ASELSAN:
Lockheed Martin:
Rheinmetall:
BAE Systems:
Thales:
Leonardo:
Saab:
Kongsberg Gruppen:
Indra Sistemas:
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind.:
Hanwha Aerospace:
AVIC Shenyang Aircraft:
Hindustan Aeronautics:
KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- The Pentagon has selected 4 main contractors to integrate high-energy laser (HEL) and high-power microwave (HPM) technologies into homeland defense.
- The program is being conducted under the management of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401, led by the Army.
- Systems developed by AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord, and Boeing will undergo field testing in December.
- Activities are being carried out in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), considering national airspace safety.
Technical Capacity and Dynamics on the Field
Operational Integration and Airspace Safety
Conclusion and Future Perspective
This directed energy pilot program led by the Pentagon represents a major turning point not only for U.S. homeland security but also in terms of global military technology trends. While systems exhibiting superior performance in the December tests are expected to be procured immediately, military officials plan to continuously expand this portfolio against next-generation threats. This integration of laser and microwave technologies on the battlefield moves the future air defense doctrine beyond ammunition constraints into a fully energy-based era.
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