Germany contracts MBDA to study an airborne laser demonstrator
Germany's procurement agency awarded MBDA Deutschland a contract to build an airborne laser demonstrator and assess whether the technology is feasible for future aircraft use.
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Defence Industry Europe reported that the work will design key components of a laser pod for eventual flight operations, including the constraints imposed by aircraft size, weight and operating conditions.
The project is a research and feasibility demonstrator rather than an operational weapon. The report said MBDA would prioritise German suppliers; contract value and delivery timing were not disclosed.
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