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Directed-Energy Systems

Directed-energy systems appears in 1.0% of current coverage, up from 0.4%, across 10 unique stories from 3 sources.

1.0%

share of coverage

Previously 0.4% · +0.6 points

10

unique stories

3

independent sources

4

real-world actions

Movement over time

Share of coverage

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DateDirected-energy systems
January 12, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 19, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 26, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 23, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 23, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 30, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 6, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 13, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 20, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 27, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 4, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 11, 20260.4% · +0.4 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
May 18, 20260.0% · -0.4 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 25, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 1, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 8, 20261.2% · +1.2 points · 3 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
June 15, 20260.4% · -0.8 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
June 22, 20260.4% · -0.0 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
June 29, 20261.2% · +0.8 points · 3 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
July 6, 20260.7% · -0.5 points · 2 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
July 13, 20264.0% · +3.2 points · 4 stories · 3 sources · 2 actions
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DateSignalWhat happenedAction type
July 13, 2026Directed-energy systemsContract awardedContract awarded
July 13, 2026Directed-energy systemsAnnouncementAnnouncement
July 10, 2026Directed-energy systemsContract awardedContract awarded
June 29, 2026Directed-energy systemsEntering useEntering use

Why now

Directed-energy systems appears in 1.0% of current coverage, up from 0.4%, across 10 unique stories from 3 sources.

Why it matters

This can affect capability priorities, procurement demand, industrial capacity, and operational readiness.

What to watch

Watch for named buyers, funding, contracts, trials, deployments, policy changes, and repeated independent reporting tied to Directed-energy systems.

Evidence

Important announcements and sources

  1. Jul 14, 2026Canada starting from 28th placeThe IcebreakerEditor’s Notes: Thanks to the team at Reaction Dynamics for a tour of the factory floor last week in Montreal, and to LGen Molstad and the VCAA for hosting a terrific roundtable on defence capital in Calgary; big congrats to COVE [ http
  2. Jul 14, 2026Pentagon disburses Havana Syndrome compensation, rebrands team focused on ‘Directed Energy Bio-Effects’DefenseScoopPentagon disburses Havana Syndrome compensation, rebrands team focused on ‘Directed Energy Bio-Effects’
  3. Jul 13, 2026Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarmsDefenseScoopPentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms The agreements are part of the department's scaled directed energy efforts. Read the full story.
  4. Jul 13, 2026Pentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.Breaking DefensePentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.
  5. Jul 11, 2026Air Force pushing contractors to purge Anthropic by Sept. 1: MemoBreaking Defense DailyToday's top news. SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 E-2D: Delivering decision dominance (
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