The us army deployed laser weapons on a war footing for the first time know on which technology it works

De m-shorad: On 27 June 2025, the US Army introduced its modern laser weapons into real military exercises for the first time through a historical practice at Fort Sil in Oklahoma. The performance is 4th Battalion, 60th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and U.S. The Army was done with the joint effort of the Rapid Capability and Critical Technology Office (RCCTO).

During this exercise, the De M-Shorad (Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) system was deployed on Stryker A1 8X8 Armard vehicle and this was successfully negligent by targeting groups 1 to 3 category drones.

Joint shield of laser and traditional weapons

This test showed how laser-based direct energy systems can create layer-based defense system in collaboration with traditional short-range air defense platforms. This will especially make it possible to protect against small drone attacks that can harm the traditional system by dodging. The exercise is a strong step towards the FY26 Endoring High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program that is leading to becoming the first recorded direct energy system of the US Army.

Real time strategy test with soldiers on the ground

The aim of this live fire drill was not only a technology testing, but in this, the soldiers learned the strategy of taking immediate decisions, separating the target and using both energy and kinetic system. It also proved that these laser systems are not only prototypes now, but are fully prepared for deployment in the battlefield.

De M-Shorad “Guardian”

This system is named “Guardian” in which 50-cilovot high-energy laser is developed by raytheon technologies. It has a beam director, electro-optical/IR targeting system and KU720 multi-mission radar. Kord Technologies manages the power and cooling of this entire system.

Stryker A1 Vehicle, which is equipped with Double-V Hull (DVH) design, also protects from dangers like mine and IED on the ground. Its 450 HP Caterpillar C9 engine meets the energy requirements of the laser system. LI-NCA batteries have been installed to give energy to the laser which are recharged from the diesel generator.

Drone, rocket, and gamechenrs made for mortar

This system is designed to protect the army’s division and brigade level units. This can not only deactivate drones, rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, but can also deal with dangers such as rockets, artillery and mortar.

Laser weapon

While traditional ammunition is in limited quantity and demands heavy logistics, laser weapons provide almost unlimited ammunitions-just power supply. These weapons at fast speed, excessive accuracy, minimal side effects and extremely low expenses are a revolutionary solution against enemy drone attacks.

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