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Europe's laser weapon race heats up as Germany pushes futuristic naval defense system toward operational service by 2029
German Navy plans 2029 rollout for laser weapon following successful frigate trials
In rural emergencies and time-critical sample transport, drones may reach patients and labs faster than road teams — yet nationwide deployment remains far from assured.
Drones and autonomous systems are moving from niche battlefield tools to a core part of modern warfare.
NATO commits $40B to counter-drone defense and acquires Northrop Grumman Triton UAVs as Russia's Dronnitsa forum prepares for potential NATO conflict.
Russian drones probed European bases, including U.S. nuclear sites, exposing gaps in allied air defenses and response strategies.
Germany’s Defense Ministry is expected to soon launch a project to develop a 60-kilowatt laser demonstrator designed to defend mobile facilities against drone swarms.
