Air and Space

Israel Is Forging Ahead With an Airborne 'Iron Beam’

While the US retreats from its airborne laser weapon ambitions, Israel is taking directed energy to the skies.

Aug 25 •

The Air Force Is Giving Up on Airborne Laser Weapons (For Now)

The service's airborne laser ambitions have hit turbulence.

Jul 21 •

The Return of ‘Star Wars': The Pentagon Is Eyeing Space Lasers for Missile Defense

The American dream of an orbital directed energy weapons is alive and well.

Jul 14 •

The US Military’s Laser Weapon Wake-Up Call

The rise of military laser weapons seemed all but inevitable. Now, the Pentagon’s dream appears in trouble.

Jun 23 •

Highway to the Laser Drone

🎶 Ride into the danger zone 🎶

Apr 23 •

Here’s the Status of Every Known US Military Laser Weapon

This is the current state of play for US military laser weapons.

Feb 24 •

The Navy’s Vision of a Future War Includes Laser-Armed Drone Wingmen

Here comes the laser plane -- again.

Jan 25 •

Let There Be Light

I'm channeling my obsession with military laser weapons into something productive.

Dec 23, 2024 •

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