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Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy
Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.
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How lasers from space could help solve the world's energy shortage
Once a far-out idea, space solar is attracting serious investment as a way to power data centers.
From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distress…
Technology
Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim
The tech billionaire's attorney has put documentarian Alex Gibney and his production company on legal notice, claiming the Oscar-winning director defamed Musk…
Healthcare
Drug drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
The use of drones connected to drug trafficking has sharply declined at the U.S.-Mexico border after the U.S began using a laser weapon to target the devices,…
Autos
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
Industrials
Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officia…
Industrials
US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
Energy
Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border
The US Army's laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated bea…
Healthcare
US Military Uses Laser At Border To Shoot Down Drug Cartel Drones
'We will not tolerate hostile surveillance'
Consumer
Laser micro-perforation with camera: when machine vision makes packaging films more reliable
In flexible food packaging, controlling material permeability is essential for preserving freshness and reducing global food waste. While Modified Atmosphere P…
Geopolitics
A US military laser weapon is taking out cartel-linked drones at the southern border. It defeated 3 this week.
A US military laser weapon is taking out cartel-linked drones at the southern border. It defeated 3 this week.
Marines fielding new laser sights at School of Infantry
The Marine Corps introduced the Squad Aiming Laser to students at its North Carolina school.
Crypto
Laser Digital gets Japan's first crypto exchange approval in 4 years
Nomura-backed Laser Digital Japan received registration to provide domestic liquidity before expanding into institutional crypto trading.
Consumer
American consumers are delivering a retail reality check as they laser in on bargains
Recent earnings results suggest that the typical shopper is 'employed, still spending, and increasingly disciplined about it.'
Healthcare
As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
Industrials
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for "Enduring High Energy Lasers" - and make directed energy weapons…
EON wants to move the data superhighway from ocean fiber to space lasers
Endeavour Optical Networks is planning to launch the fastest space laser communications system yet built.
Technology
From cutting smartphone glass to 'painting' with light: Three applications of femtosecond lasers
Femtosecond lasers are among the most advanced tools in precision manufacturing and can shape materials with great precision without damaging surrounding struc…
Industrials
How Integrating Industrial Robots with Laser Cleaning Systems Optimizes Production Lines
New technology is changing the face of factories. All companies are seeking to reduce cycle time, lower costs, and guarantee quality. Automation is assisting f…
Industrials
The Pentagon is spending big on lasers to shoot down hostile drones and cruise missiles
The Pentagon is spending big on lasers to shoot down hostile drones and cruise missiles
Industrials
Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy
Rheinmetall and MBDA aim to field an operational laser weapon for the German Navy in 2029.
Autos
The US military wants a fleet of laser trucks. Here's what they might look like.
Two ground vehicles could define how the Pentagon fields high-energy laser weapons at scale.
Geopolitics
Space Lasers Show How Venezuela's Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth's Crust
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.
Industrials
Laser weapons aren't science fiction anymore - and they're changing how defense stocks are valued
Why Palantir and Elbit are top plays in the booming counterdrone market.
The world's largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
Geopolitics
The US military wants to showcase battle-ready laser weapons by 2028
A directed energy demonstration is expected to occur during the summer of 2028, as part of a series of planned Golden Dome-related events.
The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet
Operation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy's dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.
Top Megelin Deals for Laser and LED Therapy Devices (2026)
This Mother's Day, Megelin is slashing prices on its best-selling laser and LED devices.
Punch List: McCarthy tops out laser facility, Miami firm names first new CEO in 58 years
Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million highway and bridge projects and California's proposed water tunnel took a step forward.
