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doctrine-change2026-07-09 00:00 UTC🇩🇪 Germany (contract signed by BAAINBw; prior testing at WTD 91 in Meppen)
Germany contracts MBDA-Rheinmetall naval high-energy laser system aimed at countering drones by 2029
Germany's BAAINBw signed a contract with MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a naval high-energy laser weapon system intended to improve protection of German Navy vessels, including against drones. The system is expected to be operational by 2029 and follows prior demonstrator testing and firings.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-07-09 00:00
Reported
2026-07-10
Location
Germany (contract signed by BAAINBw; prior testing at WTD 91 in Meppen)
Coordinates
51.1638, 10.4478
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; procurement/development contract for a naval high-energy laser weapon system intended for counter-drone and other target defense.
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