Lockheed Martin wins Joint Laser Weapon System contract for 500 kW containerized laser prototype

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  • Lockheed Martin won a U.S. Department of War contract on July 9, 2026 to develop a containerized 500 kW Joint Laser Weapon System.
  • Program targets next-generation defense against cruise missiles, unmanned aerial systems, and high-volume UAS swarms.
  • Award links to the Department of War’s SCALED Directed Energy critical technology effort under OUSW(R&E).


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