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  1. The US military is reportedly using lasers in the Middle East conflict, with systems being tested using modified Xbox controllers.

Pentagon Selects Firefly Laser System for Drone Defense Pilot Program

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The Pentagon selected Firefly's mobile high-energy laser weapon system for a pilot program, involving KBR and Kord Technologies. The system uses a concentrated beam of light to defend U.S. military installations against adversarial drones, offering an alternative to costly missile interceptors. The pilot program will run for a year, allowing the Pentagon to gather information on cost and logistics.

From defensenews.com

Why it matters

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The deployment of this technology could provide a less expensive method for the military to counter the proliferation of cheap drones. The pilot program will inform future defense procurement strategies by providing data on the system's operational costs and logistics.

The US military is reportedly using lasers in the Middle East conflict, with systems being tested using modified Xbox controllers.

From defensenews.com

Who's involved

  • FireflyDeveloped the Firefly mobile high-energy laser weapon system
  • PENTAGONSelected Firefly for a pilot program to test drone defense
  • Defense Innovation UnitA technological research agency of the United States Department of Defense
  • ArmyA military branch that could gain access to new counter-drone capabilities
  • Malaysia Aviation GroupAviation company that owns the budget airline Firefly

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  • Defense Innovation UnitSpeculative

    The Defense Innovation Unit might successfully execute its mandate by piloting a novel, directed-energy defense system.

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