Asymmetric threats addressed by high-energy lasers include small-to-midsize Group 1, 2, and 3 drones, along with rockets, artillery, and mortars.
By Breaking DefenseRaytheon’s high-energy laser weapon systems is part of the U.S. Army’s Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) program.
By Barry RosenbergRaytheon Intelligence & Space is advancing counter UAS tech with high-energy lasers.
By Raytheon Intelligence & Space“We’re painting with broad strokes, but we’re diving into what missions of the future will look like. The technology is not quite Star Wars, but we’re getting close,” said Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL’s directed energy deputy chief scientist, says.
By Theresa Hitchens“We do in fact plan to deploy THOR in CY21 for operational field assessment, but will not confirm deployment locations or theaters at this time,” an Air Force spokesman says.
By Theresa Hitchens“I’ve watched it in action and its really quite impressive,” says Air Force Chief Scientist Richard Joseph.
By Theresa HitchensTHOR puts high-powered microwaves to fry drone swarms’ electronics in a rugged and deployable package.
By Theresa Hitchens