According to a press release published on November 26, 2020, the German procurement authorities have awarded Rheinmetall a contract to develop a key future laser weapon system component. At the end of the second quarter of 2020, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, or BAAINBw, contracted with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH to fabricate a laser source demonstrator. The first project for the laser demonstrator will be a yearlong trial phase onboard the Germany Navy frigate Sachsen. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| Rheinmetall's laser weapon station (Picture source: Rheinmetall) |
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