Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal
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
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A mysterious drone incursion over Germany's Arrow 3 battery may accelerate Berlin's push for directed-energy defenses, notably a 60-kilowatt laser project against drone swarms. The incident underscores the vulnerability of high-value military assets to small drones and could fast-track cooperation with Israeli firms Rafael and Elbit, who lead in laser interceptors. Watch for Germany's formal launch of the laser demonstrator program, which would signal a shift toward cost-effective counter-drone solutions.