
Pentagon Awards nLIGHT Up to $627M Contract for 300–500 kW Joint Laser Weapon System to Counter Cruise Missiles and Drone Swarms
The U.S. Department of Defense has selected laser technology firm nLIGHT for the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program, awarding an initial $44 million contract with a potential total value of $627 million. The program targets output power of 300–500 kW to intercept cruise missiles and large-scale drone swarms, with field operational demonstrations planned as early as 2028.
Source: Interesting Engineering










