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BlueHalo Adapts High-Energy System for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 — BlueHalo, a provider of ground-based systems for situational awareness, communications, command and control, and warfare operations, will develop a high-energy laser (HEL) directed-energy weapon (DEW) prototype, integrated onboard the U.S. Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). BlueHalo, in a press release, said it will adapt its LOCUST laser weapon system for integration onto a JLTV, providing the military with advanced mobile air defense against unmanned aerial system threats. The company is the recipient of a contract award from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval...Read full article

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    Published: November 2023
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    directed energy
    Directed energy refers to a type of energy that is emitted and transferred in a controlled direction. The term is often associated with military and technological applications where energy, typically in the form of electromagnetic radiation, is focused and directed toward a specific target. Directed energy systems can take various forms, including lasers and high-power microwaves. The key characteristic is the intentional concentration of energy to achieve a desired effect on a target. In...
    Directed EnergyLasersmilitaryLaser weaponsdefensedefense & securityaerospace and defenseBlueHaloAmericasU.S. NavyU.S. Naval Research LaboratoryMarine Corps

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