US EditionRheinmetall, MBDA Tout German Shipborne Laser Gun for Zapping Drones
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Rheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping drones
BERLIN — The German military has received a demonstrator for a high-energy laser weapon developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA, marking a milestone toward fielding an operational directed-energy system for naval use by 2029.The containerized laser system was relocated to the Laser Competence Centre at the Technical Centre for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91) in Meppen on Oct. 28, following a year-long trial phase aboard the German Navy frigate Sachsen…
A high-energy laser, already tested at sea two years ago, has now been brought to the laser specialists of the Bundeswehr in Meppen, where the prototype is further tested.
In Germany, technology companies Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF SE + Co. KG have announced a strategic partnership to develop and provide a comprehensive solution for drone defense, produced at national level. This collaboration combines the defence solution from Rohde & Schwarz drones in the field of electromagnetism and radar sensor technology with the laser technology of TRUMPF which, recently, has made changes to its social status to allow the s…
Rheinmetall and MBDA are developing a high-energy laser weapon for the German military, and tests with a demonstration model have been successfully carried out, Defense News reported.
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EDR MagazineRheinmetall and MBDA: German laser weapon system close to market readiness
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany have transferred a laser demonstrator for the German Navy to the Laser Competence Centre at the Technical Centre for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91) in Meppen for further testing
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany advance naval laser weapon system after successful sea trials
The transfer of the demonstrator was made possible with support from WTD 91 during the acceptance process. “Thanks to WTD 91’s support during the acceptance process, the demonstrator was successfully commissioned at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen,” the companies stated. Tested in real maritime conditions, the containerised system demonstrated strong performance and resilience over multiple trials. It is now undergoing further evaluations …
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