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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Laser Cannons, Cloned Drones, and the Armada Coordinated by AI: The New Weapons in the Conflict in Iran

The ongoing conflict in Iran sees limited new weapons introduced but significant advancements in attack coordination driven by AI and digital networks.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Has Laser Technology Entered the Battlefields in Israel?

The discussion surrounding Israel's use of laser weapons to intercept rockets from Lebanon raises questions about the operational status of the 'Iron Beam' defense system.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel: For the First Time in Action, the Laser Dome - Intercepted Rockets from Lebanon (video)

Israel successfully activated its Laser Dome air defense system in a real combat scenario for the first time, intercepting rockets launched from Lebanon.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump's 'Flying Object' Strikes: White House Calls the Pentagon After Drone Incident on the Border with Mexico

The White House held a meeting to address the recent uncoordinated military laser system usage near the Texas-Mexico border.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Drone that shot down the Pentagon with a military laser on the border with Mexico was from US migration

The Pentagon mistakenly shot down a drone operated by US Customs and Border Protection at the Texas-Mexico border using a high-energy laser, highlighting communication failures among US agencies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Poor Coordination".. US Military Shoots Down Drone Belonging to Customs and Border Protection Using Laser

US military used a laser to shoot down a drone belonging to the Customs and Border Protection agency in Texas due to perceived threats to military airspace.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

Texas airspace around Fort Hancock has been closed by the FAA following an incident where a military laser-based anti-drone system reportedly shot down a US government drone by accident.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Watch how Ukraine's F-16 shoots down a Shahed drone

A recently released video by the Ukrainian Air Force shows an F-16 fighter jet intercepting an Iranian Shahed drone using a cost-effective laser-guided missile.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Instead of expensive missiles, a bet on lasers. Ukraine showed a quiet 'killer' of Russian drones

Ukraine is developing a laser weapon system named Sunray to combat Russian suicide drones more efficiently and cost-effectively amid a shortage of air defense missiles.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the powerful cutting-edge laser weapon tested by the Pentagon that forced the closure of airspace in El Paso, Texas

The Pentagon tested a new laser weapon that resulted in a temporary airspace closure in El Paso, Texas, after concerns over safety risks arose.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Highly classified US laser used on party balloon โ€“ media

Reports indicate that a US military laser system was used to shoot down what turned out to be party balloons, leading to a temporary closure of airspace over El Paso.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukrainians tested the Sunray laser cannon

Ukrainians have completed tests on the Sunray laser cannon, showcasing advancements in military technology amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

In Texas 'invasion of drones from Mexico', but the US laser cannon shoots down a balloon

Texas has seen a surge in drone activities from Mexico, prompting extreme military responses, including the deployment of laser cannons.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States closed airspace in El Paso, Texas, due to drones from Mexican cartels: one day later, why there is controversy over the use of a weapon

The U.S. airspace in El Paso was temporarily closed due to military testing of a laser system aimed at intercepting cartel drones, sparking controversy between government agencies.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ukraine Tests New Laser Weapon

Ukraine is reportedly developing a new laser weapon to protect against Russian drones, as demonstrated by soldiers with a model called 'Sunray.'

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Blew up balloons with a military laser before the airspace was closed

The closure of El Paso airport surprised many, as the cause remains unclear after a military laser was used to blow up balloons in the vicinity.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Laser, drone, or balloon? Closure of airport in the U.S. causes confusion and raises military error hypothesis

The temporary closure of El Paso International Airport due to a reported drone incursion may have been caused by a military's inadvertent laser usage instead of cartel activity, raising concerns and questions from local lawmakers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Middle East: Israel Draws Its Lightsaber

Israel's military is introducing laser weapons for air defense, with the Iron Beam laser cannon designed to combat short-range rockets and drones, potentially lowering costs and improving effectiveness.

Dec 29 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Israel's army has a new powerful weapon - Iron Beam

The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the delivery of the first operational high-power laser missile interception system called Iron Beam, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Dec 29 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Start of a Technological Revolution - Israel's Army Receives Super Laser

Israel's new laser defense system can intercept rockets, drones, and more, being touted as a cost-effective solution compared to previous defense measures.

Dec 28 โ€ข 16:14 UTC

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