US military’s urgent push for laser weapons behind El Paso airport shutdown

The Defense Department has been aggressively pursuing laser weapons and defense systems, a push that gained significant ...
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Top military officer says US needs new, high-tech weapons for future wars: ‘We are already challenged’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military officer challenged the next generation of Army soldiers on Saturday to prepare America’s military to fight future wars that may look little like the wars of ...
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The day of the tactical laser weapon arrives

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first high-energy tactical laser weapon to be fully integrated and cleared for operations ...

'Machines will play an increasing role in targeting' - NZDF's vision for the future

Visions of a digital twin for each soldier, laser weapons and drones using satellites to engage with targets before a human ...