Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) builder Kratos and engine manufacturer General Electric (GE) signed an agreement to build ...

General Atomics’ laser development draws from a broader ... its current leap to operationalize airborne directed-energy weapons (DEWs). The advanced solid-state HEL weapon system provides ...

The global Military Laser Systems Market was valued at approximately USD 5.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from 2024 to 2032, reaching ...

General Atomics has confirmed the development of a new airborne laser weapon designed to enhance the capabilities of the MQ-9 drone system. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, the ...

Naval News received confirmation from a General Atomics spokesperson familiar with the matter. The spokesperson confirmed the existence of a program that is looking to add a new air-to-air laser ...

General Atomics recently showcased a laser weapon pod on its MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone of the same class. While directed energy systems are still evolving and come with their own challenges like ...

Nations are racing to field these systems as cost-effective, precise alternatives to traditional weapons. General Atomics' MQ-9B Drone Gets a Laser Upgrade In April 2025, General Atomics unveiled a ...

General Atomics has revealed a new high-energy laser combat module for its MQ-9B drone, marking a shift in airborne defense aimed at tackling drone threats more efficiently. The module includes a High ...

General Atomics has introduced a laser weapon system for its MQ-9B drone, designed to intercept and destroy aerial threats such as other drones. The platform will be equipped with a High Energy Laser ...

The system, part of the General Atomics Laser Weapon Systems portfolio, is based on a High Energy Laser (HEL), which the company further describes as a 25 kW-class distributed gain laser.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GE-EMS ... cruise missile at the Sea-Air-Space 2025 Conference in Maryland. The weapon, based on the Israeli Ice Breaker system, will also be manufactured ...

The new laser is part of the General Atomics Laser Weapon Systems portfolio, centering around the scalable High Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon System. The laser is in the 25kW class and scalable to 300kW ...