Germany has awarded the Rheinmetall-MBDA team a contract to develop an operational high-energy laser weapon for the German Navy, a move announced by Rheinmetall on 9 July 2026 that shifts the programme from successful trials to frontline capability. Planned to enter service by 2029, the system is designed to strengthen naval defenses against drones and other airborne, maritime, and land-based threats while accelerating Germany’s adoption of directed-energy weapons for future naval warfare. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
