Event Brief
DoD awards $86M for laser weapon systems
Filed: Jul 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense awarded $86M for laser weapon systems to support next-gen cruise missiles and UAS.
WHO: U.S. Department of Defense
WHAT: Awarded $86M for laser weapon systems to boost next-generation cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The award was made to fund laser weapon systems supporting next-generation cruise missiles and UAS.
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