Lasers and Directed Energy

The U.S. Army is closer to mounting lasers on vehicles for protection against enemy rocket, artillery and mortar fire.

The U.S. charged that China aimed laser beams at U.S. pilots in Djibouti.

Facing increased competition from Russia and China, the Air Force is pushing to develop experimental technologies for combat.

Sen. Martin Heinrich said at the current pace of testing, a laser weapon for the AC-130 would not be operational until 2030.

If one service has made sufficient progress to use laser weapons in its arsenal in the next few years, it's the U.S. Navy.

The funny-looking vehicle promises to give maneuver formations defense against drones.

It's a "watershed moment" in the Navy's decades-long effort to develop laser weapons for surface warships.

The nation needs directed-energy weapons to take out enemy missiles on launch, the head of StratCom says.

Laser-armed drones are one step closer to becoming a reality.

Select Service

army

My Profile Army Home Page

navy

My Profile Navy Home Page

air force

My Profile Air Force Home Page

marines

My Profile Marines Home Page

coast guard

national guard

Spouse

My Profile Spouse Home Page

My Profile News Home Page

"John raced straight into enemy fire over and over again, saving numerous American lives and defeating ... enemy fighters."

The removal of Sgt. Kevin Deon Connor's body from San Bortolo Hospital came after the Army claimed jurisdiction.

Many families face a permanent change of station in the years it will take the base to recover from hurricane damage.

Officials who oversee the Pentagon's vast household goods moving system said they are rolling out a series of system changes.

The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.