Japan and Australia Achieve Breakthrough in Laser Defense Technology
By Editor • August 18, 2026 • 1 min read
Japan and Australia’s defense ministers announced significant advancements in their collaborative high-energy laser project on Tuesday. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles highlighted successful field trials for the Boobook project, marking a pivotal moment in their defense partnership.
The laser technology is versatile, deployable on both land and sea platforms, enhancing protection and situational awareness by enabling optical detection of incoming threats.
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
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