Tag: Directed Energy
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Published: 3 November 2026 Event: 2 November 2026 AeroVironment has selected Leonardo DRS to support the US Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser programme. DRS will contribute vehicle integration, power management and thermal-control expertise for the LOCUST X3 counter-UAS system. The subcontract follows the Army’s September production award to AeroVironment. Assessment: Power supply and heat removal directly…
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Published: 29 October 2026Event: Report released 26 October 2026; specialist coverage 28 October 2026 The Defense Intelligence Agency released its 2026 Challenges to Security in Space report on 26 October, with information current to July. Specialist reporting describes its assessment that China may field space-based directed-energy systems and more powerful ground-based systems capable of threatening…