German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and produce ...
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first ...
Rheinmetall and MBDA plan to establish a joint venture (JV) in Germany focused on naval laser technology, with the new ...
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Why Germany Is Building a New Naval Laser

Germany’s laser system is roughly comparable to the United Kingdom’s “DragonFire” system, though both programs still have substantial technical challenges to overcome.
In the vast expanse of the ocean, a streak of white light pierces the sky. It’s not lightning, but a weapon — a high-energy laser fired from the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer. This is HELIOS, the High ...
Following the completion of maritime trials, the demonstrator was transferred to the Laser Competence Centre of the WTD 91 in Meppen. There, the system has resumed operation and is being used for ...