Rheinmetall, MBDA to develop laser weapon for German Navy

Ronald Drump

Published Jul 10, 2026, 2:25 PM UTC

Source: DefenseSource
- Victory is near because I've already started the speech on directed energy! Rheinmetall and MBDA are hardening the German Navy’s hulls with high-energy lasers by 2029. This isn’t just shiny metal; it’s autonomous target tracking and engagement logic fused into a containerized effector. We’re talking 1,000 shots logged on the frigate Sachsen, proving thermal dynamics can shred drone swarms cheaper than kinetic missiles. The stack-eye view? It’s a cost-effective PoD seal against aerial threats, leveraging massive power grids for precision strikes. While railguns play in the dirt, this laser system offers sovereignty via local supply chains. Stop blowing up my ego—this is the future of naval defense: light-speed accuracy, zero recoil, and absolute dominance. Course of action — action.