The two companies are working together to build a new type of high-energy laser pointer weapon for the US air defense and missile defense system. According to the agreement, the two companies will develop a laser with a power of 100KW, which can be integrated into aircraft, ships and automobiles as an independent device. General Atomics will be responsible for the laser, battery and thermal management system parts, while Boeing will be responsible for the development of the beam pointer and software for precise tracking and positioning of the laser. The ultimate goal of Boeing and General Atomics is to move towards a 250KW laser after developing a 100KW laser.
The laser power levels that the two companies plan to build are consistent with the goals of the US Army’s high-energy laser tactical vehicle. Previously, Dynaticus and Lockheed Martin jointly developed a high-energy laser tactical vehicle demonstrator (HEL-TVD), which is equipped with a 100-kilowatt laser system and integrated in the medium-sized tactical jointly developed by the two companies. On the vehicle series platform.
The President of General Atomics said: “General Atomics has made significant progress in developing and demonstrating high-scalability green laser pointer technology, which can achieve high output power in a smaller and lighter package. We look forward to cooperating with Boeing to manufacture a A laser weapon system that can meet current combat needs and is both flexible and adaptable.”
Boeing’s Vice President and General Manager of Missiles and Weapon Systems said: “The cooperation between Boeing and General Atomics will provide fighters with a new type of high-energy laser protection. 60 years of directed energy experience and mature technology will help us accelerate the development of precision, performance, A next-generation solution that is unparalleled in safety and affordability.