Netherlands signs deal for laser system that can destroy dozens of drones per minute
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Netherlands signs deal for laser system that can destroy dozens of drones per minute
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced its partnership with Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to co-develop and deploy a laser weapon designed to neutralize drone swarms. The Netherlands is the first Western European country to spearhead this procurement, striking a €71.4 million export contract with EOS to secure the direct energy system.
The Netherlands will invest in laser weapons designed to disable enemy drones, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday. State Secretary for Defense Gijs Tuinman said the increasing use of drones in conflicts in the Middle East and recent incidents closer to the Netherlands have shown the need for more effective protection against them. He said laser systems could disable drones faster and at a lower cost than missiles such as the Patri…
The Ministry of Defence intends to develop a laser weapon against hostile drones. It is doing so in collaboration with the Australian company EOS. State Secretary Derk Boswijk has signed a letter of intent to this effect, the ministry reports. It is also investigating whether a production site for the laser weapon can be established in the Netherlands.
The Ministry of Defence intends to develop a laser weapon against drones with the Australian company EOS. State Secretary Derk Boswijk has signed a letter of intent to this effect, the ministry reported on Thursday. It is also investigating whether a production site for the laser weapon can be established in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence and the Australian company EOS have agreed to jointly develop high-energy laser weapons to combat drones; the parties intend to develop a fully fledged anti-personnel defence capability that will complement traditional AV systems, transmits RIA News. A powerful laser can hit drones with a directed beam and does not require ammunition consumption, which makes it potentially more efficient and cost-effective, ha…
No Patriot missiles costing millions of euros each, but laser weapons to take out hostile drones. That sounds futuristic, but it isn't, said State Secretary Boswijk (CDA) on NOS. The Netherlands is going to invest in lasers to take out drones. Drones are an increasing threat problem. According to Boswijk, the war in the Middle East, among other things, but also more recent incidents closer to home, show that there is still no good answer to dro…
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