US Army buys laser weapon tested on American soil

United States

First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 2:17 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The US Army tested a laser weapon domestically and subsequently purchased it. The report indicates continued development and acquisition of directed-energy military technology.

SO WHAT?

It reflects expanding military investment in weapons that could affect future air-defense and battlefield capabilities.

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militarytimes.comen

US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award

Sep 3, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC

defensenews.comen

US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award

Sep 3, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

thenextweb.comen

The US Army used a laser weapon on American soil, then bought it

Sep 3, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC