"The new Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) will initially consist of a containerized 150 kilowatt system with potential to scale to at least 300 kw to defeat incoming cruise missile threats."
"The JLWS effort will leverage research and development lessons from the Navy's 60 kw High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system, currently installed on the USS Preble."
"While last year's Army budget request detailed $51 million in mandatory funding for JLWS, this year's request does not contain any R&D funding for fiscal year 2027 but plans for $337.8 million starting in fiscal year 2028."
The U.S. Defense Department is advancing the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) as part of its domestic missile defense strategy. This system will initially feature a 150 kilowatt laser, with plans to scale up to 300 kilowatts. It will utilize technology from existing laser systems, including the Navy's HELIOS and the Army's IFPC-HEL. Funding for JLWS is projected to begin at $337.8 million in fiscal year 2028, following the completion of current projects. The JLWS aims to improve defense against cruise missile threats.
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