Laser Wars

Laser Wars

The Army Finally Has a Real Path to Fielding Laser Weapons

A draft request for proposal details a requirement to “produce and rapidly field” up to 24 Enduring High Energy Laser systems.

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Jared Keller
Jan 26, 2026
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The US Army is finally getting serious about putting high-energy laser weapons in the hands of American soldiers.

In a new draft request for proposal (RFP) published on January 21, the Army’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires1 laid out a requirement to “produce and rapidly field” up to 24 next-generation Enduring Hi…

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