Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency:
On May 14, the “High-power laser gun carriage” under development for the Self-Defense Forces was unveiled.
You can watch the test video of the vehicle-mounted high-power laser system on the official YouTube.
Summary from the article published in Vehicle News.
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency:
On May 14, the “High-power laser gun carriage” under development for the Self-Defense Forces was unveiled.
You can watch the test video of the vehicle-mounted high-power laser system on the official YouTube.
British Army laser gun carriage: Raytheon UK:
The high-power laser weapon being developed by Raytheon UK is being irradiated.
The laser beam is extended in a straight line toward the enemy target.
Ministry of Defense: Japan’s 10KW “High-power laser gun carriage”:
Japan’s ATLA is a prototype built by the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency from 2021 to 2024,
Japan’s self-propelled anti-drone intercept system:
A high-power laser is irradiated on the target flying object and shot down.
1. All the functions necessary for detection, targeting, and drone countermeasures are concentrated in one JSDF vehicle.
2. It can move autonomously on ordinary roads, highways, and rough terrain.
Search and targeting methods:
1. The attached radar searches for approaching drones from all directions, 360 degrees.
2. After detection, the beam director on top of the vehicle begins tracking the target.
Shooting down with auto-lock-on:
1. Aim at the target and lock on.
2. The operator makes a final check from the rear of the vehicle and irradiates the laser.
It continuously tracks the target drone while irradiating it with a high-power laser.
ATLA YouTube video:
This video was installed on the Ground Self-Defense Force’s 8-wheel drive “heavy-wheeled vehicle.”
1. It also shows the drone being irradiated in flight, causing it to burst into flames and crash.
2. The body and camera of the recovery drone were also found to have melted.
The Ministry of Defense is considering installing the drone on a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer
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Vehicle-mounted high-power laser demonstration systems:（ATLA Official Site)：
All the features required for counter-drone using high-energy laser are mounted on a single Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vehicle.
The vehicle has excellent maneuverability and is able to be driven on public roads, highways and off-road.
After maneuvering, the system starts surveillance and targeting.
A drone detection radar is used to search for approaching drones from all directions.
Once a drone is detected, a beam director on the top of the vehicle starts to track the drone.
When the target is locked on, operators in the shelter confirm the target and start to shoot laser.
The system is able to destroy the drone by continuously tracking the target and shooting laser.