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Allen Control Systems launches division to develop counter-drone lasers

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Allen Control Systems has launched a new division focused on developing lasers to counter drones, entering a field drawing growing Pentagon interest. The weapons use concentrated energy beams to heat and destroy targets, according to the announcement summary.

Discovered 2026-11-10T13:04:53.071345-08:00 | 2026-11-10T13:04:53.071345-08:00

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  • Allen Control Systems is adding a dedicated counter-drone laser effort as the Pentagon shows growing interest in directed-energy weapons.
  • The announcement signals another industry effort to develop systems intended to defeat drones using concentrated energy beams.

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