If you look closely at the rear deck of the JS Asuka, you’ll spot something new. That innocent-looking dome looks like a GPS ...

German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and produce ...

Israel's military is the first to use laser weapons to shoot down drones in war. The systems were prototypes and are being integrated into the country's air defenses. Videos and photos show the system ...

Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for modern warfare, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted ...

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks. By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes frequently writes ...

Ukrainian soldiers use binoculars to search for Russian drones on Feb. 23, 2024, near Marinka, Ukraine. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images) THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukraine claims to be one of the first ...

Ukraine is testing laser weapons for use against Russian targets, a Ukrainian commander said. Vadym Sukharevskyi told RFE/RL that laser weapons are now hitting targets at "certain altitude." Lasers ...

Imagine a battlefield where missiles are intercepted mid-air with beams of light, drones are neutralized in seconds, and the cost of firing a weapon is measured in pennies rather than millions. This ...

An incredible image buried deep in an annual military report released last month shows the U.S. Navy test-firing a high-powered laser weapon at a drone target from one of its warships. The photo of ...