Event Brief
Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Australia and Japan will test a co-developed high-energy laser and accelerate talks on using Australian ranges for hypersonic tests.
WHO: Australia and Japan
WHAT: Test of a co-developed high-energy laser
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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