Event Brief
Oct 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
U.S. Army targets 2028 for laser counter-drone weapon
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
The U.S. Army is targeting early 2028 for its first selected directed-energy weapon to complete testing and be ready for counter-drone operations.
WHO: The U.S. Army
WHAT: The U.S. Army is targeting early 2028 for its first selected directed-energy weapon to be ready for counter-drone operations.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The weapon is intended for counter-drone operations.
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