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Lockheed Martin has announced a 500kW laser that it says is its ‘most powerful’ yet. The 500kW laser, developed under a new contract just awarded by OUSD (R&E), is the second phase of the High Energy Laser Scaling Initiative (HELSI). It will be tactically configured, utilize Lockheed Martin’s spectral beam combined architecture to support military platforms, and incorporate Department of Defense Modular Open System Approach standards to ensure the systems interoperability and multi-mission integration. The new phase of HELSI aims to increase the laser’s power level while achieving excellent beam quality and optimizing efficiency, size, weight, and volume for the continuous-wave high energy laser sources, the firm says.  “The Department of Defense’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering OUSD (R&E) has invested to mature high energy lasers in support of America’s warfighters. At the same time, Lockheed Martin has invested in our production infrastructure in anticipation of the Department of Defense’s demand for laser weapons that have additional layers of protection with deep magazines, low cost per engagement, high speed of light delivery and high precision response reducing logistics requirements,” said Rick Cordaro, Vice President of Mission Systems & Weapons at Lockheed Martin.  Lockheed Martin’s laser tops its previous 300kW laser developed under a contract from the OUSD (R&E). Cordaro said: “The 500kW laser will incorporate our successes from the 300kW system and lessons learned from legacy programs to further prove the capability to defend against a range of threats.” #military #defense #defence #laser #warfighter #lasers #aerospace #engineering #technology

A new stealth submarine can apparently make 180-degree turns at full speed. The Kronos submarine could well have military, as well as commercial, buyers. Subscribe to our tech newsletter, the Blueprint which is your daily source of tech, science and engineering innovation.  Here you go: 👉https://ie.social/NDpYl #engineering #science #technology

Lots of Advanced Materials on this water craft.

Supercharging Defense: nLIGHT's $34.5M Semiconductor Breakthrough In a pivotal move, nLIGHT, Inc. seizes a commanding $34.5 million US Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office contract to supercharge military defense with its High Energy Laser technology. This marks a tectonic shift in military tactics—ushering in the DE M-SHORAD laser weapon system, embedded within a Stryker combat vehicle—fuelling a transition from conventional warfare to high-precision, laser-guided defense. Why This Matters: 🛡️ nLIGHT's 50kW-class laser epitomizes military modernization, promising unmatched firepower and tactical adaptability. 🛡️ Reflects an expanding defense sector trend where semiconductor tech plays an integral offensive and defensive role. 🛡️ Illustrates a surge in demand for dual-use technology capabilities in strategic defense scenarios. Market Impact: $ Defense-focused semiconductor technologies, like nLIGHT's, are on the radar for sustained investment opportunities. $ The emergence of semiconductor tech in tactical warfare signals burgeoning markets at the cross-section of defense innovation. $ nLIGHT's operational efficiencies and system serviceability spotlight competitive strengths that are attractive for investments. The Takeaway: This contract is a strategic milestone, not just for nLIGHT but for the semiconductor industry's intersection with defense technology. It's a call to investors to stay vigilant of leading-edge defense innovations that bear significant long-term growth potential. Keep abreast of transformative market trends with Market Unwinded – your insight into the strategic future of industries. #nLIGHT #DefenseContract #Semiconductors #MilitaryInnovation #StrategicInsights #InvestmentOutlook #DefenseModernization #HighEnergyLaser #TacticalAdvantage #FutureOfDefense Read, Follow, Strategize: Navigating Tomorrow's Markets with #MarketUnwinded. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gJeSnhaa

Army Applications Laboratory Selects Firehawk Aerospace as a Supplier for the Javelin, Stinger, and GMLR System The SBIR Phase III contract accelerates Firehawk's mission to reshape SRM propulsion, focusing on eliminating supply chain bottlenecks and bolstering system stability. Will Edwards, CEO of Firehawk Aerospace, comments, "The Phase III funding reflects our team's ability to push aerospace technology boundaries, positioning Firehawk at the forefront of innovation in tactical weapon systems. Distinguishing itself from traditional systems, Firehawk's hybrid rocket engines boast a rapid manufacturing timeline of weeks, not years. Manufactured and tested in Texas, this approach enables faster testing and innovation at a reduced cost, in line with Firehawk's commitment to national security. By sidestepping traditional materials, Firehawk mitigates supply chain vulnerabilities, creating a resilient system ready for evolving threats. The U.S. Army, recognizing the need for propulsion systems unaffected by supply chain issues, supports Firehawk Aerospace. The development focus includes creating analogs for key U.S. Army systems like the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket (GMLR), FGM-148 Javelin, and FIM-92 Stinger.

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