Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has unveiled an airborne laser cannon, mounted on helicopters, at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in France. The detachable laser kit is still in development, funded jointly by Israel's Defense Ministry and Elbit, and is designed to enable attack helicopters to intercept aerial targets.
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new airborne laser cannon at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in France, the company announced Sunday. The detachable laser kit, mounted on helicopters, is designed to give attack helicopters the ability to intercept aerial targets. The system is still in development, funded jointly by the Israeli Defense Ministry and Elbit.
The announcement follows other defense unveilings at Eurosatory 2026, including a close-range counter-drone system from Mehler Protection and a containerized loitering munition launcher from Rheinmetall, reported by The Zioneer earlier this week. Further technical specifications and a timeline for operational deployment have not yet been disclosed.
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