Will knock down from drones to aircraft: US Army ordered 300 kilowatted laser installations

The contract provides for the supply of 2 systems with the possibility of dominant more 2. The installations must protect the army from air threats. The American Defense Giant Lockheed Martin has received a contract for the supply of 4 laser IFPC-Hel laser systems. The system will complement the components of a multi -level air defense system. This was reported by the company's press service.

IFPC-Hel laser installation will protect the soldiers from air threats: UAVs, rockets, artillery, mortars, helicopters and aircraft. The company has been developing laser weapons since 2019. "The IFPC-HEL contract is the result of a few years of complex evolution of the program, strategic investments and partnerships with the army in this program," said Rick Cordaro, Vice president of Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Weapons.

He also added that Lockheed Martin technology will provide the army with quick and shunting defense. The contract provides for the supply of two IFPC-Hel prototypes with the ability to melt two more installations. It is noted that an order for the development of a compact laser installation for 300 kW was placed by the US Army in 2020.