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Here Comes the Army's 'Enduring' Laser Weapon

The service is pushing ahead with its newest high-energy laser weapon system.

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Jared Keller
Nov 03, 2025
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A notional depiction of the US Army’s planned Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) system. (US Army)

The US Army’s plan for its first directed energy program of record is beginning to take shape.

The Army plans on producing up to 20 next-generation Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) systems to protect American and allied forces against the expanding threat …

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