Laser weapon systems, Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, Maryland, USA


ATHENA laser weapon system defeats unmanned aerial systems

Published on Sep 20, 2017

The Lockheed Martin Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats. In tests conducted at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, ATHENA destroyed five Outlaw unmanned aerial systems in August 2017.

"Upgraded Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time"
Concentrated Laser Beam Takes Down Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Quickly and Decisively

September 20, 2017
 

Directed energy: the time for laser weapon systems has come

Jul 22, 2020

At sea, in the air, and on the ground, Lockheed Martin is developing laser weapon systems to protect warfighters on the battlefield. Hear from our experts about how these systems combine with platform integration to defeat a growing range of threats to military forces and infrastructure.
 
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