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NATO Navies Could Soon Be Firing Laser Weapons

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Germany ’s Rheinmetall and MBDA Missile Systems are partnering to develop a laser weapon system, with a focus on countering drone threats at sea.

The collaboration builds on earlier successful trials aboard a German Navy frigate and aims to deliver a cost-effective alternative to traditional missiles within the next five to six years .

Similar projects, like Israel 's Iron Beam , highlight the growing interest in laser weapons.