The US Navy successfully tested its new laser weapon mounted on a warship. The dramatic photo above depicts the High Energy ...

Knowledge of a laser beam's shape and output-power distribution is critical for optimizing laser performance. Neil Savage summarizes the latest beam-profiling products on the market. People using ...

The Iron Beam is a ground-based high-power laser air defense system designed to counter short- to mid-range aerial threats, including rockets and mortars. An Israeli-made laser system, which aims ...