Japan Live Sea Trials of New 100kW-Class Laser Weapon Aboard JMSDF Test Ship

Japan Begins Live Sea Trials of New 100kW-Class Laser Weapon Aboard JMSDF Test Ship

Japan has taken a major step toward fielding directed-energy weapons, moving ahead with sea-based trials of its new 100-kilowatt-class high-energy laser system installed aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) test vessel Asuka. The laser, developed by the Acquisition, Technology...
Ukraine Tryzub Laser Weapon

Ukraine Unveils “Tryzub” Laser Weapon: A New Chapter in Modern Air Defense

Ukraine has officially presented its domestically developed laser weapon system, named “Tryzub”, to the public. The system—unveiled by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and showcased in footage published by the defense media outlet Militarnyi—represents a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing...
Pantsir Air Defense System

Russia Announces Laser Upgrade for Pantsir Air Defense System Amid Rising Drone Threats

Russia has revealed plans to equip its Pantsir air defense system with a new laser complex, marking a significant step in the modernization of its military technology. The announcement was made by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during a press briefing at the IDEX 2025...