Posts Tagged ‘laser’
Trials are being conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to assess the effectiveness of Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) in support of the LDEW Capability Demonstrator. Launched earlier this year, the programme is designed to develop a standalone laser directed energy weapon system and will culminate in a ...
Scientists at BAE Systems believe that a new type of directed energy laser and lens system (the Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens) could be in use on battlefields within the next 50 years. The system allows commanders enhanced observation of adversaries activities, over much greater distances than existing systems. The system could ...
Dstl scientists have developed an innovative new app which will help end laser attacks on planes. With over 10,000 aircraft targeted by hand held lasers in the UK since 2009, it has become necessary to develop technology to halt this significant and growing threat to aviation safety. Up until now it ...
MBDA UK and the UK MOD are finalising a contract which will assess innovative laser directed energy weapon technologies and approaches. The £30M contract is designed to see how the system can acquire and track targets at ranges, over land and water, as well as the crucial aspect of being able ...
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