
The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) is a Lockheed Martin-developed 300 kilowatt high-energy laser weapon designed to intercept combat drones, fast-attack craft, and missiles. [1] After winning the contract in 2018, the first announced installation was on the USS Preble (DDG-88) in 2019. [2]
The following list of modern armament manufacturers presents major companies producing modern weapons and munitions for military, paramilitary, government agency and civilian use. The companies are listed by their full name followed by the short form, or common acronym , if any, in parentheses .
Northrop Grumman Corporation is the largest vendor of military laser systems globally, known for its high-energy laser systems and advanced defense technologies. The company has been a key player in the development of laser weapons for ground, air, and sea applications, securing several contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Britain this week showed off a new laser weapon that the military says could deliver lethal missile or aircraft defense at around $13 a shot, potentially saving tens of millions of dollars over ...
South Korea is beginning the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon that has successfully shot down small drones during testing, the country’s key arms agency said Thursday.
2008 - Laser Energetics completes its research and begins the physical engineering of its Dazer Laser." [7] 2009 - Laser Energetics announces its nonlethal laser weapon. [8] 2010 - Results from for the eye safety study proves the Dazer Laser can be operated safely. [9] Dazer Laser first sale is made to Israeli Corrections.
Paveway IV is a dual mode GPS/INS and laser-guided bomb manufactured by Raytheon UK (formerly Raytheon Systems Limited). [1] It is the latest iteration of the Paveway series.. The weapon is a guidance kit based on the existing Enhanced Paveway II Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG) added to a modified Mk 82 general-purpose bomb with increased penetration performance.