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The U.S. Army is actively developing a family of modular and scalable laser directed energy weapons, known as the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, which can be mounted on any vehicle in its inventory. This initiative aims to enhance operational capabilities, particularly in countering dro...
The US Army has successfully destroyed 11 drones linked to cartels within 10 days using its high-energy laser system, leading to a reported 75% decrease in drone activity in the Rio Grande Valley. This deployment, which began on August 25, enables soldiers to permanently disable drones that may pose...
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract for the production of LOCUST laser systems under the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program. This contract marks a significant milestone as it is the first production contract for a directed-energy weapon in U.S. history, indicati...
The Army has awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $464.8 million contract for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, marking the first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon. This program aims to enhance the Army's capabilities to counter unmanned systems effectively, as stated by Gen....
The U.S. Army has received two advanced high energy laser systems developed by AeroVironment, known as Laser Weapon Systems (LWS). These systems feature the 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated onto the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform, enhancing mobile counter-unmanned aircr...
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, Jitai Intelligent showcased two specialized wall-climbing robots designed for high-risk energy operations. One robot is tailored for inspecting water-cooled walls in thermal power plants, while the other is for external inspections of wind turbine blades. Th...
The year 2026 is widely recognized as a pivotal moment for the commercialization of humanoid robots and embodied intelligence, with various factors maturing. However, the transition from technology validation to large-scale deployment is ongoing. High-risk energy scenarios are becoming critical test...
Battery technology company SES AI has signed a framework agreement with Doroni Aerospace to create battery systems for the H1-X electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This partnership, valued at up to $1.09 million, includes an initial commitment of $65,000 and will unfold in phases...
Ian Buck, NVIDIA's vice president of hyperscale and high-performance computing, presented on AI factory efficiency at the AI Infra Summit held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event attracted over 8,000 attendees, a significant increase from 3,500 last year. Buck emphasized the need for AI...
The European missile manufacturer has announced plans for a new hybrid defense platform aimed at countering the increasing threat posed by small, fast, and low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This innovative system is expected to be operational in Germany by the end of the decade. The initiati...
Aurelius Systems has demonstrated the integration of its Archimedes autonomous laser weapon on an American Rheinmetall unmanned ground vehicle at AUSA 2026. This system combines high-power directed energy lasers, advanced sensors, and AI to track and neutralize aerial threats in seconds, forming a r...
The US Defense Department has chosen four companies to participate in a pilot program testing directed-energy weapons for homeland defense. This initiative will evaluate high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems in operational settings to counter emerging drone threats. The program aims t...
Leaders from the U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense will showcase live production and flight demonstrations of quadcopter drones and the 11-foot-tall Aires Tide test flight vehicle at The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2026. This event will highlight how advanced manufacturing techn...
CycloKinetics is conducting tests on its alternative rocket fuel, CycloRP, in collaboration with Venus Aerospace using a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE). This program aims to determine if CycloRP can effectively replace traditional RP-1 and RP-2 propellants without necessitating hardware ch...
Blum-Novotest, a prominent supplier of advanced measuring and testing technology, will present key innovations at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, IL. The company aims to demonstrate how its products can enhance automation in machining processes, contributing to the concept of lights-out manufacturing. The si...
During Tesla's latest earnings call, CEO Elon Musk emphasized the potential of the company's Megapod business to support its AI initiatives. He described Megapods as modular data center units that can be deployed near energy sources, enhancing Tesla's energy security and AI computing capabilities....
Physicists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) have successfully reinforced a critical measurement related to quantum mechanics, enhancing our understanding of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of particles at the quantum level. This significant advancement was achiev...
Energy costs in Europe are exhibiting significant disparities, leading to distinct advantages for some countries while disadvantaging others in their efforts to attract investment. As of October 2023, these variations in energy prices have become a critical factor influencing economic strategies acr...
Sion Power has unveiled two advanced lithium-metal battery cells, the Licerion Strike and Licerion Echo, designed specifically for military drones. These new cells boast an impressive energy density of over 500 Wh/kg, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of unmanned defense systems....
In response to the growing demands of manufacturing systems, which require increased efficiency and precision, the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (LGVs) is becoming more prevalent. Unlike traditional forklifts, which rely heavily on operator skill and can be affected by factors such as fatigue and...
Eureka Naval Craft, AIRCAT Vessels S.A.S., and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have entered into a significant agreement aimed at advancing the safe development of high-speed Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels (USVs/ASVs). This collaboration, announced today, focuses on enhancing naval de...
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