Ever since the 1960s, the U.S. Navy has been developing a wide array of impressive laser weapons. In May 2020, the USS Portland showed off one of the most powerful yet.

The Iron Dome has a success rate of about 90 percent against incoming rockets. Iron Beam will attempt to close the remaining ...

This video examines the development and potential of laser weapons, focusing on their application in modern warfare and defense systems. It discusses the technological advancements, challenges ...

This summer, the U.S. Marine Corps accepted delivery of five compact laser weapon systems, and is now considering many aspects of the weapon’s functionality. The service is looking for reliable, cost ...

The USS Preble successfully fires a High Energy Laser With Integrated Optical-Dazzler, HELIOS, directed energy weapon against an aerial drone during a test exercise at an unspecified date and ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is set to be deployed, according to the U.S. Navy. A U.S. Navy spokesperson said the strike group is scheduled to ...

USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is quietly making its way to Sasebo, Japan, the Navy announced Tuesday. The America-class amphibious class assault ship departed Naval Base San Diego on May 19, according to a ...

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG-67) arrives in port for Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale, Apr. 22, 2025. US Navy Photo USS Cole (DDG-67) left Mayport, Fla., on Thursday as ...

After the Israeli military last week disclosed it had been using a laser interception system to shoot down Hezbollah drones, the Rafael defense firm unveils several new versions of its Iron Beam ...

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a revised "assault weapons" bill. The new bill bans only the sale of certain firearms, not possession or use, unlike the original House ...