Weapon News

Officially announced weapon system news, explained with sources.

• Weapon NewsOctober 13, 2026The US Army E-HEL laser contract and the directed-energy pilot at US basesThe US Army E-HEL high-energy laser contract as AeroVironment announced it, and the four systems that defense media say were named for a counter-drone directed-energy pilot at US bases, using only what has been made public.