The Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise ...

The Arctic Circle is rapidly shifting from a remote, ice-covered region into a strategically important arena for global powers. As melting sea ice opens new shipping routes and exposes access to ...

Editor's note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here. The U.S. Navy spent at least six months ...

The U.S. Army is developing a new generation of infantry weapons designed to dramatically increase squad-level firepower and battlefield flexibility. Concepts include lightweight mortars deployable ...